Greetings Class of 2014!

Hello I am Vanessa McNeil, 11th Grade Counselor at James B. Dudley High School. I hope you have had a relaxing and enjoyable summer. I am excited about this school year and I hope you are too! It is very important to do your best in all your classes. This is the road map to your future.

Just as last year, this year your grades count toward your GPA, so it's important to practice doing your best in all classes. You need to earn the best grade that you can earn in each class.  If you find a class difficult, our staff is here to help you.  However, you must let us know you need help! Please ask for help as soon as you believe you need help.

If you have any questions or concerns during the school year, please feel free to contact me.

~Mrs. McNeil

ANNOUNCEMENTS........

Now is the time to set academic and career goals.You should explore all of the opportunities available. Please plan College Visits on Teacher Workdays and Weekends! You want to be sure o be ready for your SENIOR Year....It will be here before you know it!

Why Should You take the PSAT? Your PSAT Scores will open avenues for Scholarship Opportunities! Please do not take this a free day, because it could cost you some free money.  You will be informed of the test date very soon!

You should explore all of the opportunities available. CFNC.org has almost everything you need to know about going to college.  

• Create your free My CFNC account, if you haven't already.
• Develop a CFNC High School Planner and enter grades, awards, and honors.
• Explore career possibilities in the CFNC.org Career Center

You should also explore GTCC-- it is a two-year accredited community college which many of our students receive scholarships to attend each year. For additional information about GTCC Scholarships, please see Ms. Ingram in the Counseling Center.

GET INVOLVED! It Looks Good to College Admission Counselors...

GREENSBORO YOUTH COUNCIL- GYC exists to develop leadership and volunteer opportunities for all GC high school students through the planning and implementation of unique youth run programs that benefit and serve the community. If interested, go to http://www.greensboro-nc.gov/index.aspx?page=1504

The National Conference for Community and Justice of the Piedmont Triad, Inc. (NCCJ) is a human relations organization that promotes understanding and respect among all cultures, races and religions through advocacy, education and dialogue. NCCJ does not advocate for any particular group or philosophy, but works to build mutual respect among all people—regardless of race, culture, sexual orientation, gender, socioeconomic background or faith.

To promote understanding and respect across groups, NCCJ believes society must acknowledge the dynamics of power and privilege and the role individuals play in creating attitudes, behavior and practices that support systems of exclusion and oppression either overt or covert.

To fulfill its mission, NCCJ programs must create inclusive, respectful and just communities.