Cobra FOCUS Nights!
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FOCUS (Forming Ongoing Cobra Understanding & Support) Nights are held for each grade level. These events bring parents, students, and teachers together to participate in social/emotional growth workshops that are facilitated by guest speakers. Workshops and sessions are relevant and specifically tailored to each grade level. This yearly initiative provides students and parents applicable tools that can be used to help them navigate the ebbs and flows of being an early college student. Join us!
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Senior FOCUS Night
Thursday, March 31st @ 6:15pm
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Junior FOCUS Night
Thursday, February 3rd @ 6:15pm
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Presenters: Timeka Ruffin of CFNC, Denisha Torrence-Nesbit of NCWorks, and Petty Officer Benfield of the US Navy
Event Materials & Resources -
- Ms. Ruffin's CFNC financial aid presentation
- Petty Officer Benfield's presentation, interest form, handout, and nuclear propulsion guide
- Mrs. Torrence-Nesbit's NCWorks youth services, February workshops, and Career Headlight resource
Sophomore FOCUS Night
Thursday, October 28th @ 6:15pm
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Student FOCUS - How to maximize my efforts during the most difficult year - Facilitated by Daryl Bruner (Catawba College)
Parent FOCUS - Insightful ways to help foster student success as my child navigates the sophomore climb - Facilitated by Mr. Dawson Roberts (Cab Tech) & Jenelle Felton (Cabarrus Health Alliance)
Freshmen FOCUS Night
Thursday, September 16th @ 6:15pm
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Student FOCUS Question - Who am I really becoming at this stage? - Facilitated by Mr. Fishback, Mr. Davis, & Ms. Grayson (Cab Tech EC)
Parent FOCUS Question - How can I support my student in their development of self? - Facilitated by Sarah Fishback, Adolescent Psychologist (Fishback Psychological Services, P.C.)
12th FOCUS Night
Wednesday, March 31st @ 6:15pm
11th FOCUS Night
Wednesday, February 24th @ 6:15pm
Student Session - "Effectively Managing my Time" - Facilitated by Ms. Grayson, Cab Tech EC
Parent Session - "Helping my Junior Prepare for College" - Faciliated by Ms. Brandie Meekins, NC Regional Recruiter and Certified College & Career Coach
9th & 10th FOCUS Night
Thursday, November 19th @ 6:15pm
Student Session - Faciliated by Mr. Daryl Bruner, Director of C2C Success Center at Catawba College
Parent Session - Facilitated by Mr. Rasheed Haneef, Director & Education Consultant of Tutor Doctor, Charlotte-Central region
Freshmen FOCUS Night
Thursday, September 26, 2019 @ 6:15pm
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Boys' Session - "Perseverance & Identity" - Facilitated by Mr. Fishback and Mr. Davis
Girls' Session - "Body Positivity & Stress Management" - Facilitated by Amber DiGiore & Katie Cates of Cabarrus Health
Parents' Session - "Stress & Anxiety - How Can I Help my Child?" - Facilitated by Mrs. Sarah Fishback, LPA of Fishback Psychological Services
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Sophomore FOCUS Night
Tuesday, November 19, 2019 @ 6:15pm
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Student session: "Decision Making - Process & Application" - Facilitated by Katie Cates & Amber DiGiore of Cabarrus Health
Parent Session: "Decision Making - Process & Assistance" - Facilitated by Ms. Grayson
Junior FOCUS Night - *Cancelled*
Thursday, February 27, 2020 @ 6:15pm
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Student Session: "Social Integrity - Now: Why & How" - Facilitated by Melissa Hunt of Kind Campaign
Parent Session: "Social Integrity - Supporting My Child's Tomorrow" - Facilitated by Denisha Torrence-Nesbit of NC Works Career Center (Concord) & Mrs. Betsy Bryan
Senior FOCUS Night - *COVID 19 Cancellation*
Wednesday, April 15, 2020 @ 6:15pm