HS 11th Grade Newsletter (Sep)

🎓 Monthly Message

📅 Upcoming Crosby Events & Programs

⏰ Program Reminders

🤝 Community Service

📚 Crosby Academy

👥 Meet Your Crosby Team

🔗 Quick Links

🏈 It’s Game Time, Juniors!

Your junior year is a lot like football—you need a game plan, consistent effort, and a team supporting you. This September, move the ball forward by setting goals, exploring colleges and careers, strengthening your grades, and preparing for the ACT. You don’t have to score a touchdown today—just keep gaining yards toward your future!

We’ve had a great response to our Smart Start, Save Big Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Webinar, so we’re turning it into a series!

Join us to learn how Rowan-Cabarrus Community College can help students get ahead, explore their options, and save money on college.

Wednesday, September 16 at 6:00 p.m.
🎓 Dual Enrollment: College & Career Promise (CCP)
Learn how high school students can take college courses through Rowan-Cabarrus Community College and earn college credit while still in high school. • Live on Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82812087768

Coming Soon – Date to Be Announced
💰 College Transfer Opportunities at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
Discover how starting at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College and transferring to a four-year college or university can be a smart and affordable path to a bachelor’s degree.

We’re excited to expand this series and provide students and families with more opportunities to learn about the many pathways available through Rowan-Cabarrus Community College!

Melissa & the Crosby Scholars Team

Get ready for college entrance exams with our Crosby Scholars Test Prep Series! Join us virtually each month as we explore important ACT and SAT topics designed to help students understand their options, prepare with confidence, and make the most of their test scores.

📅 Second Tuesday of each month
⏰ 7:00 PM
💻 Live on Zoom
🚫 No December session

Upcoming Topics:

• October 13: ACT/SAT Prep — Self-Study vs. Guided Tutoring & When to Start Preparing
• November 10: Going Test-Optional vs. Submitting Standardized Test Scores
• January 12: Understanding the ACT — Test Structure & Paper vs. Computer-Based Testing
• February 9: The Impact of AI on Test Prep
• March 9: Leveraging Test Scores to Earn Merit Scholarships 💰

🔗 Join us on Zoom:
https://goodwillnwnc.zoom.us/j/86879602852?pwd=nVuschK9WbngkX6My70dEoGxSsGo8S.1

Meeting ID: 868 7960 2852
Passcode: 454591

🎓 Whether you're just beginning to think about the ACT or SAT or looking for ways to strengthen your scores, this series will help you make informed decisions about testing and college admissions.

🎓 Did You Know?

Did you know you can meet representatives from 50+ colleges and universities from North Carolina and surrounding states all in one place? The Catawba College Fair is a great opportunity to explore schools and ask admissions representatives questions about applications, majors, scholarships, campus life, and more.

📅 Mark Your Calendar: October 5 | 5:00–7:00 PM

Drop in, explore your options, and meet some of the people representing colleges you may be interested in attending! 🎓✨

Crosby Scholars High School Requirements: As Easy as 1, 2, 3!

Staying active in the Crosby Scholars Program is easy! Each school year, high school students must complete the following requirements:

1️⃣ Attend a Crosby Scholars Academy
Participate in one Crosby Scholars Academy during the school year.

2️⃣ Complete and Submit Community Service
Complete at least 2 hours of community service and submit your hours using the online Community Service Form.

3️⃣ Be a Responsible Crosby Scholar
Be a good citizen by maintaining positive behavior at school and in your community, staying academically engaged, and regularly checking your email and text messages for important Crosby Scholars updates and opportunities.

⭐ Remember: These requirements must be completed every school year to remain active and in good standing with the Crosby Scholars Program.

💚 Community Service Reminder

Each Crosby Scholar must complete 2 hours of community service every school year. Your service does not have to be through Crosby Scholars. Volunteering at your school, church, a nonprofit, food pantry, community event, or with a club or team can count!

⚠️ Don’t forget to submit your hours! Completing the service is only part of the requirement. You must also submit your hours through the Community Service Submission Form to receive credit. ✅

💚 Upcoming Crosby Scholars Community Service

Looking for a way to complete your 2 hours of community service? Since September 30 is a half day/early release, join us at Rowan Helping Ministries from 3:00–5:00 PM! A Crosby Scholars representative will be there to volunteer alongside our scholars. It’s a great way to use your early release afternoon to give back to our community and check off your service requirement! ✅