Planning for the Future
CFNC
College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC) is a great resource for helping parents and students prepare for their future academic selves. Parents can get information on how to plan, apply and pay for college. Students can find college and career resources. CFNC is an easy one-stop source for college information, planning, scholarships, and grants.
http://www.cfnc.org/
Scholarship/Award Information
http://www.scholarshipfund.org/
http://www.finaid.org/scholarships/age13.phtml
Middle School Current Issues
Transitioning
http://www.education.com/grade/middle-school/
Resources, tips, and information about students transitioning into middle school.
http://kidshealth.org/teen/school_jobs/school/starting_high_school.html
Resources and information about students transition to high school.
Bullying/Cyber-bullying and Internet Safety
Bullying is a major issue across the United States. If you believe your child, or a student at Vista is being bullied, please do not hesitate to contact the school directly at 919-560-3916 or your grade level counselor. Below are some additional resources.
http://www.stopbullying.gov/
Information on the definition, results, and possible consequences of bullying.
http://www.ncpc.org/cyberbullying
This website has great information on cyber-bullying with additional resources at the bottom of their page.
http://guardingkids.com/
General information on internet safety. This site includes tips for monitoring and protecting your child from potential threats or harm on the internet.
http://www.stopbullying.gov/
Information on the definition, results, and possible consequences of bullying.
http://www.ncpc.org/cyberbullying
This website has great information on cyber-bullying with additional resources at the bottom of their page.
http://guardingkids.com/
General information on internet safety. This site includes tips for monitoring and protecting your child from potential threats or harm on the internet.
Anti-Drug/Gang Information
http://www.theantidrug.com/
This website provides parents with information on current drug trends, resources, and parenting tips on how to talk with your child about drugs.
http://www.abovetheinfluence.com/
A good site for parents to use with their children about drug, alcohol, and tobacco use.
http://www.great-online.org/
Information on gang resistance and anti-gang resources.
This website provides parents with information on current drug trends, resources, and parenting tips on how to talk with your child about drugs.
http://www.abovetheinfluence.com/
A good site for parents to use with their children about drug, alcohol, and tobacco use.
http://www.great-online.org/
Information on gang resistance and anti-gang resources.