Friday, November 11, 2022

Important Dates

Monday, November 21 - Friday, November 25 - Thanksgiving Break

Fall Festival - Save the Date!

Fall Festival - Friday, November 18:

Student Council is hosting a Fall Festival on November 18th after school.

Come for games, snacks, and more.

More details to come soon!

Questions?

Contact michelle.swanson@coloradoearlycolleges.org

From the Office of Culture & Safety....

From the office of Culture & Safety:

Hello CECI Students! The cold months are upon us...

With that comes chillier weather, especially in the morning time, so I want to remind all of you to please dress accordingly by adhering to the following:

• Sweaters
• Jackets
• Jeans
• Sweatpants (no pajama pants)
• Gloves
• Beanies (outside only except for Fridays)

These are just a few good examples of what attire you can wear during these colder months. I know we all want to stay wrapped up and bundled up so please ensure that you go over your Student Handbook to familiarize yourself with the Dress code, that you all received and acknowledged in the beginning of the school year, I know you all will make a conscious decision in your attire before coming to school.

If for some reason you cannot locate your handbook link can be found here

CECI_Student_and_Family_Handbook_2022-23.pdf (coloradoearlycolleges.org)

Thank you all and stay warm!

"One small positive thought can change your whole day."

-Zig Ziglar

Jeff Gardella (Director of Campus Culture)

Juan Hernandez (Campus Monitor)

Advising Updates- Advising Now Open!

All Students

College Fairs are still going on through November

If you are considering going to a 4-year university after graduating from CEC, you may want to attend a college fair. These are great opportunities for meeting with representatives of several colleges all in one day. In-person and virtual options are available. Click here to find an event near you.

Click here to find out what NOT to do at a college fair 

What you need to know about withdrawing from a college class: 

If you are currently failing one or more of your college classes, the first step is to meet with your instructor to determine what you need to do to pass the class. If your instructor indicates that it is unlikely that you will be able to pass the class, you may want to consider withdrawing from the class. Withdrawing from a college class will result in a “W” on your transcript. It will not affect your overall GPA, but it could affect your overall academic plan and you may be required to complete the accountability measures as laid out by CECDC to enroll in classes for the next semester. 

This form must be completed and provided to your CEC Academic Advisor prior to the deadline of November 15th. After that deadline you may not withdraw from a college class and a grade will be posted. 

On-Campus Students

Important Deadlines:

Graduating Seniors--College Corner

Letters of Recommendation

If you are applying to a university and need a letter of recommendation from a teacher or your academic advisor, please ask your chosen recommender first so they know to look for the email notification for submitting the recommendation. Also, please be sure to give your recommender plenty of time to write the letter before the due date. Two weeks lead time will help your recommender write a good letter!

CEC Transcripts

CEC advisors are not authorized to release grades/transcripts as those must be requested through the student’s CEC Parchment account and that may take 2-5 business days to process.

• CEC High School Transcripts: If you are applying to colleges/universities and need high school transcripts (official and unofficial), submit your request through your CEC Parchment account. If you don’t have a CEC Parchment account activated, please create a “New Learner Account” at: CEC Parchment. You do not need a registration code.

If you have questions, please contact Stephanie Webb, CECI School Registrar at stephanie.webb@coloradoearlycolleges.org.

SAT Testing for graduating seniors

If you are a graduating senior intending to apply to a university and wish to take the SAT again to improve your score, there are upcoming SAT testing dates in October, November, and December. You will be responsible for registering and paying for the testing. This is not a school-sponsored testing event. Locations for testing vary. Click here for more information.

Want to prepare for the SAT? Click here for free SAT practice.

Senior Upcoming Dates

• FAFSA 23-24 Opens: Oct 1 - https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
•  Click here to access the full list of scholarships.
• SAT Test Date: December 3; Late Registration Deadline: November 22; Register HERE

Save the Date 

Nov. 15th, 6-7pm - FAFSA Virtual Info Night for Seniors and Parents

Zoom link:  https://bit.ly/3DVwIwI 

Questions?

Contact your advisor.

Homeschool Families News & Updates

A big, huge “Thank You!” to all of you who attended the Town Hall either in person or virtually. We are already working hard to design new courses & hire teachers based on your input. Thank you for taking an interest in helping CECI build better programming to support the homeschool community.

Middle School Enrichment (Tuesdays)

It's that time of year: chilly weather! Please be sure to send your student with the proper attire. We go outside each day and a coat is becoming a must in order to do so!

Next week the students are starting their 3D prints. Be on the lookout for some amazing designs coming home.

High School Homeschoolers (On-Campus Part-Time or at a College Site)

Did you know that almost half of CECI's student body are homeschoolers? It's true! We want to celebrate all that you do inside and outside CECI's walls. Do you have information you'd like to share via the digital newsletter? This is your space! Please reach out to the Homeschool Coordinator, Pamela Williams, to make this a reality!

Questions?

Contact pamela.williams@coloradoearlycolleges.org

Amazon Smile

AmazonSmile is a simple way for you to support your favorite charitable organization every time you shop, at no cost to you. AmazonSmile is available at smile.amazon.com on your web browser and can be activated in the Amazon Shopping app for iOS and Android phones. When you shop, you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added benefit that AmazonSmile will donate 0.5% of your eligible purchases to the charitable organization of your choice. You can choose from over one million organizations to support, including Colorado Early Colleges! More Details

Questions?

Contact mary.bain@coloradoearlycolleges.org.

Bus Driver UPDATE

We are excited to announce that Mr. Juan Hernandez, our campus monitor, will be completing 4 weeks of rigorous training with the Department of Transportation in order to start driving our school bus after Thanksgiving Break. We are planning to start regular bus transportation on Monday, November 28.

We are so grateful to Mr. Hernandez for putting in the hard work to fill this crucial need for our families. If you see him in the halls or at the front desk, give him a big thank you!

More details on the route, times, etc will come out in the future.

Questions?

Contact transportation@coloradoearlycolleges.org.

Yearbook Announcements

Seniors! Please fill out the following form to submit items for the senior pages. The deadline to submit is February 24th.

Click here to submit: https://forms.office.com/r/vfQjjygUkg

Questions?

Contact michelle.swanson@coloradoearlycolleges.org.

Tutoring Information

ACC ACADEMIC SUPPORT/TUTORING

Go to: http://www.arapahoe.edu/advising-support/academic-support-tutoring

Contact:

• Academic Support - Library and Learning Commons 303-797-5669
• Email: academicsupport@arapahoe.edu

About Academic Support

Tutoring is offered by a variety of experienced ACC tutors in person as well as online. Based on the subjects, drop-in sessions are also available. Sign up for your tutoring sessions through Navigate by clicking on “Appointments” and then clicking “Schedule an Appointment.” Select your class and then the time that works in your schedule. Sessions are typically 30 minutes each, but we are flexible. View our step-by-step instructions about how to schedule your appointment through Navigate.

Questions?

Contact carla.holland@coloradoearlycolleges.org

CECI Family Communication Flowchart

Questions?

Contact jay.egger@coloradoearlycolleges.org

School Accountability Committee (SAC) - Nov 17

School Accountability Committee (SAC)

The School Accountability Committee (commonly referred to as the SAC) is a representative advisory committee that serves as a grassroots organization for a school’s accountability change process. The primary role of a SAC is to understand all operating procedures within the school, and if needed, make recommendations concerning school improvement, including but not limited to such topics as: spending priorities, academic achievement, facilities, and culture and climate (CRS22-11-402(1)(b)). For more information visit: https://coloradoearlycolleges.org/about-cec/school-accountability-committee/

Next meeting: Thursday, November 17 — 5:30 – 6:30pm (click here to join)

Questions?

Contact jay.egger@coloradoearlycolleges.org

CECI Europe Trip Silent Auction - Dec 2

Silent Auction to Support CECI Europe Trip!

Please join us for an evening of community spirit by attending a silent auction hosted by the students partaking in the 2023 Europe Trip. Your attendance and participation will greatly impact many students’ ability to pay for this trip with confidence. The silent auction will be hosted on Friday, December 2nd at the CEC Inverness campus in the Geneva Conference Room. It will take place at 6:00pm and light refreshments will be provided. There will not be an entrance fee. 

Address: 321 Inverness Dr S, Englewood, CO 80112

To prepare for the silent auction, we are asking for donations for basket items. We have big needs and small needs, and anything you're willing to donate will help out students that have financial setbacks. If you feel called to donate, please follow this link. Simply add items to your cart, and when checking out, please select the recipient 'Jaycee DeSimone' to send the items to the Parker campus.

Questions?

Contact jaycee.desimone@coloradoearlycolleges.org

Scholarship Information

Scholarship List

Click here to access the full list of scholarships.

• JCI Senate Foundation Scholarship
• Coolidge Scholarship - 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:

• https://denverfoundation.academicworks.com/
• https://denverscholarship.org/students/scholarships/high-school-scholarships/
• https://www.collegegreenlight.com
• https://www.raise.me/
• https://www.cappex.com/scholarships
• https://mydocumentedlife.org/category/undergradscholarships/

Refer-A-Friend Form Now Open!

Refer-A-Friend Form Now Open!

Click here to submit your referrals.

We would love your help in spreading the word about open enrollment for the 2023-2024 school year.

When we ask students how they heard about CEC, 9 times out of 10 it is because a friend, relative, or neighbor shared this with them. Our schools continue to grow and we continue to impact more and more Colorado families because of YOU! If you know a family that could benefit from our program, you can share our Facebook posts, our school tours, or the link to enroll.

Questions?

Contact mary.bain@coloradoearlycolleges.org

College/Career Opportunities

ACC Coding Event

November 11, ACC Sturm

Calling all students with Java coding experience to compete for scholarship money! Learn more at Arapahoe.edu/events

Volunteer: Town of Parker Turkey Day 5K

November 24, Parker Rec Center

Set up, help on the course, and clean up. Sign up to volunteer: www.volunteerparker.org.

ACC CTE Virtual Info Night

December 6, Virtual

Want to know more about CE & CTE options through ACC before choosing classes? Attend ACC's virtual info night! RSVP here

Volunteer: Town of Parker Milk and Cookies with Santa

December 11, Parker Field House

Set up and clean up. Sign up to volunteer: www.volunteerparker.org.

2023 Colorado High School Songwriter Competition

February 3 - Deadline to Apply

Know any talented high school songwriters? The CU Denver College of Arts & Media is hosting the Colorado High School Songwriting Competition again. Students can just submit a video of them playing their song to apply. The application deadline is February 3rd.

Complete info and the application link here!

Professional Digital Portfolio!

Students can build a professional digital portfolio through Tallo, an online platform that connects high school and college students to jobs, internships, scholarships and colleges. Major companies recruit from this platform for highly competitive internships through Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Wal-Mart and more. 

Go to https://tallo.com/talent/ to learn more!

Join the Advisory Board for the Born This Way Foundation!

Born This Way Foundation is excited to announce their search for the next class of Advisors, and they are honored to invite YOU! Go here to find out more information.

Refer Your Friends!

If your friend enrolls in a CEC school for 2022-2023, you may be eligible to receive $100! Click here to learn more.