HS 11th Grade Newsletter (Oct)

🎓 Monthly Message

📅 Upcoming Crosby Events & Programs

⏰ Program Reminders

🤝 Community Service

📚 Crosby Academy

👥 Meet Your Crosby Team

🔗 Quick Links

Happy October, Eleventh Graders! 🍂 Welcome to the big year!

Junior year is officially in high gear, and October is where you start building real momentum.This is the year where your future goals start to take shape. Whether you are locking in your GPA, taking on leadership roles in your favorite clubs, or starting to peek at virtual college fairs, every single day counts. The pace might feel faster, but you've got the experience to handle it. Take a deep breath, stay organized, and challenge yourself to level up this month.

Big opportunities are just around the corner, and you are fully ready to crush them!

TWO COLLEGES, ONE TOUR! 🚌

Crosby Scholars is hitting the road for a FREE college tour of Guilford College and UNC Greensboro!

📅 Thursday, October 29
🏫 Guilford College + UNC Greensboro

Important: Signing up does not guarantee a spot on the tour. Students must be selected to attend. Guidance Counselors and Crosby Scholars staff will review all sign-ups and determine participation.

All students who sign up will be notified by email or text to let them know whether or not they have been selected.

🎓 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
📍 Location: Catawba College – Robertson College-Community Center
2220 W. Innes St., Salisbury, NC

Drop in, explore your options, and meet representatives from colleges and universities you may be interested in attending! 🎓✨

💙 Crosby Scholars Reminder: If you attend the College Fair, be sure to find the Crosby Scholars representative and sign the Crosby Scholars attendance sheet so you receive credit for attending!

High school students and families: Your college search starts here.

The UNC System Virtual Open House is a convenient way to explore all 16 UNC System universities from home.

During four live sessions, admissions representatives will introduce their universities and share information about academics and the application process, and current students will talk about their college experiences and answer questions live.

UNC System Virtual Open House

📅 Mark Your Calendar: October 5, 6, 12, & 13
6:30–7:45 p.m. each evening
Live on Zoom

Attend sessions featuring universities already on your list or join several and discover new options across North Carolina!

View the schedule and register at go.northcarolina.edu/openhouse.

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.

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. ✅

We appreciate our Crosby Scholars who came out to volunteer, give back and make a difference in our community.

⏰ Reminder: All Crosby Scholars are required to complete 2 hours of community service each school year.

Thank you to our students for getting involved and giving back! 💚