Hoggard High School AIG Update

Week of September 3, 2024

CREDIT BY DEMONSTRATED MASTERY (CDM) FALL APPLICATION DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Students who want to accelerate their coursework to achieve their academic goals may apply for Credit by Demonstrated Mastery (CDM). The CDM process allows students to earn credit in a particular course by demonstrating proficiency in the subject without completing the classroom instruction. All North Carolina students in grades 9-12 are eligible to apply for Credit by Demonstrated Mastery in the available courses. For more information visit my website @https://sites.google.com/nhcs.net/crudeliaig/standard-3-differentiated-curriculum/credit-by-demonstrated-mastery

CDM Student Application Deadline is September 10, 2022 and should be turned in to my office 104B or through your regular counselor. The application link is below.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/10fYNup6WhUddpg4R607q4JyAcuvfA3NY6gQxhJJVv04/edit?usp=sharing

NC State University - Saturday, October 19th

During the event, NC State’s Main and Centennial Campuses will be open to explore. While there is no formal event schedule, you will be able to choose from more than 100+ sessions to learn more about what interests you.

NCSU Open House Website: Information Galore!

SENIORS... APPLYING TO ECU? FREE APPLICATION WEEK SEPTEMBER 23-27, 2024

ECU is hosting a FREE application week September 23-27, 2024. Students can apply for FREE to ECU via ECU’s Navigator application or through Common App.

THE NATIONAL COLLEGE MATCH APPLICATION DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Are you a low-income high school senior who has excelled academically, but feels that the nation’s best colleges are financially out of reach? The QuestBridge National College Match can be your pathway to a top college. Through this college and scholarship application process, you can apply for free to the nation’s best colleges and be considered for early admission and a full four-year scholarship. For eligibility criteria and to apply, visit the website @ https://www.questbridge.org/high-school-students/national-college-match/who-should-apply

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: NEW HANOVER COUNTY TEEN COURT

New Hanover Teen Court is a local program implemented in collaboration with Communities in Schools. Teen Court utilizes high school student volunteers to will serve as jurors, clerks, bailiffs, and attorneys. Adults will assist the teens who are in the attorney rolls. An actual judge or another adult will be the judge. The teen court session will be two Tuesdays out of the month. This is an excellent opportunity to volunteer and serve in our local community.

Student volunteers support Teen Court programs to positively influence the lives of young people in our community. Team members serve as role models for their peers and maintain high standards of conduct. Volunteers participate as clerk of court, jury foreperson, defense and prosecuting attorneys. Volunteer meetings are held one time per month before hearings.

Student volunteers are needed to support Teen Court! Student Volunteers may participate as clerk of court, jury foreperson, defense and prosecuting attorneys and serve as role models for their peers and maintain high standards of conduct. Student volunteer trainings are held in September, and student volunteer meetings are held before Teen Court hearings. Student volunteers must attend the training and student volunteers are only accepted in the Fall. Adult volunteers are accepted on a rolling basis.

Please sign up by the end of the day on Thursday 9/5 on the list on the nurse's door if you would like to attend the information session being held on Friday (9/6) at 10am. You will then receive an email with more information.

Contact nhcteencourt @ciscapefear.org for New Hanover County Teen Court for more information.

Miracle League Volunteers Needed!

The Miracle League of Wilmington is an accessible baseball league filled with joy, dancing and home runs for children and adults living with disabilities; Ages 3+. Currently, the Miracle League of Wilmington serves over 150+ All Stars through three types of teams: Classic, Tee Ball, Competitive.

Spring and Fall Season are held for 8 weeks!.

FALL: Starting September 7th, 2024

SPRING: Starting February 2025

Volunteers sign ups for the Miracle League Fall season starting Sept. 7th. We rely on over 100 volunteers every game day and are so grateful to our past and future volunteers!

Volunteer sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084BACAC29A4FF2-50471410-volunteer#/

Congressional App Challenge: Deadline October 24, 2025

A new school year is upon us, complete with all the possibilities and challenges which come with embarking on a new year. Every year, middle and high school students participate in the Congressional App Challenge. This nationwide competition encourages students to learn how to code by creating their own applications, allowing students to showcase their skills in programming and computer science while supporting the next generation of STEM leaders.

The winner will be eligible to have their app displayed in the U.S. Capitol, featured on the U.S. House of Representatives website, and will be invited to attend the #HouseofCode Capitol Hill reception.

To be eligible to participate in the Congressional App Challenge, you must be a middle or high school student at the time of app submission and must reside or go to school within North Carolina’s 7th Congressional District (determine your federal representative here).
Students may register as individuals or as teams of up to four. No more than four students are allowed on a team.
Students may compete in the district they reside in or the district they attend school in.
If competing as a team, at least half of the teammates must be eligible to compete in the district in which they are participating in.

To participate, students must register online and submit their apps before October 24, 2025.

For more information, please visit www.CongressionalAppChallenge.us or you may contact Ms. Lisa Myers by email at Melissa.Myers@mail.house.gov or by phone at (910) 253-6111.

Coca Cola Scholar Foundation: 5pm, September 30, 2024

The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to students in their final year of high school. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. With the 36th class in 2024, the Foundation has provided over 6,900 Coca-Cola Scholars with more than $84 million in educational support. 150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each year to receive this $20,000 scholarship.

More information and the application can be found HERE

School Scholarship Website

Jennifer Crudeli

Gifted Education Specialist

Email: Jennifer.Crudeli@nhcs.net
Website: https://sites.google.com/nhcs.net/crudeliaig/home
Ashley Office: 405

Hoggard Office: 104B