12th GRADE
- Wed May 18, 9a-12p – East Meck Career Fair for Seniors! Undecided about what you want to do after graduation? Come to the East Meck Gymnasium to learn about internships, entry level jobs, and career opportunities that don’t require a 4 year degree. Sign up in Student Services by Tuesday, 5/17 at 12 pm or click here.
- Mon May 23, during 4th block – National Honor Society presents a College Info Session in the Media Center. Sign up here. Email Ms. McGraw with questions.
- Longleaf Commitment Grant – Learn more
- NC citizens who will be 18 years old by the General Election can vote in NC Primaries. That means 17-year-olds can vote in the upcoming May 17 Primary if they will be 18 by November 8, 2022. https://www.youcanvote.org/getregistered
- Check out the latest info about June graduation
11th GRADE
- Sat May 21, 10a-12:30p – Register now for the Charlotte RISE Leadership Summit for Young Black Men
- Sat May 21, 2p-4:30p – Register now for the Charlotte RISE Leadership Summit for Young Black Women
- Mon May 23, during 4th block – National Honor Society presents a College Info Session in the Media Center. Sign up here. Email Ms. McGraw with questions.
- Mon May 30 – The Blacks in Technology Foundation Charlotte Promise Scholarship is now accepting applications! For 2022, they will award two $1000 scholarships to high school sophomores or juniors who plan to pursue STEM careers and/or entrepreneurship. Students must have a transcript with a 3.0 grade point average or higher and must also submit a 500-word essay describing how this scholarship will help them to achieve their career goals. Email essays to Natasha Walwyn Robinson at nwr@blacksintechnology.net by May 30.
- Jun 10-17 – Outward Bound is back and offering a free 7-day wilderness course in the Pisgah National Forest from June 10 – 17, 2022. Pre-course, preparedness, and coaching for both students and parents; Post-course, the opportunity to participate in social justice, diversity, and community service projects as members of their respective Unity Club; Opportunity to benefit from other NC Outward Bound scholarship opportunities. Please visit the website at www.ncobs.org for more details about Outward Bound. Contact Tressa Blake, Outward Bound Advisor at East Meck, with questions: tressa.blake@cms.k12.nc.us, (980) 343-6430.
- Did you know that Spring is the perfect time to create an account with the Common App? Visit the Common App website and select First year student. Follow the prompts and you’re all set. Taking these steps early provides a great way for you to get familiar with the system and begin practicing essays, if your student is college-bound after high school. Your account information rolls over from year-to-year, using the same user name and password.
10th GRADE
- Sat May 21 – Register now for the free 2022 Empower: Teen Leadership Summit at Queens University
- Sat May 21, 10a-12:30p – Register now for the Charlotte RISE Leadership Summit for Young Black Men
- Sat May 21, 2p-4:30p – Register now for the Charlotte RISE Leadership Summit for Young Black Women
- Mon May 30 – The Blacks in Technology Foundation Charlotte Promise Scholarship is now accepting applications! For 2022, they will award two $1000 scholarships to high school sophomores or juniors who plan to pursue STEM careers and/or entrepreneurship. Students must have a transcript with a 3.0 grade point average or higher and must also submit a 500-word essay describing how this scholarship will help them to achieve their career goals. Email essays to Natasha Walwyn Robinson at nwr@blacksintechnology.net by May 30.
- Jun 10-17 – Outward Bound is back and offering a free 7-day wilderness course in the Pisgah National Forest from June 10 – 17, 2022. Pre-course, preparedness, and coaching for both students and parents; Post-course, the opportunity to participate in social justice, diversity, and community service projects as members of their respective Unity Club; Opportunity to benefit from other NC Outward Bound scholarship opportunities. Please visit the website at www.ncobs.org for more details about Outward Bound. Contact Tressa Blake, Outward Bound Advisor at East Meck, with questions: tressa.blake@cms.k12.nc.us, (980) 343-6430.
- Did you know that Spring is the perfect time to create an account with the Common App? Visit the Common App website and select First year student. Follow the prompts and you’re all set. Taking these steps early provides a great way for you to get familiar with the system and begin practicing essays, if your student is college-bound after high school. Your account information rolls over from year-to-year, using the same user name and password.
9th GRADE
- Sat May 21 – Register now for the free 2022 Empower: Teen Leadership Summit at Queens University
- Sat May 21, 10a-12:30p – Register now for the Charlotte RISE Leadership Summit for Young Black Men
- Sat May 21, 2p-4:30p – Register now for the Charlotte RISE Leadership Summit for Young Black Women
- Jun 10-17 – Outward Bound is back and offering a free 7-day wilderness course in the Pisgah National Forest from June 10 – 17, 2022. Pre-course, preparedness, and coaching for both students and parents; Post-course, the opportunity to participate in social justice, diversity, and community service projects as members of their respective Unity Club; Opportunity to benefit from other NC Outward Bound scholarship opportunities. Please visit the website at www.ncobs.org for more details about Outward Bound. Contact Tressa Blake, Outward Bound Advisor at East Meck, with questions: tressa.blake@cms.k12.nc.us, (980) 343-6430.
ALL GRADES
- Sat May 21, 10a-3p – Explorer Extravaganza! Register for this free family event, which includes climbing tower, soccer drills, fishing, archery, scouting and exploring, pizza, and more. Registration closes Monday, May 16, please RSVP here.
- Jun 13-17 – Wells Fargo & Company is partnering with Charlotte Latin School to offer a Data Science & Artificial Intelligence Camp this summer. Wells Fargo will sponsor the participation of 20 high school students, selected from across the Charlotte area, in the camp. Cost: $100 – Scholarships available! Charlotte Latin School’s Young Engineers of Today will provide scholarships to the children of Armed Service members who have been disabled or killed in action. Please email youngengineersoftoday@gmail.com for more info.
- Share your thoughts about the East Charlotte relief school by completing the survey in English or Spanish. The Southeast Learning Community and CMS Planning Services in gathering important input from families and community members to finalize recommendations for the relief school. More information here.
- Exploring Career Interest Survey – Completing this 5-minute survey helps up determine which businesses to partner with for future mentoring opportunities. Students will receive an invite from participating businesses if there is a career interest match. This survey is intended for high school students and parents of middle school students. Exploring is for middle and high school students (beginning 6th grade). In engaging with career professionals, young adults gain unique, real-life opportunities to experience varied career choices aiding in a more informed decision about future careers.
- Make sure you’re receiving electronic flyers from CMS! CMS uses Peachjar to send electronic flyers to families. You can enroll or modify your schools and preferences by calling East Meck’s front office (980-343-6430) or on Peachjar’s site.
- Students & parents/guardians should check out the Student Services website and Canvas page
12th GRADE
- Longleaf Commitment Grant – Learn more
- NC citizens who will be 18 years old by the General Election can vote in NC Primaries. That means 17-year-olds can vote in the upcoming May 17 Primary if they will be 18 by November 8, 2022. https://www.youcanvote.org/getregistered
- Check out the latest East Meck Scholarship Newsletter
- Check out the latest info about June graduation
11th GRADE
- Applications for dual enrollment at CPCC through the Career & College Promise will be available soon – check back for updates. In the meantime, students can apply for a CPCC student ID here. Email ccp@cpcc.edu with questions.
- Did you know that Spring is the perfect time to create an account with the Common App? Visit the Common App website and select First year student. Follow the prompts and you’re all set. Taking these steps early provides a great way for you to get familiar with the system and begin practicing essays, if your student is college-bound after high school. Your account information rolls over from year-to-year, using the same user name and password.
- Check out the latest East Meck Scholarship Newsletter
10th GRADE
- Applications for dual enrollment at CPCC through the Career & College Promise will be available soon – check back for updates. In the meantime, students can apply for a CPCC student ID here. Email ccp@cpcc.edu with questions.
- Rising Juniors and Seniors are invited to research Middle College opportunities. See the info letter and flyer sent to families: English | Spanish
- Sat May 21 – Register now for the free 2022 Empower: Teen Leadership Summit at Queens University
- Did you know that Spring is the perfect time to create an account with the Common App? Visit the Common App website and select First year student. Follow the prompts and you’re all set. Taking these steps early provides a great way for you to get familiar with the system and begin practicing essays, if your student is college-bound after high school. Your account information rolls over from year-to-year, using the same user name and password.
9th GRADE
- Sat May 21 – Register now for the free 2022 Empower: Teen Leadership Summit at Queens University
ALL GRADES
- Tue Apr 5 @ 6:30 PM – Join us for a listening session with the Student Services Liaison Committee. We want to hear from you! Zoom link here.
- Make sure you’re receiving electronic flyers from CMS! CMS uses Peachjar to send electronic flyers to families. You can enroll or modify your schools and preferences by calling East Meck’s front office (980-343-6430) or on Peachjar’s site.
- Students & parents/guardians should check out the Student Services website and Canvas page
12th GRADE
- Longleaf Commitment Grant – Learn more
- Now thru Wed Mar 2 – Apply for the State Employees Credit Union People Helping People Scholarship
- Now thru Tue Mar 15 – Apply for UNC Chapel Hill’s Light on the Hill Scholarship. Eligible applicants must be a high school senior who has applied and plans to attend Carolina in the fall.
- Now thru Sat Mar 19 – Register for the free 15th Annual Increasing Diversity in the Legal Profession Virtual Conference. Hear 2021’s keynote speaker here.
- Now thru Sun Mar 20 – Apply for Assistance League of Charlotte scholarships
- Now thru Mon Mar 21 – Apply for the $2500 Michael A. DeMayo Arrive Alive Scholarship
- Thu Apr 28 6-7:30 PM – Register for CMS’s Undecided Night to learn about opportunities if you’re undecided about what to do after graduation
- NC citizens who will be 18 years old by the General Election can vote in NC Primaries. That means 17-year-olds can vote in the upcoming May 17 Primary if they will be 18 by November 8, 2022. https://www.youcanvote.org/getregistered
- Check out the latest East Meck Scholarship Newsletter
- Check out the latest info about June graduation
11th GRADE
- Applications for dual enrollment at CPCC through the Career & College Promise will be available soon – check back for updates. In the meantime, students can apply for a CPCC student ID here. Email ccp@cpcc.edu with questions.
- Wed Mar 2 – ACT given to all juniors – more info
- Now thru Sun Mar 6 – Apply for FEMA’s (Federal Emergency Management Agency) Youth Preparedness Council, which was created in 2012 to bring together youth leaders interested in supporting disaster preparedness and making a difference in their communities by completing disaster preparedness projects nationally and locally
- Now thru Sat Mar 19 – Register for the free 15th Annual Increasing Diversity in the Legal Profession Virtual Conference. Hear 2021’s keynote speaker here.
- Now thru Thu Mar 24 – Apply for the QuestBridge College Prep Scholars Program. Take a look at what some past College Prep Scholars gained from their experience.
- Did you know that Spring is the perfect time to create an account with the Common App? Visit the Common App website and select First year student. Follow the prompts and you’re all set. Taking these steps early provides a great way for you to get familiar with the system and begin practicing essays, if your student is college-bound after high school. Your account information rolls over from year-to-year, using the same user name and password.
- Check out the latest East Meck Scholarship Newsletter
10th GRADE
- Applications for dual enrollment at CPCC through the Career & College Promise will be available soon – check back for updates. In the meantime, students can apply for a CPCC student ID here. Email ccp@cpcc.edu with questions.
- Rising Juniors and Seniors are invited to research Middle College opportunities. See the info letter and flyer sent to families: English | Spanish
- Now thru Sun Mar 6 – Apply for FEMA’s (Federal Emergency Management Agency) Youth Preparedness Council, which was created in 2012 to bring together youth leaders interested in supporting disaster preparedness and making a difference in their communities by completing disaster preparedness projects nationally and locally
- Sat May 21 – Register now for the free 2022 Empower: Teen Leadership Summit at Queens University
- Did you know that Spring is the perfect time to create an account with the Common App? Visit the Common App website and select First year student. Follow the prompts and you’re all set. Taking these steps early provides a great way for you to get familiar with the system and begin practicing essays, if your student is college-bound after high school. Your account information rolls over from year-to-year, using the same user name and password.
9th GRADE
- Now thru Sun Mar 6 – Apply for FEMA’s (Federal Emergency Management Agency) Youth Preparedness Council, which was created in 2012 to bring together youth leaders interested in supporting disaster preparedness and making a difference in their communities by completing disaster preparedness projects nationally and locally
- Sat May 21 – Register now for the free 2022 Empower: Teen Leadership Summit at Queens University
ALL GRADES
- Attention families interested in HBCUs: The College Board offers a series of “Real Talk” discussions. Sign up here for events on March 2nd and 3rd. Once registered, you will have access to replays if you are unable to attend at the time of the event.
- Now thru Wed Mar 9 – Apply for North Carolina Outward Bound School’s Charlotte Unity Course (all grades except seniors)
- Mar 14-17 – Register for CMS’s Title I Academic and Opportunity Fair
- Thu Mar 24 – Attend Trades Day at CPCC’s Harper Campus from 9:00 to 1:30. Trades Day introduces high school students to a variety of construction trades through demonstrations and hands-on activities provided by local vendors. Lunch will be provided. See Ms. Blake in the Career Center to pick up a permission slip.
- Wed Mar 30 3-4 PM – Register for Charlotte’s Virtual Youth Job Fair
- Students & parents/guardians should check out the Student Services website and Canvas page
12th GRADE
– Wed Feb 9 @ 6 PM – CPCC Senior Night: Join this virtual event to learn more about admissions, transfer options, financial aid, and scholarships at Central Piedmont Community College. RSVP here
– Thu Feb 10 @ 7:30 PM – Mid-year Graduation at Bojangles Coliseum – more info here
– Longleaf Commitment Grant – Learn more
– Now thru Sat, Mar 19 – Register for the free 15th Annual Increasing Diversity in the Legal Profession Virtual Conference. Hear 2021’s keynote speaker here.
– Now thru Sun Mar 20 – Apply for Assistance League of Charlotte scholarships
– Check out the latest East Meck Scholarship Newsletter
– Check out the latest info about June graduation
11th GRADE
– Save the date for informational sessions about Dual Enrollment: Wed Feb 2 @ 6 PM (Zoom) or Mon Feb 7 @ 6 PM (Zoom) or Thu Feb 10 @ 2:15 PM in the Media Center
– Applications for dual enrollment at CPCC through the Career & College Promise will be available soon – check back for updates. In the meantime, students can apply for a CPCC student ID here. Email ccp@cpcc.edu with questions.
– Fri Feb 11 – Applications for Raytheon Technologies’ Future Ready Engineers Program are now open to Academy of Information Engineering students in the Classes of 2023 & 2024. Four-week paid virtual summer program, facilitated by NAF staff focused on engineering-focused solutions and competency-based workshops. For current 10th and 11th graders taking Engineering classes and/or part of Academy of Engineering.
– Wed Mar 2 – ACT given to all juniors – more info
– Now thru Sun Mar 6 – Apply for FEMA’s (Federal Emergency Management Agency) Youth Preparedness Council, which was created in 2012 to bring together youth leaders interested in supporting disaster preparedness and making a difference in their communities by completing disaster preparedness projects nationally and locally
– Now thru Sat Mar 19 – Register for the free 15th Annual Increasing Diversity in the Legal Profession Virtual Conference. Hear 2021’s keynote speaker here.
– Now thru Thu Mar 24 – Apply for the QuestBridge College Prep Scholars Program. Take a look at what some past College Prep Scholars gained from their experience.
– Check out the latest East Meck Scholarship Newsletter
10th GRADE
– Save the date for informational sessions about Dual Enrollment: Wed Feb 2 @ 6 PM (Zoom) or Mon Feb 7 @ 6 PM (Zoom) or Thu Feb 10 @ 2:15 PM in the Media Center
– Applications for dual enrollment at CPCC through the Career & College Promise will be available soon – check back for updates. In the meantime, students can apply for a CPCC student ID here. Email ccp@cpcc.edu with questions.
– Fri Feb 11 – Applications for Raytheon Technologies’ Future Ready Engineers Program are now open to Academy of Information Engineering students in the Classes of 2023 & 2024. Four-week paid virtual summer program, facilitated by NAF staff focused on engineering-focused solutions and competency-based workshops. For current 10th and 11th graders taking Engineering classes and/or part of Academy of Engineering.
– Rising Juniors and Seniors are invited to research Middle College opportunities. See the info letter and flyer sent to families: English | Spanish
– Now thru Sun Mar 6 – Apply for FEMA’s (Federal Emergency Management Agency) Youth Preparedness Council, which was created in 2012 to bring together youth leaders interested in supporting disaster preparedness and making a difference in their communities by completing disaster preparedness projects nationally and locally
9th GRADE
– Now thru Sun Mar 6 – Apply for FEMA’s (Federal Emergency Management Agency) Youth Preparedness Council, which was created in 2012 to bring together youth leaders interested in supporting disaster preparedness and making a difference in their communities by completing disaster preparedness projects nationally and locally
– Students & parents/guardians should check out the Student Services website and Canvas page
ALL GRADES
– Registration for next school year is happening now for all grades except seniors
– Thu Feb 17 @ 10 AM – For the Love of Science: An Introduction to Girls in Science – Registration is open
– Now thru Mon Feb 21 – Register for the free Youth Technology Apprenticeship Camp (YTAC). YTAC is a first-of-its-kind workforce training program for youth that intertwines e-Sports competition and game development with a custom development curriculum that exposes High School students to career pathways in technology.
– Sun Feb 27 @ 7 PM – HBCU Night @ Charlotte Hornets – more info and tickets here
12th GRADE
– Now thru Fri Jan 28 – Apply for Bank of America’s Student Leaders program
– Wed, Feb 9 @ 6 PM – CPCC Senior Night: Join this virtual event to learn more about admissions, transfer options, financial aid, and scholarships at Central Piedmont Community College. RSVP here
– Longleaf Commitment Grant – Learn more
– Apprenticeship 2000 – Learn more and register for the January info session (on 1/16)
– Now thru Sat, Mar 19 – Register for the free 15th Annual Increasing Diversity in the Legal Profession Virtual Conference. Hear 2021’s keynote speaker here.
– Now thru Sun Mar 20 – Apply for Assistance League of Charlotte scholarships
– Check out the latest East Meck Scholarship Newsletter
11th GRADE
– Now thru Wed Jan 19 – Apply for the 2022 Coolidge Scholarship
– Now thru Fri Jan 28 – Apply for Bank of America’s Student Leaders program
– Apprenticeship 2000 – Learn more and register for the January info session (on 1/16)
– Save the date for informational sessions about Dual Enrollment: Wed Feb 2 @ 6 PM (Zoom) or Mon Feb 7 @ 6 PM (Zoom) or Thu Feb 10 @ 2:15 PM in the Media Center
– Fri Feb 11 – Applications for Raytheon Technologies’ Future Ready Engineers Program are now open to Academy of Information Engineering students in the Classes of 2023 & 2024. Four-week paid virtual summer program, facilitated by NAF staff focused on engineering-focused solutions and competency-based workshops. For current 10th and 11th graders taking Engineering classes and/or part of Academy of Engineering.
– Now thru Sun Mar 6 – Apply for FEMA’s (Federal Emergency Management Agency) Youth Preparedness Council, which was created in 2012 to bring together youth leaders interested in supporting disaster preparedness and making a difference in their communities by completing disaster preparedness projects nationally and locally
– Now thru Sat, Mar 19 – Register for the free 15th Annual Increasing Diversity in the Legal Profession Virtual Conference. Hear 2021’s keynote speaker here.
– Applications for dual enrollment at CPCC through the Career & College Promise will be available soon – check back for updates. In the meantime, students can apply for a CPCC student ID here. Email ccp@cpcc.edu with questions.
– Check out the latest East Meck Scholarship Newsletter
10th GRADE
– Applications for dual enrollment at CPCC through the Career & College Promise will be available soon – check back for updates. In the meantime, students can apply for a CPCC student ID here. Email ccp@cpcc.edu with questions.
– Save the date for informational sessions about Dual Enrollment: Wed Feb 2 @ 6 PM (Zoom) or Mon Feb 7 @ 6 PM (Zoom) or Thu Feb 10 @ 2:15 PM in the Media Center
– Fri Feb 11 – Applications for Raytheon Technologies’ Future Ready Engineers Program are now open to Academy of Information Engineering students in the Classes of 2023 & 2024. Four-week paid virtual summer program, facilitated by NAF staff focused on engineering-focused solutions and competency-based workshops. For current 10th and 11th graders taking Engineering classes and/or part of Academy of Engineering.
– Rising Juniors and Seniors are invited to research Middle College opportunities. See the info letter and flyer sent to families: English | Spanish
– Now thru Sun Mar 6 – Apply for FEMA’s (Federal Emergency Management Agency) Youth Preparedness Council, which was created in 2012 to bring together youth leaders interested in supporting disaster preparedness and making a difference in their communities by completing disaster preparedness projects nationally and locally
9th GRADE
– Now thru Sun Mar 6 – Apply for FEMA’s (Federal Emergency Management Agency) Youth Preparedness Council, which was created in 2012 to bring together youth leaders interested in supporting disaster preparedness and making a difference in their communities by completing disaster preparedness projects nationally and locally
– Students & parents/guardians should check out the Student Services website and Canvas page
ALL GRADES
– Jan 14-21 – Exam week! These will be full school days. Check back for the detailed schedule.
– Now thru Tue Jan 18 – Learn about and apply to programs at North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics
– Thu, Jan 20 – Last day for students to turn in work for second quarter
– Fri, Jan 21 – Interested in taking a class through NC Virtual Public School (NCVPS) in 2nd semester during the school day? Are you self-motivated and work well online? Please complete the form with a parent/guardian to request one of the NCVPS courses that we will offer 2nd semester. The deadline to sign up for an NCVPS course is Friday, January 21, 2022.
– Sat, Jan 22 – 2022 HBCU College Fair, visit https://www.ncbw-qcmc.org for more info and to register
– Registration for next school year is coming soon for all grades except seniors
– Check out Charlotte Mecklenburg Library’s student resources, including streaming movies & documentaries, ONE Access resources, and the College and Career Connections program
12th GRADE
– Wed, Dec 15, 6:00 PM – Central Piedmont Community College Senior Night
– Now thru Fri Jan 28, 2022 – Apply for Bank of America’s Student Leaders program
– Longleaf Commitment Grant – Learn more
– Apprenticeship 2000 – Learn more and register for the January info session
– East Meck’s Scholarship Newsletter – Check back weekly for updates
11th GRADE
– Now thru Wed Jan 19, 2022 – Apply for the 2022 Coolidge Scholarship
– Now thru Fri Jan 28, 2022 – Apply for Bank of America’s Student Leaders program
– Apprenticeship 2000 – Learn more and register for the January info session
10th GRADE
– Rising Juniors and Seniors are invited to research Middle College opportunities. See the info letter and flyer sent to families: English | Spanish
9th GRADE
– Curious about the Driver’s Ed process? The in-class instruction courses are currently full through December. Check Jordan Driving School regularly for updates.
ALL GRADES
– Mon, Dec 6 – Register now for Youth Technology Apprenticeship Camp (YTAC), a first-of-its-kind workforce training program for youth that intertwines e-Sports competition and game development with a custom development curriculum that exposes High School students to career pathways in technology
– Fri, Dec 10 – Register now to take the optional, free ASVAB aptitude and career exploration test. The ASVAB is a resource that helps teens determine their skills and interests and find careers that align with them.
– Jan 14-21 – Exam week! These will be full school days. Check back in early January for the detailed schedule.
– Thu, Jan 20 – Last day for students to turn in work for second quarter
– Now thru Tue Jan 18 – Learn about and apply to programs at North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics
12th GRADE
– Mon Nov 1 – Early Action deadline for NC State
– Sat Nov 6 – The Tech All-Starts event, for juniors and seniors interested in Information Technology careers. Register now
– Sat Nov 13 10 AM-1 PM – Kappa Epsilon Lambda 16th Annual “Go to High School, Go to College” Virtual College Fair. Register here
– Now thru Sun Nov 14 – Apply for Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards – up to $4000 in educational grants for Latino high school seniors
– Now thru Fri Jan 28, 2022 – Apply for Bank of America’s Student Leaders program
– Learn more about the Longleaf Commitment Grant
– Keeping a calendar? Check to see if your student has a handle on approaching deadlines, key testing dates, etc.
– Student Services counseling appointments. Has your student met with their guidance counselor to review their graduation and life after high school plans?
11th GRADE
– Thu Nov 4 – NC Governor’s School applications due to Mr. Brown
– Sat Nov 6 – The Tech All-Starts event, for juniors and seniors interested in Information Technology careers. Register now
– Sat Nov 13 10 AM-1 PM – Kappa Epsilon Lambda 16th Annual “Go to High School, Go to College” Virtual College Fair. Register here
– Now thru Wed Dec 1 – Apply for Carolina Youth Coalition’s Torch Fellows Program. Learn more here and apply here.
– Now thru Wed Jan 19, 2022 – Apply for the 2022 Coolidge Scholarship
– Now thru Fri Jan 28, 2022 – Apply for Bank of America’s Student Leaders program
– College Bound? Visit college admissions office websites to learn more about virtual campus tours. If you do not have a parent log-in to Naviance, ask your students to view the schedule of colleges visiting East Meck. Once your parent account is activated, you can see this information on the landing page under “What’s New.”
– Rising Juniors and Seniors are invited to research Middle College opportunities. See the info letter and flyer sent to families: English | Spanish
10th GRADE
– Thu Nov 4 – NC Governor’s School applications due to Mr. Brown
– Wed Nov 17 – Pre-ACT. The Pre-ACT test is paper format. Sophomores should bring number 2 pencils and a calculator. For details about the Pre-ACT and to practice, please visit the Testing News section of the East Meck website.
– Now thru Wed Dec 1 – Apply for Carolina Youth Coalition’s Torch Fellows Program. Learn more here and apply here.
– Rising Juniors and Seniors are invited to research Middle College opportunities. See the info letter and flyer sent to families: English | Spanish
9th GRADE
– Now thru Wed Dec 1 – Apply for Carolina Youth Coalition’s Torch Fellows Program. Learn more here and apply here.
– Classroom visits to review Naviance are beginning this month.
– Curious about the Driver’s Ed process? The in-class instruction courses are currently full through December. Check Jordan Driving School regularly for updates.
ALL GRADES
– Wed Nov 17 is a half day for all students with dismissal at 11:15. All students will report to homeroom and remain until dismissal. Lunch will be grab and go.
– Now thru Tue Jan 18 – Learn about and apply to programs at North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics
– End of First Quarter – Parents/Guardians, please review your student’s progress to ensure they are on track and create a plan to get/stay on track. Parents can make appointments with counselors, too! Visit the Student Services website for information.
– Academic Resources – There are many options for getting academic support:
– Teachers – time with teachers during office hours, tutoring, reminders of deadlines for missing, incomplete or late work to be turned in.
– The ONE Access partnership between CMS and Charlotte Mecklenburg Library offers free online tutoring. (Hay una versión en español también.)
– Khan Academy offers free access to lessons and practice on a variety of topics.
– Student Resume – Has your student started or updated their resume? With the end of the Fall sports season approaching, now is a good time to add sports or other extracurricular activities to one’s resume in Naviance.
– Focus on Mental Health
As we head into the second quarter, the days are getting shorter, the novelty of being back to face-to-face classes is wearing off, and teachers, students, and families continue to grapple with a variety of stresses, including those related to COVID-19. So, now’s a good time to check in with ourselves and our children about mental health.
Parents and guardians: Make an extra effort to talk with your child(ren) this month about how they are feeling. Ask about what they are feeling good about, and what may have them worried. As much as possible, try to be available to listen when they are ready to talk.
If you or your child(ren) need help: Don’t forget to take advantage of the excellent services provided by the Student Services team at East Meck. The Student Services team includes counselors, social workers, and psychologists. They are able to set up appointments for students at school during school time, or by phone, or online. Check out the Student Services team’s Resources for Parents/Guardians.
12th GRADE
– Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is open for North Carolina
– Mon Oct 11 & Tue Oct 12 – CACRAO Virtual College Exploration for High School Students
– Fri Oct 15 – Early Action deadline for UNC Chapel Hill
– Oct 18-22 – Free College Application Week (for some NC schools)
– Check out Student Services’ Paying for College info, including a growing list of available scholarships
11th GRADE
– Wed Oct 13 – PSAT
10th GRADE
– Wed Oct 13 – PSAT
9th GRADE
– Students & parents/guardians should check out the Student Services website and Canvas page
ALL GRADES
– Tue Oct 19, 7 PM – Naviance Family Night (for English-speaking families)
– Tue Oct 21, 7 PM – Naviance Family Night (for non-English-speaking families)
– Students & parents/guardians should check out the Student Services website and Canvas page