In Today's Newsletter:
- Important Health Reminder
- Bus Reminder
- Free Mental Health Sessions
- Advising Reminders - Appointment Link!
- Tutoring Information
- Food Drive
- Food Services Information
- Hiring Part-Time Kitchen Staff
- College Bound Seniors
- Submit Yearbook Photos
- Scholarship Information
- Opportunities at Lockheed Martin
- College & Career Opportunities
- Social Media Links
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Important Dates
Friday, November 19 - Friday, November 26 - Thanksgiving Break
***NEW DATES***
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Important Health Reminder |
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Do not send your students to school if they are sick!
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I Matter: Free Mental Health Sessions for Children |
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Colorado launched a program Wednesday to offer three free mental health sessions to children.
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. One of the early questions asks if the young person is in crisis and directs those who answer yes to a crisis line and a more rapid response.
Children under 12 can also use the service but need a parent to do so, and young adults who are receiving special education services can access the free help up to age 21.
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Spring Course Catalog Now Available!
We have some exciting new classes to offer for the spring semester: Archeology, Biological Anthropology, Creative Writing, Introduction to Theater and more! Check out the class offerings here.
Academic advising appointments to plan your spring class schedule will end on December 10th. You can schedule your appointment now (see links below). A parent must be present during the appointment.
For College Direct Students or those taking off-campus courses, registration dates for our community college partners are as below. You must meet with your CEC advisor prior to registering for courses off-campus.
ACC: November 2
Red Rocks: November 1
CCD: November 8
CCA: October 4
Pikes Peak: October 18
Front Range: November 9
AIMS: November 1
Metro: November 7
Click on the links below to schedule an appointment with your advisor (check IC if you are not sure who your advisor is):
Off-Campus Students/College Direct
Are you attending ACC classes remotely? Do you have the tech devices you need to be successful? The ACC Library has webcams with built-in microphones and headsets with noise-canceling microphones that check out for the entire semester. Let us know at librarians@arapahoe.edu what other tech devices you need to be successful in your remote classes.
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Register for the Virtual College Fair Week!
The Colorado Council on High School and College Relations is hosting a virtual college fair week starting November 8th. The event runs from Monday November 8th to Thursday November 11th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The biggest benefit of the virtual fair over an in-person fair is that you can hear the questions being asked by other participants and you can plan which colleges you want to “visit” in advance. There are also sessions on financial aid and military academies. This is an important event to attend if you are a 10th or 11th grader considering attending a four-year university after graduating from CEC.
Colorado College Panel—November 17th at CEC-Inverness
CEC-Inverness will be hosting a panel of representatives from several Colorado Universities on November 17th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. This event is open to all students at CEC Parker, Castle Rock and Inverness. Learn what makes each university unique and ask questions of the representatives.
Participating universities
- CU Boulder
- CU Denver
- UCCS
- CSU Ft. Collins
- University of Denver (DU)
- Colorado School of Mines
- Arapahoe Community College
- Western State University
- Metro State University
- …and more!
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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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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Donations Needed: Food Drive |
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Colorado Early Colleges is hosting a food drive benefitting the shelter, Family Tree. Students are encouraged to donate non-perishable food, face masks, baby supplies, gift cards, hygiene products, and school supplies from November 1-12. Donation boxes will be set up in the cafeteria and lobby. All donations must be new and unopened.
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FREE BREAKFAST/LUNCH IS AVAILABLE FOR ALL STUDENTS THIS YEAR! |
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Come Pick Up Your Breakfast/Lunch from the Cafe!
There is no need to pre-order. Simply come to the cafe between 7:30-7:50am for free breakfast and 11am-1pm for free lunch.
TITAN is a web-based nutrition management software that is used across all CEC campuses. You can set up a TITAN account to access applications, menus, recipes, allergen information, and to load money to your student’s account (additional meals can be purchased at.
QUESTIONS?
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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!
Free College application hotline for last minute application questions
Sun, Oct. 31 from 8am -1:30pm.
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). Also, ACC is offering free transcript requests during the month of October.
Free ACC transcripts
ACC is offering official transcripts for free the month of October! This is a great time to:
- Send transcripts to colleges to which you plan to apply
- Get a copy of your transcript for yourself
- Submit an official transcript to CEC for classes you’ve taken on your own
- Submit an official transcript to CEC for AP courses or CLEP scores that have been evaluated by ACC
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Submit Your Photos for Yearbook! |
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Yearbook Photo Submission
College direct, middle school enrichment, CECI seniors, and homeschool students have the opportunity to submit their own portraits to be included in the CECI Yearbook.
The Yearbook Group will accept pictures from August 31 - October 31. Please pay special attention to the information below; if your picture does not meet these requirements the Yearbook Group will ask you to submit another picture.
We will accept:
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High-resolution digital images (.jpeg preferred - the easiest way to share high-quality images without compromising the file is through cloud sharing - GoogleDrive, Microsoft OneDrive, or Dropbox. If you have questions about sharing digital files, please reach out to chelsea.hull@coloradoearlycolleges.org for guidance)
- Physical copies dropped off at the front desk with Ms. Annette at CECI
- All images should be either 2x3 inches or be 640x800 pixels and a resolution between 250 - 300 ppi/dpi
Portrait requirements:
- Plain & clean background (colored backgrounds are okay as long as they’re not busy)
- Good lighting (no shadows)
- Frame the picture for shoulders up
- No selfies!
- Expression must be resting or smiling––no silly faces!
- No hats and/or sunglasses
- Portrait oriented (not landscape)
For all seniors:
- You can submit your own picture
- The picture can be shoulders up, full body, or posed shots
- Dress to impress!
Please submit the information below with your picture.
Student’s full name:
Parent / Guardian signature allowing us to use the photo (if over 18 the student may sign for themselves):
Student Type (select from: Middle School Enrichment, College Direct, MyTech High, Homeschool, or full- or part-time CECI students)
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Senior Scholarship List
- Boettcher Scholarship
- Daniels Fund Scholarship
- 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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Opportunities at Lockheed Martin |
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Advanced Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship Program
Lockheed Martin’s Advanced Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship Program (AMTAP) is a United States Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship. AMTAP trains candidates on the skills to build electronics and prepares them for an exciting career in space operations. During the up-front training program participants are paid and offered company benefits. Click here for more information.
High School Internship Program
The Lockheed Martin Space High School Internship program is designed to give students the opportunity to work with aerospace scientists and engineers. Lockheed Martin Space High School Interns spend 9+ weeks over the summer working on Lockheed Martin Space projects. These projects will allow students to work on solving and deploying process, procedures and systems that help our customers keep people safe. Click here for more information.
Software Associate Degree Program
A three-year development program designed to attract, develop, and retain early-career technical professionals in software and cyber-related careers. Students are accepted in the program before they graduate with their associate degree to accelerate the clearance process and be ready to join Lockheed Martin after graduation. Click here for more information.
STEM and Vocational Scholarship Program
his scholarship is open to high school seniors and undergraduate students who plan to pursue a major in engineering, physics or computer science, demonstrate financial need and come from underrepresented or underserved communities. Click here for more information.
Community College STEM Hiring
Launch your technical career with Lockheed Martin as we lead the aerospace industry! We are hiring two-year STEM Associate degree candidates who will join our engineering teams and support critical program work. Click here for more Information.
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College & Career Opportunities |
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16th Annual LaTEENa Conference & Advanced Leadership Symposium
November 6, 8am-4:30pm at Regis University
The mission of the LaTEENa Leadership Program is to empower Latinas to achieve their full potential by maintaining healthy and successful lifestyles, graduating high school, pursuing higher education, and becoming self-sufficient. Click here for more information and to register!
ACC Criminal Justice Pathway Event
November 8, 4-5:30pm at ACC Parker
4-6 panelists from different components of criminal justice and emergency services: Law Enforcement, Corrections, CBI, Courts, Emergency Services. A chance for Q&A at the end with panelists. Panelists will provide insight to career options within the criminal justice and emergency services fields. Click here for more information.
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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