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In Today's Newsletter:
- Advising Reminders
- GivingTuesday
- Student/Family Resources for Break
- ACC Mask Update
- Upcoming School Accountability Committee Meeting
- Staff Spotlight
- Tutoring Information
- Hiring Part-Time Kitchen Staff
- College Bound Seniors
- Scholarship Information
- Submit School Choice Week Videos
- College & Career Opportunities
- Social Media Links
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Important Dates
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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Important! Check Our Community College Partners COVID Requirements for Spring
If you are planning to take a class directly on the campus of one of our community college partners. Please click on the links below to learn about their new vaccine or weekly testing requirements.
- Arapahoe Community College
- Community College of Aurora
- Red Rocks Community College
- Community College of Denver
Grade Replacement Application
Students who are repeating a course this semester and wish to replace their previous failing grade with this semester's passing grade must complete and submit the GRADE REPLACEMENT APPLICATION by the end of the semester. If you are unsure if this pertains to you, please contact your advisor.
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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. If you have any questions, please reach out to Dr. Sale at Julie.Sale@coloradoearlycolleges.org.
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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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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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Student/Family Resources for Break |
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While the holidays are often a time for friends and family, we recognize that they can also be stressful. Although some people look forward to an extended break, others may struggle with a lack of structure, and while some people look forward to opportunities "to let loose," others may experience difficulty maintaining their recovery or with pressure from peers.
If you are concerned that your student may be experiencing changes in their mood or experiencing suicidal behaviors or thoughts, please remember to:
- Stay with the student until you are sure they are safe.
- If there is an immediate threat to your student or other students, call 911.
Local Immediate Crisis Resources
- Colorado Crisis Services Line, 1-844-493-TALK (8255): This 24/7 toll-free hotline is available 365 days a year for anyone affected by a mental health, substance use or emotional crisis. All calls are connected to a mental health professional that will provide immediate support and connections to further resources.
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Crisis Text Service: Anyone can text the word TALK to 38255 anytime, from anywhere in Colorado about any type of crisis. This feature is available 24/7. Visit Home - Colorado Crisis Services for more information.
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Colorado Crisis Walk-In Locations: Walk-in crisis service locations are open 24/7 and offer confidential, in-person crisis support, information and referrals to anyone who needs it. Walk-in locations can be found on the Colorado Crisis Services website at ColoradoCrisisServices.org.
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Crisis Chat Service: On ColoradoCrisisServices.org, individuals can chat with specialists for online emotional support, crisis intervention and suicide assessments. This feature is available from 4 p.m. to midnight, seven days a week.
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Safe2Tell: Call 877-542-7233, text S2T to 274637, download Safe2Tell app, or visit S2T CO | Make a Call. Make a Difference (safe2tell.org)
- (National) Suicide/Crisis Lifeline: 800-273-8255
Free Mental Health Support
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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.
Additional Resources
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For those working and taking classes at our Parker Campus and Sturm Collaboration Campus, I wish to thank you for your patience as we have navigated our interpretation of the Douglas County Public Health Order issued October 9, 2021 and amended November 12, 2021.
Effective immediately, ACC, as a public institution of higher education, will resume the masking mandate at our campuses in Douglas County, allowing for medical and religious exemptions per the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). For individuals requesting a medical exemption, those will be processed under ADA guidelines. ACC will continue utilizing its quarantine requirements per CDPHE and CDC guidance. If there is an accommodation request regarding the length of quarantine based on exposure, that may be evaluated.
Please know I am most appreciative of your understanding and grace as we work together to navigate the challenges rendered by the pandemic. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the COVID Response Team.
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Upcoming School Accountability Committee Meeting |
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The next School Accountability Committee meeting will be on December 2 on the CECI campus from 5:30-6:30pm. We invite public attendance and public comments. Please attend by either coming to the CECI campus or by attending via Teams: Click here to join the meeting.
If interested in providing a Pubic Comment please follow the below guidelines:
- Public comments
- The SAC Committee will limit the number of public comments to no more than 10 speakers with each comment being limited to no more than 2-minutes in length.
- The SAC Committee welcomes constructive and positive comments pertaining to feedback on school / school policies / school events.
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Advanced notice is required: Please provide a written email to both the SAC Chairperson- Mr. Michael Lovett mplovett73@gmail.com and the Head of School, Dr. Jay Egger jay.egger@coloradoearlycolleges.org that includes:
- Name, Topic and acknowledge time limit to 2 minutes
- Expectation of response may not be provided at time of comment
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Staff Spotlight: Chelsea Hull |
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Academic Senate for California Community Colleges Mentor Handbook
ASCCC recognizes that mentorship is a key component to the success of new faculty, both for those employed full-time or part-time, as well as for those seeking employment opportunities in the California community colleges. In response to two resolutions from Spring 2016: Resolution Number 01.01 and Fall 2020: Resolution Number 01.02 (see Appendix D), this handbook was developed by the ASCCC Part-time Committee in 2021 to provide a written guide and repository of resources for the development of mentorship programs at California community colleges. While this handbook was initially developed in response to the aforementioned resolutions to provide mentor resources for part-time faculty, it became clear that these materials and practices could be used more broadly for all faculty seeking equity-minded professional growth and empowerment. The intent of this handbook is to provide tools and model practices for all faculty and local and district leaders in the creation of mentor programs as well as support to mentor and mentees in community college mentorship programs.
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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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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).
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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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Submit School Choice Week Videos |
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We're working on creating something awesome for National School Choice Week 2022, and we want YOUR help to feature our school! We're looking for videos from students celebrating what makes CEC unique and a great school choice. Use your imagination and creativity to show off our school. we'd love to see some simple videos (made with your phone, nothing fancy!) where students tell us their longer-term plans or show off their skills/talents, or show off a particular project. If you are interested, send your videos to mary.bain@coloradoearlycolleges.org by email or Teams chat. |
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College & Career Opportunities |
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Free ACT and/or SAT Practice Test Opportunity for 9-12th Graders
ACT
November 22, Parker Library, 8:30am Check-in
December 19, Lone Tree Library, 10:30am Check-in
SAT
November 22 at Parker Library, 1:00pm Check-in
January 15 at Lone Tree Library, 10:30am Check-in
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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