Junior Newsletter Class of 2025

• Meet with your Crosby Scholars Advisor
• Start your College List Research
• Create a Common App Account
• Finish Junior Year Strong
• Look for enrichment opportunities for summer.
• Camps
• Part-Time Jobs
• Internships
• Classes
• Try-It Tuesdays
• Workshop Wednesdays
• Visit Colleges - NACAC College Fair in Charlotte - 3/23/24
• Start thinking about Essay Topics
• Start asking teachers about recommendations

Deadlines have passed and we will be reviewing all Juniors to see who continues in the Senior Program.

Minimum Requirements for Class of 2025 to stay in the program:

1. Turn in 2 hours of Community Service 1/31/24 Deadline
2. Attend 1 Academy - 1/31/24 Deadline
3. Attend Jr/Sr Orientation Meeting - Video Offered Several Times.

If you turn in more than 4 service hours and more than 1 academy, we will count the extra towards your senior year requirements. You can continue to participate this spring and summer to complete requirements for next year.

Juniors 60 out of 380 HAVE NOT completed their 1 Academy requirement for Junior year. We have offered a large variety of topics and times and days. This requirement was due by 1/31/24. You have options below to complete for credit.

Virtual/Zoom - March 21, 2024, 7pm - Understanding College Admissions: What Colleges Seek - Open to students & parents. Students sign up on the Crosby Scholars Portal, parents use the link below to sign up.

In-Person Academy Options

Crosby Staff is offering options at your school. Be sure to check your email and make arrangements to participate.

SELF PACED ACADEMY

1. bit.ly/speakcollege - Print the 2-page fill in the blank document and after you complete the session send me your answers.
2. Financial Literacy - CFNC.org - COMPLETE 6 Modules with 80% pass rate using the Crosby Code. Link to Literacy Academy --- CODE 46A8A3-23-24

If you still need to meet this requirement, please register in your portal now for the academies that best match your needs and schedule.

NACAC National College Fair - Charlotte (nacacattend.org)

8 Ways for High School Students to Spend Spring Break | High Schools | U.S. News (usnews.com)

As a Crosby Scholar, you have the opportunity to attend Crosby Club Meetings. While there will NOT be a formal meeting just for Juniors. You are welcome to attend any of the other meetings and you are encouraged to participate with the Crosby Club at your school to work on service or gain leadership experience. More to come in the next newsletter.

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