Article by Logan Vann
It’s that time of year again. Our teachers are recruiting students from all over Johnston County who are interested in being a part of ECA. I’m sure you remember what it was like applying to come here, being selected for the interview process, and reading your acceptance letter that told you Johnston County Early College would be your home for the next five years. In preparation for the next several months, make sure you are understanding of your teachers, your counselor, and your principal. Try to be diligent, work your hardest in order to make them proud, and continue to show them the reasons why they chose YOU out of the countless other applicants that submitted an application the year you applied. The selection of new students is a rigorous process and requires an abundance of time and effort from the employees at our school, so try to be understanding if your teacher doesn’t return your grades to you as quickly as you wish he/she would. Remember that you (the students) are not the only ones working hard this semester!
If you know someone who is currently in the eighth grade, and they have questions in regards to attending ECA, don’t feel shy and answer their questions to the best of your ability. I’m sure you remember what it was like being that age, wondering if you should apply to ECA, if it would be a good fit for you, if it would be the place you would obtain your high school diploma from; I know I remember it like it was yesterday. It’s the start of the rest of your life, as cliche as it sounds, so try to be a guiding light for a younger student who is interested in attending your outstanding school. Emphasize topics such as homework/projects, responsibility, pride time, technology, transportation to and from school, etc. Be sure to let them know that they will work hard if they come here and if they are not ready for that then ECA might not be the best place for them.
Having been a student here for the past four years, I have been able to partake in the recruiting process several times. I have enjoyed working at each of the parent nights we have because it overwhelms me with an extreme sense of pride for my school. I feel as though it helps me form stronger bonds with other students and I am able to brag about how wonderful ECA really is. At the last parent night, one of the students in my group commented “This is more of a compliment than a question; I just wanted to say I really enjoy the relationship you guys have with each other. You all seem like a big family.” My face lit up at this comment and it made me realize how truly lucky we all are to have each other. With that being said, make sure you are uplifting and encouraging to your peers within the next several months as the 2015-2016 school year draws to an end. Keep your heads up and remember: THE ONLY CONSTANT IS CHANGE!
It’s that time of year again. Our teachers are recruiting students from all over Johnston County who are interested in being a part of ECA. I’m sure you remember what it was like applying to come here, being selected for the interview process, and reading your acceptance letter that told you Johnston County Early College would be your home for the next five years. In preparation for the next several months, make sure you are understanding of your teachers, your counselor, and your principal. Try to be diligent, work your hardest in order to make them proud, and continue to show them the reasons why they chose YOU out of the countless other applicants that submitted an application the year you applied. The selection of new students is a rigorous process and requires an abundance of time and effort from the employees at our school, so try to be understanding if your teacher doesn’t return your grades to you as quickly as you wish he/she would. Remember that you (the students) are not the only ones working hard this semester!
If you know someone who is currently in the eighth grade, and they have questions in regards to attending ECA, don’t feel shy and answer their questions to the best of your ability. I’m sure you remember what it was like being that age, wondering if you should apply to ECA, if it would be a good fit for you, if it would be the place you would obtain your high school diploma from; I know I remember it like it was yesterday. It’s the start of the rest of your life, as cliche as it sounds, so try to be a guiding light for a younger student who is interested in attending your outstanding school. Emphasize topics such as homework/projects, responsibility, pride time, technology, transportation to and from school, etc. Be sure to let them know that they will work hard if they come here and if they are not ready for that then ECA might not be the best place for them.
Having been a student here for the past four years, I have been able to partake in the recruiting process several times. I have enjoyed working at each of the parent nights we have because it overwhelms me with an extreme sense of pride for my school. I feel as though it helps me form stronger bonds with other students and I am able to brag about how wonderful ECA really is. At the last parent night, one of the students in my group commented “This is more of a compliment than a question; I just wanted to say I really enjoy the relationship you guys have with each other. You all seem like a big family.” My face lit up at this comment and it made me realize how truly lucky we all are to have each other. With that being said, make sure you are uplifting and encouraging to your peers within the next several months as the 2015-2016 school year draws to an end. Keep your heads up and remember: THE ONLY CONSTANT IS CHANGE!