WELCOME TO CROSBYPLUS
presented by CROSBYPLUS
Marerika Monroe
Crosby Scholars is here to help you prepare academically, personally, and financially for college admission or other opportunities after high school best suited to you!
TODAY’S AGENDA
Course selections for 2026-27
You can recover from a difficult first semester
Attendance Study Habits Calculating your grade point average (GPA) Crosby Scholars requirements
COURSE SELECTIONS FOR 2026-27
Still have questions/concerns? Make an appointment with your school counselor ASAP. You want to select the most challenging classes in which you can be successful. Choose elective courses according to your interests and goals. These classes might direct you toward a college major or guide you toward a career.
YOU CAN RECOVER FROM A DIFFICULT FIRST SEMESTER
Prioritize academics
Make sure you are well-organized; ask for assistance as needed Attend tutoring sessions at your school
Find a study partner in your class
Ask a teacher or your school counselor for study tips
Attendance, attendance, attendance
Attendance is the #1 predictor of success in school! Poor attendance almost always results in underperforming academically. Learning that happens in the classroom cannot be duplicated. If something is keeping you from being at school every day, ask your school counselor for help.
take breaks so that you don’t get stressed
Better Grades
find a quiet space stay motivated get yourself a snack
finding a study buddy listening to music plan ahead, don’t wait until the last minute
Remember that developing good study habits and doing your best academically is a matter of personal pride.
"Good habits formed at youth make all the difference."
- Aristotle
"You'll never change your life until you change something you do daily. The secret to your success is found in your daily routine." - John C. Maxwell
Start forming good study habits now!
"Success is the sum of small efforts repeated day in day out." - Robert Collier
Goodhabitscanbedevelopedthroughrepetition.By incorporatingbehaviors,taskandattitudetotheregular routines,theyusuallybecomeahabit,thusbecoming naturalandvirtuallyeffortless."—KellieSullivan
LEARNING PREFERENCES
Visual [Spacial]
LEARN BEST BY SEEING
Kinesthetic [physical]
LEARN BEST BY MOVING AND DOING
Auditory [aural]
LEARN BEST BY HEARING
Reading + Writing
LEARN BEST BY READING + WRITING
Get 8 to 10 hours of sleep
KEEPING YOUR BRAIN HEALTHY
Eat a balanced diet Exercise
Stay organized to help mangage stress
Stay socially engaged
KHAN ACADEMY
STUDY TOOLS
STUDY STACK
Personalize learning through content created by subject experts. Lessons and quizzes for every academic disipline.
You can play hangman, unscramble, or a matching game before taking quizzes and ctice tests.
MINIMALIST POMODORO TIMER
Alternate between focused work sessions and short breaks
You can customize the timer to study effectively.
STUDY TOOLS
HIPPOCAMPUS.ORG POWER PLANNER
An alternative to the traditional paper agenda, this site ensures you never lose your schedule as it syncs up between your phone and computer It contains information and multimedia content on a wide variety of subjects from economics to religion.
Ask
a friend (or even a parent/guardian)
What are your favorite study tools / techniques / skills?
Calculating Your Grade Point Average (unweighted) Quality Point Average (weighted)
Assign a point value to each grade
A=4 pts B=3 pts C=2 pts D=1 pts
Honors classes receive an extra half quality point A=5
AP courses receive an extra quality point
Add the points together, and divide by the # of classes to calculate your GPA/or weighted GPA
CROSBY REQUIREMENTS
Attend one Crosby Scholars Academy (in-person and virtual opportunities).
Complete 2 hours of community service and fill out form.
Maintain good citizenship by not receiving out-of-school suspension.
High School Leadership Council
Every high school will choose one student in grades 10-12 to serve on the council
Application will open February 27thMarch 20th highschool@crosbyscholars.org
Questions?
