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Live Webinar on September 30: What Is ADHD? Everything You Need to Know Before and After an ADHD Diagnosis

Register below for this free expert webinar to learn everything you need to know before and after an ADHD diagnosis, on Monday, September 30, at 1 pm ET.
Sign up and you will receive the free webinar replay link after 9/30 as well!

BY WILLIAM DODSON, M.D.

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Part 1 of ADDitude’s 3-part ADHD Awareness Month Webinar Series

Every day 3,000 people of all ages and from all over the world are diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD or ADD), and they take yet another step in the lifelong process of coming to know and manage their special type of nervous system. This process rarely follows a straight line. For every patient, it begins at different times and moves at different speeds along different paths — its efficiency and helpfulness largely determined by how well the patient understands the answer to this question: What is ADHD?

Knowing the facts about ADHD — how symptoms present in children, how symptoms present in adults, and the best treatment approaches for each — is key to managing the condition. Knowledge is considered the bedrock of a good treatment plan.

Educating yourself and your family about ADHD is tougher than you may think. Most physicians receive little training in ADHD during medical school. Often, they do an inadequate job of explaining what ADHD is, how to treat it, and how to live successfully with it. This webinar will fill in those holes — and get you off to a great start in understanding ADHD and how best to manage the condition in children and adults.

In this webinar you will learn about

• The positives and negatives of having an ADHD nervous system
• The key elements of a good, thorough ADHD evaluation
• The formal diagnostic criteria for ADHD — and what ADHD looks like at different stages of the life cycle
• Signs that indicate a person may have ADHD
• How to find a competent and willing clinician to help make the diagnosis and start a treatment plan
• How co-existing conditions complicate the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD

Horatio Alger Scholarship

ONE SCHOLARSHIP. ENDLESS OPPORTUNITIES.

As one of the nation's largest need-based college scholarship programs in the country, the Horatio Alger Scholarship Programs specifically assist high school students who have faced and overcome great obstacles in their young lives. While many programs are directed primarily to recognizing academic achievement or leadership potential, the Horatio Alger Association seeks students who have exhibited determination, integrity, and perseverance in overcoming adversity, as well as have critical financial need.

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QuestBridge College Admission Program

Did you know that top colleges are actively seeking high-achieving students from low-income backgrounds? Through QuestBridge, students can be considered for early admission and a full four-year scholarship at 40 top colleges. Please contact Ms. O'Kane if you would like to be referred and to receive more information.  The deadline for students to apply is Thursday, September 26.

Who's qualified? We're looking for students from low-income backgrounds who are academically prepared to excel at a top college. We review applications holistically, so there are no strict cut-offs. These factors can help you determine if you know qualified students:

Academic Achievement Earn primarily A’s in the most rigorous classes available. Score >1310 on the SAT and >28 on the ACT (if taken).   Financial Background Come from households earning <$65,000 annually (for a family of four), with minimal assets. Often eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.   Personal Qualities Exhibit strength in character and extracurricular achievement. May have  family responsibilities.

Go Crew Information

The application for the 2019-20 GoCrew program is closing soon!

What is the GoCrew?

The GoCrew is a transit ambassador program open to transit enthusiasts ages 13 years and older. The purpose of the GoCrew is simple: to get more people using transit!Through the GoCrew program, you get to promote transit usage in your community and shape the transit experience for years to come.

Should I apply?

Do you live, work or attend school in Wake, Durham or Orange County? Are you passionate about using and improving transit? Are you able to commit 6-8 hours each month to the program? Are you able to attend a seminar on the 3rd Saturday of each month from Sep 2019 - Aug 2020? Are you at least 13 years old? If you answered yes to all these questions, the GoCrew awaits!

What will I do?

Use social media to promote and share information about transit services and programs. Volunteer at community outreach events and help answer questions regarding transit. Attend monthly seminars to stay up to date on all things transit. Work collaboratively with the GoCrew team to plan and execute a signature GoCrew event. Assist GoTriangle and GoDurham in identifying ways to improve our communication with the communities we serve.  All monthly seminars will take place from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Regional Transit Center (4600 Emperor Blvd., Suite 104, Durham, NC 27703).

What are the benefits?

As a GoCrew member, you get the unique opportunity to: Learn the inner workings of the transit system Develop public speaking, social media and communication skills Connect with fellow transit users and expand your network In addition, each member receives a custom GoCrew package that includes a t-shirt, name badge, hat, lanyard, bag and a GoPass active for one year!

I'm sold! How do I apply?

To apply click the link below and fill out the online application. The application will remain open until August 30, 2019 at 5 p.m.

Apply Online Today!

Questions? Contact Samone Oates-Bullock, Public Engagement Specialist, at soates-bullock@gotriangle.org or visit gotriangle.org/gocrew!

ASVAB Career Exploration Program and Testing

The ASVAB will be administered at VAHS on Monday 11/4/2019 at 2:00.
See Ms. O'Kane to sign up to test.

WHAT IS THE ASVAB CAREER EXPLORATION PROGRAM?

• Aptitude Test
• Interest Self-Assessment
• Career Exploration Tools

ASVAB CEP empowers students nationwide to discover their engths and interests then map out post-secondary plans that work. Start exploring. It's free!

https://www.asvabprogram.com/

Triangle Kickoff To College & Career

Triangle Kickoff to College & Career #EducationIsCool in collaboration with Art of Cool Fest 2019

Saturday, September 28, 2019. 9 am. Durham Armory.

COLLEGE & SCHOLARSHIP FAIR. CAREER & MILITARY EXPO. EDUCATION RESOURCE SHOWCASE.

Learn what it takes to get into college, about different careers and how to get involved in your community via service opportunities! Parents and students can attend and learn what it takes to get into college, about different careers, and how to get involved in the community via service opportunities! Attendees can attend multiple breakout sessions to learn about college admissions, financial aid, and more. Colleges and universities will be represented at a college fair and available to speak with students about opportunities at their institutions. Student athletes will have access to recruitment professionals who can answer questions about eligibility for scholarships. Find out about applying for college scholarships. A host of community organizations will be available to discuss volunteer and service opportunities that can help students explore different career paths and build resumes that demonstrate their gifts outside the classroom. 

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UNC System Implements New AP Credit Policy

The VAHS AP Exam Policy requires all students in AP Courses to take the corresponding AP exam. Fortunately, these exams are at no cost to the students. The new AP Policy with the UNC System will allow for additional college credits to be earned with a score of 3 or more.     

CHAPEL HILL, NC -- The University of North Carolina System has a new System-wide Advanced Placement (AP) credit policy, effective today. Under the new policy, the 16 universities in the System must grant credit to students who have earned a score a “three” or higher on AP exams, except in cases when a course has been granted an exception by an institution’s board of trustees.

“Our new AP Credit Acceptance policy is vital to the UNC System’s ongoing work to put higher education within reach of every qualified North Carolinian,” said UNC System Interim President William Roper. “This new policy will encourage more high school students across the state to get a head start on their college careers. It will make completing a UNC System education, at any one of our institutions, faster and more affordable.”

The new AP policy is aligned with the UNC System’s Strategic Plan, which aims to increase access, affordability, and degree completion. Research suggests that students who earn college credit prior to enrolling in college are more likely to graduate and do so in a timely fashion. 

With this new policy, prospective students will benefit from greater transparency and predictability. These improvements may also create greater incentive for students to enroll in AP courses and for high schools to offer a robust set of offerings. Making the policy consistent across the UNC System will therefore enhance the University’s efforts to ensure that all North Carolinians, including those from rural counties and low-income families, have “access to success.” Data shows that students from rural counties and those from families earning less than $60,000 per year could receive credit for up to 45 percent more courses than they did under current policy.  

“Each year, the state of North Carolina invests millions of dollars to cover the cost of AP exams for students in the hopes that those credits will shorten the path to a college diploma,” said Andrew Kelly, UNC System Senior Vice President of Strategy and Policy. “This change is significant because it will encourage high school students to earn their first college credits before they even set foot on campus, making a degree more affordable and helping more students graduate in a timely fashion.”

Prior to the change, the policies governing the acceptance of AP scores varied across UNC System institutions. For example, at 10 universities, students could get credit for scoring a ‘three’ on the popular US history AP exam; at the remaining six universities, a four was required for credit. A score of three on the English Literature and Composition exam was the cutoff for credit at nine institutions, while two institutions required a score of five.

The University’s new AP credit policy will dramatically increase the return on the state’s investment. In 2016-17 alone, the state spent more than $12 million on AP exams. In that same year, UNC System students missed out on 13,950 course credits under the existing policy. Under a uniform policy, the UNC System would have granted credit for 40% more courses that year. After today, students and the state will save on tuition and appropriations that previously went toward the cost of University courses that cover  material students have already learned.

As students move through the University more efficiently, they will enter the workforce more quickly, fully prepared to succeed in and contribute to our state’s growing economy.

Monday, July 1, 2019

Student Athletes: Want to Play College Sports?

You need to be certified by the NCAA Eligibility Center to compete at an NCAA Division I or II school. Create a Certification Account and we'll guide you through the process.

You need to create a Certification Account to make official visits to Divisions I and II schools or to sign a National Letter of Intent.

Create an Account

The advantages of competing in college sports are both immediate and lifelong. Participating in college sports provides opportunities to learn, compete and succeed. Student-athletes receive top-notch academic support, quality medical care and regular access to outstanding coaching, facilities and equipment. Student-athletes as a group graduate at higher rates than their peers in the general student body and feel better prepared for life after college.

Learn more about the three divisions

College-bound student-athletes preparing to enroll in a Division I or Division II school need to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center to ensure they have met amateurism standards and are academically prepared for college coursework.

Are you ready to play college sports? Download this brochure to find out.

National Youth Leadership Forum in Medicine

Get Your Hands on Your Future in Medicine 

National Youth Leadership Forum (NYLF): Medicine is your chance to step into the shoes (and scrubs) of a physician and gain transformational medical school and career knowledge. Discover the right path for your future through fun and interactive curriculum that will allow you to test your personal and academic strengths in true-to-life simulations and hands-on clinical training, while you gain the confidence needed to give yourself a leg up in the future.

Outdoor Medicine Simulation: When Care Is Hours Away

Created by wilderness medicine expert Dr. Paul Auerbach and simulation expert Dr. Rebecca Smith-Coggins, professors in Stanford University School of Medicine's Department of Emergency Medicine, this realistic simulation will allow you to learn and practice potentially life-saving medical techniques, including positioning and extraction, wound care, control of bleeding, usage of splints and slings, and basic wilderness first aid. All of these skills will come into play as you plan your next hiking or camping expedition. In addition, students will also learn how to make important emergency care items out of common hiking materials in the improvisation station.

Triage Simulation: When Disaster Strikes

In this simulation, designed in collaboration with Mary desVignes-Kendrick, M.D., M.P.H., Texas A&M Health Science Center School of Rural Public Health, and her team, you will respond to a disaster as a medical professional, assess and sort victims based on the severity of their injuries, and practice applying your medical knowledge in high-pressure environments.

Watch a Video of the Emergency Medicine Simulation

Experience Your Future in Medicine

Future doctors and health care practitioners will enjoy an extraordinary opportunity to discover their passions through hands-on medical experience at NYLF Medicine. Over nine amazing days on the campus location of your choice, you will experience the collegiate lifestyle firsthand, learn from doctors, participate in an interactive curriculum led by advisors, visit a top medical school, test your medical knowledge during clinical skills rotations, and explore professional opportunities in the ever-expanding fields of medicine and health care among fellow high school students.

Students can self enroll or be nominated by their schools. 

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CCP Information Sessions

   CCP Dual Enrollment Information Sessions

To prepare students for success, those interested in the Career and College Promise program must attend an information session. During a session students can learn about program requirements, plans of study, and apply for admission.  Parents are welcome to attend.

All sessions on Durham Tech's Main Campus will be held in the Phail Wynn, Jr. Student Services Center(Building 10), Multi-Purpose Room unless otherwise listed.

Dates for sessions for second semester enrollment have been posted on the Durham Tech. CCP Website:

https://www.durhamtech.edu/dual-enrollment/ccp-information-sessions  

College Board Opportunity Scholarships

The College Board Opportunity Scholarships guide students through the college planning process and offers a chance to earn money for college for each action they complete. Complete each action for a chance to earn scholarships:

1. Build Your College List: $500 Get started by exploring colleges you’re interested in.
2. Practice for the SAT: $1,000 Use Official SAT® Practice on Khan Academy® to get ready for test day.
3. Improve Your Score: $2,000 Show how practice pays off by improving your SAT score.
4. Strengthen Your College List: $500 Make sure your college list has a mix of safety, match, and reach schools.
5. Complete the FAFSA: $1,000 Fill out the free government form to apply for financial aid.
6. Apply to Colleges: $1,000 Apply to the schools you want to attend.

 Complete Your Journey: $40,000 Complete all six scholarship steps to be eligible for a $40,000 scholarship



Students will likely be doing these actions anyway, so they may as well
Turn Their  Efforts Into Scholarships



https://opportunity.collegeboard.org/

Boston University Financial Assistance Program

Any student admitted to Boston University deserves the opportunity to attend the University. BU is  thrilled to announce that BU has a new, expanded financial assistance program, affordableBU, that will meet 100% full need of any admitted first-year student.

BU understands that now, more than ever, students and families expect a return on their investment when choosing where to apply to college. BU pledges to deliver that to VAHS students.

Students' financial need will be determined based on the FAFSA and CSS Profile™. Once they've determined what a family's expected contribution is, we'll subtract that from the full cost of attendance. The difference—calculated need—will be made up by financial aid.

Hum Sub Youth Achievement Award

Hum Sub, the organizers of Cary Diwali, invites ALL middle-school and high-school  students to apply for the annual Hum Sub Youth Achievement Award.  This award rewards students' accomplishments in the fields of volunteering, community service, leadership, research, academics and extra-curricular activities such as music, arts, sports etc.

Students will be competing for four $500 awards, and the winners will be selected by a distinguished panel of judges. The awards will be presented at the main stage on Cary Diwali on October 12th, 2019 at Koka Booth Amphitheater (Regency Park) in Cary, NC.  Moreover, all applicants will be honored at an awards luncheon at a later date.  The application deadline is September 2, 2019.  Additional details are available at https://humsub.org/youth-award/.

Please note that this award is open to students of ALL ethnic and cultural backgrounds and heritages.

If you have any questions, please contact us at youthaward@humsub.org.

Robotics Opportunity: Check Out Area 27, a Local Robotics Team

Interested in Robotics? Join the Area 27 Robotics Team...

Please see the message below from Chelsea Shoben, Mentor, AREA 27, FIRST FRC Robotics Team...

New College Board AP Resources for Parents and Students

Starting this month, all schools that offer Advanced Placement® will have access to a new set of AP® resources that have been designed to help more students earn college credit.  Join Trevor Packer, Senior Vice President of Advanced Placement and Instruction at the College Board, and AP teachers for an overview of the AP program, information about how AP credit is used in colleges and universities around the country, and a summary of new resources and supports for your student. We recommend that you attend this session if your student is planning to take AP this year.

Watch the webcast on demand here