 Angela Jeffrey AIG Specialist for Laney High School Email: angela.jeffrey@nhcs.net  Schedule a Virtual Student/Parent Conference: https://angelajeffrey.youcanbook.me/ AIG Parent Communication Laney High School 9th Grade REMIND: https://www.remind.com/join/ccc292a Laney High School 10th Grade REMIND: https://www.remind.com/join/laney9t Laney High School 11th Grade REMIND: https://www.remind.com/join/ck63ggf Laney High School 12th Grade REMIND: https://www.remind.com/join/hk427b Upcoming Events and News NCSU Summer Programs for Hispanic, African American, and Native/American Indian Students: Deadline to Apply is April 16, 2021 CAMINOS: Your Journey to College A virtual program for rising juniors and seniors who have a strong interest and appreciation for the Hispanic/Latinx culture. Learn More Emerging Scholars Academy (ESA) A virtual program for rising juniors who have a strong interest and appreciation for the African American culture. Learn More Native Education Forum (NEF) A virtual program for rising juniors and seniors who have a strong interest and appreciation for the Native American/American Indian culture. Learn More Gifted Advisory Council Zoom Meeting, February 15, 2021 at 5:30 At the meeting parents will meet the GAC members, enjoy a presentation from an expert in the field of gifted education, and learn ways to advocate for your gifted child. Please complete the Google Form by clicking on the link by Friday, Feb. 12th. You will be sent an invitation to the Zoom meeting. AIG Rising Freshmen Transition Program for 2021-2022 For current 8th grade students who will be in 9th grade for the 2021-2022 school year
The Perry Virtual Experience is a free, 2.5-hour, interactive online experience for high school and college-aged women who are interested in pursuing careers in orthopaedics and/or engineering. Participants will hear from women leaders in these fields and dive into online mock orthopaedic surgery simulations and biomechanics experiments. Offering dates in September, October, November, and December. Register to attend ASAP...dates fill up quick! Register @ https://perryinitiative.org/calendar/ ARCHIVED OPPORTUNITIES: SORRY, THE DEADLINE FOR THESE OPPORTUNITIES HAS ALREADY PASSED ATTENTION Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors: Laney High School will not administer a Fall PSAT test this year. We have elected to administer a Winter PSAT test this year. Information for the Winter testing date as well as registration and payment will be announced later this semester. SENIORS: Robertson Scholars Leadership Program Webinar Information Sessions: August 25 or August 27, 2020 The Robertson is among the most highly sought-after merit scholarships in the country. The comprehensive program provides 4-years of tuition, room and board and mandatory fees, 3 fully-funded summer experiences, funding for conferences and seminars and unique access to the academic and extracurricular offerings at UNC-Chapel Hill and/or Duke University as well as four years of dedicated leadership development programming.Students and counselors are invited to participate in Webinar where they will hear directly from the Director of Selection, as well as alumni and current scholars. This is an opportunity to learn about the Robertson’s program offerings and our application process. There will also be a live Q&A section for students and counselors to pose questions. Registration is required. Register @ this link : https://calendly.com/rslp/robertson-scholars-high-school-student-info-session Columbia Engineering Experience: Deadline August 31st Each fall, Columbia Engineering offers a free selective program designed for high school seniors who are interested in learning about our unique engineering education. This fall, the Columbia Engineering Experience will be offered virtually. Admission remains highly selective. The application is available now and the deadline to apply is Monday, August 31. Please note that all students who apply to CE2 will receive a fee waiver in the general application process, no matter the CE2 decision. Apply to the Columbia Engineering Experience here. For more information, visit their website @ https://undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu/ce2 CDM Fall Window Now Open: Application Deadline is September 4, 2020 Students who want to accelerate their coursework to achieve their academic goals may apply for Credit by Demonstrated Mastery (CDM). The CDM process allows students to earn credit in a particular course by demonstrating proficiency in the subject without completing the classroom instruction. All North Carolina students in grades 9-12 are eligible to apply for Credit by Demonstrated Mastery in the available courses. For more information click Here. Applications are now open for HOME (Hopkins Online Multicultural Program), our signature event that connects African American, Black, Latinx, Hispanic, Native American, Pacific Islander, and multiracial high school seniors to the people, organizations, and resources that unite our multicultural community. Visit their website for more information and to apply. John Hopkins HOME Program NCSSM Student Information ZOOM Meeting: September 30th @ 2:30pm The NCSSM will host a student information Zoom meeting for Laney High School students in grades 9 and 10 who may be interested in applying to the NCSSM for the 2021-2022 school year. The Zoom session will be held on September 30th @ 2:30pm. Interested students should register to attend the Zoom meeting. Registered students will receive the Zoom link prior to the meeting. Registration Link: https://forms.gle/X7A7X6MGSqJQF6Kq7 NC Governor's School Student Information Session, October 8th: Applications Due October 23rd. Governor’s School Informational Zoom meeting for interested students on October 8, 2020 at 6:30pm. Students must register @ https://forms.gle/7qpAHCGzy5tJ27EF7 to attend the Zoom meeting. Governor's School applications are due to Angela Jeffrey, angela.jeffrey@nhcs.net on or before October 23, 2020. Juniors and sophomores are encouraged to apply. Visit the website @ https://www.dpi.nc.gov/students-families/enhanced-opportunities/governors-school-north-carolina for more information and the student application packet. The nomination packet is also attached here: GS2021_packet final.pdf Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Deadline: November 10, 2020 Are you a high school student making a difference through volunteering? Apply today for national recognition, a scholarship and an invitation to the program's national recognition events! The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards honors students in grades 9-12 for making meaningful contributions to their communities through volunteer service. Applications are now open for 2021 awards. Apply online @ https://spirit.prudential.com/awards/how-to-apply
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