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Students entering 6th- through 10th-grade can join Crosby Scholars online starting August 1st!
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March 2019
Mandatory Rising Senior Meeting – 4
All Juniors are required to attend one Rising Senior Meeting this spring. The purpose of this meeting is to review the Senior Program and its requirements. Come learn how Crosby Scholars will help guide you through the college admissions process, into the student financial aid process, and finally through making the BIG decision. To help parents/guardians understand and support the Program’s role in the college admission process, we encourage you to invite your parents/guardians to attend the Rising Senior Meeting with you. A…
Find out more »April 2019
Senior Academy – RCCC Senior Advising – Mandatory for RCCC bound Students
Join us at RCCC for an informational session for Seniors interested in community college/RCCC as a choice. This academy is designed to replace monthly senior advising notes. It will be taught by Dr. Jenny Billings at RCCC. You will be registering for classes, so please enroll before attending and bring your laptop with you.
Find out more »On-Line Senior Academy: CFNC “Financial Basics for High School and Beyond”
No-excuses, on-line Academy credit given to Seniors. You must follow directions and complete at least 6 modules with a score of 80% or higher for 1 Senior Academy credit/requirement. Go to this site: Click Here For Access Use classroom code: 6633A7
Find out more »Senior Academy 10 – Understanding Student Loans
Seniors are required to attend 2 Senior Academies to fulfill the Academy requirement. If you are unable to attend this Academy date or wish to wait for another topic, feel free to register instead for 2 other Academies as they become available. Located at The Wallace Education Forum Bldg | 500 N Main St Please arrive between 5:45 - 6:00 pm to check-in. Space is limited for this event. If you find that you are unable to attend; please sign…
Find out more »Parents Session: College Survival Skills
This meeting was designed for parents only. We will guide the parents on how to help their child transition from high school to college. You will learn coping skills, as your children leave home. You will also learn how to parent without hovering over your college student. The Randy Hemann Room is behind the Crosby Scholars Building; it can be accessed through the Easy Street Entryway.
Find out more »Spring Break College Tour – PRIVATE EVENT
A campus visit is your opportunity to get a firsthand view of a college. During Spring Break (4/23) the Crosby Scholars program will offer a FREE day trip for interested students to visit regional colleges and universities. During these visits, students will have the opportunity to tour campuses, attend admissions presentations, and more. Space is limited, so register as soon as possible! To secure a spot on the tour: First, you must register online in the Crosby Scholars portal. Next, you must submit a Parent Permission Form (download…
Find out more »May 2019
Volunteer Opportunity @ Livingstone College, Hospitality & Culinary Arts Dept
We need ten (10) student volunteers to help at LivingStone College - Department of Hospitality and Culinary Arts on Thursday, May 16th from 5:30-9:30 pm. The volunteer event is appropriate for all ages. Student must wear black slacks, a white collared shirt and comfortable closed toe shoes. Please sign up through the Student Portal. Dinner will be provided. The location is 530 Jake Alexander Boulevard South, Salisbury, NC. The contact person is Chef Lynne Smith.
Find out more »Senior Gala – PRIVATE EVENT BY INVITATION ONLY – FOR SENIORS
On Friday, May 17th at 6:30 pm, we invite all senior Crosby Scholars (with up to 2 guests) to join us for a special Senior Gala, held at Livingstone Culinary Arts College (formerly known as the Holiday Inn on Jake Alexander) for a sit-down dinner to celebrate the accomplishments and college commitments of its seniors. In addition to hearing from special guest speakers, we will recognize Crosby graduates by calling up each senior by name to the stage to be honored and presented with…
Find out more »Think Like a Senior Academy
This new academy is highly recommended by the senior staff to attend. Think like a Senior; start your summer off with steps in the right directions. We will create a target list of schools and outline the steps you should follow with a head start to utilize your summer intentionally. Juniors should attend this as well and bring your laptop, so we can get started with CFNC and creating accounts needed your senior year. You will also register for senior…
Find out more »June 2019
Rising Senior: Self – Selected Advisor Deadline
Seniors: If you would like to select your own advisor; please provide their name, qualifications, and contact information. Also, provide a statement why you prefer this person over a trained staff member that is provided by Crosby Scholars. This action can be completed through the Student Portal. Your selection will be pending approval from the Crosby Senior Staff.
Find out more »Think Like a Senior Academy
This new academy is highly recommended by the senior staff to attend. Think like a Senior; start your summer off with steps in the right directions. We will create a target list of schools and outline the steps you should follow with a head start to utilize your summer intentionally. Please arrive at Wallace Building 15 mins before starting and bring your laptop. Your phone will not work for what we are working on.
Find out more »De-Stress the Test
Have you ever wished you could get rid of the test-taking nerves and just take the test? We are offering an academy to help you destress the test! This academy is offered to rising 11th and rising 12th graders to prepare you for ACT/ SAT or other tests that are important to you. Our test-taking experts will share strategies to help de-stress test taking so you can take the best test yet. We offer strategies on how to approach taking…
Find out more »July 2019
Senior Academy – Essay Writing
Write an essay that will push your application for scholarships and admissions in front of other applicants. Bring your laptop so you can walk away from this academy with an essay started. Class of 2020 Senior Academy will be on Tuesday, July 9th from 1-2:30 at the Wallace Educational Forum located at 500 N. Main Street, Salisbury (This is the RSS Headquarters, near the Koco Java).
Find out more »Summer College Tour
Summer College Tour (for rising 11th- and 12th-grade students) - UNC Greensboro and Guilford College A campus visit is your opportunity to get a firsthand view of a college. On July 10th, the Crosby Scholars program will offer a FREE day trip for interested students to visit regional colleges and universities. During these visits, students will have the opportunity to tour campuses, attend admissions presentations, and more. Space is limited, so register as soon as possible! To secure a spot…
Find out more »Culinary Camp
Free Summer Cooking Camp open to rising 7th-8th graders, hosted at Livingstone College Hospitality and Culinary Arts facility on Jake Alexander Blvd (aka the old Holiday Inn). Students will engage in learning activities using food as a tool to apply scientific concepts to understand basic and clinical research to extend healthy life. Concepts will include: Measurement & tools Food safety and sanitation Food nutrition Agricultural concepts The camp will be facilitated by a full-time Culinary Arts Instructor in conjunction with…
Find out more »Senior Academy – Study Abroad
Interested in Study Abroad? Or curious about how to get started? Come learn from a former student who studied abroad and wants to share her insight. This event will be held at: Mean Mug Coffee Shop 110 N. Main St. Salisbury, NC
Find out more »Rising 8th Grade – College Tour
The 8th Grade College Tour is an exciting early awareness tour that is available to all active rising 8th grade active Crosby Scholars! On July 16th, we will visit Davidson College and Universal Technical Institute! This tour is an exciting early awareness activity that is available to all rising 8th grade active Crosby Scholars. On July 16th, we will visit the Universal Technical Institute and Davidson College. Registration Deadline is July 10th. Parent Permission Form is required. Limited space is…
Find out more »Senior Academy – Getting In
Admissions Counselors will share an inside perspective of what exactly Admissions is looking for when students apply for their college. Class of 2020 Senior Academy will be on Tuesday, July 16th @ 6-7:30 pm at the Wallace Educational Forum located at 500 N. Main Street, Salisbury (this is the RSS Headquarters building, near the Koco Java). Completing college applications can become monotonous and sometimes daunting, especially if you don't know what Admissions Counselors are looking for in an applicant. At…
Find out more »Culinary Camp
Free Summer Cooking Camp open to rising 7th-8th graders, hosted at Livingstone College Hospitality and Culinary Arts facility on Jake Alexander Blvd (aka the old Holiday Inn). Students will engage in learning activities using food as a tool to apply scientific concepts to understand basic and clinical research to extend healthy life. Concepts will include: Measurement & tools Food safety and sanitation Food nutrition Agricultural concepts The camp will be facilitated by a full-time Culinary Arts Instructor in conjunction with…
Find out more »August 2019
Senior Academy – Test Prep: Math
This ACT and SAT test preparation program from Educational Testing Consultants covers all the math skills needed for success on the SAT and ACT exams. Class sessions use real test questions to show just how these skills are tested. The program consists of instruction from an experienced instructor and includes additional practice problems and sample tests. You must pre-register in the Crosby Scholars student portal. Space is limited.
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