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CEC Early College Newsletter

January 17, 2022 | Issue XLVII

CEC Spring 2022 - Remote Day Schedule

At some point this semester we may be forced to pivot to remote learning with little notice. It is imperative that during this semester all students take their chromebook and charger home each evening and be prepared to switch to remote learning the next day, if necessary. We will do our best to give as much advanced notice as possible if we have to switch to a remote day of learning.

The following is the Remote Day Contingency schedule that we will use, if needed.

Select CEC as your #1 Choice now through Feb 15

Students Get Jump Start on College and Careers at CEC...

It's not your typical high school. Though it is exactly that in many ways. Dozens of pennants with school names and mascots hang from the ceiling along the main hallway. Students wearing backpacks and masks chat and laugh as they make their way...

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www.denvernorthstar.com

Need more info about SchoolChoice?

The 2022-23 SchoolChoice window is from 10 AM Jan. 14 to 4 PM Feb. 15, so now’s the time for families to begin thinking about their school options for next year. DPS will be offering several upcoming events to help families prepare for DPS’ annual open enrollment process.

Upcoming SchoolChoice Events

Jan. 18, 6-8 PM – Far Northeast and Southwest schools (CEC will be at this session)

Jan. 19, 6-8 PM – Near Northeast schools

Jan. 20, 6-8 PM – Northwest and Southeast schools (CEC will be at this session)

Get more info about these events here. For more information about SchoolChoice, visit schoolchoice.dpk12.org, email schoolchoice@dpsk12.org, or call 720-423-3493.

If you missed the CEC Open House or have more questions and would like to schedule a personal tour, click the following link;

Schedule a tour here

Counselors' Corner

Looking to Get Involved in Social Justice Community Issues

Are you a BIPOC student (Black, Indigenous, or People of Color)? Are you interested in exploring issues that are happening in your community and beyond? Come join the YAASPA (Young Aspiring Americans for Social and Political Activism) Denver Youth Coalition student led space to deepen your engagement. Meets weekly on Zoom from 5-6:30 pm. Find out more here or www.yaaspa.org.

Meet (Virtually) With Various Career Professionals – DPS Curiosity Series

Visit with professors/experts from all sorts of fields - architecture, artificial intelligence (AI), engineering, medicine, criminal justice, financial investment, real estate, astrophysicists, veterinary science, etc. They want to share their passions and ignite yours!

JANUARY MEETINGS

Jan. 25, 4:30-5:15 on Google Meets - ARCHITECTURE
Jan. 27, 4:30-5:15 on Google Meets - FINANCIAL INVESTMENT

To Learn More about any of the Sessions and Sign-Up - CLICK HERE.

Scholarship Opportunities for Students

The Coolidge Scholarship — is a full-ride (all tuition and housing paid), four-year, merit scholarship for juniors (can be used at any college in the U.S.).

Deadline-Jan. 26, 2022. coolidgescholars.org

Horatio Alger Scholarship — $10,000 for juniors who have family need (adjusted gross income on taxes less than $55,000), 2.0 GPA or higher, involved in school and/or community service, display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity.

See Ms. O’Kelly for more information. Deadline-March 15 scholars.horatioalger.org

Girls Lead the Way STEM Leadership Conference at Colorado School of Mines

Female students interested in being a leader in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math). Participants will engage in a day-long, interactive, lab and classroom-based conference hosted by the Society of Women Engineers. It’s on Saturday, February 26 from 8-4:30. Register here: mines.edu/register.

CEC can pay for your registration fee. See Ms. O’Kelly for more information.

Check out resources about careers, colleges, etc

CEC Counseling

Virtual Parent Meeting on Wed, Jan 19

Hello CEC Community,

Happy New Year and welcome to second semester! We would like to invite you to our next VoCEC meeting on Wednesday January 19. As per district guidelines, we will switch to virutal meetings;

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19

5-6 pm (English)

6-7 pm (Spanish)

At: meet.google.com/aji-kcyq-wni

Our special guests will be Mr. Mario Zucaro, school psychologist and Mr. Luis Montoya, school social worker. They will present an informative talk on social emotional health, followed by a questions and answer session. In addition, we will host an informational presentation on The Northwest Area Plan. How will development of the area, Highland, Sunny Side, Jefferson Park and Chaffee Park, impact schools and communities in northwest Denver? Also, School Choice (Diana Perez) ACCESS testing (Polly Beck) and Parent Portal (Maria Delgado).

Hope to see you online!

Attend the Jan. 26 MLE DAC Meeting

The DPS community is invited to join an upcoming virtual Multilingual Education Districtwide Advisory Committee (MLE DAC) meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 26, from 5-6:30 p.m.

At this session, families will have the opportunity to learn more about DPS Board members as well as receive important information and resources about:

The Early Literacy curriculum adoption
DPS resources related to discrimination, harassment and language access
Newcomer Centers
Youth Work Centers

Register here and join the meeting via Zoom. For more information, please visit the MLE DAC website or call 720-423-2040.

Free Covid-19 Testing Near You

The State of Colorado is covering all costs associated for COVID-19 testing, the test is available for FREE for you or anyone you know. Use the link below to register for testing at a site near you.