Junior Parent Night
Wed. Nov. 20th, 6-7 pm
Parents you and your students are invited to Hoggard on the night of Wed. Nov. 20th to hear about the College and Career planning for your juniors students. 
Counselors will discuss how juniors should be preparing for college exploration which included using CFNC and visiting schools. During this presentation counselors will also be focusing on standardized testing such as ACT, SAT, and the ASVAB for college and/or career preparation, including resources that can be utilized to best prepare students for these exams.  Lastly we will discuss career exploration/options and how students should be preparing for their senior year. 
​If you cannot attend we understand and our presentation will be posted the next day on our student services website along with this information being shared with juniors during their Fall counseling meetings. 

Attention Juniors: 
 
​The the 2020 Coolidge Scholarship application is now live. The Coolidge Scholarship is a full-ride, four-year, merit scholarship that may be used by recipients for undergraduate study at any accredited college or university in the United States. Any high school junior who plans on enrolling in college in the fall of 2021 and is an American citizen or legal permanent resident is eligible to apply (unfortunately current high school seniors are not eligible to apply).
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Coolidge Scholars are selected based primarily on academic excellence. Secondary criteria include: an interest in public policy, an appreciation for and understanding of the values President Coolidge championed, as well as humility and service.

The scholarship application, along with additional information, can be accessed on the scholarship site: www.coolidgescholars.org. Please note the deadline is 5:00 PM EST, Thursday, January 16, 2020. If you have any questions regarding the scholarship, email coolidgescholars@coolidgefoundation.org or call  (202) 827-4291.

Community Service Honor Cord
Interested seniors should click below to apply.
​See Mr. Fischetti with any questions.
Senior Community Service Honor Cord Application

Need help applying to college?
Click here for a step by step guide on how to complete CommonApp!
Attention 10th Graders
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HOBY ​2020 State Leadership Seminar
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Click here to view the flyer and find out how to be nominated to attend a 3-4 day seminar in June 2020. At the seminar you will participate in hands-on leadership activities, meet leaders in our state, and explore your own personal leadership skills while learning how to make a positive impact in our community. ​
If you missed Senior Parent Night, click here for the PowerPoint!
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If you missed Dual Enrollment Parent Night click here for the PowerPoint!

Continue checking our ​​"College and Career Events" tab above for the up to date list of colleges & universities coming to visit Hoggard to talk with our students about their school and admissions process. This gives students a chance to meet an admissions rep personally!

​ Method Test Prep: ACT/SAT Prep for Juniors
All NHCS Juniors have access to Method Test Prep which is a great tool to help prepare for the SAT and ACT. This includes a 20 week self paced prep course and full length practice tests.
You can access this through your Castle Learning account.
Login Info for Students:
www.castlelearning.com
Username: nc650.studentID
Password: students will create
Click here for an informational flyer
See New Hanover County's webinar with great information regarding the ACT/SAT and how to access Method Test Prep here.

Males 18 or older:  Have you heard of the selective service? 
Males who are 18-25 must register as it is imposed by the Military Service Act with the selective service for the two following reasons:
1. To provide manpower to the armed forces in an emergency
2. To run an Alternative Service Program for men classified as conscientious objectors during a draft
If you are 18 and have not registered please go to Selective Service website.  
Students interested in playing collegiate sports should start applying to the
NCAA eligibility center beginning the spring of their Junior year by going to the link listed below.
NCAA
Enrollment Information for NEW students
Registration Information for CURRENT students
17-18 School Profile