East Meck High School PTSO

What to Know

East Meck’s Student Services department isn’t just for students! There’s a lot of information and resources for parents and caregivers, too. The PTSO’s Student Services Liaison committee will share important monthly updates here. Check back regularly for highlights.

Join the East Meck Student Services Remind here or by texting @emstu to 81010.

12th GRADE

  • Now thru Sun Mar 12 – Apply for Assistance League of Charlotte Scholarships for students planning to attend one of the 17 schools in the NC system
  • Now thru Fri Mar 24 – Apply for Charlotte Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated Scholarships. High school seniors and non-traditional college students may apply for annual scholarship opportunities ranging from $1,500 – $6,000 for the 2023-24 academic year
  • Now thru Sun Apr 2 – Apply for Latin Americans Working for Advancement (LAWA) Scholarships
  • Apr 21-22 – Calling All Future Educators! Learn about the Life of a Teacher in North Carolina and attend this free two-day event
  • Learn about the MeckPathways Summer Internship Program
  • The College Board and Khan Academy have partnered to provide a unique opportunity, a free four-week tutoring session to prepare for the SAT. Learn more

11th GRADE

10th GRADE

  • 10th grade specifics coming soon. In the meantime, check out the ALL GRADES section below…

9th GRADE

ALL GRADES

  • Wed Mar 1 @ 3-7 PM – North Carolina Black College Expo! Students and families meet with 30+ colleges, including HBCUs, CTE Programs, Vocational schools, and other colleges
  • Sun Mar 5 – NC Outward Bound Unity Course applications due! This is a wilderness-based high school program with a school-based component that empowers young people to become compassionate leaders of social change. Charlotte-Mecklenburg high school students, grades 9-11, are chosen each year to participate in a FREE weeklong backpacking wilderness course in the mountains of western North Carolina. While on course, students learn technical skills, engage in meaningful conversations around challenging social issues, and are empowered to lead and problem-solve effectively. See Ms. Blake in the Career Center for more information.
  • Fri Mar 17 – Parents & Guardians: Check out Mental Health America of Central Carolinas’ suicide prevention training opportunities
  • Sat Mar 18 @ 9 AM – Register for the Charlotte Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated‘s “TurnUp for College” program at Harding University High School. Join us for a college fair, along with sessions on college admissions, financial aid, student life, and more
  • Sat Mar 18 @ 10 AM – Register for the free Increasing Diversity in the Legal Profession (Virtual) Conference. Learn more about Mecklenburg County Bar diversity programs
  • Sun Mar 19, 12-3 PM – NACAC National College Fair at the Park Expo!
  • Now thru Sat Mar 25 – FREE bilingual information session for students and caregivers. How to prepare for life after high school. Transportation options available. Register here. Learn more about Latin Americans Working for Advancement (LAWA) high school series.
  • Now thru Sun Apr 2 – Register for Charlotte Fire Department summer camps: Camp Ignite (June 20-24, learn more) and Camp Hornet’s Nest (June 25-29, learn more)
  • Mental Health America is excited to announce that has opened its free MHA Counseling Center at 3701 Latrobe Drive, Suite 140, Charlotte, NC 28211. The Center offers no-cost counseling (a $10 administration fee is charged) for uninsured and underinsured individuals in Mecklenburg County. Services are provided by graduate students under the supervision of licensed Clinical Director Megan Bryant. In-person and telehealth options are available between the hours of 9:00-4:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday. Call 704-565-3315 to set up an appointment at the Counseling Center.
  • Get a Laptop @ Tech Tuesdays! – Every 3rd Tuesday of each month, E2D Eliminate the Digital Divide hosts a laptop distribution at our AvidXchange lab. The price of a laptop is $80 (cash or money order) or $84 (credit card) and there is a limit of 2 laptops per family. Please note, the E2D program is for families with demonstrated need.

12th GRADE

  • Wed Feb 8 @ 6 PM – CPCC Senior Night! Learn more about admissions, transfer options, financial aid, and scholarships at Central Piedmont Community College. RSVP here.
  • Now thru Sun Mar 12 – Apply for Assistance League of Charlotte Scholarships for students planning to attend one of the 17 schools in the NC system
  • Now thru Sun Apr 2 – Apply for Latin Americans Working for Advancement (LAWA) Scholarships
  • Apr 21-22 – Calling All Future Educators! Learn about the Life of a Teacher in North Carolina and attend this free two-day event
  • Learn about the MeckPathways Summer Internship Program
  • The College Board and Khan Academy have partnered to provide a unique opportunity, a free four-week tutoring session to prepare for the SAT. Learn more

11th GRADE

  • Now thru Thu Feb 23 – Apply for the Coolidge Scholarship for high school Juniors planning to enroll in college full-time in Fall 2024. View the timeline here
  • Now thru Fri Feb 10 – Apply for the Raytheon Technologies Future Ready Engineers Program, a 4-week, 80-hour, compensated experience for Academy of Engineering and Academy of Information Technology students in the Class of 2024 & Class of 2025
  • Apr 21-22 – Calling All Future Educators! Learn about the Life of a Teacher in North Carolina and attend this free two-day event
  • Learn about the MeckPathways Summer Internship Program

10th GRADE

  • Now thru Fri Feb 10 – Apply for the Raytheon Technologies Future Ready Engineers Program, a 4-week, 80-hour, compensated experience for Academy of Engineering and Academy of Information Technology students in the Class of 2024 & Class of 2025

9th GRADE

ALL GRADES

  • The February Scholarship newsletter!
  • Parents & Guardians: Check out Mental Health America of Central Carolinas’ suicide prevention training opportunities: February 22 and March 17.
  • Wed Mar 1 @ 3-7 PM – North Carolina Black College Expo! Students and families meet with 30+ colleges, including HBCUs, CTE Programs, Vocational schools, and other colleges
  • Sun Mar 5 – NC Outward Bound Unity Course applications due! This is a wilderness-based high school program with a school-based component that empowers young people to become compassionate leaders of social change. Charlotte-Mecklenburg high school students, grades 9-11, are chosen each year to participate in a FREE weeklong backpacking wilderness course in the mountains of western North Carolina. While on course, students learn technical skills, engage in meaningful conversations around challenging social issues, and are empowered to lead and problem-solve effectively. See Ms. Blake in the Career Center for more information.
  • Now thru Sat Mar 25 – FREE bilingual information session for students and caregivers. How to prepare for life after high school. Transportation options available. Register here. Learn more about Latin Americans Working for Advancement (LAWA) high school series.
  • Sat Mar 18 @ 10 AM – Register for the free Increasing Diversity in the Legal Profession (Virtual) Conference. Learn more about Mecklenburg County Bar diversity programs
  • Mental Health America is excited to announce that has opened its free MHA Counseling Center at 3701 Latrobe Drive, Suite 140, Charlotte, NC 28211. The Center offers no-cost counseling (a $10 administration fee is charged) for uninsured and underinsured individuals in Mecklenburg County. Services are provided by graduate students under the supervision of licensed Clinical Director Megan Bryant. In-person and telehealth options are available between the hours of 9:00-4:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday. Call 704-565-3315 to set up an appointment at the Counseling Center.
  • Get a Laptop @ Tech Tuesdays! – Every 3rd Tuesday of each month, E2D Eliminate the Digital Divide hosts a laptop distribution at our AvidXchange lab. The price of a laptop is $80 (cash or money order) or $84 (credit card) and there is a limit of 2 laptops per family. Please note, the E2D program is for families with demonstrated need.

12th GRADE

12th GRADE

11th GRADE

  • Check out the College Board’s resources for completing the FAFSA
  • Is your student college bound? Ensure they have a College Board account to assist with planning. You can create one here.

10th GRADE

9th GRADE

  • Check out the activities and clubs at EMHS and get involved! Have a strategy (you don’t need to spread yourself too thin to make an impact).

ALL GRADES

  • Nov 2 & Nov 9 – Check out the Real Talk series offered by the College Board
  • Now thru Wed Nov 15 – Apply for Carolina Youth Coalition‘s college support program
  • Now thru Sun Dec 11 – UNC Catalyst 2023 application open. Are you passionate about social justice? Summary: Three-day conference at UNC Chapel Hill for NC students. Engagement in social justice topics through workshops, guided discussion, and activities.
  • Sign up to join our next PTSO Student Services Liaison Committee meeting. We are taking a brief survey to help us select a regular meeting time. While there is no fee to join, the information you’ll receive is invaluable!
  • Stay informed about testing at East Meck on the Testing News page.
  • Keep your resume current. Fall sports will be wrapping up soon. Remember to add those activities.

12th GRADE

  • Thu Oct 20, 9:30a-12:30p – The Carolinas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (CACRAO) College Fair will be held on Thursday, October 20, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at The Park Expo and Convention Center. The fair is open to high school juniors and seniors who attend Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools and wish to pursue postsecondary education. Approximately 100 colleges and universities are expected to participate. East Meck is able to take 100 students. Permission forms are available for pick up in the Student Services department, and are due with parent signature on Tuesday, Oct. 11. See Mrs. Miller, School Counselor, if you have any questions.
  • Now thru Sun Nov 13 – Apply for Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards – up to $4000 in educational grants for Latino high school seniors
  • The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is open. Don’t delay!
  • For those applying to colleges, please remember important Early Action, Early Decision, and Regular Decision Dates and know the differences.
  • Colleges and universities are already visiting our campus. Check in with your student and get to know what’s going on at East. Refer to Naviance to discuss and plan.
  • Remember that some colleges have a deadline for you to take a final ACT or SAT to be considered for admissions if you are submitting scores. Check each college’s guidelines carefully!
  • There are multiple college application platforms that you can choose. Several colleges are on more than one.  Visit the websites below to learn more and choose the one that’s right for you.
    • The Common App is open now.
    • Common Black College App – This site allows students to apply to 65 HBCUs for only $20. Once the site is open, create an account to get started.
    • The Coalition App – Visit the site to learn about its member schools and streamlined process.
    • Remember: Many Early Action deadlines are mid-October and beginning of November. Create a tracker to ensure you meet important deadlines.
    • Have you requested teacher recommendations? Please be mindful to ask at least 3-4 weeks in advance to be respectful of your teachers’ time.

11th GRADE

  • Thu Oct 20, 9:30a-12:30p – The Carolinas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (CACRAO) College Fair will be held on Thursday, October 20, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at The Park Expo and Convention Center. The fair is open to high school juniors and seniors who attend Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools and wish to pursue postsecondary education. Approximately 100 colleges and universities are expected to participate. East Meck is able to take 100 students. Permission forms are available for pick up in the Student Services department, and are due with parent signature on Tuesday, Oct. 11. See Mrs. Miller, School Counselor, if you have any questions.
  • Is your student college bound? Ensure they have a College Board account to assist with planning. You can create one here.

10th GRADE

  • Start thinking about your goals for the year and put pen to paper. A goal without a plan is just a wish!
  • Need help figuring out your career path? Check out the Career and Workforce Center.

9th GRADE

  • Check out the activities and clubs at EMHS and get involved! Have a strategy (you don’t need to spread yourself too thin to make an impact).
  • Need help figuring out your career path? Check out the Career and Workforce Center.
  • You can enroll or modify your schools and preferences by calling East Meck’s front office (980-343-6430) or on Peachjar’s site. Any time is a good time for community service!

ALL GRADES

  • Sign up to join our next PTSO Student Services Liaison Committee meeting. We are taking a brief survey to help us select a regular meeting time. While there is no fee to join, the information you’ll receive is invaluable!
  • Stay informed about testing at East Meck on the Testing News page.
  • Check out the Real Talk series offered by the College Board.
  • Remember to log any service hours completed over the summer (on your resume and in ManageBAC). Did you know? Activities such as athletics and marching band count as service activities/hours at East. 
  • Keep your resume current. Fall sports will be wrapping up soon. Remember to add those activities.
  • Look for additional service/volunteer opportunities on Peachjar.

12th GRADE

  • Sun Sep 11 – Deadline to submit an application for the 2022-23 Alpha Beautillion. The BEAM Foundation in association with the Beta Nu Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. created the Alpha Beautillion to celebrate the achievements of young men of color who are in their senior year of high school. See the application for requirements.
  • Schedule a meeting with your Counselor using the online calendar.

11th GRADE

  • Is your student college bound? Ensure they have a College Board account to assist with planning. You can create one here.

10th GRADE

9th GRADE

  • Check back soon!

ALL GRADES

  • See additional reminders from August announcements below.
  • Wed Sep 21 – Check out New York University Tisch School of the Arts Programs for High School Students! There are online workshops this fall and summer residential programs in New York City!
  • Sat Sep 24 – Register now for 2022 Military Service Academy Day! This in-person event is geared toward students who may be interested in applying to one of our country’s Military Service Academies. Registration is closing soon.
  • The Charlotte Mecklenburg Library is giving away refurbished laptop computers to eligible Mecklenburg County residents 18 years or older. You must have a valid and active email address, photo ID and provide proof of residence in Mecklenburg County and sign a statement of need. Link to apply: https://digitalbranch.cmlibrary.org/mecktech/computer-kits/

12th GRADE

  • Fri Aug 5 – Deadline to register for ACT. ACT test date is September 10, 2022.
  • Sun Sep 11 – Deadline to submit an application for the 2022-23 Alpha Beautillion. The BEAM Foundation in association with the Beta Nu Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. created the Alpha Beautillion to celebrate the achievements of young men of color who are in their senior year of high school. See the application for requirements.
  • There are multiple college application platforms that you can choose. Several colleges are on more than one.  Visit the websites below to learn more and choose the one that’s right for you.
    • The Common App is open now.
    • Common Black College App – This site allows students to apply to 65 HBCUs for only $20. Once the site is open, create an account to get started.
    • The Coalition App – Visit the site to learn about its member schools and streamlined process.
    • Remember: Many Early Action deadlines are mid-October and beginning of November. Create a tracker to ensure you meet important deadlines.
    • Have you requested teacher recommendations? Please be mindful to ask at least 3-4 weeks in advance to be respectful of your teachers’ time.
    • Additional planning resources can be found at CFNC.org.
  • Schedule a meeting with your Counselor using the online calendar.
  • Make a calendar of important dates and deadlines for college applications and scholarships. See Mr. Schroeder’s list of scholarship opportunities.

11th GRADE

  • Fri Aug 5 – Deadline to register for ACT. ACT test date is September 10, 2022.
  • Aug 8, 9, 10 – Sign up for a Young Black Leadership Alliance (YBLA) Ambassador Interest Meeting. Open to rising 11th graders with a 3.0 cumulative GPA, Both parents and students are welcome. Learn more about YBLA.
  • Is your student college bound? Ensure they have a College Board account to assist with planning. You can create one here.
  • College visits at EMHS will begin soon. Please check Naviance for important dates.
  • Take advantage of the many virtual campus tours offered by schools you want to explore.

10th GRADE

9th GRADE

  • Confirm class schedule. NOTE: If you even think you are interested in IB DP or CP, there are certain classes you must take now. IB Program Website for East Meck

ALL GRADES

12th GRADE

11th GRADE

10th GRADE

  • Have ideas for your IB personal project? Check out the East Meck page for additional information.
  • If you are college-bound and want to improve your standardized test score (ACT / SAT), make a plan. Study over the summer and achieve the score you want. Resources can be found through your College Board account and Khan Academy.

9th GRADE

  • You’ve planned your freshman year. A best practice is to plan out your high school career – all four years. Sit down with a family member and review the 2021-22 NC High School Planning Guide for CMS.
  • Opportunities for Community Service! 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. Any time is a good time for community service!

ALL GRADES

  • Make a plan for your Summer Reading assignments.
  • Update your resume if you have recently completed a sport, club, etc. This is important whether you are heading off to begin your career or college.
  • If you plan to participate in fall sports, remember to get your physical and check the East Meck school website for information about summer practices.
  • Consider getting a summer job or volunteering.

12th GRADE

11th GRADE

  • 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.
  • If you are college-bound and want to improve your standardized test score (ACT / SAT), make a plan. Study over the summer and achieve the score you want. Resources can be found through your College Board account and Khan Academy.
  • Practice essay writing over the summer for college applications. Know the application deadlines and create a tracker to use so you will be organized and ready to meet your goals.

10th GRADE

  • 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.
  • Consider getting a summer job or volunteering.

9th GRADE

  • 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.
  • Begin thinking about your interests and how that matches your plans after high school. Start researching your interests and make a list of how you enjoy spending your free time. What organizations or programs will give you more exposure to your interests?

ALL GRADES

  • 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.
  • Make a plan for your Summer Reading assignments (except Seniors).
  • 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.
  • Update your resume if you have recently completed a sport, club, etc. This is important whether you are heading off to begin your career or college.
  • If you plan to participate in fall sports, remember to get your physical and check the East Meck school website for information about summer practices.
  • Students & parents/guardians should check out the Student Services website and Canvas page

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