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