Closing the Gap Seminar

The "Closing the Gap Seminar" (aka Career Bridge Seminar) is Thursday, March 6 starting at 6:30pm at the Citizen's Center.  The event is open to MGSD students from grades 7-12.  To encourage students to come, we are offering 10 points of extra credit per class for students attending and completing an assignment.  The assignment is a Google Doc in Angel under the student announcements.  The extra credit will be awarded at your teacher's discretion.
This is an AWESOME event and  you don't want to miss this valuable information!

NC School of Science and Math

COMMUNITY NEWS

NCSSM SUMMER OFFERINGS!

This year, for the first time open to the general public, the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (NCSSM) has something exciting to offer high-achieving students entering 10th, 11th or 12th grade in the Fall of 2014.  The summer program is called the “Accelerator” and has an offering of nine residential courses with online components. Accelerator is a transformative summer experience aimed at research and practical, hands-on education in a particular STEM-related field.

Applications opened February 13th, 2014 and are due by March 15th for notification of acceptance by April 4th.

Students will learn rocketry and then build and launch their own rocket. Others will uncover the stories told by real human bones as they learn archeological methods and get a glimpse of ancient history and death in the modern era. Mud River students will get knee deep in the river to study the effects of urbanization on water and assess the possibility of recovery.

http://www.ncssm.edu/accelerator/

ATTENTION ALL ATHLETES !!!

Are you looking to play sports in college? Do you know how to get that scholarship you need for that college? !

Then You Need To Attend This Next Level Event!! !

Hear from former D1 athletes and find out what it takes to play at the Next Level. !

Hear about…

* What coaches are looking for

* How do Parents and HS Counselors fit in

* What are you doing to prepare!

Saturday March 1st - 10am -12pm

Faith United Methodist Church

430 Patterson Ave, Mooresville

Admission $5 !

For more Info call: 704.661.0806 !

Event Hosted by: Ralph Phifer

Mooresville HS & UNC Alum

Transcripts Are Ready for
 ALL Grade Levels!!!!

Obtain a copy of an unofficial transcript for your records on Thursday, February 27 during ALL lunches at Main Campus and on Friday, February 28 during ALL lunches at Magnolia Campus.

UTI and Hendrick Automotive Group are partnering to host a Future Technician Night at Mercedes-Benz of Northlake in Charlotte.

This is an excellent opportunity to meet employers and hiring managers in your area, check out some state-of-the-art equipment and vehicles and speak to successful UTI graduates about their experience as professional technicians. Multiple brands will be represented including BMW and Lexus.

-Thursday, February 27^th at 7pm.

-There is no cost to attend this event and food will be provided.

-Please RSVP directly with me!

The Hendrick Automotive Group has more than 80 dealerships representing almost 30 different brands including Acura, Chevrolet, Subaru and Volvo to name just a few. I personally have several graduates working for them throughout North Carolina.

This event is set up for future UTI students but I am extending an invitation to any student considering the industry because it is a great opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look at successful service departments. RSVP’s are appreciated since food will be provided.  Feel free to reach out to me with any questions.

Justin Derham  Field Admissions Representative

Universal Technical Institute

Chosen by Industry. Ready to Work.™

M: (704) 516-2724

E: jderham@uti.edu

W: uti.edu FB: facebook.com/UTI

GPA and Class Rank

Report cards were distributed on Monday, February 17.  If you did not get a report card, please come by the counseling office to pick it up.  Updated gpa and rank will be available soon.  Please be patient.  We take time and careful consideration before we post updated ranks and gpas.  Updated transcripts will be handed out during all lunches in the cafeteria on February 27 @ MHS and February 28 @ Magnolia.

How is my gpa and class rank calculated?  See the gpa chart below.

Grade Point Average Scale

Students are awarded points for every final grade that they earn. The points are averaged to calculate a student’s GPA.

Final Grade          Regular         Honors Weighted         AP. Weighted

100-96% =                 4.00                            5.00                     6.00

95% =                         3.88                            4.88                     5.88

94% =                         3.75                            4.75                     5.75

93% =                         3.63                            4.63                     5.63

92% =                         3.50                            4.50                     5.50

91% =                         3.38                            4.38                     5.38

90% =                         3.25                             4.25                     5.25

89% =                         3.13                             4.13                     5.13

88% =                         3.00                             4.00                     5.00

87% =                         2.88                             3.88                     4.88

86% =                         2.75                             3.75                     4.75

85% =                         2.63                             3.63                     4.63

84% =                         2.50                             3.50                     4.50

83% =                         2.38                             3.38                     4.38

82% =                         2.25                             3.25                     4.25

81% =                         2.13                             3.13                     4.13

80% =                         2.00                             3.00                     4.00

79% =                         1.88                             2.88                     3.88

78% =                         1.75                             2.75                     3.75

77% =                         1.63                             2.63                     3.63

76% =                         1.50                             2.50                     3.50

75% =                         1.38                             2.38                     3.38

74% =                         1.25                             2.25                     3.25

73% =                         1.13                             2.13                     3.13

72-70% =                    1.00                             2.00                     3.00

<69% = 0.00

Charlotte National College Fair

On Sunday, March 9, 2014, The NACAC will host the Charlotte National College Fair for students and parents at The Park Expo and Conference Center.  More than 135 accredited colleges and universities will be in attendance.  
Students need to register online before the fair.  
Visit Go To My NCF to register and for more information.  This event is FREE!

Davidson Tutoring is back for the Spring!!!

Attention Students & Parents!!!

Davidson Tutoring is back for second semester!!!

• Sessions are held 7pm-8pm, Mon. and Wed. evenings in Magnolia room 111. Enter through the back door of the Magnolia building.

• This is a great opportunity for one to one or small group sessions!

• Please let Mr. Powell know for a "heads up" if you plan to attend!!!

• His email address is: rodpowell@mgsd.k12.nc.us 

Scholarships

Are you a senior or parent of a senior looking for scholarships?  Visit NAVIANCE  to access all the local scholarships available to MHS students.  Heres how:

1. Go to the MHS website and click on the tab entitled Digital Resources on the right hand side.  
2. Click on NAVIANCE.  This link will take you to a page entitled Family Connection.  Students will use their Angel log in information to log into this site.  
3. Once logged in, click on the Colleges tab.  Here you will find a link entitled Scholarship list.  All of the local scholarships are listed here.  Be aware of deadlines and check back often since new scholarships are added weekly. 

*Also feel free to use the National Scholarship Search to gain access to scholarships offered nationally. 

EnergyUnited Electric Rural Youth Tour Applications

Attentions Juniors!!!(Rising Seniors)

Each year we send two high school juniors (rising seniors in summer) to Washington, D.C. as part of the Rural Electric Youth Tour. All expenses are paid by EnergyUnited. Applications for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity are due next Monday, Feb. 10. The application process is relatively easy and there are several college scholarships available to be awarded to the Youth Tourists after the trip.

Here is some additional information about the opportunity:

·        The Rural Electric Youth Tour to Washington D.C., takes place June 14-20, 2014. High school juniors who reside within EnergyUnited’s service area are eligible to apply.

·        Students travel to Washington, D.C. and meet with United States Representatives and Senators to see our nation’s government in action. This all-expenses-paid trip also gives young men and women the opportunity to watch history come alive as they explore Washington D.C. museums, memorials and monuments.

To be considered, students must complete an application and submit it to EnergyUnited, along with a letter of 250-500 words or less written to an elected official. The letter may be addressed to a local, state or national representative and should be on a topic important to the student. Applications are available on the EnergyUnited web site at https://www.energyunited.com/youth_tour.asp.