Junior Class

If you missed Junior Parent Night
on 11/20/19, click here for the PowerPoint!

Important Documents:

​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.
 
Important Dates:
November:  Counselors meeting with all 11th graders

February 25th:  ACT given to all Juniors





Meredith College offers an annual women's leadership conference for  high school juniors who are interested in developing and sharpening  their leadership skills.
This free conference on Saturday, February 1, 2020.

 The schedule for the day is as follows:
 9:15 - 9:45 a.m.: Check-in and Breakfast
 10:00 - 10:30 a.m.: Opening Session; Welcome
 10:40 – 11:30 a.m.: Leadership Session, Topic 1
 11:40 a.m. – 1:40 p.m.: Leadership Session, Topic 2
 (Lunch provided)
 1:50 – 2:40 p.m.: Leadership Session, Topic 3
 2:50 – 3:15 p.m.: Closing Session
 3:15 – 4:00 p.m.: Campus Tour (optional)

If you are interested, register here by Friday, January 24, 2020!  
(A confirmation e-mail with additional details will then be sent)

Juniors: The deadline has passed to sign up for Dual Enrollment with Cape Fear Community College for spring semester.

​If you are interested in Dual Enrollment for Fall semester, sign ups will begin in March.
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.
Reminder: ALL Juniors will take the ACT in the Spring. Any tests beyond that you will register yourself.
​Did you know the PSAT:
•Connects students to the National Merit® Scholarship Program and other college scholarships.
•Generates free, personalized SAT Practice on Khan Academy® to strengthen SAT performance.
•Suggests AP® courses that may be a good fit.
Hoggard is giving the PSAT on October 10th.
​Registration is over for this year.
Click here for more information