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Make a Wish Foundation is looking for volunteers for the Pitchin’ for Wishes Cornhole Tournament which will be held on Saturday, November 2nd at Freedom Park in Charlotte. They would love to have some Crosby Scholars, ages 14+, be involved with the event. There are 2 volunteer shifts available: 9:30 am- 4:30 pm: Event and Scorekeeping ** biggest need** 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm: Breakdown... Read more »
HBCU College Tour - North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University and Winston-Salem State University A campus visit is your opportunity to get a firsthand view of a college. On November 11th, the Crosby Scholars program will offer a FREE day trip for interested students to visit two different universities. During these visits, students will have... Read more »
Senior Academy - Applying for Scholarships Tuesday, November 12th, 6:00pm-7:30pm Wallace Education Forum: RSS Headquarters (3rd Floor Training Room) 500 N. Main St, Salisbury NC 28144 Seniors are required to attend 2 Senior Academies to fulfill the Academy requirement. 10 different Academies will be offered in the senior year - a new topic is discussed at each... Read more »
Each Crosby Scholar is required to attend one Crosby Academy per school year. Each student will participate in 2 workshops that focus on personal and academic skills to increase the potential for success in both high school and college. LOCATION: Rowan-Cabarrus Community College (North Campus - 600 Bldg) 1333 Jake Alexander Boulevard South, Salisbury, NC Academy... Read more »
9th/10th Academy - 3 on 11/16/19 Each Crosby Scholar is required to attend one Crosby Academy per school year. Each student at the 9th/10th Academy can select 2 workshops from a variety of topics that focus on personal and academic skills to increase the potential for success in both high school and college. WORKSHOPS OFFERED: Get Your Life... Read more »
Scholarships webinar: Earning scholarship dollars can help cover the cost of college. Universities, non-profit organizations, private foundations, and individuals offer students the opportunity to compete for scholarships based on merit, academic major, and other criteria. This academy will help students to recognize legitimate funding sources. Learn from a Scholarships Coordinator how to explore ways to research... Read more »
The Girls on the Run 5K Event Description Girls on the Run 5K Celebration Volunteer Registration This event will take place at Salisbury Community Park on 935 Hurley School Road Salisbury, NC. Event Details Sunday, November 24, 2019 5K starts at 2:00PM. Arrival time varies per assignment. 5K Volunteer locations vary by assignment. All volunteers... Read more »
Breakfast with Santa at St. Johns Lutheran Church Needed 3-4 student volunteers to help assist children with simple crafts as they wait to meet with Santa. The event is December 7th, 2019 from 9:00 am - 11:00 am. If interested please contact Sarah Paynter at spaynter@smartstartrowan.org or call 704-630-9085
9th/10th Academy - 4 on 12/7/19 Each Crosby Scholar is required to attend one Crosby Academy per school year. Each student at the 9th/10th Academy can select 2 workshops from a variety of topics that focus on personal and academic skills to increase potential for success in both high school and college. WORKSHOPS OFFERED: Get Your Life Together -... Read more »
Attending a Crosby Academy is REQUIRED each year in the Crosby Scholars program. Select the Saturday that works best for you. This Academy will be held at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College in Salisbury in Building 600. Click Register Now to read more about this event. Each Crosby Scholar is required to attend one Crosby Academy per... Read more »
JUNIOR ACADEMY - 1 Saturday, 12/7/19 9:30 am-11:45 am Please register for & attend one Junior Academy. Each Crosby Scholar is required to attend one Crosby Academy per school year. JUNIOR ACADEMY LOCATION: Rowan-Cabarrus Community College (Building 600) 1333 Jake Alexander Blvd. S Salisbury, NC 28146 Check-in from 9:30-9:45 am. You must stay for the entire Academy and submit... Read more »
The City of Salisbury is offering a volunteer opportunity for Crosby Scholars students. Brunch with Santa Saturday, December 7th 10:00 am-noon Salisbury Civic Center REGISTER AT: http://www.salisburync.gov/PLAY in the search type in Brunch with Santa Crosby Scholars and a list of the upcoming volunteer opportunities should pop up. Select, add it to the cart and... Read more »
The City of Salisbury is offering a volunteer opportunity for Crosby Scholars students. Santa and the Grinch Saturday, December 14th 10:00 am- 1:00 pm N. Depot and E. Innes Street REGISTER AT: http://www.salisburync.gov/PLAY in the search type in Santa and the Grinch Crosby Scholars and a list of the upcoming volunteer opportunities should pop up. Select,... Read more »
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 Academy credit. CFNC "Financial Basics for High School and Beyond" Go to this site: https://basics.financialliteracy101.org/ Use classroom code: 6633A7 Complete 6 modules with a score of 80% or better This... Read more »
ACT Boot Camp Juniors in NC will take the ACT for free in February at their high schools. The ACT is one of the entrance exams used by colleges to determine admission. It is critical that students put time and effort into preparing for these tests. The Crosby Scholars program has partnered with Educational Testing Consultants (ETC)... Read more »
Chat with students, staff, and educators about what to expect with college life. Sponsored by City of Salisbury Parks & Rec Department in collaboration with Catawba College BSU, Healthy Rowan, Crosby Scholars, RCCC, RC Early College, and Livingstone College NPHC. WHERE: City Park Recreation Center FREE 6:00-6:30pm Information Fair 6:30-7:20pm College Student Q&A Panel... Read more »
This Academy is for Crosby Seniors who are interested in RCCC or any other community college as a college choice. Any Senior interested in pursuing a degree, diploma or certificate at a Community College is highly encouraged to attend. It is taught by staff at RCCC. Additional meetings will be offered in the Spring. Thursday,... Read more »
CFNC "Financial Basics for High School and Beyond" Go to this site: https://basics.financialliteracy101.org/ Use classroom code: 6633A7 Complete 6 modules with a score of 80% or better This will count for 1 Senior Academy requirement.
Earn Academy Credit for Completing the FAFSA Seniors - simply upload your completed FAFSA to your Crosby Scholars portal by 1/31/2020 and you will be issued 1 academy credit for completing the 2020-21 FAFSA: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa For more information on how to obtain your Student Aid Report (SAR) from FAFSA, please visit this website: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa/next-steps/student-aid-report Once you have... Read more »
6th Academy - 1 on 02/01/20 Each Crosby Scholar is required to attend one Crosby Academy per school year. Each student at 6th Academy will participate in 2 workshops: Learning Styles...find out how you learn Words & Mindset...learn the power of your words. LOCATION: Rowan-Cabarrus Community College (North Campus - 600 Bldg) 1333 Jake Alexander Boulevard South, Salisbury, NC Academy... Read more »
