Minority College Expo NOV 4th

Hello juniors! I know the minority college expo poster has been on our class door for over a week now, but I want to make sure you REGISTER!

Pre-register online by 5:00pm today @ www.CPCFMS.net

There will be prize drawings and workshops on financial aid, high school success, applying to college and college life!

MIDTERM RESEARCH

MIDTERM RESEARCH CHECKLIST
Checklist--In your paper, have you discussed:
--Major of interest
--Why you are interested
--What classes are needed during college to receive a degree in this field
-- Are there any required further studies- Explain. (ex: medical school, law school...)
--What career fields require this major
--Does it require an internship
--What jobs you can get with this major
--Potential earnings
--Are these jobs of interest to you? Why or why not?
--NC Colleges that have your major
--Tuition for these schools (include housing, meal plan, etc)
--Are you interested in these schools? Why or why not?
Don't forget:
--Work cited page (MLA format througout paper)
--12 font size
--double space
--Times New Roman font
--Intro paragraph with thesis that informs the reader what is to be expected
--Body paragraphs
--Concluding paragraph
--Proofread prior to submission
You may have:
--graphic representations (charts, pictures, etc.) in your paper.
--a title page
TURN IN OR EMAIL FRIDAY BY 5PM: leah.ashley@nhcs.net

Colleges coming to NHHS!

Can't make it to the college fair @ UNCW? Visit with representatives from UNC-Ashville, Wake Forest, etc., here at our school!

Thursday, September 16th
UNC-Ashville 11:40-1:50 in cafeteria
Randolph Macon 1:00 in cafeteria

Friday, September 17th
Wake Forest 11:20 in room 216
Salem College 1:00 in room 216

Get info and ask questions about admissions! And, if one of these schools is your college speech topic, this would be a great way to gain information for your presentation.

Come see me for more information!

University Speech Topics

Don't forget, your speech notecards are due tomorrow. This is just an outline/guide for your speech!
Your speech assignments are:

JA- ECU
Hunter-A.I. of Charlotte
BK-App. State University
Eddie-Elon College
Shontel-Elizabeth City State
Raven-Duke
Mesha-FIDM
Luis-UNCW
Heidi-App. State University
Lauren-UNCW
Bing-Meredith
Yvonne-NC Central University
Davonia-UNC-Charlotte
Lily-UNC-Ashville
Lashawnda-UNC-Greensboro
Destiny-Fayetville State University
Julius-Johnson and Wales
Antonio- Fayetville State University
Donoven- NC A and T
Catrecia- Campbell University
Lessa- Peace College
Josue-UNC-Pembroke
Jasmine-Salem College
Chris-Western Carolina
Kaday- Guilford College
Olivia-ECU

AVID Updates September 6th:

Online college search is due Tuesday, September 7th. Don't forget to print off the applications...it is part of the assignment!

At 2:00 we will welcome Mrs. Settle! She will be talking about the importance of your junior year and just helping you get in the college frame of mind!

See you all soon!

Volunteering!

Hello AVID Juniors! This Friday, September 3rd begins the official volunteer time for your class!

Many of you will be going to Williston (room 131)to help students organize, learn test-taking skills, understand and implement review/study strategies, and even tutor in subject specific areas!

I will be speaking with the 14 students who will be helping in this arena!

On-campus volunteers will be helping teachers all over the school, especially in-need areas like the 1st floor!

If you are still looking for places OFF campus to volunteer, contact:

The Wilmington Children's Museum: (910) 254-3534 **downtown

The WIRE: 343-1901

OR anywhere else you would like--but remember, I must approve your location prior to starting!

**You must have at least 40 hours per semester. I will be checking logged hours the week of September 13th. Good luck and have fun helping others!

School is back--are you ready?

Welcome to 11th grade AVID!

The Junior Year course focuses on college readiness and planning. Your first assignment is to click on the link below and fill out the survey/contact log. You will have until Friday, August 27th to complete this and receive a 100!!

Right click and choose "open in new window".

https://spreadsheets.google.com/embeddedform?formkey=dHg3NlpvbWVBSnRnb0VkNFhvUFR1V2c6MA

SAT PREP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ATTENTION ALL AVID 10th graders:

There will be two intensive SAT courses offered this summer for students who plan to take the SAT or PSAT in the fall.
Each course is 1 week long and lasts from 9:00 am - 12:00 noon. The first week with be the last week of July and the 2nd week will be the first week of August.

Cost is $245 including all materials and need based scholarships are available.

The course is taught by a private Gramercy Prep instructor. If interested contact Mrs. Settle (251-6100 x 210 mary.settle@nhcs.net or gramercyprep.com/nc.

Any questions call (910)465-9445

Genocide Policy in the US

Just a reminder that the group presentations are tomorrow. Looking forward to hearing what you all have come up with! Any last minute questions? Come see me in the a.m. before school!

Mrs. A

FSU in cafe 3/18

An admissions counselor from Fayetville State University will be in the cafeteria all three lunch periods on Thursday, March 18.

Stop by the table and get some info about this UNC-system University.

Genocide Reflection 2-part assignment

1st half of ASSIGNMENT: **post by 3:30 Monday
After you have read the student reading, Where are the American People? consider each of the 3 reasons Power gives for US inaction on genocide.
Answer the following PINK questions (on the blog) in this order:


1. What have been official US explanations for inaction?
2. How does Power respond to these explanations?
3. What does Power include are the "real reason" for US inaction?
4. Based on what you know do you agree with her? WHY or WHY NOT?

2nd half of ASSIGNMENT: **A group needs to turn it in by 3:30, even though you will not see me Monday!

W'ell be sharing ideas of ways to help educate people about the horrors of genocide. How can we help on the local, state, national and international levels?
You are to research ways you can get involved on one of these levels:

Create a 1 page written persuasive editorial for one of the following: local newspaper, student newspaper, online blog, or social networking site (facebook) informing the public about stopping genocide and specific ways to help. Help guide your readers!!

College Planning Workshop

The New Hanover County Schools Gifted Advisory Council is hosting a college planning workshop. The workshop is open to all parents, especially to those whose students are in Grades 6 – 12.
College Foundation of North Carolina representative April Morey will present information about college options in North Carolina, how to apply to college, financial aid, and other important college planning steps.

WHEN:
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
6:30 p.m.

WHERE:
Dale K. Spencer Board of Education Building – Room 111
1802 South 15th Street

Any questions? Contact leah.ashley@nhcs.net

Hotel Rwanda

Hey class. Just wanted to hear your thoughts about the movie thus far. Tell me about it!

Mrs. Ashley

Universal Declaration of Rights Assignment

Go to http://www.un.org/en/documents/udhr/

Puruse through the articles on the site. Keeping in mind what we read in class about the United Nations.

Choose 5 articles and copy them on a sheet of paper.

Below each article you listed, answer the following questions in complete sentences:

1. Why you chose that article?
2. Why you think it was included as part of the Declaration?

Due by Friday, 2/12