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Ready to fly into a future that's red hot?  Prospective students and their families are invited to join us for our informational open house and see how far your future can go.

• Learn how early college students graduate with both a high school diploma and up to two years of college credit for free.
• Meet our teachers, students, and staff
• Tour classrooms and explore career pathways designed to launch your success.
• Get your “Flight Plan” to success and enjoy a red hot treat on us!
• Stick around until the end. Good Things (and Great Prizes) Come to Those Who Stay!

When: Tuesday, December 2nd  Time: 6:00pm (This is not a drop in or floating event.)   

Where: MacGray Auditorium - 476 North Center Street in Statesville. 

Crossroads Newsletter: October 27-31

 

BIG SHOUT OUT to Mrs. Bedard & Student Council for planning & hosting Spirit Week & HOCO! Congratulations to all the grade level representatives who their peers selected for the court!! Everyone on & off the court looked fabulous at the dance! Check out some photos on Crossroads' Instagram and Facebook pages.  

 

Mon, Oct. 27:  

-Lab blocks & weekly check-in conferences start this week based on the grade report that was pulled on Mon, 10/20.  Students received an email from Mrs. Houston last week that included their course average(s) listed in LMS on 10/20.  Lab blocks and weekly check-ins will run through December 12th. These supports are mandatory for students.  Contact Mrs. Houston if you have questions about MCC classes/grades.  

-FBLA Fundraising committee meeting during lunch block, 11:25-11:55 (Skeens’s room)

-BOBs meeting from 3:15-4pm (York’s room)

-Learning Lab from 3:15-4:15pm for seat time recovery or make-up work (York’s room)

 

Tues, Oct. 28: 

-FBLA Fundraising committee meeting during lunch block, 11:25-11:55 (Skeens’s room)  

-FBLA/TSA club meeting from 3:15-4:15 (Skeens’s room)

-Gaming Club meeting from 3:20-4:20 (Eichberg’s room)

 

Wed, Oct. 29: 

-Juniors are taking the PSAT at Crossroads Campus from 8:15-11:15ish.  Arrive BEFORE 8:15am wth a fully charged laptop, bring your charge cord as backup, NO PHONES, EAR BUDS, HEADPHONES, SMART WATCHES ALLOWED in the testing room! NO EXCEPTIONS!

-SHS early release day: 

• Our Crossroads lunch block will move to 12-12:30 today. 

• Students with SHS blocks will report to seminar B with Mrs. Swales during 1st block, and in seminar A with Mr. Currence for 4th block. Attendance will be taken for these blocks in seminar.  

-Christian Faith Fellowship Club during lunch block 12-12:30 (Slaughter’s room)

-FBLA Fundraising meeting during lunch block, 12-12:30 (Skeens’s room)

-Learning Lab from 3:15-4:15pm for seat time recovery or make-up work (Wilson’s room)

 

Thurs, Oct. 30: 

-MCC Spring Registration Opens for grades 11-13.  Upperclassmen should plan to register at 7:30am or as close to 7:30am as possible. Some classes fill very fast! Mrs. Houston will register sophomores for their spring classes.  Refer to Mrs. Houston’s email for assistance. 

-FBLA Fundraising meeting during lunch block, 11-11:30 (Skeens’s room)

-Math 3 after-school tutoring in Mr. Eichberg’s classroom from 3:30-4:30pm

 

Fri. Oct. 31: Halloween!!! No Costumes/Face Paint at School, save it for after school!

-FBLA Fundraising meeting during lunch block, 11-11:30 (Skeens’s room)

 

Upcoming Dates for your calendar:

Oct. 30-MCC spring registration window opens for early college students at 7:30am.  Students should plan to register at 7:30am or as close to 7:30am as possible. College classes are first come first serve basis. The registration window closes on Nov. 7th. 

November 7th-The green MCC Registration Cards are due to Mrs Houston’s office today. A parent signature is required, your MCC advisor’s signature is required, and approval signatures are required if you are registering to take an online course, underload, or overload during the spring semester. Students who do not follow registration procedures will have their college classes dropped until procedures are completed.  

November 7- Early College early release day (dismiss at 1:15pm) 

November 11- Veteran’s Day- no classes at Crossroads/SHS. MCC will operate on normal schedule today. 

November 26-28 - Thanksgiving break, no classes at Crossroads or Mitchell College. 

 

School Procedures:

October is advising month at Mitchell College.  Students in grades 11-13 should have emailed their MCC faculty advisor by Oct. 10th to schedule an advising appointment.  In-person advising is required to register for spring semester classes on Oct. 30th. Be sure to take your green MCC Registration Card with you to your appointment. The registration card needs to be signed by the MCC advisor and a parent/guardian BEFORE the student registers.  The spring registration window opens for grades 11-13 on Oct. 30th at 7:30am. Grades 11-13 will self-register through Self Service. Mrs. Houston will register sophomores for spring semester classes. Contact Mrs. Houston for questions.

Grade 9 will move forward with sophomore-level English & Math, World History or Earth & Environmental Science, and a high school elective (Career Management, Spanish 2, Fine Arts, JROTC) during the spring semester.

Grade 10 will take the opposite pair that they are not currently taking during fall semester (ACA 122 & PSY 150 or HEA 110 & PED 111).  Advising is not necessary since these college classes are required for all students. 

 

 

Crossroads Spirit Week is Monday through Friday.  Students are encouraged to dress according to each day’s theme.  

Mon, Oct. 20:  

-CFNC Free Application Week Opening Day for Dec 2025 & May 2026 graduates.  Graduates should plan to apply to for FREE through Oct. 26th at 5pm through the CFNC hub.

-SC HOCO committee meeting during lunch block, 11:25-11:55 (Bedard’s room)

-Learning Lab from 3:15-4:15pm for seat time recovery or make-up work (Wilson’s room)

 

Tues, Oct. 21: (Report Card Day for high school classes) 

-SC HOCO committee meeting during lunch block, 11:25-11:55 (Bedard’s room)

-FBLA/TSA Campus Clean-up after school from 3:15-4:15 (Skeens’s room)

-Report Cards will be distributed to students through House teachers at 3:05pm.  High school and college courses operate on a semester format, meaning all courses end in December, and final exams will take place Dec. 12-19.   

• 40% (1st 9-weeks average) + 40% (2nd 9-weeks average)+20% (final exam/EOC exam)= FINAL SEMESTER GRADE (This is applied to the student transcript and calculated into GPA).

 

Wed, Oct. 22:

-Christian Faith Fellowship Club during lunch block 11:25-11:55 (Slaughter’s room)

-SC HOCO committee meeting during lunch block, 11:25-11:55 (Bedard’s room)

-FBLA Fundraising meeting during lunch block, 11:25-11:55 (Skeens’s room)

-Biology NC Check-in assessment #1 during 2nd block 

-Learning Lab from 3:15-4:15pm for seat time recovery or make-up work (Wilson’s room)

 

Thurs, Oct. 23:

-SC HOCO committee meeting during lunch block, 11:25-11:55 (Bedard’s room)

-Biology NC Check-in assessment #2 during 2nd block 

-Math 3 after-school tutoring in Mr. Eichberg’s classroom from 3:30-4:30pm

-FBLA Spirit Night at Alino’s Pizzeria in Moorseville.  10% of dinner sales will be donated to Crossroads FLBA chapter.  

 

Fri. Oct. 24

-Yearbook Meeting during lunch block, 11:25-11:55 (Slaughter’s room)

-Graduate House students in Groups A & B have House today in Mac Gray Auditorium.  Arrive on time so you don’t miss any information that is being shared.

-HOCO court and Dance in the SHS Commons from 6-8:30pm. No tickets will be sold at the door. All tickets had to be prepurchased.  

 

Upcoming Dates for your calendar:

October 20- Mitchell College Progress Report #2. Course grades for all college courses will be pulled from LMS.  College supports such as lab blocks at Crossroads and weekly check-in conferences with a staff advisor will be assigned to students with a C-,D, or F course average in a course.  

October 27-31- Students who are assigned mandatory supports based on the MCC grade report will receive an email from Mrs. Houston with instructions.  Lab blocks and weekly check-in conferences will start the week of Oct. 27-31.

November 7- Early College early release day (dismiss at 1:15pm) 

November 11- Veterans’ Day- no classes at Crossroads/SHS. MCC will operate on its normal schedule today. Grades 11-13 should plan to attend college classes. 

November 26-28 - Thanksgiving break, no classes at Crossroads or Mitchell College. 

Club News & School Events:

1. October is advising month at Mitchell College.  Students in grades 11-13 should have emailed their MCC faculty advisor by Oct. 10th to schedule an advising appointment.  In-person advising is required to register for spring semester classes on Oct. 30th. Be sure to take your green MCC Registration Card with you to your appointment. The registration card needs to be signed by the MCC advisor and a parent/guardian BEFORE the student registers on Oct. 30th. 

Grade 10 will take the opposite pair that they are not currently taking during fall semester (ACA 122 & PSY 150 or HEA 110 & PED 111).  Advising is not necessary since these college classes are required for all students. 

Grade 9 will move forward with sophomore-level English & Math, World History or Earth & Environmental Science, and a high school elective (Career Management, Spanish 2, Fine Arts, JROTC) during the spring semester. 

 

2. Crossroads Homecoming Dance is Friday, October 24th 6-8:30pm, and is a semi-formal event.   Students must be present for classes and House meeting on Friday, Oct 24th, to attend the dance later that evening.  Physical tickets can be picked up from Mrs. Bedard outside of class time in E308.  All tickets are nonrefundable.  

Student council is sponsoring Crossroads spirit week is October 20th - 24th. Students are invited to celebrate with us by particpating in each days theme.  

All spirit week outfits should follow our student dress code and should not include mask. 

Monday, October 20th - Bikers vs. Surfers - Ride the waves or rock your leather

Tuesday, October 21st - Royalty Day - Dress like the king or queen you are. 

Wednesday, October 22nd - Rhyme Without Reason - Dress like things that rhyme but don't go together. 

Thursday, October 23rd - Iconic Character Day - Dress like the most memorable characters from your  pop culture, movies, etc.

Friday, October 24th - Freaky Friday - Students swap personas and dress like their favorite teachers or staff members. 

 

Crossroads Homecoming Ceremony and Dance is Friday October 24th 6-8:30pm and is a semi-formal event.  Tickets are on sale Monday, September 29th - Saturday, October 18th.  The cost is $20 and all ticket sales are through the Online Payment System.  Physical tickets can be picked up from Mrs. Bedard outside of class time in E308.  Crossroads students may bring an outside guest between ages 14-20 if they complete a guest form and it is approved.  Guest forms can be picked up by the sign out sheet by Mrs. Gonzales' office.  Guest forms should be turned into Mrs. Bedard.  *The deadline for guest forms is Friday, October 10th.  Students should not purchase tickets for guests until their guest form is approved.  All tickets are nonrefundable. 

Crossroads Newsletter: October 6-10

 

Mon, Oct. 6:

-Creative Writing Club from 3:15-4pm (York’s room) 

-Learning Lab from 3:15-4:15pm for seat time recovery or make-up work (Lopez’s room, A256)

 

Tues, Oct. 7:

-HOCO Committee (SC) meeting during lunch block, 11:25-11:55 (Bedard’s room)

-Gaming Club meeting from 3:20-4:20pm (Eichberg’s room)

 

Wed, Oct. 8:

-Christian Faith Fellowship Club during lunch block 11:25-11:55 (Slaughter’s room)

-FBLA Fundraising Committee meeting during lunch block, 11:25-11:55 (Skeens’s room)

-Learning Lab from 3:15-4:15pm for seat time recovery or make-up work (Bedard’s room, E308)

 

Thurs, Oct. 9:

-HOCO Committee (SC) meeting during lunch block, 11:25-11:55 (Bedard’s room)

-Math 3 after-school tutoring in Mr. Eichberg’s classroom from 3:30-4:30pm

-Fall Chorus Concert In Mac Gray Auditorium from 7-8pm

 

Fri. Oct. 10: 1st Quarter Ends

-FBLA/TSA Meetings during lunch block, 11:25-11:55 (Skeens’s room)

*Graduate House students in Group A have House today.

 

Upcoming Dates for your calendar:

October 13 & 14- Fall break at Crossroads & MCC (no classes) 

October 20- Mitchell College Progress Report #2. Course grades for all college courses will be pulled from LMS.  College supports will be assigned to students with a C-, D, or F course average.  

 

Club News & School Events:

1. October is advising month at Mitchell College.  Students in grades 11-13 should email their MCC faculty advisor by Oct. 10th to schedule an advising appointment.  In-person advising is required to register for spring semester classes on October 30th. Be sure to bring your green MCC Registration Card to your appointment. The registration card needs to be signed by the MCC advisor and a parent/guardian BEFORE the student registers.  

Grade 10 will take the opposite pair that they are not currently taking during fall semester (ACA 122 & PSY 150 or HEA 110 & PED 111).  Advising is not necessary since these college classes are required for all students. 

Grade 9 will move forward with sophomore-level English & Math, World History or Earth & Environmental Science, and a high school elective (Career Management, Spanish 2, Fine Arts, JROTC) during the spring semester. 

 

2. Crossroads HOCO Spirit Week is Oct. 20-24

 

3. Crossroads Homecoming Dance is Friday October 24th 6-8:30pm and is a semi-formal event.  Tickets are on sale Monday, September 29th - Saturday, October 18th.  The cost is $20 and all ticket sales are through the Online Payment System.  Physical tickets can be picked up from Mrs. Bedard outside of class time in E308.  Crossroads students may bring an outside guest between ages 14-20 if they complete a guest form and it is approved.  Guest forms can be picked up by the sign out sheet by Mrs. Gonzales' office.  Guest forms should be turned into Mrs. Bedard.  *The deadline for guest forms is Friday, October 10th.  Students should not purchase tickets for guests until their guest form is approved.  All tickets are nonrefundable.  Please refer to the Homecoming FAQ for additional details. 

4. FBLA/TSA is collecting supplies to make hygiene bags for Fifth Street Ministries. Drop off donations in Ms. Skeens's room.

Crossroads Spirit Week 2025 will be held from October 20th - 24th

Monday: Bikers vs. Surfers - Ride the wave or rock your leather

Tuesday: Royalty Day - Dress like royalty

Wednesday: Rhyme Without Reason - Things that rhyme, but don't go together. 

Thursday: Iconic Character Day - Chose a character from movies, pop culture, etc. (no masks)

Friday: Freaky Friday - students dress like teachers and vice versa.

 

Crossroads Newsletter:  Sept 29-Oct 3

 

Mon, Sept 29: 

HOCO Committee (SC) Meeting during lunch block, 11:25-11:55 (Bedard’s room)

BOB Meeting from 3:15-4pm (York’s room) 

Learning Lab from 3:15-4:15pm for seat time recovery or make-up work (Bedard’s room, E308)

 

Tues, Sept 30:

FBLA Competitive Events Interest Meeting during lunch block, 11:25-11:55 (Skeens’s room)

FBLA/TSA Meeting from 3:20-4:20pm (Skeens’s room) 

Gaming Club meeting from 3:20-4:20pm (Eichberg’s room)

Graduate Night from 5:30-6:30pm hosted at Mitchell College in the Rotary Room in the downstairs of Huskin’s Library. Parents and their graduate are highly encouraged to attend this informational session with the counselor to learn more about college transfer, college scholarships, and financial aid. 

 

Wed, Oct 1:

Advising month starts at Mitchell College. Grades 11-13 should email their MCC advisor to schedule an advising meeting.  Advising appointments are mandatory in order to register for spring semester classes. 

Christian Faith Fellowship Club during lunch block 11:25-11:55 (Slaughter’s room)

HOCO Committee (SC) meeting during lunch block, 11:25-11:55 (Bedard’s room)

Learning Lab from 3:15-4:15pm for seat time recovery or make-up work (Bedard’s room, E308)

 

Thurs, Oct 2

Service Committee (SC) Meeting during lunch block, 11:25-11:55 (Bedard’s room)

Math 3 after-school tutoring in Mr. Eichberg’s classroom from 3:30-4:30pm

MCC Advising Night for Parents- parents of students in grades 10-13 are encouraged to join this webinar from 6-7pm to learn about college advising and planning. College planning saves the student time & money!  College advising includes course planning, major exploration, and transfer guidance. The webinar link will be emailed to parents by 5pm on 10/2. 

 

Fri. Oct 3:

Junior college field trip to Pheiffer University from 8:15-2:30. Juniors need to pack a lunch or bring $9.03 to purchase lunch at the Pheiffer cafeteria. Dress weather appropriately for the walking campus tour. 

Beta Club Meeting during lunch block, 11:25-11:55 (SHS Media Center)

Graduate House students in Group B have House today.

 

Upcoming Dates for your calendar:

Wed, Oct 1- Attendance Waiver Requests for the 1st quarter absences are due to Mrs. Gonzalez in the Crossroads office. Medical documentation must be included to request a waiver.  Contact a teacher or Mrs. Gonzalez for questions.  

Friday, Oct. 10- 1st Quarter ends for high school classes. 

October 13 & 14- Fall break at Crossroads & MCC (no classes) 

October 20- Mitchell College Progress Report #2. Course grades for all college courses will be pulled from LMS.  College supports will be assigned to students with a C-,D, F course average.  

Club News & School Events:

1. Crossroads HOCO Spirit Week is Oct. 20-24, see the attached flyer for details. 

2. Crossroads Homecoming Dance is Friday October 24th 6-8:30pm and is a semi-formal event.  Tickets are on sale Monday, September 29th - Saturday, October 18th.  The cost is $20 and all ticket sales are through the Online Payment System.  Physical tickets can be picked up from Mrs. Bedard outside of class time in E308.  Crossroads students may bring an outside guest between ages 14-20 if they complete a guest form and it is approved.  Guest forms can be picked up by the sign out sheet by Mrs. Gonzales' office.  Guest forms should be turned into Mrs. Bedard.  *The deadline for guest forms is Friday, October 10th.  Students should not purchase tickets for guests until their guest form is approved.  All tickets are nonrefundable.  Please refer to the Homecoming FAQ for additional details. 

3. FBLA/TSA will be collecting supplies to make hygiene bags for Fifth Street Ministries. Needed items are: floss, toothpaste, toothbrushes, combs, brushes, bar soap, shampoo/conditioner, deodorant, and gallon size zip-lock bags. Bring donations to Ms. Skeens' in room E318.

 

Club Information: 2025-26

 

FBLA- meets every 5th Friday during lunch block from 11:25-11am,, and the 3rd or 4th Tuesday of the month after school from 3:20-4:20pm.  $20 membership fee due Sept 15th.  

 

TSA- meets every 5th Friday during lunch block, and the 3rd or 4th Tuesday of the month after school from 3:20-4:20.  $25 membership fee due Sept 15th. 

 

Student Council- Club meeting schedule; students are required to attend informational meeting and complete interest form which outlines basic requirements for members which was due on Friday, August 22nd, 2025; officers are elected in the Spring for the following year (freshmen officers run at the beginning of the year) and have additional responsibilities depending on office and strengths.  

 

Art Showcase- all artists who attend an interest meeting at Crossroads are welcome; however only one student can compete for Crossroads per competition media.  All members are expected to produce at least one work in any of seven media categories and adhere to NCASA guidelines for their medium.  Materials cannot be guaranteed for members.  Competitors will be chosen through an in-school showcase and members will be able to vote for the competing work; a student cannot compete in more than one media category beyond the school level.  Meeting schedule TBD once NCASA releases due dates for this year. 

 

Battle of the Books- meets on Mondays as outlined on the BOB website. Meetings are from 3:15-4:00 in York's classroom A318.  No dues aside from t-shirt payment.  BOB is open to all students.  Students who want to join BOB must maintain A/B averages in all courses.

 

Creative Writing Club- meets on Mondays as outlined on the Creative Writing website. Meetings are from 3:15-4:00 in York's classroom A318.  No dues.  Creative Writing is open to all students.

 

Interact is a Rotary-sponsored service club that gives students  an opportunity to participate in fun and meaningful service projects while developing leadership skills & meeting new friends. The basic principle of the Rotary Interact is to help others. Meetings are monthly during the school day or at lunch. Communication to club members is done through email and in-person meetings. 

 

National Beta Club - Is a national club that is built upon service, leadership, character and academic excellence. Students are invited to become members of Beta Club if they meet the following qualifications: 3.7 GPA and no discipline referrals. New members must pay $40 (at the time of induction), and returning members pay a yearly fee of $5 (at the beginning of the year). To maintain membership, students must attend meetings (held during lunch) and do 14 service hours per year.  

 

Dissection Club: This is an opportunity for students to engage in dissections of a variety of organisms. The club meets on the third Thursday of each month after school. Students should plan for up to two hours to complete the dissection. Dues are $25 and are to be paid online. Students are expected to participate in all dissections. 

 

Yearbook Club: This club is for students who are interested in writing, photography, graphic design, and or art. It gives students the opportunity to use their skill and creativity to create a yearbook that captures the school year for themselves and their school community. Yearbook staff members will sell ads, take pictures, and complete yearbook pages. This club is by application only. If you are accepted, you will be contacted by the adviser, and you will meet every 5th Friday during lunch. Additional meetings may be scheduled throughout the month based on deadline requirements. 

 

Christian Faith Fellowship Club: This club is a place for all those interested in knowing and growing in a relationship with Christ. All students are welcome. We will meet every Wednesday during lunch (11:25-11:55) in room A311. 

Gaming Club: Gaming club is an opportunity for students to hang out and have fun together playing board games, video games, card games, and role-playing games.  Club members will have an opportunity to play multi and single player games while spending time discussing gaming strategies.  Gaming Club is for avid game players as well as students who are beginners and interested in learning more about various types of games. There are no dues. All students are welcome to come on every other Tuesday in A322.

Crossroads Newsletter:  Sept 15-19

 

Mon, Sept 15:

-Creative Writing Club meeting from 3:15-4pm (York’s room)

-Learning Lab from 3:15-4:15pm for seat time recovery or make-up work (York’s room)

 

Tues, Sept 16:

-Student Council Spirit Week Committee meeting during lunch block 11:25-11:55 (Bedard’s room)

-FBLA Campus Cleanup from 3:20-4:20pm. 

-Gaming Club meeting from 3:20-4:20pm (Eichberg’s room)

 

Wed, Sept 17:

-Christian Faith Fellowship Club during lunch block 11:25-1:55 (Slaughter’s room)

-Learning Lab from 3:15-4:15pm for seat time recovery or make-up work (York’s room)

-Restaurant Spirit Night- Crossroads FBLA is hosting a spirit night at Picasso Mediterranean from 5-8:30pm in Moorseville.  20% of all in-person food sales will be donated to FLBA. All students & their families are invited. 

 

Thurs, Sept 18:

-Student Council HOCO Meeting during lunch block, 11:25-11:55 (Bedard’s room)

-Math 3 after-school tutoring in Mr. Eichberg’s classroom from 3:20-4:20pm.

 

Fri. Sept 19:

-Student Council HOCO Meeting during lunch block, 11:25-11:55 (Bedard’s room)

-House meetings from 1:20-1:50pm for grades 9-13. 

*Graduate House students in Groups A & B have House today in Mac Gray Auditorium.

*Grades 11-13 will have House meetings in Mac Gray Auditorium today to review processes for College Academic Advising.  

 

Block Schedule on Fridays: 

• 1st  8:15-9:50

• 2nd 9:55-11:25 

• Lunch 11:25-11:55

• 3rd 12-1:15

• House 1:20-1:50 

• 4th 1:55-3:10

 

Club News & School Events:

1. FBLA/TSA will be collecting supplies to make hygiene bags for Fifth Street Ministries. Needed items are: floss, toothpaste, toothbrushes, combs, brushes, bar soap, shampoo/conditioner, deodorant, and gallon size zip-lock bags. Bring donations to Ms. Skeens' in room E318.

 

2. Technology Student Association (TSA)- students who want to join TSA need to to pay their dues by September 15th. You can pay online or bring cash/check to Ms. Skeens.  Dues are $25. 

 

3. Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)- Students who want to join FBLA should pay their dues by September 15th. You can pay online or bring cash/check to Ms. Skeens. Dues are $20. 

 

4. There is an interest meeting on Tuesday, September 23rd in E308 during lunch (11:25-11:55) that is mandatory for any student interested in participating in Art Showcase this year.  *Students who have a conflict with the meeting should email Mrs. Bedard before the meeting to be considered for participation in this club. 

 

Crossroads Newsletter:  Sept 8-12

 

Mon, Sept 8:

-Student Council-Spirit Wk committee during lunch block 11:25-11:55 (Bedard’s room)

-Student Council Meeting of the Whole from 3:15-3:45pm in Mac Gray Auditorium.

-Learning Lab from 3:15-4:15pm for seat time recovery or make-up work (Eichberg’s room)

 

Tues, Sept 9:

-Student Council Service Committee meeting during lunch block 11:25-11:55 (Bedard’s room)

 

Wed, Sept 10:

-SHS early release schedule. Crossroads students with 3rd or 4th block SHS classes will report to seminar A with Mr. Currence today.  Students with 1st block SHS classes will attend class as normal. 

-Christian Faith Fellowship Club during lunch block 11:25-1:55 (Slaughter’s room)

-Student Council HOCO committee during lunch block 11:25-11:55 (Bedard’s room)

-Learning Lab from 3:15-4:15pm for seat time recovery or make-up work (Eichberg’s room)

 

Thurs, Sept 11:

*Crossroads progress reports for high school courses (parent signatures required) 

-FBLA Community Service Meeting during lunch block, 11:25-11:55 (Skeens’s room)

-Math 3 after-school tutoring in Mr. Eichberg’s classroom from 3:30-4:30pm

 

Fri. Sept 12:

-Yearbook meeting during lunch block, 11:25-11:55 (Slaughter’s room)

-House meetings from 1:20-1:50pm for grades 9-13. Graduate House students in group A should plan to attend House today.  

 

Block Schedule on Fridays: 

• 1st  8:15-9:50

• 2nd 9:55-11:25 

• Lunch 11:25-11:55

• 3rd 12-1:15

• House 1:20-1:50 

• 4th 1:55-3:10

 

Club News & School Events:

1. Technology Student Association (TSA)- students who want to join TSA need to to pay their dues by September 15th. You can pay online or bring cash/check to Ms. Skeens.  Dues are $25. 

2. Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)- Students who want to join FBLA should pay their dues by September 15th. You can pay online or bring cash/check to Ms. Skeens. Dues are $20. 

3. Restauran Spirit Night- Crossroads FBLA will be hosting a spirit night Wednesday, Sept 17th at Picasso Mediterranean from 5-8:30pm.  20% of all in person food sales will be donated to FLBA. 

 

Infinite Campus portal for students & parents: 

This school year, Iredell-Statesville Schools has transitioned to a new student information system, NCSIS powered by Infinite Campus. The new NCSIS provides features to help you monitor your child's educational progress and a mobile-friendly experience that makes it easier to see everything on the go!

Campus Parent and Campus Student, the Infinite Campus web portals and mobile apps, give parents/guardians and students real-time access to grades, attendance, assignments, and schedules. These portals and apps connect parent to teacher, teacher to student, and student to parent.

How to Sign Up for Campus Parent and Campus Student:

Visit https://portalaccess.ncsis.gov/ to create your own account. Parents/guardians will only need one account for all children in the same school district. To begin, you will need your child's student number, their name, and their date of birth. You will then be prompted to verify your information and complete the account creation. 

NCSIS Features:

• Announcements - Quickly see district announcements as they are posted.

• Assignments and Assessments - Browse assignments by specific class or due.

• Attendance - Review attendance events in summary and detail form.

• Grades - Immediate access to grades as they are posted.

• Schedule - Review schedule from anywhere, at any time.

• Documents - Explore files such as report cards and transcripts.

• Transportation - See bus information, including stop times and bus numbers.

• Notifications - List of notifications received, such as graded assignments.

We are excited about providing you with an easy-to-use, one-stop shop for your child's educational information!

Create Your Account

Web Login - Bookmark this page!

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Crossroads Newsletter:  Sept 1-5

 

Mon, Sept 1: Labor Day holiday- no classes at Crossroads or Mitchell 

 

Tues, Sept 2: Regular block schedule 

Student Council-HOCO planning during lunch block 11:25-11:55 (Bedard’s room)

Creative Writing Club from 3:15-4pm (York’s room)

Gaming Club from 3:20-4:20pm (Eichberg’s room)

 

Wed, Sept 3: Regular block schedule 

Christian Faith Fellowship Club during lunch block 11:25-11:55 (Slaugher’s room)

Learning Lab from 3:15-4:15pm for seat time recovery or make-up work. (McGee's classroom)

 

Thurs, Sept 4: Regular block schedule 

Student Council-Spirit Wk committee during lunch block 11:25-11:55 (Bedard’s room)

Math 3 after-school tutoring in Mr. Eichberg’s classroom from 3:30-4:30pm

 

Fri. Sept 5: House block schedule

FBLA/TSA meeting during lunch block (11:25-11:55)

September School Social in the Commons during lunch block (11:25-11:55). All students in grades 9-13 are invited to the Commons for temporary tattoos during lunch. Come meet new people and have some fun :) 

House meetings from 1:20-1:50pm for grades 9-13. Graduate House students in group B should plan to attend House today.  

 

Block Schedule on Fridays: 

• 1st  8:15-9:50

• 2nd 9:55-11:25 

• Lunch 11:25-11:55

• 3rd 12-1:15

• House 1:20-1:50 

• 4th 1:55-3:10

 

Club News & School Events:

1. Technology Student Association (TSA)- students who want to join TSA need to to pay their dues by September 15th. You can pay online or bring cash/check to Ms. Skeens.  Dues are $25. 

2. Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)- Students who want to join FBLA should pay their dues by September 15th. You can pay online or bring cash/check to Ms. Skeens. Dues are $20. 

3. Restaurant Spirit Night- Crossroads FBLA will be hosting a spirit night Wednesday, Sept 17th at Picasso Mediterranean from 5-8:30pm.  20% of all in person food sales will be donated to FLBA. 

 

Infinite Campus portal for students & parents: 

This school year, Iredell-Statesville Schools has transitioned to a new student information system, NCSIS powered by Infinite Campus. The new NCSIS provides features to help you monitor your child's educational progress and a mobile-friendly experience that makes it easier to see everything on the go!

Campus Parent and Campus Student, the Infinite Campus web portals and mobile apps, give parents/guardians and students real-time access to grades, attendance, assignments, and schedules. These portals and apps connect parent to teacher, teacher to student, and student to parent.

How to Sign Up for Campus Parent and Campus Student:

Visit https://portalaccess.ncsis.gov/ to create your own account. Parents/guardians will only need one account for all children in the same school district. To begin, you will need your child's student number, their name, and their date of birth. You will then be prompted to verify your information and complete the account creation. 

 

NCSIS Features:

• Announcements - Quickly see district announcements as they are posted.

• Assignments and Assessments - Browse assignments by specific class or due.

• Attendance - Review attendance events in summary and detail form.

• Grades - Immediate access to grades as they are posted.

• Schedule - Review schedule from anywhere, at any time.

• Documents - Explore files such as report cards and transcripts.

• Transportation - See bus information, including stop times and bus numbers.

• Notifications - List of notifications received, such as graded assignments.

We are excited about providing you with an easy-to-use, one-stop shop for your child's educational information!

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Crossroads Newsletter: Aug 25-29

Mon, Aug 25:Regular block schedule
Grades 9-13, all schedules for high school & college were finalized last week for the Fall 2025 semester. All current courses will be applied to the student’s transcript.

Learning Lab from 3:15-4:15pm for seat time recovery or make-up work (Slaughter’s room, A311)

Battle of the Books (BoB) meeting from 3:15-4pm (York’s classroom, room #A318)

Tues, Aug 26: Regular block schedule
FBLA Ice Cream Social from 3:15-4:15pm (Skeens’s classroom, room #E318)

Wed, Aug 27: Regular block schedule
-Learning Lab from 3:15-4:15pm for seat time recovery or make-up work (Slaughter’s
room, A311)

Thurs, Aug 28: Regular block schedule
Math 3 after school tutoring in Mr. Eichberg’s classroom from 3:30-4:30pm

Fri. Aug 29: House block schedule 
Graduate portraits from 8:30-11am. Times are according to last name, refer to flyer

Beta Club meeting in the SHS Media Center during lunch block (11:25-11:55)

House meetings from 1:20-1:50pm for grades 9-13. Graduate House students in
group A should plan to attend House today.
Block Schedule on Fridays:
● 1st 8:15-9:50
● 2nd 9:55-11:25
● Lunch 11:25-11:55
● 3rd 12-1:15
● House 1:20-1:50
● 4th 1:55-3:10

 

Infinite Campus portal for students & parents:

This school year, Iredell-Statesville Schools has transitioned to a new student information system, NCSIS powered by Infinite Campus. The new NCSIS provides features to help you monitor your child's educational progress and a mobile-friendly experience that makes it
easier to see everything on the go!

Campus Parent and Campus Student, the Infinite Campus web portals and mobile apps, give parents/guardians and students real-time access to grades, attendance, assignments, and schedules. These portals and apps connect parent to teacher, teacher to student, and student to parent.

How to Sign Up for Campus Parent and Campus Student: 

Visit https://portalaccess.ncsis.gov/ to create your own account. Parents/guardians will only need one account for all children in the same school district. To begin, you will need your child's student number, their name, and their date of birth. You will then be prompted to verify your information and complete the account creation. 

NCSIS Features:

• Announcements - Quickly see district announcements as they are posted.

• Assignments and Assessments - Browse assignments by specific class or due.

• Attendance - Review attendance events in summary and detail form.

• Grades - Immediate access to grades as they are posted.

• Schedule - Review schedule from anywhere, at any time.

• Documents - Explore files such as report cards and transcripts.

• Transportation - See bus information, including stop times and bus numbers.

• Notifications - List of notifications received, such as graded assignments.

We are excited about providing you with an easy-to-use, one-stop shop for your child's educational information!

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Crossroads Newsletter:  Aug 18-22

 

Mon, Aug 18: 1st Day of Mitchell College Fall semester

Regular block schedule 

MCC textbook & access code pick up between 8-3:30 for grades 11-13.  See Mrs. Goforth at Crossroads. 

All college students with online and/or hybrid courses should complete the Enrollment Verification Activity on the 1st day of your class! Otherwise, you will be automatically withdrawn and reimbursement fees will be applied. 

 

Tues, Aug 19: Regular block schedule 

Drop/Add ENDS for fall semester Mitchell classes at 5pm .  Be sure to email Mrs. Houston by 5pm with any drop/add requests.  The student must include the course number and section numbers when asking to make a change.  All college schedules will be finalized on Wednesday.

 

Wed, Aug 20: Regular block schedule 

 

Thurs, Aug 21: Regular block schedule 

Math 3 after school tutoring in Mr. Eichberg’s classroom from 3:30-4:30pm

 

Fri. Aug 22: Early Release Schedule 

• 8:15-9:05      1st block 

• 9:10-10:00    2nd block 

• 10:05-11:00  3rd block

• 11:05-12:30  4th block  (lunch 11:30-11:55)

• 12:35-1:15 House/Advisory for Grades 9-13

All Students should be off campus by 1:25pm on ER days. 

 

Clubs, Events, and other Announcements:

FBLA officers meeting on Tuesday, Aug 19th during lunch block (11:25-11:55).

 

Infinite Campus portal for students & parents: 

This school year, Iredell-Statesville Schools has transitioned to a new student information system, NCSIS powered by Infinite Campus. The new NCSIS provides features to help you monitor your child's educational progress and a mobile-friendly experience that makes it easier to see everything on the go!

Campus Parent and Campus Student, the Infinite Campus web portals and mobile apps, give parents/guardians and students real-time access to grades, attendance, assignments, and schedules. These portals and apps connect parent to teacher, teacher to student, and student to parent.

How to Sign Up for Campus Parent and Campus Student: (Students need to sign up)

Visit https://portalaccess.ncsis.gov/ to create your own account. Parents/guardians will only need one account for all children in the same school district. To begin, you will need your child's student number, their name, and their date of birth. You will then be prompted to verify your information and complete the account creation. 

NCSIS Features:

• Announcements - Quickly see district announcements as they are posted.

• Assignments and Assessments - Browse assignments by specific class or due.

• Attendance - Review attendance events in summary and detail form.

• Grades - Immediate access to grades as they are posted.

• Schedule - Review schedule from anywhere, at any time.

• Documents - Explore files such as report cards and transcripts.

• Transportation - See bus information, including stop times and bus numbers.

• Notifications - List of notifications received, such as graded assignments.

We are excited about providing you with an easy-to-use, one-stop shop for your child's educational information!

Create Your Account

Web Login - Bookmark this page!

Download the App from the Apple Store

Download the App from the Google Play Store

 

Crossroads Newsletter:  Aug 11-15

 

Mon, Aug 11: 1st Day of high school classes  - regular block schedule 

(arrive 7:55-8:10am at the Commons entrance) 

• 8:15-9:50      1st block 

• 9:55-11:25     2nd block 

• 11:25-11:55   lunch 

• 12:00-1:35     3rd block 

• 1:40-3:10       4th block

 

Tues, Aug 12:  Regular block schedule 

Grades 11-13 should check their MCC Fall schedule in Self-Service to confirm it is correct.  Review days, times, and room locations.  Email Mrs. Mamie Houston today if there are questions or schedule requests. 

Wed, Aug 13: Regular block schedule 

 

Thurs, Aug 14: Regular block schedule 

Mitchell College New Student Orientation from 8:30-11:45am (9th grade & new students). A free lunch will be provided by MCC or students can pack their lunch. Students will ride the shuttle bus to and from the MCC campus. 

Student Council Club Interest Meeting for all interested students in grades 10-13 in Mac Gray Auditorium during lunch block (11:25-11:55).  Bring your lunch with you to the meeting. Freshmen will have an interest meeting at a later date.  

 

Fri. Aug 15: Friday House block schedule

Friday House block schedule:

• 8:15-9:50      1st block 

• 9:55-11:25    2nd block 

• 11:25-11:55   lunch 

• 12-1:10         3rd block 

• 1:15-2:00      Extended House/Advisory Meeting for grades 9-13 (bring your laptop)

• 2:05-3:10      4th block

MCC textbook & access code pick up between 8-3:30 for grades 11-13.  See Mrs. Goforth. 

School Activities, Processes, Events, & Club Information

1. Grades 9-13: The district has moved from PowerSchool to Infinite Campus as our student data platform. You will need to learn how to access your student portal. Infinite Campus log-in directions: Students can now log into their NCCloud account like last year, and click on NCSIS to gain access to their student portal. They will be able to see their schedule, grades, and attendance.  Ask your teachers for assistance if needed.  

2. Grades 9-13: If a student did not check out their school laptop during July, they need to complete these steps this asap: 

• Pay the $30 tech fee in exact cash or check to Mr. Currence.  The tech fee can be paid with a card through our website under the “online payment” button. 

• Sign the acceptable use policy, see Mr. Currence. 

• Check out a Dell laptop from Mr. Currence.  

3. Grades 10-13, Mitchell Fall semester classes begin Monday, Aug 18th.  Pick up college textbooks/access codes on Friday, Aug 15 or Mon, Aug. 18 from Mrs. Goforth.

4. Grades 11-13, in order to be off campus between 8:15-3:10 during your open blocks, the student must have a parent submit a Cardinal Pass application. If you need the application to be resent to a parent, email Mrs. Eller (aeller@iss.k12.nc.us).

5. Grades 11-13, Students with a Silver-level Cardinal Pass will receive an email by Thursday, Aug 14th with mandatory supports assigned, such as lab blocks, weekly advisory conference appointment.  Lab blocks and conferences will start the week of Aug 18-22.  

 

We are SO excited to welcome everyone to the 2025-26 school year!

 

Open House is Wednesday, August 6th from 5:00-7:30 pm at Crossroads. 

• All students and a parent/guardian are encouraged to attend Open House to pick up high school schedules, meet the staff, and pick up a course syllabus for each class.  Utilizing a course syllabus is essential for student success in both high school and college classes. 
• New students in grades 9-11, and a parent/guardian are required to attend Open House to pick up fall schedules and participate in a mandatory information session from 6-7 pm in the auditorium. Please arrive 15-30 minutes early to pick up the student schedule first. Students & parents are encouraged to visit classrooms before or after the informational session. 
• Crossroads t-shirts will be sold during Open House for $10-$20. (cash or check)
• The bus coordinator will be available for questions from 6-7:30 pm.   

 

Crossroads Newsletter:  April 14-22

 

Mon, April 14

-regular block schedule 

-Learning Lab for seat time recovery from 3:15-4:15 (Eichberg, room # A322)

 

Tues, April 15

-regular block schedule 

-Economics & Personal Finance Convention at Mitchell College’s Library from 4-5pm

 

Wed, April 16

-regular block schedule 

-Beta Club work session for assembling Blessing Bags from 3:15-4:15pm in Lopez’s room.

-Learning Lab for seat time recovery from 3:15-4:15 (Eichberg, room # A322)

 

Thurs, April 17

-regular block schedule 

-FBLA meeting during lunch block (10:55-11:25) 

 

Fri. April 18

-NO high school classes at Crossroads, Mitchell College is in session as normal today. College students should make plans to attend class as scheduled today.  

 

Mon, April 21

-NO high school classes at Crossroads, Mitchell College is in session as normal today. College students should make plans to attend class as scheduled today.  

 

Tuesday, April 22

-regular schedule for Crossroads & MCC classes (SHS classes will not meet/students will report to seminar)

 

School Activities, Processes, Events, & Club information:

1. This is a reminder of the reimbursement policy that was implemented at the 3 early colleges.  This policy has been shared numerous times since the start of the 2024-25 school year.  Please reach out to the Crossroads office if you have questions.  You can find this same information in our Crossroads Handbook on our website, under the “parent” tab.  

*Potential Cost Reimbursement Notice: to remain fiscally responsible, parents/students will be required to reimburse the school for costs should any of the following occur: withdrawing from a college course, making more than 2 Ds/Fsin college courses, choosing to exit Crossroads during the semester, choosing to transfer out to traditional school after freshmen year, choosing to repeat a college course to improve your GPA, deciding to take courses with extra fees when a different course with no additional fee would complete the degree, and extra fees for some specialty college courses (for example, the knife set for Culinary Arts program, Cosmetology kits, CNA licensure test fee, etc).

2. Mitchell College Registration Summer and Fall Registration Info: 

-Mitchell College Summer 2025 session: 

-Students must remain eligible to take summer courses.  

-Freshmen are required to take ACA 111 from May 16-May 22 each day after morning exams if they are registered to take a summer 2025 course.  

-Grades 9-13: The summer registration window for college classes has ended.  If you need to request changes to your summer schedule, contact Mrs. Mamie Houston through email.   

If a super senior needs to register for the summer session, they need to follow Mrs. Houston’s instructions that were emailed out to become a traditional college student.  

 

Friday 4/25: - Fall 2025 Self-Registration Day at 7:30 am for 11th-12th Graders. If a super senior needs to register for the summer session, they need to follow Mrs. Houston’s instructions that were emailed out  to become a traditional college student.  

Monday  4/28:

10th graders- Mrs. Houston will be in your English classes to assist students with registering for the fall 2025 semester.  Bring your MCC registration card to English class. 

9th graders-Mrs. Houston will register all freshmen for 1 of the following pairs:  HEA 110 & PED 110 or ACA 122 & CIS 120.  

 

Friday, 5/2:

-Grades 9-12: Registration Cards due to Houston by the end of the school day 

3. Check out FREE, LIVE online tutoring program for all high school courses through each student’s ISS Clever dashboard, click on the “Varsity Tutors” icon. This is option is MUCH better than Youtube or Google searches because it involves a live chat with a trained tutor.  The district is paying for this student tutoring program so it is completely FREE for students.  

4. All college students can access FREE, live tutoring through MCC's Tutoring Center or ThinkStorm, the online, live 24/7 tutoring platform.  Students can apply for scheduled tutoring or attend drop-in tutoring Mon-Thurs at MCC’s library. Please contact Mrs. Houston or Mrs. Nathaniel if you need help accessing college tutoring. 

 

Mitchell Sp25 Semester Reminders

1. LMS issues go to dl-information@mitchellcc.edu and IT issues go to itsupport@mitchellcc.edu

 

2. ATTENDANCE: Starting spring 2025 semester, Mitchell is sending a weekly attendance report to the Crossroads office.  Students who skip their college block(s) will be assigned after-school detention and/or lab hours.  

 

• Early college students are expected to attend each block/class unless they are too sick to attend or have a medical appointment.  

• Parents should submit a notification for student absences to the Crossroads office within 2 days (same format as high school absences).  

• The student should email their MCC instructor directly to explain their absence and refer to their syllabus for absence procedures and policies. 

• After 2 consecutive weeks (14 days) of you not submitting, at least, one assignment in LMS, or not attending and not participating in class, a student will automatically be withdrawn from their class by the instructor. Some courses take in-person and online attendance. Make sure that you are attending/participating in both. If you are withdrawn from a college course, you will receive a WF on your high school transcript, and you will have to reimburse Crossroads for the cost of the Student Fees and Textbook/Access Code/Pin for the course.

 

3. Please let Ms. Houston know immediately if you have concerns or issues with your college course/s. Use the college’s Academic Supports if you need them (all supports are FREE).

● Tutoring Center, the Mitchell free peer-tutoring center,

https://mitchellcc.libguides.com/tutoring-and-help

● Thinking Storm, free online tutoring for Mitchell students,

https://mitchellcc.libguides.com/tutoring-and-help

● The Write Place, the place to receive help for any writing assignment,

https://mitchellcc.libguides.com/tutoring-and-help

● Student Accessibility, formerly known as Disability Services (melder@mitchellcc.edu)

 

Crossroads Newsletter:  April 7-11

 

Mon, April 7

-regular block schedule 

-Learning Lab for seat time recovery from 3:15-4:15 (McGee, room # A319)

-Beta Club: Blessing Bags assembly team from 3:15-4:15pm

-Student Council Meeting from 3:15-3:45pm in Mac Gray

-Gaming Club from 3:15-4:15pm in Eichberg’s room. 

 

Tues, April 8

-regular block schedule 

-Junior field trip to UNC Charlotte (8:30-4ish).  Juniors will need transportation home since students will return after the buses run. 

 

Wed, April 9

-regular block schedule 

-Learning Lab for seat time recovery from 3:15-4:15 (Skeens, room # E318)

 

Thurs, April 10

-regular block schedule 

 

Fri. April 11

-Grades 9-12 House meetings from 12:30-1:10

-Early College Early Release Day with modified block schedule 

1st block- 8:15-9:00

2nd block- 9:05-9:55

3rd block 10-10:55

Lunch 10:55-11:25

4th block 11:30-12:25

House 12:30-1:10

 

School Activities, Processes, Events, & Club information:

1. Student Council officer elections are coming soon. Refer to the attached flyer for more information.

2. This is a reminder of the reimbursement policy that was implemented at the 3 early colleges.  This policy has been shared numerous times since the start of the 2024-25 school year.  Please reach out to the Crossroads office if you have questions.  You can find this same information in our Crossroads Handbook on our website, under the “parent” tab.  

*Potential Cost Reimbursement Notice: to remain fiscally responsible, parents/students will be required to reimburse the school for costs should any of the following occur: withdrawing from a college course, making more than 2 Ds/Fs in college courses, choosing to exit Crossroads during the semester, choosing to transfer out to traditional school after freshmen year, choosing to repeat a college course to improve your GPA, deciding to take courses with extra fees when a different course with no additional fee would complete the degree, and extra fees for some specialty college courses (for example, the knife set for Culinary Arts program, Cosmetology kits, CNA licensure test fee, etc).

2. Mitchell College Registration Summer and Fall Registration Info: 

-Mitchell College Summer 2025 session: 

-Students must remain eligible to take summer courses.  

-Freshmen are required to take ACA 111 from May 16-May 22 each day after morning exams if they are registered to take a summer 2025 course.  

-Grades 9-13: The summer registration window for college classes has ended.  If you need to request changes to your summer schedule, contact Mrs. Mamie Houston through email.  

 

Friday 4/25: - Fall 2025 Self-Registration Day at 7:30 am for 11th-12th Graders. 

Monday  4/28:

10th graders- Mrs. Houston will be in your English classes to assist students with registering for the fall 2025 semester.  Bring your MCC registration card to English class. 

9th graders-Mrs. Houston will register all freshmen for 1 of the following pairs:  HEA 110 & PED 110 or ACA 122 & CIS 120.  

 

Friday, 5/2:

-Grades 9-12: Registration Cards due to Houston by the end of the school day 

3. Check out FREE, LIVE online tutoring program for all high school courses through each student’s ISS Clever dashboard, click on the “Varsity Tutors” icon. This is option is MUCH better than Youtube or Google searches because it involves a live chat with a trained tutor.  The district is paying for this student tutoring program so it is completely FREE for students.  

4. All college students can access FREE, live tutoring through MCC's Tutoring Center or ThinkStorm, the online, live 24/7 tutoring platform.  Students can apply for scheduled tutoring or attend drop-in tutoring Mon-Thurs at MCC’s library. Please contact Mrs. Houston or Mrs. Nathaniel if you need help accessing college tutoring. 

 

Mitchell Sp25 Semester Reminders

1. LMS issues go to dl-information@mitchellcc.edu and IT issues go to itsupport@mitchellcc.edu

 

2. ATTENDANCE: Starting spring 2025 semester, Mitchell is sending a weekly attendance report to the Crossroads office.  Students who skip their college block(s) will be assigned after-school detention and/or lab hours.  

 

• Early college students are expected to attend each block/class unless they are too sick to attend or have a medical appointment.  

• Parents should submit a notification for student absences to the Crossroads office within 2 days (same format as high school absences).  

• The student should email their MCC instructor directly to explain their absence and refer to their syllabus for absence procedures and policies. 

• After 2 consecutive weeks (14 days) of you not submitting, at least, one assignment in LMS, or not attending and not participating in class, a student will automatically be withdrawn from their class by the instructor. Some courses take in-person and online attendance. Make sure that you are attending/participating in both. If you are withdrawn from a college course, you will receive a WF on your high school transcript, and you will have to reimburse Crossroads for the cost of the Student Fees and Textbook/Access Code/Pin for the course.

 

3. Please let Ms. Houston know immediately if you have concerns or issues with your college course/s. Use the college’s Academic Supports if you need them (all supports are FREE).

● Tutoring Center, the Mitchell free peer-tutoring center,

https://mitchellcc.libguides.com/tutoring-and-help

● Thinking Storm, free online tutoring for Mitchell students,

https://mitchellcc.libguides.com/tutoring-and-help

● The Write Place, the place to receive help for any writing assignment,

https://mitchellcc.libguides.com/tutoring-and-help

● Student Accessibility, formerly known as Disability Services (melder@mitchellcc.edu)

 

 

Crossroads Newsletter: March 31- April 4

 

Mon, March 31

-Learning Lab for seat time recovery from 3:15-4:15 (Slaughter, room # A311)

-MCC Summer & Fall Advising and Summer registration for freshmen: Grade 9 will be advised for fall 25 and summer 25 courses during English blocks today. On April 2, Ms. Houston will register the students who opt to take the 1 designated course. 

 

Tues, April 1 

-MCC Summer registration: Grades 11-12 will self-register for the summer session, starting at 7:30am. 

-BOB Regional Competition at Unity Center. 

*Student Drivers- SHS is hosting the elementary Special Olympics in the football stadium today.  Student parking will be disrupted due to the event, please arrive 5 minutes earlier to find parking and sign in.  The Crossroads only lot will be CLOSED for Crossroads students; please park in lots 1-4 near the gyms, baseball, and softball fields.  

 

Wed, April 2

-MCC Summer Registration for Grades 9 & 10: 

Grade 10: Students will register with Mrs. Houston’s assistance today during Math blocks.  

Grade 9: Mrs. Houston will register these students according to the MCC registration card that is completed and submitted.  

*Student Drivers- SHS is hosting the secondary Special Olympics in the football stadium today.  Student parking will be disrupted due to the event, please arrive 5 minutes early to find parking and sign in.  The Crossroads only lot will be CLOSED for Crossroads students; please park in lots 1-4 near the gyms, baseball, and softball fields.  

-Learning Lab for seat time recovery from 3:15-4:15 (Slaughter, room # A311)

 

Thurs, April 3

-regular block schedule 

-SHS Chorus Concert at 7pm in Mac Gray Auditorium (free admission for guests) 

 

Fri. April 4

-Beta Club meeting 10:55-11:25 in the SHS Media Center

-Friday Science Club/Planting Crew meeting 10:55-11:25 (Simmons)

-Grades 9-13 House meetings from 1:30-2:00pm

 

School Activities, Processes, Events, & Club information:

1. This is a reminder of the reimbursement policy that was implemented at the 3 early colleges.  This policy has been shared numerous times since starting the 2024-25 school year.  Please reach out to the Crossroads office if you have questions.  You can find this same information in our Crossroads Handbook on our website, under the “parent” tab.  

*Potential Cost Reimbursement Notice: to remain fiscally responsible, parents/students will be required to reimburse the school for costs should any of the following occur: withdrawing from a college course, making more than 2 Ds/Fs in college courses, choosing to exit Crossroads during the semester, choosing to transfer out to traditional school after freshmen year, choosing to repeat a college course to improve your GPA, deciding to take courses with extra fees when a different course with no additional fee would complete the degree, and extra fees for some specialty college courses (for example, the knife set for Culinary Arts program, Cosmetology kits, CNA licensure test fee, etc).

2. Mitchell College Registration Summer and Fall Registration Info: 

-Grades 9-12: The summer session is optional, and students must be eligible based on their spring semester final grades.  Students should not register for summer courses if they are traveling out of state/country.  The summer session is only 8 weeks in length versus 16 weeks during fall and spring semesters, with the same amount of coursework.

-Spring Graduates- If you need 1-2 course(s) to meet MCC graduation requirements, be sure to follow Mrs. Houston’s instructions for applying to MCC as an adult learner and registering for summer courses by the deadline.  

Tuesday 4/1- Summer25 Registration Day 7:30 am for 11th-12th Graders

Wednesday 4/2:

10th graders-Mrs. Houston will be in your Math class to assist students with registration for the summer 2025 session.  Bring your MCC registration card to Math class if you plan to register for the summer session. 

9th graders- Mrs. Houston will register 9th graders who have submitted MCC Summer Registration cards April 2-4.

 

Friday 4/25 - Fall25 Registration Day 7:30 am for 11th-12th Graders 

Monday  4/28- 

10th graders- Mrs. Houston will be in your English classes to assist students with registering for the fall 2025 semester.  Bring your MCC registration card to English class. 

 

Friday 5/2- Registration Cards due to Houston by the end of the school day 

3. Check out FREE, LIVE online tutoring program for all high school courses through each student’s ISS Clever dashboard, click on the “Varsity Tutors” icon. This is option is MUCH better than Youtube or Google searches because it involves a live chat with a trained tutor.  The district is paying for this student tutoring program so it is completely FREE for students.  

4. All college students can access FREE, live tutoring through MCC's Tutoring Center or ThinkStorm, the online, live 24/7 tutoring platform.  Students can apply for scheduled 

tutoring or attend drop-in tutoring Mon-Thurs at MCC’s library. Please contact Mrs. Houston or Mrs. Nathaniel if you need help accessing college tutoring. 

Mitchell Sp25 Semester Reminders

1. LMS issues go to dl-information@mitchellcc.edu and IT issues go to itsupport@mitchellcc.edu

 

2. ATTENDANCE: Starting spring 2025 semester, Mitchell is sending a weekly attendance report to the Crossroads office.  Students who skip their college block(s) will be assigned after-school detention and/or lab hours.  

 

• Early college students are expected to attend each block/class unless they are too sick to attend or have a medical appointment.  

• Parents should submit a notification for student absences to the Crossroads office within 2 days (same format as high school absences).  

• The student should email their MCC instructor directly to explain their absence and refer to their syllabus for absence procedures and policies. 

• After 2 consecutive weeks (14 days) of you not submitting, at least, one assignment in LMS, or not attending and not participating in class, a student will automatically be withdrawn from their class by the instructor. Some courses take in-person and online attendance. Make sure that you are attending/participating in both. If you are withdrawn from a college course, you will receive a WF on your high school transcript, and you will have to reimburse Crossroads for the cost of the Student Fees and Textbook/Access Code/Pin for the course.

 

3. Please let Ms. Houston know immediately if you have concerns or issues with your college course/s. Use the college’s Academic Supports if you need them (all supports are FREE).

● Tutoring Center, the Mitchell free peer-tutoring center,

https://mitchellcc.libguides.com/tutoring-and-help

● Thinking Storm, free online tutoring for Mitchell students,

https://mitchellcc.libguides.com/tutoring-and-help

● The Write Place, the place to receive help for any writing assignment,

https://mitchellcc.libguides.com/tutoring-and-help

● Student Accessibility, formerly known as Disability Services (melder@mitchellcc.edu)

Crossroads Newsletter: March 24-28

 

Mon, March 24

-regular block schedule 

-MCC grades were pulled on March 18 and new student support measures were assigned. Students should check their MCC email inbox for an email from Mrs. Houston sent on Thurs, March 20th.  Lab hours & weekly check-in conferences begin this week.

-BOBs meeting at 3:20pm with Ms. York

-Science Club Activity from 3:15-4pm. 

-Gaming Club from 3:15-4:15pm.

-Learning Lab for seat time recovery from 3:15-4:15 (Simmons classroom)

 

Tues, March 25 (3rd Quarter Report Cards will be dispersed today)

-regular block schedule 

-All Juniors take the ACT (8:15-12).  This is the 1 FREE administration of the ACT.  Students must arrive on time by 8:15am to test.  Bring a calculator & # 2 pencil for testing.  **No phones, earbuds, headphones, or smart watches are allowed in the testing room.  Students will have a 30-minute lunch break in the SHS cafeteria and return to the regular schedule after testing.

 

Wed, March 26

-regular block schedule for Crossroads students. SHS has an early release day and is running 1st & 2nd blocks only. Students with 4th block SHS classes should report to seminar.  Attendance will be taken.

-BOBs meeting at 3:20pm with Ms. York

-Learning Lab for seat time recovery from 3:15-4:15  (Simmons classroom)

 

Thurs, March 27

-regular block schedule 

-FBLA Officer meeting during lunch from 10:55-11:25am (Skeens) 

 

Fri. March 28

-regular Friday schedule with House meetings 

-Grades 9-12 House meetings from 1:30-2:00pm

-FBLA meeting during lunch from 10:55-11:25am (Skeens) 

-Student Council is hosting the March Social in the Commons during lunch block (10:55-11:25am). 

 

School Activities, Processes, Events, & Club information:

1. This is a reminder of the reimbursement policy that has been implemented at the 3 early colleges.  This policy has been shared numerous times since starting the 2024-25 school year.  Please reach out to the Crossroads office if you have questions.  You can find this same information in our Crossroads Handbook.  

*Potential Cost Reimbursement Notice: to remain fiscally responsible, parents/students will be required to reimburse the school for costs should any of the following occur: withdrawing from a college course, making more than 2 Ds/Fs in college courses, choosing to exit Crossroads during the semester, choosing to transfer out to traditional school after freshmen year, choosing to repeat a college course to improve your GPA, deciding to take courses with extra fees when a different course with no additional fee would complete the degree, and extra fees for some specialty college courses (for example, the knife set for Culinary Arts program, Cosmetology kits, CNA licensure test fee, etc).

2. March is Mitchell’s Advising Month for summer 2025 & Fall 2025 semesters.  All students in grades 9-12 will participate in advising for the upcoming semesters.  Students should contact Dr. Jane Riley for high school advising/schedule questions and students should contact Mrs. Mamie Houston for college advising/schedule questions.

Grade 9:  group advising took place during Math blocks with Dr. Riley for high school advising on 2/27. Mrs. Houston, our Mitchell College liaison, will visit freshmen Math classes for group advising on March 31st to discuss optional summer college classes and fall semester college classes. As a sophomore, students attend college classes as a cohort during 4th block. 

Grade 10:  each student will sign up for an individual college advising appointment with Mrs. Houston.  Refer to your ISS email for the signup genius link from Mrs. Mamie Houston. 

Grades 11-12: each student should email their MCC faculty adviser to schedule an advising appointment during March.  Advising conferences are mandatory to register for summer and/or fall semester college courses.  

3. Weekly lab hours for fall 2024 grades & attendance wiere reviewed on March 18th. Students with a C-, D, F, W, or 6 or more tardies/absences during spring semester will receive an email with lab hours/weekly check-in appointments with a staff advisor.  Lab hours & weekly check-ins are mandatory for assigned students to provide structure and support to help improve grades & attendance.  

4. Check out FREE, LIVE online tutoring program for all high school courses through each student’s ISS Clever dashboard, click on the “Varsity Tutors” icon. This is option is MUCH better than Youtube or Google searches because it involves a live chat with a trained tutor.  The district is paying for this student tutoring program so it is completely FREE for students.  

5. All college students can access FREE, live tutoring through MCC's Tutoring Center or ThinkStorm, the online, live 24/7 tutoring platform.  Students can apply for scheduled tutoring or attend drop-in tutoring Mon-Thurs at MCC’s library. Please contact Mrs. Houston or Mrs. Nathaniel if you need help accessing college tutoring. 

Mitchell Sp25 Semester Reminders

1. LMS issues go to dl-information@mitchellcc.edu and IT issues go to itsupport@mitchellcc.edu

 

2. ATTENDANCE: Starting spring 2025 semester, Mitchell is sending a weekly attendance report to the Crossroads office.  Students who skip their college block(s) will be assigned after-school detention and/or lab hours.  

 

• Early college students are expected to attend each block/class unless they are too sick to attend or have a medical appointment.  

• Parents should submit a notification for student absences to the Crossroads office within 2 days (same format as high school absences).  

• The student should email their MCC instructor directly to explain their absence and refer to their syllabus for absence procedures and policies. 

• After 2 consecutive weeks (14 days) of you not submitting, at least, one assignment in LMS, or not attending and not participating in class, a student will automatically be withdrawn from their class by the instructor. Some courses take in-person and online attendance. Make sure that you are attending/participating in both. If you are withdrawn from a college course, you will receive a WF on your high school transcript, and you will have to reimburse Crossroads for the cost of the Student Fees and Textbook/Access Code/Pin for the course.

 

3. Please let Ms. Houston know immediately if you have concerns or issues with your college course/s. Use the college’s Academic Supports if you need them (all supports are FREE).

● Tutoring Center, the Mitchell free peer-tutoring center,

https://mitchellcc.libguides.com/tutoring-and-help

● Thinking Storm, free online tutoring for Mitchell students,

https://mitchellcc.libguides.com/tutoring-and-help

● The Write Place, the place to receive help for any writing assignment,

https://mitchellcc.libguides.com/tutoring-and-help

● Student Accessibility, formerly known as Disability Services (melder@mitchellcc.edu)

 

You may reach our college liaison, Mrs. Houston by emailing mamie_houston@iss.k12.nc.us or mhouston@mitchellcc.edu. If students/parents need to meet virtually instead of in person, a Zoom meeting can be requested. 

 

Mrs. Houston Office Hours have changed for Sp25:

-Mrs. Houston will be at Crossroads (A 234) on Mondays, Tuesdays, & Fridays from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm. She will be at Mitchell (Bentley Building Room 103B) Mondays, Tuesdays & Fridays from 9 am to 12:00pm,  Wednesdays & Thursdays from 9 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm.

Crossroads Newsletter: March 17-22

 

Mon, March 17

-regular block schedule 

-2nd 8-week session at MCC starts today:  

• Review the entire syllabus if you are starting a new course(s).  

• Be sure to complete the Mandatory Enrollment Activity on the first day of class on March 17th. 

-BOBs meeting with Ms. York

-Learning Lab for seat time recovery from 3:15-4:15 (Williams classroom)

 

Tues, March 18

-regular block schedule 

-BOB high school competition at Unity Center  

 

Wed, March 19

-regular block schedule 

-Learning Lab for seat time recovery from 3:15-4:15  (Williams classroom)

 

Thurs, March 20

-regular block schedule 

-FBLA State Leadership Competition 

 

Fri. March 21

-regular Friday schedule with House meetings 

-Grades 9-13 House meetings from 1:30-2:00pm

-FBLA State Leadership Conference

 

Sat. March 22

-FBLA State Leadership Conference

-Early College Prom from 7:30-10:30pm at Grace Wedding & Event Center at 211 W Front St. in downtown Statesville.  Tickets are required for admission. 

 

School Activities, Processes, Events, & Club information:

1. Attendance waiver requests for absences during Jan 6-March 7 are due on March 7th. If you have questions about attendance waivers or seat time recovery, students should contact the school data manager, Mrs. Carolina Gonzalez.  

2. Spring Break for I-SS & MCC is March 10-14.

3. March is Mitchell’s Advising Month for summer 2025 & Fall 2025 semesters.  All students in grades 9-12 will participate in advising for the upcoming semesters.  Students should contact Dr. Jane Riley for high school advising/schedule questions and students should contact Mrs. Mamie Houston for college advising/schedule qluestions.

Grade 9:  group advising took place during Math blocks with Dr. Riley for high school advising on 2/27. Mrs. Houston, our Mitchell College liaison, will visit freshmen Math classes for group advising on March 31st to discuss optional summer college classes, and fall semester college classes. As a sophomore, students attend college classes  as a cohort during 4th block. 

Grade 10:  each student will sign up for an individual college advising appointment with Mrs. Houston.  Refer to your ISS email for the signup genius link from Mrs. Mamie Houston. 

Grades 11-12: each student should email their MCC faculty adviser to schedule an advising appointment during the month of March.  Advising conferences are mandatory in order to register for summer and/or fall semester college courses.  

4. 3rd Quarter ends on March 18th.  Report cards will be dispersed on March 25th.  

5. Weekly lab hours for fall 2024 grades & attendance will be reviewed on March 18th. Students with a C-, D, F, W, or 6 or more tardies/absences during spring semester will receive an email with lab hours/weekly check-in appointments with a staff advisor.  Lab hours & weekly check-ins are mandatory for assigned students to provide structure and support to help improve grades & attendance.  

6. Check out FREE, LIVE online tutoring program for all high school courses through each student’s ISS Clever dashboard, click on the “Varsity Tutors” icon. This is option is MUCH better than Youtube or Google searches because it involves a live chat with a trained tutor.  The district is paying for this student tutoring program so it is completely FREE for students.  

7. All college students can access FREE, live tutoring through MCC's Tutoring Center or ThinkStorm, the online, live 24/7 tutoring platform.  Students can apply for scheduled tutoring or attend drop-in tutoring Mon-Thurs at MCC’s library. Please contact Mrs. Houston or Mrs. Nathaniel if you need help accessing college tutoring. 

 

Mitchell Sp25 Semester Reminders

1. LMS issues go to dl-information@mitchellcc.edu and IT issues go to itsupport@mitchellcc.edu

 

2. ATTENDANCE: Starting spring 2025 semester, Mitchell is sending a weekly attendance report to the Crossroads office.  Students who skip their college block(s) will be assigned after-school detention and/or lab hours.  

 

• Early college students are expected to attend each block/class unless they are too sick to attend or have a medical appointment.  

• Parents should submit a notification for student absences to the Crossroads office within 2 days (same format as high school absences).  

• The student should email their MCC instructor directly to explain their absence and refer to their syllabus for absence procedures and policies. 

• After 2 consecutive weeks (14 days) of you not submitting, at least, one assignment in LMS, or not attending and not participating in class, a student will automatically be withdrawn from their class by the instructor. Some courses take in-person and online attendance. Make sure that you are attending/participating in both. If you are withdrawn from a college course, you will receive a WF on your high school transcript, and you will have to reimburse Crossroads for the cost of the Student Fees and Textbook/Access Code/Pin for the course.

 

3. Please let Ms. Houston know immediately if you have concerns or issues with your college course/s. Use the college’s Academic Supports if you need them (all supports are FREE).

● Tutoring Center, the Mitchell free peer-tutoring center,

https://mitchellcc.libguides.com/tutoring-and-help

● Thinking Storm, free online tutoring for Mitchell students,

https://mitchellcc.libguides.com/tutoring-and-help

● The Write Place, the place to receive help for any writing assignment,

https://mitchellcc.libguides.com/tutoring-and-help

● Student Accessibility, formerly known as Disability Services (melder@mitchellcc.edu)

 

You may reach our college liaison, Mrs. Houston by emailing mamie_houston@iss.k12.nc.us or mhouston@mitchellcc.edu. If students/parents need to meet virtually instead of in person, a Zoom meeting can be requested. 

 

Mrs. Houston Office Hours have changed for Sp25:

-Mrs. Houston will be at Crossroads (A 234) on Mondays, Tuesdays, & Fridays from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm. She will be at Mitchell (Bentley Building Room 103B) Mondays, Tuesdays & Fridays from 9 am to 12:00pm,  Wednesdays & Thursdays from 9 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm.