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UNC Chapel Hill Catalyst Conference: Applications Due December 1, 2019 The annual Catalyst Conference brings a select group of approximately 100 high school students from North Carolina high schools to UNC-Chapel Hill for a weekend-long exploration and discussion of social justice issues impacting North Carolina youth. Catalyst Conference will occur from the afternoon of Friday, February 14, 2020 to the afternoon of Sunday, February 16, 2020. THE APPLICATION IS NOW LIVE! Visit the website to learn more about the conference and to complete the application. http://unccatalyst.web.unc.edu/apply/ | |
LEDA is looking for juniors in high school who are highly motivated, have succeeded in advanced courses at their school, have the desire to be a leader, and have demonstrated compassion and care for their community. The LEDA Scholars program begins with an ALL EXPENSE PAID seven week residential program at Princeton University that includes academic preparation for college, leadership training, college guidance, SAT/ACT preparation, help with college applications and scholarships, and a chance to experience life on a college campus. The application can be found here. The deadline to apply is December 11th. Download the flyer, which contains more details about the program and who should apply.
Youth Legislative Assembly (YLA) Due: December 31, 2019
Youth Legislative Assembly (YLA) is a mock legislative session where high school students voice their opinions and vote on issues concerning local, state and national government. The three-day session is patterned after the NC General Assembly. At the conclusion of YLA, a final report is drafted and distributed to the governor and legislators. The 2020 YLA is scheduled for April 3-5, 2020. The conference allows high school students an opportunity to gain a better understanding of the workings of local, state, and national government. Active participation in YLA increases the students' confidence and ability to debate current issues. Any high school student in good standing at a public, private, charter, or home school in North Carolina is eligible to participate in YLA. Just complete the student application; you do not have to have a member of the NC General Assembly to sponsor you to participate in the Youth Legislative Assembly. For more information contact Erica Gallion at (919) 301-1372 Apply @ https://www.ncleg.gov/YLA Applications are Due December 31, 2019
NCSSM Summer Ventures Application Deadline: January 15, 2020
Summer Ventures in Science and Mathematics is a no-cost, state-funded program for academically talented North Carolina students who aspire to careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. If hands-on, independent learning is appealing to you, and you are excited about the idea of conducting research to answer questions that intrigue you, this is the program is for you! NCSSM is offering a webinar to learn more about the program on November 7th at 7pm. REGISTER HERE for the webinar. Applications are due January 15, 2020. Apply online @ https://www.ncssm.edu/summerventures
Cambridge Immersion Summer Program Essay Scholarship Deadline January 20, 2020 Interested in attending the Cambridge Immersion Summer Program for FREE? They offer everything from Veterinarian Medicine, to Medical, to Engineering, to Computer Science. The Essay Competition being run by Immerse Education offers the opportunity for students to win a place at one of the Cambridge Summer School programs with a scholarship of up to 100% of the participation fee. Last year, ten full scholarships were offered to winning entrants from leading schools around the world. To learn more about the program and the essay competition, visit the website at https://www.immerse.education/essay-competition/?utm_source=ac&utm_campaign=essay_competition_launch. Essays are due January 20, 2020. |
ARCHIVED OPPORTUNITIES: SORRY, THE DEADLINE FOR THESE OPPORTUNITIES HAS ALREADY PASSED
Credit by Demonstrated Mastery (CDM) Deadline: September 6, 2019
Students may earn credit for certain high school courses without taking the course. Credit by Demonstrated Mastery (CDM) is the process which 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.
The timeline for applying for Credit by Demonstrated Mastery for the Fall of 2019:
Aug 12–Sept. 6 Student Application window
Application submitted to Angela Jeffrey, GES
By Sept 13 Test Coordinators submit tests requests
Sept 23 - 27 CDM Assessment at school sites
Oct 14 CDM phase I results reported to students and families
Oct 21 Artifact assigned to students continuing to phase II
Nov 25 Artifact deadline (should be turned in to school CDM contact)
By Dec. 16 CDM Review Panel disseminates results
CDM credit earned in Fall 2019 should inform placement in Spring 2020 or Fall of 2020
Click here for a link to the CDM application.
To learn more about CDM, visit DPI’s CDM website, or contact your school’s CDM Coordinator for more information.
9th Grade AIG Student & Parent DEP Meeting: September 9, 2019
9th grade AIG students and their parents should plan to attend the 9th grade DEP meeting on Monday, September 9 @ 6:00pm in the Laney Media Center. AIG students and parents will complete the Differentiated Education Plans for their high school academic blueprints.
Access the PowerPoint Presentation @ 9th Grade DEP Meeting
Register for the meeting HERE
UNC Computer Science Middle/High School Open House: September 14, 2019
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Historical Wilmington Foundation Speech Contest: Deadline September 30, 2019
The purpose of the Historic Wilmington Foundation, Inc., High School Scholarship Program: “The Impact of Historic Preservation Contest" is to provide participants and audience members education and appreciation about our local historic structures. Additionally, students will gain an exercise in the valuable leadership skill of public presentation, along with the opportunity to learn about the value of community awareness.The Speech Contest is open to current juniors and seniors.
Scholarships are presented to the three finalists as follows: 1st Place: $1,000; 2nd Place: $500; 3rd Place: $250. These scholarships may be used to attend any community/junior college, approved vocational school, or university or college in the United States.
Scholarships are presented to the three finalists as follows: 1st Place: $1,000; 2nd Place: $500; 3rd Place: $250. These scholarships may be used to attend any community/junior college, approved vocational school, or university or college in the United States.
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) Applications Due September 30th
The 2019 RYLA Conference will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at UNCW. The RYLA Conference is designed for high school juniors who possess the following traits:
- leadership potential
- character above reproach
- above average academic record
- active in school and/or community activities
Applications can be picked up from Mrs. Jeffrey (room 401 in the media center) and must be completed and returned to Mrs. Jeffrey in room 401 by September 30, 2019.
Deadline to Register for the PSAT is October 2, 2019 REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED: Laney Has Filled All Testing Slots!
The PSAT will be given at Laney High School on October 16, 2019. The PSAT is geared toward 10th and 11th graders in preparation for the SAT. However, 9th grade students may register to take the PSAT as well. This exam will take place during the school day and will only be offered to Laney students on this date. To register for the PSAT exam, students must complete the registration form @ https://forms.gle/1wWqg7mr27vrMhKA9 by October 2, 2019. Registration is first come, first serve. The cost of the test is $17.00. Registration is a two step process. You must complete the registration form and then log on to the K12 Payment link @ https://www.k12paymentcenter.com/ to pay the $17 exam fee. If you do not have an account with the K12 Payment system, you may log on to the website @ https://www.k12paymentcenter.com/ as a guest. You will then choose NC and New Hanover County Schools. Next, scroll down to LANEY PSAT and complete all necessary information to pay the fee online. You will receive a receipt for this payment.
Governor's School Student Information Session: September 30 @ 11:00am, Laney Media Center
The Governor’s School of North Carolina is the oldest statewide summer residential program for gifted and talented high school students in the nation. The program is located on two campuses: Governor’s School West at Salem College in Winston-Salem and Governor’s School East at Meredith College in Raleigh.
To apply, students must download the application online @ http://www.ncgovschool.org/. Applications are due to Mrs. Jeffrey in the media center, room 401 on or before October 21, 2019.
There will be a student information session for all eligible students on Monday, September 30th @ 11:00am in the Media Center at Laney High School. Interested students may register to attend the student information session @ https://forms.gle/V3G9pjoQVNaHxnsd6
Additionally, the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction will host a regional parent and student information session on October 14th at 6:00pm in the Hoggard High School media center.
Duke University's Arts & Humanities or Engineering Open House on October 19
Every fall Duke University office hosts the Pratt School of Engineering Open House and the Arts & Humanities Open House, two programs designed especially for high school seniors who may be interested in studying engineering, the arts, or humanities. Students and families will have the chance to interact with faculty and students, tour our facilities and classrooms, and learn more about how these disciplines are impacting today’s society. Both events will take place on Saturday, October 19 from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
NCSSM Presentation, October 24th, 2:30pm, Laney Media Center
A representative from the NCSSM will be on campus at Laney on October 24th to talk to current 9th and 10th grade students who may be interested in apply to residential or online program. North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (NCSSM) Student Information Presentation: Thursday, October 24th @ 2:30pm in the Laney Media Center. Interested 9th and 10th graders who would like to learn more about the NCSSM should register to attend @ https://forms.gle/QZmLec4DBSb8MhcA8. The NCSSM is the nation’s first public residential high school specializing in science, technology, engineering, and math. The NCSSM is a rigorous and challenging residential program for talented high school juniors and seniors from across North Carolina. The campus is located in Durham, NC. Interested students MUST apply as sophomores and take the SAT or ACT prior to February of their sophomore year.
National Security Language Initiative for Youth Due October 30, 2019
The U.S. Department of State offers a couple funded study abroad programs for high school students that are U.S. citizens. NSLI-Y is a program to encourage students to learn a critical language – Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, Hindi, Indonesian, Korean, Persian (Tajik), Russian, or Turkish. The programs offer intensive language immersion in a variety of locations around the world. NSLI-Y opens up a lot of opportunities for students in their education and careers! Applications are lengthy. Start your application early. Applications are due October 30, 2019. View information and materials @ https://www.nsliforyouth.org/
The U.S. Department of State offers a couple funded study abroad programs for high school students that are U.S. citizens. NSLI-Y is a program to encourage students to learn a critical language – Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, Hindi, Indonesian, Korean, Persian (Tajik), Russian, or Turkish. The programs offer intensive language immersion in a variety of locations around the world. NSLI-Y opens up a lot of opportunities for students in their education and careers! Applications are lengthy. Start your application early. Applications are due October 30, 2019. View information and materials @ https://www.nsliforyouth.org/
Ready, Set, App High School App Competition: Register by November 1, 2019
The North Carolina Business Committee for Education’s Ready, Set, App! competition is an Android mobile application development challenge for North Carolina public high school and public charter school students. Student teams are tasked with developing a functional and original mobile app that solves a problem in their school or community using a mobile app development platform (e.g., MIT App Inventor). All materials are due March 1, 2020. Visit the website to learn more about the competition and to
register. http://readysetapp2020.com/
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards: Application Die November 5, 2019
Are you a middle level or high school student making a difference through volunteering? Apply today for national recognition, a scholarship and an all-expense-paid trip to Washington D.C.! The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards honors students in grades 5-12 for making meaningful contributions to their communities through volunteer service. Applications are now open for 2020 awards. Here's how it works:
- By November 5, 2019, students must submit their completed applications, and signed student/parent agreements, to a certifier. (Certifiers can be school principals or the head of a county 4-H organization, Girl Scout council, American Red Cross chapter, YMCA or a Points of Light Global Network member.)
- By November 15, 2019, certifiers select and certify top applicants for state level judging.
- On February 4, 2020, The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards announces state-level winners for 2020.
Wilmington Scholastic Chess Tournament, November 9, 2019
Hosted by the Wilmington Chess Club
Grades K-12
Date: Saturday, November 9, 2019
Location: Pine Valley Church of Christ
Address: 3601 South College Road - Wilmington, NC
Check-in: 12:30
Rounds 1 through 5: 1:00 until 3:30
20 minutes per match (Unfinished games will be judged by tournament officials.)
Entry Fee: $3 ($5/family max) - collected at the door
Pre-register by using the following link: https://forms.gle/FpTriZfmLARW999X8
Grades K-12
Date: Saturday, November 9, 2019
Location: Pine Valley Church of Christ
Address: 3601 South College Road - Wilmington, NC
Check-in: 12:30
Rounds 1 through 5: 1:00 until 3:30
20 minutes per match (Unfinished games will be judged by tournament officials.)
Entry Fee: $3 ($5/family max) - collected at the door
Pre-register by using the following link: https://forms.gle/FpTriZfmLARW999X8
Questions: jimmysneeden@gmail.com
UNC Chapel Hill Splash Program Registration is Now OPEN: Deadline to Apply is November 9th...Apply EARLY!
Splash UNC is an educational enrichment program which gives high school students in grades 9-12 the opportunity to take classes on the UNC-Chapel Hill campus taught by Carolina students. https://splashunc.com/
Splash students get a taste of college by spending one Saturday (November 16, 2019) on the UNC-Chapel Hill campus. High schoolers sign up for up to six classes through our online registration portal. Students have the opportunity to discover new interests in short, fun classes about anything from neuroscience to origami. The program fee is $20 and includes class materials and lunch. Students on free and reduced lunch at their high schools are eligible for financial aid scholarships to cover the $20 program fee. T-shirts are also available for purchase for $10.
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