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In Today's Newsletter:
- Advising Reminders - College Withdrawal Deadline!
- Important COVID Update for Classes at the Community College
- GivingTuesday
- Free Mental Health Resources
- Tutoring Information
- Donations/Volunteering
- Food Services Information
- Hiring Part-Time Kitchen Staff
- College Bound Seniors
- Scholarship Information
- Opportunities at Lockheed Martin
- College & Career Opportunities
- Social Media Links
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Important Dates
Friday, November 12 - College Class Withdrawal Deadline
Friday, November 19 - Friday, November 26 - Thanksgiving Break
Friday, December 3, 8:00 - Accuplacer Testing for ENG 099/MAT 099
Saturday, December 11 - Winter Formal Dance
Wednesday, December 15 - Wednesday, January 5 - Winter Break
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College Class Withdrawal Deadline-November 12th
If you need to withdraw from a college course (whether you are taking it at CEC Inverness or directly on a community college campus), please see your CEC academic advisor before November 12th. Withdrawing from a course means you will have a “W” on your transcript, and it will not affect your GPA. However, you will be financially responsible for the cost of the class. There are forms that need to be completed and signed before you can withdraw from a class.
Sign up to plan your Spring Classes!--Academic Advising Ends on December 10.
We have some exciting new classes to offer for the spring semester: Archeology, Biological Anthropology, Creative Writing, Introduction to Theater and more! Check out the class offerings here.
Academic advising appointments to plan your spring class schedule will end on December 10th. You can schedule your appointment now (see links below). A parent must be present during the appointment.
For College Direct Students or those taking off-campus courses, registration dates for our community college partners are as below. You must meet with your CEC advisor prior to registering for courses off-campus.
ACC: November 2
Red Rocks: November 1
CCD: November 8
CCA: October 4
Pikes Peak: October 18
Front Range: November 9
AIMS: November 1
Metro: November 7
Click on the links below to schedule an appointment with your advisor (check IC if you are not sure who your advisor is):
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Accuplacer Testing
If you are currently enrolled MAT099 or ENG 099, you will take the Accuplacer test on Friday, December 3, 2021, at 8:00 am. This is an untimed test and the results will be used to determine college readiness and academic growth. You will test in the Geneva conference room beginning at 8:00 am. If you are unable to take this assessment on December 3rd, please make arrangements with Arapahoe Community College to take the Accuplacer there. This assessment will need to be completed prior to your advising appointment. If you have any questions, please reach out to Dr. Sale at Julie.Sale@coloradoearlycolleges.org.
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Colorado College Panel—November 17th at CEC-Inverness
CEC-Inverness will be hosting a panel of representatives from several Colorado Universities on November 17th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. This event is open to all students at CEC Parker, Castle Rock and Inverness. Learn what makes each university unique and ask questions of the representatives.
Participating universities
- CU Boulder
- CU Denver
- UCCS
- CSU Ft. Collins
- University of Denver (DU)
- Colorado School of Mines
- Arapahoe Community College
- Western State University
- Metro State University
- …and more!
College Admissions Workshop - December 10th, 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
This workshop is for university-bound graduating seniors. It will be at CEC Inverness in the Geneva Conference Room on Friday, December 10th from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Topics will include:
- College Admissions Process,
- Letters of Recommendation,
- Test Scores (to submit or not submit),
- Essay Writing Tips,
- Walk-Through of the Common App sections,
- Student Q&A time.
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Important COVID Policy Information for Students Attending Classes on the Community College Campus in the Spring |
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Off-Campus/College Direct Students
If you take classes off-campus at the community college, please research your college's COVID protocols and expectations. Every college has new protocols in place for the Spring semester. Read more.
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GivingTuesday is a global day of generosity that will take place on November 30, 2021. It is an opportunity for people around the world to come together to thank, help, give, show kindness, and share what they have. Grassroots generosity and community action are powerful forces for good.
You can support Colorado Early Colleges in a number of ways:
Join us in supporting CEC Inverness! Thank you!
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Free Mental Health Resources |
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I Matter Campaign offers three free mental health sessions to children in Colorado. Anyone between 12 and 18 can go to the I Matter state website to take a short survey to assess their needs. If the results show they need help, the site will connect them to a provider for a 45-minute appointment in the next two weeks.
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Spark the Change is a FREE resource that connects licensed, volunteer clinicians to students and communities in need of mental health response. Referees can get up to 10 sessions for free, as well as pertinent resources.
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Second Wind Fund is a FREE resource that connects licensed, volunteer clinicians to students at risk for suicide and in need of mental health response. Referees can get up to 12 sessions for free in person or through telehealth, as well as pertinent resources.
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Mental Health Colorado offers FREE screening tools in English and Spanish for people concerned that the mental health symptoms they are experiencing may be impacting their wellbeing.
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Get Your College Application Personal Statement Reviewed!
Ms. Chelsea Hull can help with brainstorming, drafting, proofreading, and final revisions. Review hours will be 4th periods on Monday & Thursday in room 214. If you are not available during this time please let Ms. Hull know.
TutorMe Online Tutoring
ACC students have the ability to use TutorMe, a live, on-demand, tutoring service. Students are allowed 10 hours per week of free tutoring in any subject.
To use the ACC provided TutorMe Instant Online Tutoring:
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Sign in to the student's ACC Student Portal. Use your S-number and password or create a new account. Link to ACC Student Portal.
- Once in, navigate to the course access button to access the D2L interface.
- On the D2L main page, go to helpful links on the right side of the screen and select the – TutorMe – Instant Online Tutoring.
- It will open a new tab and then one can select to work with a tutor now and then choose the topic.
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Inverness Study Room
Based on student feedback, we are looking to set up a quiet, comfortable, and more casual study space. We are looking for donations of gently used bean bags, couches, or other comfortable items that we can use for the space. If you have items you are interested in donating, please contact Mr. Robin Lebsack, Director of Campus Culture, at robin.lebsack@coloradoearlycolleges.org.
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Other Volunteer Opportunities
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FREE BREAKFAST/LUNCH IS AVAILABLE FOR ALL STUDENTS THIS YEAR! |
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Come Pick Up Your Breakfast/Lunch from the Cafe!
There is no need to pre-order. Simply come to the cafe between 7:30-7:50am for free breakfast and 11am-1pm for free lunch.
TITAN is a web-based nutrition management software that is used across all CEC campuses. You can set up a TITAN account to access applications, menus, recipes, allergen information, and to load money to your student’s account (additional meals can be purchased at.
QUESTIONS?
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Hiring Part-Time Kitchen Staff |
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We are hiring parents/guardians or other interested adults for part-time kitchen staff.
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Attention College Bound Seniors! |
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Get ready for the college application process. It’s easy to get overwhelmed with the process of applying to universities. Start now and get yourself organized so you don’t miss important deadlines. Click here for a month-by-month planning guide, college search resources, and scholarship information.
Most universities require letters of recommendation from an advisor and/or teacher. Click here for the letter of recommendation request form. Make sure not to request these at the last minute! Give your teacher or advisor time to write a wonderful letter about you!
Financial Aid
Are you wondering about the ins and outs of financial aid for college? Watch this informative video to get an overview of what you need to know. (This video was created last year, so the dates referenced have changed. If you have questions, contact your academic advisor.)
It’s time to start to prepare for the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). The application opens on October 1st and it is beneficial to apply early. Learn more about it here.
High School Transcripts
As you are applying to colleges and universities, don’t forget that you must order your CEC transcripts through Parchment. Create a Parchment Account here (no access code needed). Also, ACC is offering free transcript requests during the month of October.
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Senior Scholarship List
- CollegeBoard Opportunity Scholarships
- Dawson Memorial Scholarship
- Rotary University Hills Scholarship
- Women's Energy Network of Colorado Scholarship Fund
- Grossman Scholarship
- PEO Scholarship Fund
- JCI Senate Scholarship
- ACC Scholarships
- Coolidge Scholarships - FOR JUNIORS
Scholarship Resources for All Grades
Did you know that it is never too early to start applying for scholarships? High School Freshmen to College Seniors should always be on the lookout for different scholarship opportunities.
Here are some resources to help get you started:
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Opportunities at Lockheed Martin |
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Advanced Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship Program
Lockheed Martin’s Advanced Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship Program (AMTAP) is a United States Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship. AMTAP trains candidates on the skills to build electronics and prepares them for an exciting career in space operations. During the up-front training program participants are paid and offered company benefits. Click here for more information.
High School Internship Program
The Lockheed Martin Space High School Internship program is designed to give students the opportunity to work with aerospace scientists and engineers. Lockheed Martin Space High School Interns spend 9+ weeks over the summer working on Lockheed Martin Space projects. These projects will allow students to work on solving and deploying process, procedures and systems that help our customers keep people safe. Click here for more information.
Software Associate Degree Program
A three-year development program designed to attract, develop, and retain early-career technical professionals in software and cyber-related careers. Students are accepted in the program before they graduate with their associate degree to accelerate the clearance process and be ready to join Lockheed Martin after graduation. Click here for more information.
STEM and Vocational Scholarship Program
his scholarship is open to high school seniors and undergraduate students who plan to pursue a major in engineering, physics or computer science, demonstrate financial need and come from underrepresented or underserved communities. Click here for more information.
Community College STEM Hiring
Launch your technical career with Lockheed Martin as we lead the aerospace industry! We are hiring two-year STEM Associate degree candidates who will join our engineering teams and support critical program work. Click here for more Information.
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College & Career Opportunities |
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CU Denver Fall Preview Days
November 19, and December 11
At each Fall Preview Day, one lucky student will win a $1,000 tuition award for CU Denver!
Western Colorado University Preview Days
March 4, March 26
Preview Days are packed with fun, food and valuable information that your students will find helpful in making the college choice that is best for them. Preview Days are designed for both individual students, as well as student groups. Students and their families will have access to faculty, current students, clubs and organizations, information sessions and a complete campus tour. Western also provides an option for them to have lodging provided free for one night on us. This can be especially helpful for your students who may have economic challenges that hinder visiting otherwise.
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Stay Connected With Us!
You can also stay up-to-date with things going on at CEC by following us on Facebook and Instagram.
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