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We are College-Bound
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What percent of our students are college-bound?
100%
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When are students required to attend tutoring?
If any of their grades are below a B.
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How many weeks is our Summer Academy for our rising 9th and 10th grade students? Bonus point if you can share what students and teachers do the week before actual teaching begins.
5 weeks With a out-of-state college tour the week before!
100
One of my advisee's parents speaks Spanish. They speak some English, but I'm not sure we're on the same page. What should I do?
Email Anna! We want to make sure all parents have access to the same information and the same quality of updates about their students' progress. Anna is available to make monthly calls to parents on your behalf.
100
What is the minimum GPA requirement for UNC system schools?
2.5
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We focus our support on students attending what type of school? a. Traditional Durham Public Schools b. All Durham Public Schools (includes charter schools) c. Any school in Durham D. Durham Academy
a. Traditional Durham Public Schools
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When is our next U-Prep Day & what time?
February 17, 9am-1pm
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The summer before 11th and 12th grade, students must participate in 1 summer enrichment commitment. What are 3 options that fulfill this requirement?
Student U Internship Program Pre-College Programs Enrichment Camp Summer Job Volunteer
200
One of my students is being evaluated for an IEP but I am not sure the parent fully understands the process. Who do I contact for support?
Ms. Alex Lowe
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What are the components of a college application? What are colleges looking at? (List at least 4 components)
High School Transcript (Grades/GPA, Rigor of Curriculum, Attendance, etc.) SAT/ACT scores Extracurricular Activities, Service, & Leadership Essays Letters of Recommendation Interviews
300
What percent of our students will be the first in their families to attend college?
83%
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Students at a "Partial Level" of participation do not receive certain opportunities or incentives. List the 3 things they no longer have access to.
Student U college scholarship funds Student U enrichment funds Summer college tours
300
What is at least one job opportunity are available to YOU during the summer at Student U?
HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER :), Middle School Teacher, Mentor Teacher
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My student has suddenly become more disinterested in school and doesn't seem like herself. She still comes to all the check-ins, but I've noticed this pattern over the past three weeks. Who should I talk to first?
Call the parent to get insight from them to see if they have been seeing the same thing at home.
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What are three schools where our seniors have been accepted?
Bridgewater College, Durham Technical Community College, East Carolina University, Fayetteville State University, Johnson C. Smith University, Lees-McRae College, Methodist University, North Carolina A&T State University, St. Andrews University, Shaw University, South Carolina State University, Temple University, UNC-Charlotte, UNC-Greensboro, Virginia Union University, Wingate University, and Winston Salem State University
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What new addition has been added to the structure of the Durham Arts Council in the last 6 months that highlights local history?
Civil Rights Mural
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Students at "full participation" are eligible for enrichment funds during the school year and summer. Students can apply for up to how much money each year from Student U to participate in a program, camp, class, or educational trip?
$500
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What states do our 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th graders visit for college tours during the summer? List the states for each year.
9th: Georgia 10th: D.C, Maryland, and Virginia 11th: Western NC, Tennessee 12th: New York, Maryland, Pennsylvania
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Many of my advisees are not attending regular check-ins or cluster meetings. Who can I speak with to receive support concerning this matter. (4 answers)
Talk to the other advocates on your school team! Call their parent and let me know check-in and cluster meeting dates and times. Go find the student. Sometimes you will have to track that student down. Contact us to set up a meeting with the student.
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What are two things undocumented students need to know about paying for college?
Undocumented students can attend and pay for college, but they need to plan in advance. In North Carolina public universities, undocumented students must pay out-of-state tuition. They cannot receive state or federal financial aid, but scholarships are available! Many of these scholarships are highly competitive so students need to be on top of their grades starting in the 9th grade. Since September, students with a DACA permit can pay in-state tuition at NC community colleges through their employer.
500
Who is W.G.Pearson? (Outside of the person the school is named after...)
He was born a slave in Durham County in 1858. In 1886, Pearson began his teaching career in Whitted High School and later became the principal. He became the first principal of Hillside Park High School, and later became known as the "Black Superintendent" for all his contributions to education in the Durham Community.
500
What is the name of the class that seniors are required to participate in during their senior year through Student U? How often and where do they meet?
College Bound 101 & Parent Camp
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How many out-of-state colleges will Student U students have visited by the time they graduate?
20. During the summer each year, high school students take a trip out-of-state to visit colleges and participate in cultural activities in cities around the East to broaden their exposure to post-secondary opportunities.
500
Who are 3 different people(first and last name) that you can invite to lead an activity at your next cluster meeting.
LaToya Adkins Alex Lowe Holly Guss Derrick Beasley Andrea Hargrow or seniors
500
What percentage of Student U students are currently attending college in North Carolina?
91%