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Important Dates
Friday, September 23 - No School for Staff Development
Friday, September 30, 5am - 9News Filming at CECI
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9News Filming at CECI on 9/30 @ 5am! | |
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Friday, September 30, 5:00am-8:00am
Help us celebrate 9News selecting CEC Inverness to kick off their Cool Schools Segment!
We are inviting all CECI students to participate in the live segment on Friday, September 30 at 5am in the cafeteria!
We will have breakfast, treats, and fun activities to encourage all students to come out to participate!
We will have coffee for the parents that get up early to drop their kids off!
More details will come but please mark your calendar for Friday, September 30. We'd love to have our whole school out!
Questions?
Contact mary.bain@coloradoearlycolleges.org.
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ACC ACADEMIC SUPPORT/TUTORING
Go to: http://www.arapahoe.edu/advising-support/academic-support-tutoring
Contact:
- Academic Support - Library and Learning Commons 303-797-5669
- Email: academicsupport@arapahoe.edu
About Academic Support
Tutoring is offered by a variety of experienced ACC tutors in person as well as online. Based on the subjects, drop-in sessions are also available. Sign up for your tutoring sessions through Navigate by clicking on “Appointments” and then clicking “Schedule an Appointment.” Select your class and then the time that works in your schedule. Sessions are typically 30 minutes each, but we are flexible. View our step-by-step instructions about how to schedule your appointment through Navigate.
Questions?
Contact carla.holland@coloradoearlycolleges.org.
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The deadline to sign up for the PSAT/NMSQT on Wednesday, October 12th iwas September 10th.
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. There are hard copy student guides at Parker and more will be delivered to Castle Rock and Inverness Friday morning.
- 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 certain timeline for receiving funds.
- The test will be administered 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!
There will not be a make-up day for this test.
Questions?
Contact lisa.davila@coloradoearlycolleges.org.
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Grade Replacement
Are you retaking a class you did not pass in a previous semester? If so, you will want to fill out a Grade Replacement form. This form is required by our registrar to lift the weight of the failing grade out of your GPA. The grade for the failed course will remain on your transcript, but your new, improved grade will be replaced as part of your GPA calculation. The form should be completed before the end of the semester. Do it today! Click here for the Grade Replacement Form.
It’s College Fair Season!
If you are considering going to a 4-year university after graduating from CEC, you may want to attend a college fair. These are great opportunities for meeting with representatives of several colleges all in one day. In-person and virtual options are available. Click here to find an event near you.
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
Other important dates:
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On-Campus Students
Save the Date—ACC Degree Check Day
Wednesday, September 21st 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.
Graduating Seniors--College Corner
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Colorado Free Application Day$
Colorado's fifth annual Free Applications Day$ will be held on October 18 - 20th, 2022. This is an opportunity to submit several college applications to Colorado Universities for free! It’s during CEC’s fall break so it’s a great time to get started on your college applications. Click here to learn more.
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.
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Questions?
Contact your advisor.
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Bus Transportation UPDATE | |
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The CEC Network has recently hired a bus trainer to certify and endorse all of our drivers. Once they are onboarded, they will begin to train our new driver. We are shooting for an October start date for bus service.
Stay tuned for more updates coming soon.
Questions?
Contact transportation@coloradoearlycolleges.org.
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Spring Break Europe Trip Full | |
Daniels Fund Scholarship Open! | |
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The Daniels Scholarship Program provides the opportunity for motivated students from Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming to attend the college of their choice. Daniels Scholars receive up to $100,000 to be applied at any two- or four-year, nonprofit, accredited college or university in the United States, depending on financial need. We’re looking for students with great potential, strong character, and big dreams.
Daniels Scholars are America’s next generation of leaders, persevering through life’s challenges and rooted in the values important to Bill Daniels. They are free and entrepreneurial thinkers who are proud of this country and community and work hard to improve them. Sound like you? Then apply online between September 15, 2022, and October 15, 2022, at www.DanielsFund.org/scholarships.
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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.
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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College/Career Opportunities | |
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Virtual Info Sessions for Seniors Interested in Duke, Georgetown, Harvard, UPenn, & Stanford
September 18, September 19, October 2, October 3
Representatives from Duke University, Georgetown University, Harvard University, the University of Pennsylvania, and Stanford University will present information about their institutions, discuss the application process, and answer questions on how to put together a strong and reflective application. Each program will end with breakout sessions where representatives will answer questions about their specific school and the application process. Click to sign up:
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.
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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.
CU Anschutz Medical Pre Health Day
October 1, 10:00am-1:30pm, Virtual
Interested in a career in the health professions? A virtual visit to CU Anschutz with live interactive sessions with program representatives will teach you about all the fields in which you are interested. This includes:
- Dental Medicine (DDS)
- Public Health (Master of Public Health, DrPH)
- Graduate Programs and Medical Scientist Training Program (MS, PhD, MD/PhD)
- Modern Human Anatomy (MS)
- Nursing (Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor of Nursing Practice)
- Pharmacy (PharmD)
- Physician Assistant (Master of Physician Assistant Studies)
- Anesthesiologist Assistant (Master of Science)
- Physical Therapy (Doctor of Physical Therapy)
- Medicine (MD)
The free event is open to all high school, undergraduate, and graduate-level students as well as advisors and parents/guardians! Click here to register.
College Fair of Greater Denver
October 1, 10:00am-12:00pm, Mountain Vista High School
Since 1972 College Fairs of Greater Denver, Inc. has provided high school students and parents an opportunity to meet with college representatives through an annual series of college fair programs and workshops. This organization is comprised of high school counselors and college admissions representatives from the greater Denver area. Each program provides students and parents the opportunity to meet college representatives one-on-one.
Please note: these events are FREE for students and parents to attend. However, we do strongly encourage students to register at StriveFair.com. This eliminates the need for students to fill out a contact card at each table.
Roadtrip Nation: Colorado
October 16 - Deadline to Apply
This upcoming spring, fueled by the Daniels Fund, Wend Collective, and Strada Education Network, we’re helping a team of young people explore career opportunities in Colorado...for free! If you’re especially hoping to find a career in health care, the skilled trades, STEM, agriculture, or natural resources and energy, we’re looking for you! We want to give you a hands-on look at how people like you are using their talents and interests to find fulfilling and meaningful careers right in your home state.
Application Details:
- All travel expenses, plus a daily stipend for personal expenses, are paid for by Roadtrip Nation.
- This trip is currently scheduled for late spring 2023, but the timing may shift as we continue to monitor the situation with COVID-19. We'll work with applicants and communicate about timing as we learn more.
- We want to share your journey with others, so the road trip will be filmed. The resulting documentary may be shown on public television, as well as other relevant video platforms.
- Individuals who are chosen will help plan the trip around their specific interests, areas of study, and career aspirations, so you’ll be working with Roadtrip Nation to research and book interviews with the career role models you’d like to speak with.
Click here to apply or for more information.
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