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CEC Westminster College Direct
April 2024 Newsletter
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As you register for classes or make any changes, please remember to send a copy of your Fall schedule to your advisor! |
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Continuing Students!
Please complete the Annual Student Information Update form for the 2024-2025 School Year:
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Got Questions? Call or email us!
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It's that time again!
Spring Semester Textbook & Laptop
Reimbursement Information
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Reimbursement Request Deadline is TODAY, April 12th! |
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If you are requesting reimbursement for books, a laptop, and/or exams, you must fill out the appropriate form for each different type of request. |
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You may request reimbursement for the following items:
- Rental textbooks
- Purchased textbook
- Access Codes and e-books
- Lab Kits
- The purchase of a laptop
- Exams
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Important! In order to access the Reimbursement Forms you must be signed into your CEC student email account.
REMEMBER: this is not the same as your community college account.
Your CEC Student Email will follow the format below: firstname.lastname@CECstudents.org
See info in the section labeled "CEC IT Support", if you need additional assistance.
CECFC IT support closes at 3:30pm.
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Eligibility Requirements:
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Textbook/Materials must be REQUIRED for the course - art supplies are not reimbursable
- Student must have remaining funds on their voucher – funds will first be applied to any outstanding fees - remaining funds will be applied to books
- Student must provide all required reimbursement documentation (receipt, syllabus or materials list showing the textbook/materials were required)
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If you are requesting reimbursement for purchased textbooks/materials, you must give the books/materials to CEC in order to receive your reimbursement – we are technically BUYING your books, and they will become part of our office library for others to borrow in the future
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Complete and submit your textbook reimbursement form below: |
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Eligibility Requirements:
- Student must be enrolled in or have previously taken college level English (English Comp I) - you may purchase a laptop at any time, and then hold onto the receipts until you meet this requirement
- Student must have remaining funds on their voucher – funds will first be applied to any outstanding fees
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Full-Time students are eligible for a ONE TIME reimbursement of up to 50% of the purchase price of a laptop up to $250
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Part-Time students are eligible for a ONE TIME reimbursement of up to 50% of the purchase price of a laptop up to $125
- Student must submit receipts showing proof of purchase
- Tablets and iPads are not eligible for reimbursement
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Complete and submit the form in the link below: |
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Eligibility and Procedures:
CEC offers reimbursement to students who take:
- A CLEP (College Level Examination Program) examination, or similar exam provided by a college, for a college course that aligns with the student’s ICAP goals.
- An Industry Certification Examination that aligns with the student’s ICAP goals.
Documentation will be submitted with reimbursement request:
- Proof of passing score
- Transcript showing credit earned or copy of official Industry Certification earned
- Receipt showing payment
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- Sales tax, shipping costs, handling fees, and other similar charges will not be reimbursed.
- Reimbursements will be issued only up to the amount of funds remaining in the student’s end-of-semester voucher balance. Should a student need to go over their spring voucher amount of $2,100 (full-time students) or $1,050 (part-time students) to cover exam cost, the student’s advisor must give approval.
- The reimbursement amount is charged to the student’s voucher.
- Reimbursements are charged directly to the student’s voucher and will be issued only if there are funds remaining on the student’s voucher.
- Reimbursements will affect student’s voucher balance and might limit the number of courses CEC will pay for during the school year.
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Attention Juniors! SAT & CMAS Science Testing
is on FRIDAY, APRIL 19TH
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Juniors who will be taking the 2024 SAT and CMAS Science Test on April 19th received communication from our Assessment Coordinator, Raychel Carpenter, in March. This message included your start time and other important test day information. If you need this info again, or if you have questions regarding SAT testing, please reach out to Ann Crider or Raychel Carpenter as soon as possible. |
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Students must arrive by 7:50am for check in:
CEC Westminster Satellite Office
2861 W 120th Ave, Suite 250
Westminster, CO 80234
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The SAT is going digital in 2024!
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Click below to access the College Board's official practice resources: |
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PSAT10 Testing for 10th Grade Students |
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The PSAT10 will be administered to Sophomores at our Westminster Satellite Office on Friday, April 26th. Students will receive additional information and instructions from Raychel Carpenter prior to the test date. |
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CEC Westminster will not be offering the PSAT9 at our office this year. 9th grade students wishing to take the PSAT9 are invited to test with the students on the CEC Fort Collins High School campus on April 17th. Please reach out to Ms. Carpenter, if you are interested. |
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SAT or PSAT Questions? Please contact Raychel Carpenter
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Tell your Friends & Family!
New Student Enrollment for the
2024-2025 School Year is Open!
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We appreciate the way you share the CEC Love with your friends and family to help keep CEC Westminster College Direct growing!
We are now accepting enrollment applications for the 24-25 school year. If you know someone who could benefit from CEC, please send them our way! Mrs. Crider loves talking with prospective families, so feel free to pass along her enrollment email westminsterenroll@coloradoearlycolleges.org or phone number (720) 328-2929.
You are also welcome to share our enrollment link:
If you are already enrolled with CEC for the 23-24 school year, you do not need to re-apply.
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Info Meetings for the 2024-2025 School Year |
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Know someone who wants to learn more about CEC Westminster College Direct, or need a refresher for yourself? Join us for a virtual Info Meeting on April 25th, 5-6pm. Sign up below! |
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Additional meetings will be offered in May. |
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Refer-A-Friend to Colorado Early Colleges and you may be eligible to receive up to $100! |
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How it Works:
- You tell a friend about Colorado Early Colleges and that friend completes the CEC enrollment process to one of our schools or programs.
- You fill out our Refer-A-Friend form and submit it by October 1st, 2024.
- If your friend stays enrolled through October 31st of their first semester, you will receive a $100 Gift Card for a Full-Time student or a $50 Gift Card for a Part-Time student. It's a Win-Win situation for everyone!
Click on the link below to for more information, rules & restrictions:
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Thank you for being part of CEC - we couldn't do what we do without you! |
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Have You Checked Out Xello? |
Xello is a fantastic tool that can help students discover exciting college, university, trade, military, and career options based on their personality, skills, and knowledge.
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Students can use Xello to complete interactive career, personality, learning style, and skills assessments to help them better understand their unique interests, skills, and strengths. Each assessment encourages reflection, helping students connect who they are with relevant career options. |
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How to Get Started:
- Log in to Xello using your CEC student email address and password:
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- Click About Me to complete the Matchmaker Quiz to help you connect with potential career fields, you can also complete the Personality and Learning Style Quizes to refine your career matches, and other options to help you think about your future and start building your resume
- Click Explore to help you discover Careers, Colleges, and Majors - there are so many options you may have never thought about!
- Click Plans to start setting Personal Goals and begin Planning for Your Future!
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Talk to your advisor to learn more about what Xello can do for you! |
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Important CEC Student Email Account Information
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Your CEC student email account is used for Official CEC Business, such as accessing important forms for Textbook & Laptop Reimbursement this spring, and for finding links sent by our registrar to your CEC student email for requesting transcripts through Parchment.
In order to use these forms, you must be signed into office.com with your CEC Student Email Account.
Please note:
Your CEC student email is NOT the same email you use for your
community college accounts.
Your CEC student email will follow the formula: firstname.lastname@cecstudents.org
If you have never set up your CEC Student Email account, or if you do not know how to sign into your CEC Student Email Account, Click HERE for Instructions
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CEC IT Support
Need help with your CEC Student Account or need to re-set your Password?
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The CEC IT department will be CLOSED for Spring Break from March 9th - 17th. |
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Remember, CEC IT Support can only assist you with your CEC Student Accounts.
If you need support with your community college accounts, please reach out to your college's IT team.
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Info for Graduating Seniors |
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Graduation Will Be Here Soon! |
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Graduation Supply Pick Up - Monday, April 15th
Remember to stop by the Westminster Satellite Office to pick up your Grad Supplies during your selected time slot on Monday!
Forgot to sign up? Please contact Ann Crider at (720)328-2929.
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Planning to walk in the CEC Graduation, but forgot to order your Cap & Gown? Click HERE to order ASAP!
Graduation Planning Meeting
If you were unable to attend the final Grad meeting in Fort Collins on March 5, 2024, the meeting was recorded and is now available for viewing on the CEC Grad Website.
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Need to pay your Grad Fees?
Please contact us as soon as possible.
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Ordering Transcripts through Parchment |
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All transcript requests must be submitted through Parchment. |
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Our registrar has sent out multiple emails with information for accessing your transcripts through Parchment. If you are needing transcripts, please be sure to check your CEC Student email account for your Parchment link, information, and instructions. See instructions above in this newsletter, if you do not know how to access your CEC Student email account.
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Graduating Senior Spotlight Opportunity! |
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Parents/Guardians of Grads - would you like to see your senior spotlighted this semester on the CEC social media pages? To be featured, please send your graduate's name, baby picture, senior or recent picture, and a fun fact to:
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Thinking about starting college in the fall?
Federal & State Financial Aid is available!
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The 2024–25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form is now available! |
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The 2024-2025 Colorado Application for
State Financial Aid is now Open!
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April 1 - April Fool's Day
April 8 - CECFC and CEC Westminster Closed
April 15 - Grad Supply Pick Up Day at the Westminster Office
April 19 - SAT Testing at the Westminster Office
April 26 - PSAT10 Testing at the Westminster Office
May 4 - CECFC Prom
May 6 - FRCC Spring Semester Ends
May 7 - RRCC & Aims Spring Semester Ends
May 10 - FRCC Spring Grades Posted
May 12 - RRCC Spring Grades Due
May 13 - Aims Spring Final Grades Due
May 14 - CEC Spring Semester Ends
May 18 - CECFC Graduation Ceremony
May 27 - Memorial Day
May 28 - FRCC, RRCC, & Aims Summer Semester Begins
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Remember, it is your responsibility to be familiar with the dates, deadlines, and policies of the community college you are taking your classes through! |
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Front Range Community College Info |
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FALL 2024 COURSE SCHEDULES ARE AVAILABLE NOW! |
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Concurrent Enrollment Club
Interested in connecting with students like you? Ask your advisor for information about FRCC's Concurrent Enrollment Club!
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Spring Weather in Colorado is Unpredictable!
Familiarize yourself with FRCC's closure and delay policies.
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Attention 2024 Grads! To assist student and families with the FAFSA, the FRCC Financial Aid Office will be hosting several workshops this the spring.
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FAFSA Thursdays
Every other Thursday, starting February 29, 2024 through June 20th, 4 pm - 6 pm
Larimer Campus - Mount Antero 207
Boulder County Campus - A Building A1444
Westminster Campus - B1550
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What to Bring:
- FSA ID
- FAFSA Contributor Information (Name, Date of Birth, Social Security Number - if applicable)
- 2022 Federal Tax Return, 2022 W-2 Forms
- Social Security Number/Alien Registration Number
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Front Range has great resources to support you!
Click below for more info:
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Need additional support?
Owen Smiley
Concurrent Enrollment Coordinator
Instructor, Humanities & Philosophy
Front Range Community College
(303)404-5421
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Red Rocks Community College Info |
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FALL 2024 COURSE SCHEDULES ARE AVAILABLE NOW! |
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Wondering if spring weather is impacting your campus? |
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Attention 2024 Grads!
Need Help Navigating the Financial Aid Process?
RRCC will be hosting FAFSA/CAFSA Workshops this spring!
Financial Aid counselors will be available to help you apply for college financial aid. All events are open to the community.
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Red Rocks offers a number of services to support and enhance your learning.
These services are FREE to all Red Rocks Students, so be sure to take advantage of as many of them as you need!
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Need additional support?
Lindsay Brachle
Concurrent Enrollment Navigator
Red Rocks Community College
(303) 914-6266
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Aims Community College Info |
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FALL 2024 COURSE SCHEDULES ARE AVAILABLE NOW! |
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Aims Grads - Need Help Completing your CASFA or FAFSA Forms?
The Aims Financial Aid department offers in-person FAFSA/CASFA help sessions each Wednesday from 3 - 4 p.m. in the Student Commons, Room 240, and every Friday from 3-4 p.m. in the Welcome Center, Room 228.
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What to bring: 2022 Tax Information, Social Security Number, FSA ID (parent & student) |
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Aims offers a wide range of services to help you achieve success
as a college student and beyond. Aims offers tutoring services and academic support through the Learning Commons. Click below for more info:
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Need additional support?
Jamie Viefhaus-Zak
High School Student Success Coach
Aims Community College
(970)378-3660
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Did You Receive a Bill from the Community College?
Wait - isn't CEC supposed to cover my tuition?!?!
Sometimes the community colleges will send a bill or you may see a statement with a balance owed when you log into your community college student account - it may even show past due!
Don't Worry! You do not need to pay this bill.*
Billing is reconciled between the community college and CEC each semester.
Should you ever exceed your funds for the school year, CEC will bill you directly, after the school year ends (Summer 2024). If you have any questions or are wondering if you need to pay a bill you received from the community college, please reach out to your advisor to confirm,
before you pay.
* unless you are taking additional classes as self-pay
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Opportunities & Scholarship Resources |
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Colorado State University has tons of great opportunities for students this summer!
Explore careers in construction, cyber security, math, or check out the CSU webpage to find other opportunities in your area of interest:
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CSU Summer Cyber Security Camp 2024 |
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Interested in learning more about modern technologies and topics such as Network Security, Data Encryption and Protection, or Careers in Cybersecurity? Join CSU for a week of fun activities as your learn how to use cybersecurity for fun and protection. You will work with and learn from CSU professors, students, and cyber security industry experts.
There will be PRIZES, FREE LUNCH, and FUN ACTIVITIES!
NO PRIOR PROGRAMMING EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY
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REQUIREMENTS:
1) RECOMMENDATION FROM A TEACHER
2) PERSONAL STATEMENT WILL BENEFIT FROM THE CAMP
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LOCATION:
CSU CAMPUS
WHEN:
JUNE 3RD TO JUNE 7TH
9:00AM-4:30PM
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WHO:
THIS CAMP IS FOR
10th-12th GRADE STUDENTS
APPLICATION DEADLINE
APRIL 15TH, 2024
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Join CSU for GirlsGetMath!
This FREE 5-day, non-residential summer mathematics program is open to high school students, regardless of gender.
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When: June 10-14, 9am – 3:30pm
Where: CSU Campus
Application Deadline: April 26th
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- GirlsGetMath occurs in an encouraging and inclusive environment that builds students’ confidence in mathematics and other STEM-related fields
- GirlsGetMath expands students’ understanding and knowledge of mathematics through computations and experimentations.
- GirlsGetMath provides expert mathematical training and mentoring.
- GirlsGetMath encourages students to explore mathematical topics such as cryptography, data science, the mathematics of voting, geometry, image processing, prime numbers and factoring, and fractals.
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There are so many great websites you can use to search for scholarships that might be right for you, from local to national, creative arts to STEM... click on the icons below for more info.
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Has your family been impacted by Parkinson's Disease?
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The Parkinson Association of the Rockies, along with the family and closest friends of Eric Wright, will honor his legacy and recognize Eric’s lifelong dream of being a constant and present figure in his family’s life with the annual Eric Wright Memorial Scholarship Fund. In commemorating Eric’s spirit through this scholarship, they aim not only to fulfill his dream but also to uplift and inspire the next generation of scholars who share their commitment to education, resilience, and the well-being of those affected by Parkinson’s disease. |
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Click HERE for more information and to apply.
Scholarship Application Deadline is May 31st.
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Want to know what's happening at CEC Fort Collins?
Check your the CECFC Newsletter HERE!
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Be sure to take a look at the 2023-2024 CEC Student & Family Handbook. While not all information is relevant to our College Direct students, it is still important to be familiar with the CEC policies and procedures. |
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CEC Fort Collins High School Invites You to Prom 2024! |
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Please contact Ann Crider for more information, as well as the necessary forms and fees to participate! |
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Travel Opportunity!
China-US Culture Exchange Tour
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Ever thought about visiting China? Worried about the cost of travel? This may be your chance to travel while having most of the costs covered for you!
The China-US Culture Exchange Tour invites you to embark on a transformative journey into the heart of Chinese culture. Organized by the Langfang Municipal Government and funded by the Langfang University Alumni Foundation, this program offers a unique opportunity for US students to experience China firsthand through an immersive program that goes beyond the typical tourist experience, delving deep into the vibrant cities of Langfang, Tianjin, and Beijing.
Students will have the chance to explore iconic landmarks like the Great Wall of China and the Forbidden City, while also discovering hidden gems and local neighborhoods!
Travel dates are August 2nd through August 11th, 2024
To apply, please complete and submit this FORM by May 1, 2024
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CEC is excited to launch the official
CEC Alumni Association!
Check it out on
Connect, Network, & Engage
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Hello from the CECFC Health Office!
Here are some friendly reminders about illness:
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Illnesses: Please do not send students to school if they are ill.
Let's Stay Healthy This Spring!
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CECFC Student Support Services |
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If you are eligible for Student Services support, such as an a 504 Plan or an IEP, please be sure you have connected with the CECFC Student Services Team to ensure your plan is up to date and that any necessary accommodations are in place this fall, prior to State Testing this spring.
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Want to stay In the Know and Up to Date?
Join the CEC Westminster College Direct
Facebook Group!
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Our CEC Westminster College Direct Facebook group is a closed group, so please be prepared answer a few short questions and our administrator will let you in. |
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If you are receiving this newsletter, but not attending CEC for the 2023-2024 school year, please contact Ann Crider at ann.crider@coloradoearlycolleges.org to be removed from our mailing list.
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CEC Westminster College Direct
2861 W 120th Ave, Suite 250
Westminster, CO 80234
(720)328-2929
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