The Robert Noyce Scholarship Program

The Robert Noyce Scholarship Program of the National Science Foundation provides funding for Catawba College's Noyce Scholars program. Noyce Scholars receive $18,000 a year for two years in addition to any academic scholarship awarded by Catawba. The Noyce Scholarship would be the largest individual scholarship available to students, making it a significant incentive for students to pursue a career in STEM education.

Students will be selected to receive scholarships based on strong academic performance and compatibility for a career in teaching. Upon selection, students receiving scholarships will be required to sign an agreement to complete a major in a STEM discipline and complete the teacher education program to gain licensure. Students must also agree to work for two years in a high-needs school district for every one year of scholarship support.

Noyce Scholars at Catawba are provided a variety of exciting benefits that include a major in a STEM discipline, a minor in secondary education, a mentoring program with an exceptional practicing teacher, a paid summer internship in an industrial or academic laboratory, travel to professional conferences and workshops, and continued support after graduation. Noyce Scholars will also participate in a leadership retreat designed to encourage retention and excellence in the program. The 2013/2014 Noyce Scholars will be going on a team-building adventure to Atlanta from September 18-22, 2013 to build a supportive community within the cohort and for exposure to alternate forms of teaching outside of a classroom.

Eligibility criteria will conform to National Science Foundation specifications, including:

-	Junior or senior standing at time of receipt of scholarship
-	Minimum GPA of 2.75
-	Declared major in a STEM discipline
-	Completion of the introductory sequences in a STEM major
-	Grade of C or higher in Advanced Academic Writing or equivalent course
-	Meet requirements for entry into teacher education program

Please contact us if you have any questions or if you would like more information about the Noyce Scholars program.

AVID IV ASSIGNMENT 11-20-15

Now that you have selected your top three college choices and made application to those universities, it is time to give some thought to the cost of tuition, books, room and board, etc.  Lucky for you, you have complete most of your general education requirements by attending the Early College High School.  Most individuals leave their four-year institution with college loan debt; however, it should be the goal of every student to find scholarship monies to avoid the debt trap.


Today's assignment

Go to How Much Will It Cost Me To Go To College Next Fall to research the information required for the GOOGLE DOC Make sure to complete the assignment on both tabs. This assignment is due by the end of class today.

The GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship

Recipients receive $10,000 per year up to $40,000 per student!  Awards college scholarships to high school seniors who embody the characteristics of President Ronald Reagan at school, in the community, in the workplace, and at home



The GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship

NC Motherless Daughters Scholarship

NC Motherless Daughters Scholarship

The Ruby and Kendrel Scholarship Fund was created in memory of the founders' mothers--Ruby Benston and Kendrl Ross. This scholarship is open to North Carolina young women who have also had the unfortunate loss of their mother.  There are two (2) scholarships available for high school seniors.  Each scholarship is revolving (up to four years) and is in the amount of $2,000 per semester.  

Complete details, eligibility, and application at www.sheroinc.org/scholarships .  Deadline Feb 16.

The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program (CBYX)

The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program (CBYX)

The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program (CBYX) offers merit-based scholarships for an academic year in Germany. The program was established in 1983 to celebrate German-American friendship based on common values of democracy. Students live with host families, attend local schools, and participate in community life in Germany. For more information and application deadlines, visit the organization in charge of recruitment for your state athttp://www.usagermanyscholarship.org/. 

Deadlines for U.S. applicants range from December 1, 2015, to January 15, 2016, depending on the state of residency.

The NEW Redesigned SAT

There are some big changes coming to the SAT® in March 2016. While there is still work to be done to support the December and January administrations, which will follow the same procedures as the others this fall, we want to give you a preview of how the SAT experience will change for you. All of the information below goes into effect with the March 2016 SAT administration.
Key changes

•	The essay is new, and it's optional.
•	The new SAT consists of four parts: the Reading Test, Writing and Language Test, Math Test, and the optional SAT Essay.
•	The score scale ranges from 400 to 1600.
•	The timing is 3 hours and 50 minutes with the SAT Essay, and 3 hours without it.
•	Each question has four answer choices.
•	Every student who uses an SAT fee waiver will also receive four college application fee waivers.
•	The Math Test is divided into two parts: Math Test – Calculator and Math Test – No Calculator.

West Teaching Scholarship at the Catawba College Academy for Teaching

The West Teaching Scholarship at the Catawba College Academy for Teaching is available through The Catawba College Teacher Education Department and The Ritchie Academy for Teaching.  This scholarship is for students who have an interest in the teaching profession.  The scholarship is a yearly award of $2,500 in addition to any other academic scholarships for which the student is eligible. The Academy provides a wealth of experiences including early field experiences, excursions and professional networking.  They currently have 28 West Teaching Scholars across four cohorts!  Interested students may apply online or contact them to discuss this scholarship. 

The West Teaching Scholars application is located at the following link:

www.catawba.edu/academyforteaching

The QuestBridge National College Match

The QuestBridge National College Match is a college and scholarship application process that helps outstanding low-income high school seniors gain admission and full four-year scholarships to the nation's most selective colleges.

If you are a student who has achieved academic excellence in the face of economic challenges, we encourage you to apply to the National College Match. QuestBridge's partner colleges offer generous financial aid packages that cover 100% of demonstrated financial need, making them very affordable for low-income students.

Click on the link to get more information

The QuestBridge National College Match

AVID IV Assignment 11-13-15

You should have already applied to college or be planning to apply in the near future. The pressure is on to find scholarships to offset cost. There are plenty of scholarships for senior high school students to apply to, it's just matter of finding the time to do so. I have listed 57 sites that offer scholarships to graduating seniors.  

Your assignment today is to research the sites and find three that you meet the eligibility requirements for and begin the application process to apply.  Then, click on the reflection tab to submit your reflection. 

The more scholarships you apply to, the better your chances of actually winning one are. Therefore, you are still required to complete this assignment even if you have already submitted your 4 required scholarships.

The objectives for this assignment are: 

• To surpass last year’s AVID seniors, who encumbered $2,207,052 in scholarship dollars.
• To help students identify and seek out monetary support to pay for tuition, books, room/board, and other expenses.
• To instruct students on how to self-advocate and learn how to secure financial resources to pay for post-secondary education.

Scholarship Assignment 11-13-15

This is independent work.  If you finish the assignment before 1:30 p.m. you should begin applying for one of the scholarships that you found.  

You will only be given credit for completion of the assignment if your name and research findings are included in the GOGGLE DOC.

AVID Class 11-6-15

We will not meet for a face to face class on November 6, 2015.

The following assignment is due by 1:30 p.m.on 

November 6, 2015.

Read the Your First Year of College: 25 Strategies and Tips to Help You Survive and Thrive Your Freshman Year and Beyond


Use this GOOGLE FORM to answer questions about the article.

AVID IV Class 10-30-15

The representatives from Graduate Services will be in the lobby of the S&T building tomorrow from 12:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Since this is the same time as our AVID IV class, we will not formally meet. You can use this time to meet with the representatives and place your orders if you wish to purchase something.  

Remember, you will place orders for your cap and gown separately from the NCC bookstore. I will let you know when it is time to make your order.

UNC-G Teacher Education Fellows Program

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is now accepting applications for its next cohort of Teacher Education Fellows. 

The UNCG Teacher Education Fellows Program awards a $20,000.00 scholarship distributed incrementally over four years of study at UNCG. In addition to scholarships, the UNCG Teacher Education Fellows Program includes a variety of other benefits, including integrated seminars, networking events, community engagement opportunities, and leadership development. Fellows also live in relative proximity to one another as part of the Residential Colleges or Lloyd International Honors College. Additionally, Fellows study abroad during their sophomore year as part of the global focus of the program.

To be eligible for participation in the UNCG Teacher Education Fellows Program, a student must be a North Carolina resident and should have at least a 3.80 weighted cumulative high school GPA and a minimum SAT score of 1100 (verbal and math) or ACT composite score of 24. Students must also select one of the following UNCG majors that lead to N.C. teaching licensure:

*Elementary Education

*Middle Grades Education

*Special Education

*Dual (Elementary and Special) Education

*One of the following majors in the College of Arts and Sciences with Secondary Education concentrations:

    -Anthropology

    -Biology

    -Chemistry

    -Economics

    -English

    -Geography

    -History

    -Integrated Science

    -Mathematics

    -Physics

    -Political Science

    -Psychology

    -Sociology

If you meet these criteria, consider applying for a spot in this scholarship program by completing the UNCG Teacher Education Fellows Application. Priority will be given to those applications (to both the University and the Program) received by January 1, 2016.

For more information, see the attached flyer and visit http://oss.uncg.edu/teaching-fellows/.

Introducing Scholly....an easy way to find scholarships

Scholly is an app that helps you locate scholarships.  Click on the link to try it!

https://www.myscholly.com/

ATTENTION SUPER SENIORS!!!

Please bring a copy of any college acceptance letter or notification of scholarship dollars offered, to the cottage upon receipt, so that we can celebrate you!

Record of College/Scholarship Application and Acceptance

Please use this document to record what colleges you have applied to, what scholarships you have applied for, what scholarships you have been offered and what college you will be attending. This data is extremely important for reporting purposes. We want to show everyone how successful the Class of 2016 will be in college acceptances and scholarship dollars. 

Your entry will count as a grade.

NC College Application Week 2015

North Carolina College Application Week is a statewide college access initiative designed to provide every NC graduating senior the opportunity to apply to college online through CFNC.org.

North Carolina College Application Week 2015 starts on Monday, November 2 at 7am and ends on Friday, November 6 at 5pm. Any applications submitted outside of the designated start and stop dates and times will not have the various fee waiver options.

On the CAW Seniors page, CFNC.org/CAWSeniors, there is a list of currently registered schools (located near the top of the page). This list is updated on a weekly basis leading up to the event.

To participate, you must have an updated and accurate CFNC.org account. Make sure the name you list is your legal name (the same name that shows up on your report card and in Power School) and that you list your Power School student ID (if you want to send electronic transcripts (ask your school counselor if you do not know your number).

This year, all 110 North Carolina colleges and universities have agreed to accept the College Board fee waiver for students who are eligible. Additionally, some schools have decided to go above and beyond and outright waive their application fees for all students applying during CAW. To see a complete list of schools participating, please see “Participating NC Colleges & Universities” downloadable document on the CAW seniors page.

Super Seniors:  This is the opportune time to meet the syllabus requirement of applying to 4 colleges.

Free Open House at North Carolina Wesleyan College

North Carolina Wesleyan College is hosting a free Open House on November 11, 2015. Students can sign-up online via the NCWC website www.ncwc.edu or by visiting www.ncwc.edu/openhouse directly.

This is a great opportunity for students to see the campus, become acquainted with the office staff, as well as meet professors and current students.

AVID IV Assignment 10/16/15

Submit a one paragraph reflection regarding your thoughts about the speakers today.

DUE by midnight 10/16/15.

NCC College Fair

Nash CC will host a College Fair in the B&I on November 16, 2015 from 11:30-1:30

4 year Universities will be on campus with information regarding admissions and campus events.

AVID IV Assignment 10/9/15

1.  List 3 things that you learned from the CFNC Webinar on Scholarships & Grants.

2.  List 3 things that you learned from the speaker from NCWC.

3.  List 3 things that you learned from the two speakers from the United States Navy.

Submit answers in the comments section.  Due by midnight 10/9/15.

WRAL-TV Live Call-in for College Admissions and Financial Aid

WRAL-TV will be hosting a live call-in event to provide college admissions and financial aid information.  Financial aid and admissions volunteers from all around the state will be available to take telephone calls from students, parents, school counselors, or anyone needing information on navigating the college planning and paying process.

Tuesday, October 13, 2015 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. financial aid and college admissions professionals will take calls and provide information on college admissions and financial aid to help students and parents understand the process and access resources needed to plan, apply, and pay for education beyond high school.

The call numbers are as follows:               919-744-3861 – English speaking callers

                                                                 919-744-3869 – Spanish speaking callers

This is a great opportunity for your students and parents to get the information they need to continue their education.

College Application Fee Waivers

Every senior who takes the SAT or SAT Subject Tests using a fee waiver will receive four college application fee waivers directly from the College Board. Eligible students can use them to apply to any of the over 2,000 participating colleges. This initiative is made possible thanks to the commitment of colleges across the country to ensure that application fees are not a barrier, and fee waivers are an important part of our efforts to propel low-income, first-generation, and underrepresented students into the educational opportunities they have earned.

How Students Access Their Fee Waivers Online

Eligible seniors will access their college application fee waivers via their College Board online accounts by visiting collegeboard.org/mysat.

Once students log in, they will see a message titled Apply to college for free with a link to where they can print their college application fee waivers, search for colleges that accept the waivers, and review submission instructions specific to each school. 

College Application Fee-Waiver Distribution

Because students who take the SAT using a fee waiver have already had their eligibility verified by their counselor, college application fee waivers do not require additional counselor approval. Here is how it will work for different populations of students:

• Seniors who tested during previous academic years will receive their fee waivers online by July.
• Seniors testing for the first time will receive their fee waivers at the same time they receive their SAT test scores — typically 19 days after the test date.
• Juniors who test with an SAT fee waiver will receive fee waivers at the beginning of their senior year.
• Students will be able to access their college application fee waivers up through one year after graduation from high school (note: fee waivers can only be used for first year college admissions and not transer admissions).

Student Eligibility Conditions

These are the student eligibility conditions for use of college application fee waivers from the College Board:

• The student meets one or more of the eligibility criteria for using an SAT fee waiver and may use up to four college application fee waivers from the College Board.
• The student has taken at least one SAT or SAT Subject Test with a fee waiver, or has taken an SAT that was paid for by his or her state or school district

Terms of Use

Student may use up to four college application fee waivers from the College Board.

Participating colleges have agreed to consider waiving their application fees. Colleges may have specific fee-waiver policies or criteria, and they retain the final decision on whether to waive the application fee. College application fee-waivers should not be used for applications to colleges that are not listed in the directory.

College application fee waivers are not intended for waiver of test fees for either the SAT or SAT Subject Tests.

Attention Super Seniors

We will have 3 guest speakers during class on Friday, October 9th.  Please make sure you give them your attention.  Texting, eating, and talking during the presentations is disrespectful and unacceptable.  There will be a reflection due after each presentation.

The October 16th class will be devoted to scholarships.  There will be a great deal of information covered about how to find and apply for scholarships.  An assignment will be due at the end of class. Remember, you are required to apply for at least 4 scholarships.

Super Seniors will schedule classes for Spring, 2016 semester in class on October 23, 2015.  Mrs. Battle will have the NCC schedule and you will select your college courses.  We want you to have this experience because you will have to self select classes when attending a 4-year university next year.  Please inform your parents of this and remind them of the form they signed at the beginning of the semester, which served to make them aware of what college classes you have left.

Super Seniors will take casual pictures on October 23, 2015.

Graduation Services will be here on October 30, 2015 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.  Super Seniors, this will be your opportunity to purchase your cap and gown, senior memorabilia, graduation invitations, etc.

Hampton University Office of Admissions is Coming to Raleigh, NC

The Hampton University Office of Admissions is coming to Raleigh!

Students interested in attending Hampton University are encouraged to attend. Please see details below.

The Hampton University Office of Admissions and the Raleigh Chapter National Hampton Alumni Association invite you to attend a
Hampton University On-Site Admissions and Information Event
Monday, October 26, 2015 @ 6:00 PM
Martin St. Baptist Church Family Life Center, 1005 E. Martin St. Raleigh, NC 27601 
High School Seniors will receive an immediate admissions decision at the event and are automatically considered for merit scholarships (if eligible). 
Note: The initial review process for scholarships begins in December.
All high school students, parents, and counselors are welcome to attend the information session.

For more information on admissions requirements, please visit: http://admissions.hamptonu.edu/

For more information on scholarship eligibility requirements, please visit: http://admissions.hamptonu.edu/page/Scholarship-Information

High School seniors need to bring the following information to participate in the on-site admissions process:

1. Please apply online at https://hunet.hamptonu.edu/prod/bwskalog.P_DispLoginNon, print the Signature Page & bring it with you to the on-site
2. Application fee of $35.00 (non-refundable). Only cashier's check or money order accepted.
3. A copy of your social security card (for Federal Financial Aid verification).
4. Standardized Test Results ACT or SAT scores Note: ACT/SAT scores submission is optional for students with at least a 3.3 cumulative academic GPA or who rank in the top 10 percent of their class, but mandatory for all students wishing to be considered for merit scholarships.
5. OFFICIAL high school transcript Note: Wake County Public Schools students may bring an unofficial transcript to the on-site as long as the official transcript is sent to the school.
6. One (1) letter of recommendation from a guidance counselor or teacher
7. An autobiographical essay/personal statement

Please RSVP to Raleigh Chapter NHAA at raleighnhaa@yahoo.com (email) or 919-906-6361 (phone or text) or http://evite.me/EhJmqWqH24 by October 23, 2015.  Please include your name, class year, phone number, high school and intended major in your message.

 

Assignment AVID IV 9/25/15

You should be applying to colleges during September and October.  Keep your eye on application due dates, as most college deadlines are approaching.  If I have not returned the 2nd draft of your essay, don't let this delay your application process.  Please consult with an English teacher, parent, or other trusted adult and ask them to critique your essay before you submit your application.  I am looking at your papers and will return them as I get to them.

Remember, your AVID IV requirements

• Create/update a working HS resume (to use when requesting college/scholarship recommendations)
• Request teacher recommendations for college applications – using HS Resume
• Four or more college applications submitted (including the one from CAW Nov. 2-6) due by November 6th, 2015. College Foundation College Application Week, 2015
• Four scholarship applications to be submitted; must supply proof to Mrs. Taylor
• I will need a copy of EVERY acceptance or scholarship award letter.

Today's assignment:  DUE by the end of the class period today.

Go to the two websites below to review how to write a resume.  You should have already learned specifics about how to do this in AVID Seminar.

How To Write A Resume

Sample High School Resume and Templete

Then go to CFNC Resume Builder,

Sign into your account

Build your resume

E-mail to Mrs. Taylor by the end of class 9/25/15. 

Open House at The University of North Carolina Greensboro

Open house for seniors is Saturday, October 24, 2015.

Sign up: admissions.uncg.edu or 336-334-5243

Open House Dates for UNC Charlotte

September 19, 2015
November 7, 2015
March 19, 2016
April 23, 2016

Register to visit - admissions.uncc.edu

Fayetteville State University Fall Preview 2015

Fayetteville State University's Fall preview 2015 is scheduled for Saturday, October 10th from 9 am-1 pm.  BBQ & Football game to follow.  This is for juniors and seniors (Super Seniors).  Register online today!  

www.uncfsu.edu/admissions/fallpreview.htm

Scholarship Information

North Carolina Scholarships

NC State Scholarships

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Scholarships

UNC Charlotte Scholarships

North Carolina A&T Scholarships

CFNC Need Based Scholarships

CFNC Merit-based Grant and Scholarship Programs

Directory of Scholarships

Links to Scholarships

Scholarship Information

AES Scholarship Deadline Is Approaching

Visit the AES website to learn more about the scholarship and obtain application details.  

The deadline is October 7, 2015. 

AVID IV Week of September 14, 2015

What should I be doing this week for AVID IV?

1. Register for SAT/ACT if applicable.  See board outside of Mrs. Taylor's office for registration   deadlines.
2. College Essay Critiques are due by 9/16/15.   

Dates to Remember 
Super Senior Portraits (Picture Day is 10-23-15)

Graduation Services -Time to order Graduation announcements, name cards, thank you notes, senior memorabilia, class ring, etc. - (Room 4116 on 10-30-15 12:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.)

Cap and Gown Portraits (Picture Day is 2-19-16)

Assignment for AVID IV - 9/11/15

We will not have face to face class on 9/11/15.  See below for your assignment.

AVID IV Assignment 9/11/15  

Locate your assigned partner (see list below) and exchange the 1st draft of your essay. Since we will not be meeting face-to face for tomorrow's class, you may exchange essays via e-mail or in person. After reading your partner's essay, answer the questions below. Copy and paste the questions and your answers in a Word document.  E-mail critiques to Mrs. Taylor by Wednesday, September 16, 2015.

AVID IV Teams 9/11/15

1.  Joneka Alston                    Santia Manigo
2. Nicholas Nixon                   Aaron Girard
3. Monique Baboram            Heather Winstead
4. Justen Williams                 Bo Wade
5. Lauren Bailey                    Mya Warren
6. Brianna Bennett                Caitlyn Vanorder
7. Mitchell Borum                 David Robbins
8. Arlene Bustamante           Tessa Tyler
9. Avonna Dickens                Camri Taylor
10. Anasya Dowell                   Amber Taylor
11. Kirby Hill                           Nicholas Mills
12. Daisha Hopkins                 Jentel Strand
13. Haley Joyner                     Morgan Smith
14. Jonathan Joyner               Jamal West
15. Fallon Kehoe                     Megan Smith
16. Hannah Kendrick             Krystalyn Setting
17. Tyler Landry                     Hannah Rhodes
18. Jessenia Mills                    Melissa Pulley
19. Courtney Moss         Yentam Pham           Hannah Nixon

Essay Critique Guidelines

Although you may not be a writing expert, you are THE reader of this essay and your response is a valid one. I have found that almost every reader, regardless of experience, can identify the primary strength and weakness in an essay.  In the end, you will find that providing a honest critique of your partner's essay will help you master your own.  Please comment freely and respectfully. Keep in mind that it is better to begin by noting the strengths of the essay before pointing out the areas that need improvement.

  Content: 

• Does the introductory paragraph specifically answer or address what the prompt is asking?  
• What specific examples does the author give in his/her paper that speak to the prompt?  
• What are the supporting details? 

Organization: 

• Does the essay have a clear introduction and conclusion?  
• Does the introduction and conclusion refer to the same idea?  
• How is the essay structured (how many paragraphs, etc)? 
• Are individual paragraphs are organized (clear topic sentences, appropriate and concrete evidence, logical organization of evidence)?

Style: 

• What is the tone of the essay (humorous, serious, reflective, satirical, etc.)?  Is this appropriate? 
• Does the essay have sufficient creativity?  
• Are sentences are worded clearly?  
• Are word choices interesting and appropriate?

Correctness: 

Does the essay have correct grammar and punctuation? 

Example #1 : Rolling around in the bottom of the drawer, Tim found the missing earring. [certainly the earring was rolling, not Tim!]

Example #2:The new manager instituted several new procedures some were impractical

[You could also easily tell that the following sentence actually contains two sentences that need punctuation between them]

In addition to the questions above, answer the following questions...

1.  Give two suggestions to your partner for organizing the essay, such as focusing in on one event rather than many, providing more background, turning explanation into action, etc.?

2.  Give two suggestions to your partner on how they could help you to feel the emotions in the paper, rather than them just describing/writing them.  

3.  How does the essay reveal a significant aspect of the writer’s personality?