Friday, September 9, 2022

Important Dates

Tuesday, September 20, 5:30 - School Accountability Meeting (click to join)

Friday, September 23 - No School for Staff Development

PSAT Sign Up

The deadline to sign up for the PSAT/NMSQT on Wednesday, October 12th is September 10th. If you would like your sophomore to take the practice test or your junior to take the test that counts toward scholarships.

1. Sophomores may take the test as a practice test. Some students want to take the test to practice before they take the test in their junior year when the test will count. 
2. Juniors may sign up for the test. If your son or daughter is a junior, s/he/they may sign up by September 10th to take the test.  

Students who plan to leave high school early to enroll in college full-time after spending three years or less in grades 9 through 12 usually can participate in the National Merit Program if they take the PSAT/NMSQT before they finish high school. To enter the competition for awards offered in 2024, these students must be in either the next-to-last or the last year of high school when they take the 2022 PSAT/NMSQT:  

• if students are in the next-to-last year of high school when they take the 2022 PSAT/NMSQT, awards will be offered as they are finishing their last year of high school; or 
• if students are in their last year of high school when they take the 2022 PSAT/NMSQT, awards will be offered the year after they have completed high school.

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.

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

Click here to schedule your appointment now!

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)
• Spanish
• History
• Psychology
• Communication
• Economics

Questions?

Contact cristi.bejadhar@coloradoearlycolleges.org.

School Accountability Committee

First Meeting: Tuesday, September 20, at 5:30pm (click to join)

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.

Parent Volunteer Group Meeting

Attention Parents: 

We are excited to be hosting the first meeting of the newly formed Parent Volunteer Committee. The team plans to focus on staff appreciation, as well as fun events to keep our students engaged. Please join us for a meet and greet on Wednesday September 14th from 5:30-6:30 in the school cafeteria. Email ceccrparents@gmail.com if you are unable to attend but wish to join the committee or have any questions.

Questions?

Contact ceccrparents@gmail.com.

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: Sept 15- Oct 15
• Boettcher's: Sept 1- Nov 1
• RSVP for their scholarship webinar here: Thursday, September 29 (12-1 p.m.)
• Thursday, October 6 (6-7 p.m.)

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.

 Army Recruiters @ CECCR

September 26 and October 12, Cafeteria

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.

Air Force Recruiters @ CECCR

October 5, Cafeteria

Navy Recruiters @ CECCR

October 10 and 26, Cafeteria

Marine Recruiters @ CECCR

November 2 and 7, Cafeteria