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College & Career: All Updates
College & Career: All Updates College and Career Home Page “Telling Your Story” Workshop presented by Johns Hopkins Admissions Representatives August 15, 2023 Wednesday, September 6, 6 pm-7 pm Savannah Miller and Courtney Delph, Johns Hopkins admissions officers, will offer an interactive virtual workshop with tips on college application essays and activities lists: “Learn how…
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Wednesday, September 6, 6 pm-7 pm Savannah Miller and Courtney Delph, Johns Hopkins admissions officers, will offer an interactive virtual workshop with tips on college application essays and activities lists: “Learn how to use your experiences and passions to tell an authentic and cohesive story of who you are through the holistic admissions process.” Register…
Read MoreVirtual Presentation: Applying to UK Colleges, Wednesday 9/13, 5:30-6:30 pm
Will Abraham, International Recruitment Officer for Goldsmiths, University of London, will present on schools in the UK and the UCAS application system. Targeted to 11th and 12th graders but all grades welcome. Teams link emailed in Sunday 9/3/23 eNews.
Read MoreCopy of College & Career Center – Take 2
College and Career Center The College and Career Center provides information and support to students to help them plan for and achieve their post-graduation goals. It offers assistance with the college application process. It also provides opportunities to meet with representatives from colleges and universities; trade and apprenticeship programs; police and firefighter cadet programs; and other post-secondary…
Read MoreVirtual Essay Workshop, Monday July 31 – 5-6 pm
On July 31, Jackson-Reed essay mentor Julianne Ams and I presented a Virtual Essay Workshop. The agenda covered: essay brainstorming questions, getting feedback, an activities list exercise, and essay-writing resources. This meeting will be recorded and can be viewed here. You can also view the slide presentation here.
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Read MoreJRHS National Honor Society News for 2023-2024
Rising Juniors and Seniors (classes of 2024 and 2025) may apply for membership to the Jackson-Reed chapter of the National Honor Society. Senior Application Due Date: Monday September 18th, 2023 Junior Application Due Date: Monday October 2nd, 2023 Visit the NHS page on the Jackson-Reed website for more information. Please contact Co-sponsors Ms. Munoz…
Read MoreSummer Bridge: August 7-11
Summer Bridge is for rising 9th graders to DCPS/Jackson-Reed Daily Schedule 8:30am to 9:00am: Breakfast 9:00am to 12:00pm: Classes/activities designed to help students transition to high school and become familiar with JRHS 12:00pm – 12:30pm: Lunch Please contact Brandon Wims at brandon.wims@k12.dc.gov for more information or questions.
Read MoreCareer Research
General Career Research College & Career Home Page DCPS CareerDirect Visit the DCPS Career Preparation website: dcpscareerready.org Find information and searchable databases for internships, apprenticeships, and career-direct opportunities. Researching Careers on Naviance Log into Naviance through Clever. Instructions are HERE. Click on “Careers” in the top bar to find “Explore Careers,” which provides descriptions, education…
Read MoreCareer Schools & Apprenticeships
Career Schools, Apprenticeships, Military College and Career Home Page Americorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps) AmeriCorps NCCC is a full-time, team-based, residential service program for young adults who want to give back to communities in need at different locations across the country. For 10 months, teams work on 4-7 projects, such as engaging youth; building…
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