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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“Telling Your Story” Workshop presented by Johns Hopkins Admissions Representatives

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…

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Copy 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…

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Virtual 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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College & Career Updates

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JRHS 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…

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Summer 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.

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Career 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…

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Career 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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