Friday, September 2, 2022

Important Dates

Monday, September 5 - No School

Tuesday, September 20 - School Accountability Meeting

Picture Orders

1. Order your pictures on mylifetouch.com.
2. Enter the event code: EVT88RKDB.
3. Order your picture package.

Questions?

Contact marnie.billstone@coloradoearlycolleges.org.

PSAT Sign Up

The National Merit Scholarship Program is an annual competition for high school students (both traditional and homeschooled) planning to attend college. Students need to take the PSAT/NMSQT, usually in their junior year, to be eligible for scholarships and recognition through the program. Taking the PSAT 8/9 or the PSAT 10 won't qualify students for the program. 

The deadline to sign up for the PSAT/NMSQT on Wednesday, October 12th at your campus, is September 12th. If you would like your sophomore to take the practice test or your junior to take the test that counts toward scholarships, please fill out this form. 

For those of you who are already signed up, please do the following:  

• Create a College Board account at collegeboard.org if you have not done so already.  
• Our school AI code is 061157 if you need it to sign up.  
• There are practice tests available on the College Board website.  
• Please review.  
• A hard copy of the student guides will be available at Parker, Castle Rock, and Inverness. 
• Send your check for $17.00 written out to CEC Douglas County.   
•  Please send the check the week of October 4th.   
• Please do not send it earlier as the school business manager must operate within a specific timeline for receiving funds.  
• The test will be administered at the CEC campus you attend on Wednesday, October 12th.   
• Please arrive by 7:30 a.m.  

More details will be made available as we get closer to the test. Thanks!  

Questions?

Contact lisa.davila@coloradoearlycolleges.org.

Advising Updates

Preparing for College: Junior Checklist

Juniors that want to pursue their education beyond their associate degree or certification can use the following link to start preparing during this school year: https://www.nacacfairs.org/learn/apply/preparing-for-college-junior-check-list/

Preparing for College: Senior Checklist

Seniors that want to pursue their education beyond their associate degree or certification can use the following link to start preparing during this school year: https://www.nacacfairs.org/learn/apply/preparing-for-college-senior-checklist/

College Admissions and Fair Event

ROAR Case Study and Mini College Fair

September 13th, 2022

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Colorado Early Colleges – Parker

10235 Parkglenn Way, Parker, CO 80138

Join us for a case study with college admission officers from ROAR followed by a mini college fair where there will be representatives from in-state and out-of-state colleges. Both parents and students are encouraged to attend this event! Please RSVP using the link below: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b054eaaae2fabfa7-admissions

What is a case study?

A case study is designed to put students and families in the admissions counselor's role and review three fictitious applications. College admission officers will guide participants through the various parts of an application and lead discussions about each applicant's materials, merits, and essay. Participants will then determine which of the three students are admissible.

What is ROAR?

ROAR is an organization comprised of out-of-state institution's local admission representatives.

What universities will be participating in the mini college fair?

Even though the case study is sponsored by ROAR representatives, there will be admission officers from in-state schools (CSU, CU Boulder, MSU, etc.) attending the mini college fair to answer any questions you have about the college admissions process.

Questions about this event?

If you have questions about this event, please contact brooke.nordgren@coloradoearlycolleges.org (CECP advising team).

Virtual College Application Planning Seminar

Attention graduating seniors applying to college this fall! Come to our College Application Planning Seminar for tips and resources for starting your college admissions and FAFSA application process. This event will provide tips to organize yourself for the college application process. You will learn how to send transcripts and test scores, what the different college deadlines mean, how to start the Federal Application for Student Aid and why you should complete it, resources for scholarships, and more!

Thursday, September 22, 2022, 5:30-7:00 pm. This will be a virtual event open to CEC students and parents.

Register here.

Questions?

Contact your advisor.

Tutoring in the Academic Success Center

Tutoring is up and running in the Academic Success Center (ASC) in room 218! We have peer tutors for all of the following subjects, ready and willing to help:

• English and Math (all levels)
• Science (HS level classes only)
• We looking for college-level science peer tutors - see Ms. Cristi in Room 218 to apply
• Spanish
• History
• Psychology
• Communication
• Economics

We are still getting the online appointment scheduler set up. This should be set up next week but to schedule an appointment in the meantime, come see Ms. Cristi in Room 218.

Questions?

Contact cristi.bejadhar@coloradoearlycolleges.org.

School Accountability Committee

First Meeting: Tuesday, September 20, at 5:30pm

Next Meetings: November 15, February 7, and April 18, all virtual at 5:30pm

Thank you so much for showing interest in joining our School Accountability Committee (SAC), we will be conducting our first meeting on Tuesday, September 20^th and will be voting to establish committee offices and discuss our quarterly meeting dates. If you would like you can read the top portion of the CEC SAC Policy that I have attached below. Click here to view the duties and responsibilities of the Committee. 

Questions?

Contact mike.mcdonnell@coloradoearlycolleges.org.

Get Your Tickets Now: Shopping Extravaganza Fundraiser

Saturday, September 10th from 10am - 4pm

Shopping Extravaganza is a day full of shopping, prizes, and fun, all to raise money for non-profit organizations in our local community.

Tickets are $30 each, and $20 of each ticket sold will go back to CEC Castle Rock's student activities fund! Each ticket includes the following:

• Exclusive Discounts and Activities
• 2 prize drawing tickets, which provides the opportunity to win over $65,000 in retailer gift cards and prizes
• 2 grand prize drawings tickets
• VIP wine tasting
• Catered lunch, entertainment, and more

Purchase your tickets here and be sure to select "Colorado Early Colleges Castle Rock."

Questions?

Contact mary.bain@coloradoearlycolleges.org.

Spring Break Europe Trip Full

Thank you to all of the parents that attended meetings, considered this opportunity for their student, and who recognized the value in world travel. The trip is currently at full capacity and students that enroll will now join a waitlist. For any questions or information about joining the waitlist, please reach out to Jaycee DeSimone or Mary DiIorio at jaycee.desimone@coloradoearlycolleges.org or mary.diiorio@coloradoearlycolleges.org.

Questions?

Please contact Jaycee Henderson or Mary DiIorio through Teams or email.

jaycee.desimone@coloradoearlycolleges.org

mary.diiorio@coloradoearlycolleges.org

Scholarship Information

Scholarship List

We will now be posting scholarships that we find on our advising college guide! Click here to access the full list of scholarships.

• FOR JUNIORS: Bryan Cameron Education Foundation
• Daniels Fund OPENS Sept 15
• Boettcher's OPENS Sept 1

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/

College/Career Opportunities

BA/BS-MD Program Information Session

September 10, 9:00-11:00am, Virtual

The University of Colorado Denver offers a joint bachelor's degree/doctor of medicine degree program. An information session will be held on September 10, 2022. See this website for more information. https://clas.ucdenver.edu/health-professions-programs/babs-md-program-information#:~:text=The%20BA%2FBS%2DMD%20degree,students%20each%20year%20from%20broadly

ROAR Case Study and Mini College Fair

September 13, 6:00pm-8:00pm, Colorado Early Colleges Parker

Join us for a case study with college admission officers from ROAR followed by a mini college fair where there will be representatives from in-state and out-of-state colleges. Both parents and students are encouraged to attend this event! Please RSVP using the link below: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b054eaaae2fabfa7-admissions

Virtual College Application Planning Seminar

September 22, 5:30-7:00pm, Virtual

Attention graduating seniors applying to college this fall! Come to our College Application Planning Seminar for tips and resources for starting your college admissions and FAFSA application process. This event will provide tips to organize yourself for the college application process. You will learn how to send transcripts and test scores, what the different college deadlines mean, how to start the Federal Application for Student Aid and why you should complete it, resources for scholarships, and more!

This will be a virtual event open to CEC students and parents.

Register here.

CoorsTek Denver Metro Regional Science and Engineering Fair Kick Off

September 24, 9:00am-3:00pm, CU Denver 

Students are invited to attend the Denver Metro Regional Science and Engineering Fair Season Kick-Off to learn more on how to participate in the DMRSEF Science fair and what to expect. The Denver Metro Regional Science and Engineering Fair (DMRSEF) was established in 1963 to give pre-collegiate researchers an outlet to engage their scientific interests and an opportunity to interact with professional researchers and scientists. Serving eight counties in the Denver metropolitan area (Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Clear Creek, Denver, Douglas, Jefferson, and Summit), the CoorsTek DMRSEF provides area middle school and high school students a vehicle to develop their scientific skillsets and an annual opportunity to present their research. Each year, middle and high school category winners represent the CoorsTek DMRSEF at the Colorado Science and Engineering Fair (CSEF), and our three Senior Best in Fair winners represent Colorado at the prestigious Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF). Register here.

Transportation & Construction Girl

September 29, 8:30-1:30, Jefferson County Fairgrounds

Female students interested in the transportation and construction industry can register to attend an amazing event hosted by Transportation & Construction Girl (TGC) on Sept 29 at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds from 8:30am-1:30pm. REGISTER HERE if interested.