Friday, September 2, 2022

Important Dates

Monday, September 5 - School Closed

Wednesday, September 7 - Picture Retakes

Attendance Reminder

If your student is absent, please do one of the following:

1. Call our main phone at 720-505-4010 and select option 8.
2. Email ceciattendance@coloradoearlycolleges.org with student first and last name, date, time, reason for absent, and expected timeframe to return to school. 

• Please refer to our ’22-’23 Student and Family Handbook for detailed attendance information.

Here is the list of acceptable reasons for tardies or absences: 

• Temporary illness or injury 
• A physical, mental, or emotional disability 
• Suspension, or expulsion in accordance with C.R.S. 22-33-105 and 106 
• Possession of a current age and school certificate or work permit issued pursuant to the Colorado Youth Employment Opportunity Act of 1971 
• In the custody of a court or law enforcement authorities 
• Participation in a work-study program under the supervision of a public school 
• Assigned to out-of-home placement (as defined by C.R.S. 22-32-138 and absences are due to court appearances and participation in court-ordered activities. The student’s assigned social worker will verify the student’s absence was for a court appearance or court-ordered activity 
• Religious holidays or observances based on a sincere religious belief. Complete the Religious Accommodations Request Form 
• Medical and legal appointments 
• Family funeral attendance 

Questions?

Contact whitney.holland@coloradoearlycolleges.org.

School Pictures

Wednesday, August 10

Retakes: Wednesday, September 7

VIEW AND ORDER PHOTOS HERE

https://shop.jostenspix.com

Use the school name: CO EARLY COLLEGES DC INVERNESS

Use the event code: FE147822.

Did you know?

• You can personalize your photos with a variety of backgrounds and text
• Photos are shipped directly to your home
• High-res digital downloads are available
• If you have more than one child, you can order together and pay once

Questions?

Contact carla.holland@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

All Students

Attention Graduating Seniors planning to apply to an armed forces academy 

The deadline for application for a nomination to a U.S. armed forces academy (U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, U.S. Military Academy-West Point, and the U.S. Naval Academy) is October 15, 2022. This is done through Colorado's U.S. Senators' and Front Range U.S. Representatives' offices. Interested students can see Mr. Hank Lacey (hank.lacey@coloradoearlycolleges.org) if they have any questions about this or wish to learn more.

Aspiring physicians, take note! 

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. Click here for more information.

College Class Tutoring

If you are taking a college class at CEC Inverness or off-campus with one of our college partners, you can access tutoring services directly from the college. Below are the links to tutoring information for each of our partners. Students taking classes at CEC Inverness are taking classes through Arapahoe Community College (ACC):

ACC - Academic Support Tutoring

AIMS - Tutoring Services

CCD - Excel Zone/Tutoring

RRCC - Tutoring

CCA - Academic Learning Center

FRCC - Academic Assistance

MSU Denver - Tutoring

PPCC - Tutoring

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 students and parents.

Register here.

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.

Other important dates:

On-Campus Students

Save the Date—ACC Degree Check Day

Wednesday, September 21^st 11:00 to 2:00 pm, at the Student Café. Stop by to visit with an ACC representative to make sure your major is declared and run a degree check. If you are interested in planning ahead to make sure your degree is declared and you need assistance, stop by the advising department for help! It can take 2-3 days for ACC to process a degree change.

Off-Campus Students/College Direct

Know your deadlines!

For full 15-week semester classes, the drop deadlines for classes are below. If you are taking a late start class, your deadline will be different! Always check your class syllabus for deadlines. Any schedule changes must be approved by your CEC Academic Advisor.

Questions?

Contact your advisor.

Bus Transportation UPDATE

Thanks again to the families anxiously and patiently waiting on a bus driver. Currently, we have an individual who is willing and ready to become our driver. CECI is working diligently to get him trained and endorsed. Know that we have been working with a variety of other school districts to see if they are able to train and certify our driver. Unfortunately, due to their shortages, they are not able to provide us with training.

The good news is we have a driver. In an effort to be competitive with local districts, we are looking at ways to train driver candidates to get their CDL license through CEC.

Stay tuned for more updates coming soon.  

Questions?

Contact transportation@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

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.