HS 11th Grade Newsletter

🎓 Monthly Message

📅 Upcoming Crosby Events & Programs

⏰ Program Reminders

🤝 Community Service

📚 Crosby Academy

🔗 Quick Links

👥 Meet Your ACTION Team

👥 Meet Your Crosby Team

Welcome back, juniors! 🎓 This is your year to dream bigger and start turning your goals into a plan!

Junior year brings exciting opportunities to explore colleges and careers, prepare for the ACT, visit campuses, and discover what your future could look like.

Get involved, ask questions, and try something new—you never know which experience might spark your next big goal! Every step you take this year will help make senior year less stressful and more successful.

💙 Crosby Scholars is here to guide you, encourage you, and cheer you on every step of the way!

Want to get a head start on college while saving time and money? Join us for a virtual session to learn how Rowan-Cabarrus Community College (RCCC) can help you begin your college journey while you're still in high school!

During this session, students and families will learn about:

• 📚 Career & College Promise (CCP) classes
• 🎓 Earning college credit while in high school
• 🔄 College transfer opportunities
• 💰 Ways to save time and money toward a college degree

📅 September 16
⏰ 6:00 p.m.
💻 Live on Zoom

Join us on Zoom:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82812087768

✨ Start smart now and get a head start on your college future!

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:

• September 8: ACT vs. SAT — What’s the Difference?
• 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.

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 is an important part of the Crosby Scholars Program. As a program of Goodwill Industries, we believe in helping others, strengthening our communities, and making a positive impact wherever we live, learn, and serve.

Each Crosby Scholar is required to complete 2 hours of community service each school year. The good news is that your service does not have to be completed through a Crosby Scholars event. Any volunteer service that benefits others can count!

✅ Examples of Community Service:

• Volunteering at a school event
• Helping at a church or faith-based organization
• Assisting with a community cleanup
• Volunteering at a food pantry, shelter, or nonprofit organization
• Participating in service projects through clubs, sports teams, or youth groups

❌ Examples That Do NOT Count:

• Paid jobs or babysitting
• Household chores for your family
• Activities completed for a grade or class requirement without a volunteer component

⚠️ Most Important: Submit Your Hours!

Completing community service is only half the requirement. You must also submit your hours using the online Community Service Submission Form below. If you do not submit your hours, Crosby Scholars has no way to verify or record your service, and you may not receive credit toward your program requirement.