If you are a current 10th or 11th grade female who loves to code and wants to learn more about it, click on the link below to register for a coding course that will be held via Zoom on Saturdays. This is a great opportunity if you have time to take advantage of it! Let me and Mr. Walles know if you apply!
Coding class for FEMALES apply now!
Yearly Leadership and Summer Opportunities
Rising 10th and 11th grade students who love science and math can apply to attend the Summer Ventures in Science in Math summer academic camp. See Ms. Grable if you plan to apply. The link to apply is https://www.ncssm.edu/summer/summer-ventures
Current Juniors who are in the top of their class and would like to apply to attend the academic summer camp of NC Governor's School to study, English, Social Science, Math, or Foreign language, should check out the link for more information about applying. Let Ms. Grable know if you are interested in learning more about this opportunity! https://www.dpi.nc.gov/students-families/enhanced-opportunities/north-carolina-governors-school
Current Juniors: you can also apply for the Pirate Promise if you plan on completing your associate degree and want to apply to attend ECU. You will not have to submit test scores and the application fee is waived. See the flyer attached. The deadline to apply online is November 1st. Let me know if you have any questions and if you plan to apply. https://piratepromise.ecu.edu/
Bezos Scholars Program : Leadership Development Program for juniors and a teacher of his/her choice! For more info, visit bezosscholars.org
Broyhill Leadership Conference at Wingate University More information can be found at www.broyhill-leadership.org
North Carolina Youth Leadership Legislative Assembly- is open to ALL North Carolina students, grades 9-12, and limited to 8th graders (per recommendations from school administrators) who are interested in learning more about government and the legislative process. Attendance is limited to 200 youth (on a first come-first served basis). Early registration is strongly advised. Apply by April 4, 2021 https://www.ncleg.gov/YLA
Scholarships
QuestBridge College Prep Scholarship is offered to current Juniors. This scholarship program is designed to give high-achieving low-income 11th grade students an advantage in college admissions. https://www.questbridge.org/materials-and-videos Application deadline is End of September
ScholarshipThe American Legion-To learn more about this great program, please go to https://www.legion.org/oratorical/about. After you have become acquainted with the program, go to https://www.legion.org/oratorical/resources and then click on any of the ORATORICAL CONTEST VIDEOS to see the actual presentations.
Other Helpful Information and Links
ACT: www.actstudent.org/ JUNIORS
ACT in NC: http://www.act.org/stateservices/northcarolina/ JUNIORS
Free Practice Questions: http://www.actstudent.org/sampletest/ JUNIOR
Free tutoring for families in the Military www.tutor.com/mobile