SAT Boot Camp The SAT is one of the entrance exams used by colleges to determine admission. It is critical that students put time and effort into preparing for this test. The Crosby Scholars program has partnered with Educational Testing Consultants (ETC) to host an SAT Bootcamp for 25 Seniors/Juniors. This SAT Bootcamp will consist of 3 Saturday sessions. Students must... 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 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 will be held from... Read more »
Attend our essay writing workshop and build a better essay. Learn what to do to make your essay stand out and how to improve. Bring your rough drafts and we will help you craft your essay so you can shine. This is an interactive essay writing workshop so you will need to bring whatever drafts... Read more »
We are looking for volunteers to help us set up and tear down our Walk for Life event on Saturday, September 21st. The group would be required to do either one or both shifts: Set up at 12:30pm until finished Tear Down at 8:00pm until finished Register to volunteer or contact : Heather Lowe, Director... Read more »
Volunteer Opportunity Crosby Scholars fundraiser: BBQ, Bands & Boots Saturday, September 28th from 6pm-8pm at the F&M Trolley Barn, 165 E. Liberty St, Salisbury, NC 30 high school volunteers are needed on Saturday, September 28 from 6pm-8pm during the Crosby Scholars fundraising event - BBQ, Bands & Boots. Students will greet guests at the entrance... Read more »
Volunteer Opportunity Food Lion Family Day Sunday, September 29: 11 am - 5 pm We are looking for a minimum of 35 high school volunteers. Please register on the student portal. Coordinate with some Crosby friends to volunteer together! Lunch will be provided. Event to be held at the Food Lion Warehouse, 2085 Harrison Road,... Read more »
Our October Senior Academy available for the Class of 2020 will be on Tuesday, October 1st at the Hemann Room at 6:00 pm in downtown Salisbury- 225 N Main Street accessible from the Easy Street walkway across from the Courthouse. Parents are welcome to attend this event. Please bring your laptop with you! https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa/filling-out/fsaid
Volunteer at October Tour! On Saturday, October 12th and Sunday, October 13th, the annual October Tour will be held. Volunteers should be junior or senior Crosby Scholars who are outgoing, enthusiastic, and friendly. Please wear a Crosby Scholars t-shirt with jeans or khaki pants. Students will work in groups of 2 during a 2-hour time slot... Read more »
9th/10th Academy - 2 on 10/19/19 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 »
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 »
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 »
JUNIOR ACADEMY - 1 Saturday, 11/17/19 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 »
Overton PTA is looking for energetic volunteers to help make this fun event a success! Hotdog dinner free for all volunteers! We need volunteers to help welcome runners and also to cheer participants on along the route. Many participants will be ELEMENTARY AGED STUDENTS so volunteers can cheer, applaud, or run alongside them. The 5K... Read more »
ROWAN COUNTY COLLEGE FAIR Each year, a regional college fair is held in Rowan County featuring over 50 colleges and universities from NC and the southeast. This event is free to the public. High school Crosby Scholars are required to attend 1 college fair or tour 4 college campuses before graduation. Attending this event will meet... Read more »
College Performing and Visual Arts College Fair Free and open to the public- College Performing and Visual Arts College Fair - in Charlotte, NC October 29th from 7-9pm Several colleges/universities in one location! Bring your form and get 4 signatures for credit. Several colleges/universities in one location- attend and bring your college fair form and get... Read more »
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 »
