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December Highlights....

• Rotary Youth Leadership Award Conference: open to juniors! Three-day conference to help students develop leadership skills - March 31-April 2, 2023.
  • Program Overview
  • Application (due January 5, 2023)
  • Applications should be submitted via email to: Cary MacGregor Rotary Club (carymcgrotary@gmail.com)
• 2023 NC Governor's Page Program - applications are now open!
• Scholarships offered by Alpha Delta Kappa - click here to view the details and access each scholarship application!
• CFNC 9th & 10th Grade Kickoff to College (Virtual Event)
  • 12/5/22; 6:00-7:30pm
  • Registration link
  • There are plenty of reasons to get started early when planning for college or your career. Join experts from College Foundation of NC (CFNC) for tips and resources to support 9th & 10th grade students as they begin planning for the future. Topics will include college preparation & selection, career planning, earning scholarships, and more! 
• NC TAP Presentation
  • 12/13/22 at 9:45am in the Media Center Cube
  • Sign up for the information session 
  • Flier
  • NC TAP is a four-year apprenticeship program that allows participants to attend community college for free, earn an AAS degree, while also receiving extensive paid training with a partner company.

Week of Dec 5-9

• Dec 5: Early Release Day
• Dec 5: CFNC 9th & 10th Grade Kickoff to College (virtual event)
  • 6:00-7:30pm; Registration link
• Dec 5, 6, 7: ACT Work Keys testing (select seniors who have completed a CTE concentration)
• Dec 6: 12th grade SOS presentations
• Dec 6: College Visit - NC Central (all lunches outside Student Services)
• NC TAP presentation
  • Next week --> Dec 13 at 9:45am in the Media Center
  • Sign up for the information session

Week of Nov 28-Dec 2

• Dec 1: Interim reports
• Remember that applications for NC Governor's Page (JR/SR) and Rotary Youth Leadership Conference (JR) are now open!

Week of Nov 21-25

• Nov. 23-25: Thanksgiving Break
• College Visits:
  • Nov. 21: East Carolina University

Week of Nov 14-18

• Junior Conferences all week - students received an invitation in Homeroom on 11/9
• Nov. 14: Homeroom Schedule
• Nov. 16: Junior Parent Meeting: 6:00-7:00pm (Auditorium); counselors will review course selections for senior year and discuss students' preparation for their post-secondary plans, including providing an overview of the college application process.
  • Presentation
• Nov. 16: PreACT (all 10th graders)
• College Visits (outside Student Services)
  • Nov. 14: UNC-Greensboro
  • Nov. 16: NCSU Pre-Veterinary Program
  • Nov. 17: William Peace University

Week of Nov 7-11

• NC Governor's School
  • The application period for the 2023 Governor's School Session has begun!
  • Program Overview (completed application due to Ms. Wilson by 11/9)
    • Any student interested in applying for Governor's School must first meet with Ms. Wilson to review their eligibility & the application process.
  • Governor's School Webinar (password: GovSchool2023)
• Nov. 8: Calendar Out Day (Election Day)
• Nov. 9: PreACT: All 10th grade students
• Nov. 9: Freshmen Conferences (Homeroom): View the video reviewing four-year plans.
• Nov. 10: Early Release Day
• Nov. 11: No School (Veterans Day) 

Week of Oct 31-Nov 4

• AP Exam Opt-Out for Fall '22 Students 
  • Students taking AP classes during the Fall 2022 semester who wish to opt out of the AP exam must complete this form by Nov. 1 to avoid the $40 unused exam fee. No exceptions will be made for late requests.
• NC Governor's School
  • The application period for the 2023 Governor's School Session has begun!
  • Program Overview (completed application due to Ms. Wilson by 11/9)
    • Any student interested in applying for Governor's School must first meet with Ms. Wilson to review their eligibility and the application process.
  • Governor's School Webinar (password: GovSchool2023)
• Nov. 3: 1st Quarter ends
• Nov. 4: No School (Teacher Workday)

Week of Oct 24-28

•  Week #4 of Countdown to College Month - Final Week! 
  • Oct. 25: Scholarship Information Session: Media Center (A & C lunches)
  • Oct. 25 & 27: CFNC Virtual Session - "I applied. Now what?"
    • Register for the Oct 25 session (4:00pm)
    • Register for the Oct 27 session (6:00pm)
  • Oct. 26: Counselor Corner: outside Student Services (all lunches)
• Oct. 24: Vanderbilt University college visit: outside Student Services
• Oct. 25: 9th Grade SEL Presentation - Self-Awareness, Stress, & Anxiety
• Oct. 25: School Picture Makeup Day (grades 9-11)
• Oct. 27: UNC-Chapel Hill college visit: Media Center, 10:30-11:00am; sign up here 
• Oct. 29: Wake Tech FAFSA Day
  • Southern Wake Campus; 9a-12p; Registration
  • Need more help completing the FAFSA? Come and get help from the WTCC Financial Aid staff!
• HBCU College Fair
  • Oct. 29: 10:00a-2:00p at Broughton High School; Registration
  • Speak with HBCU representatives and learn more about admissions, financial aid, and scholarships!
  • For more information, contact caryakahbcu@gmail.com
• AP Exam Opt-Out
  • Students taking AP classes during the Fall 2022 semester who wish to opt out of the AP exam must complete this form by Nov. 1 to avoid the $40 unused exam fee. No exceptions will be made for late requests.

Week of Oct 17-21

• Week #3 of Countdown to College Month 
  • Free Application Week!
    • Only for participating NC schools; students must complete their applications on CFNC to qualify for the fee waiver
  • Oct 18 & 20: College Application Help Sessions: Media Center (A & C lunches)
    • Tips for completing your college applications - whether on CFNC or Common App!
• Oct. 18: 9th grade SOS presentations in Healthful Living classes
• Oct. 18: The ASVAB Military Entrance Exam
  • All 10-12th graders are eligible! Registration form
• Oct. 19 Mental Health Awareness Night - Keeping Your Youth Emotionally & Physically Safe
  • View the presentation - please contact your student's counselor if you have any questions or concerns or would like to discuss this material.
  • 6:30-7:30pm; Presented by Mark Cowell, WCPSS Sr. Admin. Crisis Prevention & Intervention
  • Learn about strategies and skills to help students remain emotionally and physically safe. Topics will include: recognizing concerning emotions, feelings, or behaviors; problem solving skills; how and when to seek help for your student.

Week of Oct 10-14

• Week #2 of Countdown to College Month 
• Interims (#2) go out this week
• Oct. 10: Teacher Workday
• Oct. 11: Financial Aid Night (5-6pm in Media Center)
  • View the presentation
  • Join AFHS Financial Aid Advisor, Ms. Linda Brannan, for an overview of the financial aid process, including tips on completing the FAFSA and identifying & applying for scholarships.
• Oct. 12: PSAT (for 9th, 10th, 11th graders who signed up)
• Oct. 13: 9th grade SOS presentations in Healthful Living classes
• Oct. 14: College Visit - Virginia Commonwealth University
• Oct. 15: Wake Tech Open House - 9:00a-12:00p at the Southern Campus
  • Review the WTCC application and FAFSA processes - staff will be available to help students get started on their applications!
  • Learn more about the extensive offering of academic programs - faculty and staff available to meet with students and families.
  • Campus tours & student panel - current students will discuss their experiences and answer questions.

Week of Oct 3-7

• Week #1 of Countdown to College Month
• US Service Academies - Virtual Information Session: Oct 3 (7-9pm)
  • View the presentation
  • Representatives from each academy will review the application process, and staff from Rep. Deborah Ross' office will review the nomination procedures.
• CFNC Virtual Session - Apprenticeships & Trades Career Fair: 3:30-5:00pm
  • View the presentation
  • Learn more about the various programs offered at community colleges across the state! 
• UNC System Virtual Open House
  • During the week of October 3, 2022, students will have the option of attending up to four virtual sessions, with each session offering information about various schools in the UNC-System. Current students from each university will share details about their college experience and answer questions live.

Week of Sept 26-30

• The CCP Spring 2023 Enrollment Cycle
  • The enrollment cycle begins on September 26th. Visit our CCP page for more details, including how to register for a CCP information session on October 4th during all three lunches.
• Park Scholars Information Session - Friday, 9/30
  • Seniors interested in applying to be considered for North Carolina State University's Park Scholarship program are welcome to attend a session during their lunch to hear from both a former and current Park Scholar to learn more about the program and get tips on applying.
  • The sessions will take place during all three lunches on Friday, September 30th, in the Media Center. Please register for a session during your assigned lunch so you may receive a pass to attend. Students who have 3rd/4th Early Release should still complete the form and attend the A lunch session. The deadline to register is Thursday, Sept. 29th by 1:00p. You may only attend during your assigned lunch.
• College visits - Friday, 9/30
  • Alabama, Appalachian State, South Carolina - all three lunches in the Performing Arts Lobby; no registration required
  • Queens University - all three lunches in the Media Center
• Seniors: keep working on those college applications! 
  • College Application Tips & Reminders (emailed to seniors last week)

Week of Sept 19-23

• College Application Tips & Reminders (emailed to seniors today)
• Freshmen counselors (Mr. Donatini & Ms. Borrero) will visit 9th grade classes on Mon, Tue, Wed.
• Interims will be released this week.
• Upcoming college visits:
  • 9/30: Queens University - all three lunches in the Media Center

Week of Sept 12-16

• Sleep Health Week - Click the link for tips and information on how to develop better sleep habits for improved physical and mental health.
• Senior Presentation - presented on 9/13