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Wednesday, December 18, 2024

In Today's Newsletter:

  • End of Fall 2024
  • Congratulations CEC
  • Tour Dates
  • Enrollment 2025/2026
  • Graduation 2025
  • Graduate Portraits
  • Accountability Committee
  • Advising
  • FAFSA
  • Spring SAT Test
  • Study Abroad
  • Clubs
  • Student Pickup Traffic Map
  • Employment Opportunities
  • Spirit Wear
  • Acts of Kindness
  • Tutoring Help
  • King Soopers Rewards
  • Parent Committee
  • Appointment Reminder
  • Scholarship Information
  • College/Career Opportunities
  • Social Media

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End of Fall 2024

End of Fall 2024 Semester!


Dear CECCR Students and Families,


We made it to the end of our Fall 2024 semester and the end of 2024! I want to take this opportunity to express my gratitude for such a great start to the school year.


Thank you to our amazing teaching and support staff for always putting students first and for dedicating so much of your time both during school hours and outside school hours to ensure CECCR meets our mission. Your efforts do not go unnoticed, and I am very thankful to be supported by such a fantastic group of professionals.


Thank you to our students and families for choosing to attend CECCR and pursue a growth mindset. Students, thank you for coming to school every day, even when it is difficult, to challenge yourself academically and to grow your character into the young adults we see every day. 


Congratulations on all your hard work to make this fall semester a success at CECCR!


I wish you all a restful, peaceful, and enjoyable winter break!


Happy holidays and happy new year!


Take care,


Maren Blind 

Congratulations CEC

Check us out! Our “Performance with Distinction” rating puts us in the top 25 percent of all public schools in Colorado for academics. We’re proud to be one of the Colorado Charter School Institute’s highest performing schools!

Tour Dates

Prospective Student Tour Dates:


  • January 16th & 27th
  • February 2nd & 19th
  • March 3rd & 13th
  • April 1st, 17th and 30th


All Tours start at 3:30pm

Enrollment 2025/2026

Spread the word!

Invite your friends and family to join CEC Castle Rock!


Enrollment for the 2025-2026 School Year is open! Go to our website and complete your application to start the enrollment process for CEC Castle Rock. We look forward to having you!


 https://coloradoearlycolleges.org/enroll/

Graduation 2025

Graduation 2025 Update:


Important action items!


1.Order cap and gown from Jostens

Graduates participating in the ceremony must be in the required cap and gown. Since this is our first Castle Rock Graduation, a previous cap and gown cannot be used due to color inconsistencies.


2.Save these important dates:

  • May 8, 2025: 5:00-6:30pm MANDATORY Graduation Celebration at CECCR


  • CEC- Castle Rock Graduation Details:

Date: May 19, 2025

LOCATION: James R. Sullivan Events Center/Douglas County Fairgrounds

Address: 500 Fairgrounds Dr. Castle Rock, C0 80104

Graduate Portraits

Accountability Committee

Please attend and participate in CEC-Castle Rock's School Accountability Committee (SAC)! We want to hear from you, the CEC-Castle Rock Community and we want to share the latest and greatest news that is happening at your student's school. SAC meetings happen four times a year and are always virtual!


Please click on the date to join the meetings.


All meetings are from 5:30-6:30pm


Date: 2/4/25, 4/15/25

Advising

  • All students should have met with their Advisor and completed their scheduling for Spring semester.


  • Advisors will now be reviewing final grades from this fall semester and making schedule changes as needed


  • Advisors will be out of the building from Dec. 20 to Jan. 6 - and will not be available for college recommendations or other requests during winter break.

FAFSA

FAFSA Form Ready: Help Students Create a StudentAid.gov account now


The new 2025–26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form is expected to be available before Dec. 1, 2024. Submitting the FAFSA form is the first step to getting federal student grants, scholarships, work-study opportunities, and student loans.

 

Who is eligible for federal student aid?

Make the form submission as easy as possible by doing two things. First, have students create a StudentAid.gov account now. Second, if they're under 24 years old, have their parent to create their account before December 1 as well.

 

1. Have students Create a StudentAid.gov account or make sure that they can access an existing account by signing in to StudentAid.gov.

 2. If under age 24, get a parent to create their account. Check this chart to confirm whether a parent or spouse also needs to have an account before submitting a FAFSA form.


What does a student need to create a StudentAid.gov account?

· Name (exactly as it appears on a Social Security card)

· Date of birth

· Personal email address

· Social Security number (if available)

 

Remember: Students will only have one StudentAid.gov account to use for the rest of their life, so make sure that they use an email address that they’ll have access to even after graduating from school or changing jobs.


How do I know if a parent or spouse also need to create an account?

· Check this chart to see whether any other contributors, like a parent or spouse, also need to create an account before submitting the FAFSA form.

· If you’re still not sure whether a parent should sign the form, confirm whether you are an independent or dependent student.

· If a dependent student, the student and parent can use the Who’s My FAFSA Parent wizard to figure out which parent, guardian or spouse also needs to create an account.


What if a student or parent doesn't have a Social Security number?

· If there is a SSN, they must provide it when creating an account.

· All students must have an SSN to create a StudentAid.gov account unless they are from the Freely Associated States (Micronesia, Marshall Islands, or Palau). Check eligibility here.

· If a parent or spouse who does not have an SSN, you can still create a StudentAid.gov account to contribute to a student’s FAFSA form. When creating an account, leave the SSN field blank and select “What if I don’t have a Social Security number?”

· If only one parent has an SSN, that parent is the one who should create an account and join the student's FAFSA form as a contributor.

 

Note: If you get a message saying the SSN entered is already in use, make sure the SSN is entered correctly. If the SSN is correct, then it’s likely an account was previously or someone else (such as a parent) created for you. Try logging in first rather than creating a new account. If you think you may already have an account, and are having trouble accessing, you will need to recover your account. You can use this page: Recover Your Account | Federal Student Aid. If you’re sure an account has not already been created, contact the office of Federal Student Aid for more help. Do not attempt to use an ITIN or other value in place of an SSN for online account creation.

 

CDHE also has resources to assist in setting up FSA IDs. See the YouTube videos below which walk through the process. In addition, the Department has created a 12th Grade FSA ID Creation Dashboard by County. You can easily track your county's progress weekly.

 

FSA ID Creation Dashboard by Count


Learn More

Spring SAT Test

It's that time of year when you and your students may be thinking about preparations for The College Board's Spring SAT test.  

 

Taking an SAT prep course through organizations like The College Board, Kaplan, or Khan Academy offers several key benefits to students preparing for the exam. These courses provide structured, comprehensive study plans designed to cover all test sections—Reading, Writing and Language, Math, and the optional Essay. Through practice tests, drills, and targeted lessons, students can identify their strengths and weaknesses, enabling them to focus on areas needing improvement. Test prep courses often include expert strategies for time management, question analysis, and critical thinking, which can help boost both confidence and scores. Additionally, many of these programs offer personalized feedback and adaptive learning tools, allowing for a customized experience based on individual needs. With consistent practice and expert guidance, students are better equipped to achieve their highest potential on test day.

 

Following are links to three such resources you may use to guide you through the test preparation process.



Have a great day, and happy studying! 

 

Ms. Power

Study Abroad

Clubs

Student Pickup Traffic Map

Employment Opportunities

CEC is Hiring! 


Looking for the perfect job or know someone who would be a great addition to our team? 



Check out our Careers page! 


https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs?clientkey=FE32BB635EDFD26A808E1653760D510B&session_nonce=e2aa387dc417a65b1566b583c79c50e1

Current Job Openings at CEC Castle Rock


  • Philosophy Adjunct
  • Nurse - Part Time
  • Substitute Teacher - Part Time

 

Join the CEC team! Click the button below for more information and to apply.

Click To Apply

CEC Spirit Wear

The CEC Spirit Store is taking orders! Shop online at:


https://coloradoearlycolleges.org/families-students/cec-apparel/.

Acts of Kindness





Has someone in the CEC community shown you or your student an act of kindness? Click here or use the QR code provided to give them a shoutout! It can be big or small.


Tutoring Help

Click the link below.


https://outlook.office365.com/book/CECCastleRockAcademicSuccessCenter@coloradoearlycolleges.org

King Soopers Rewards

Sign up for our King Soopers Community Rewards to help us raise funds for student activities!

What is King Soopers Community Rewards?

This program makes fundraising easy by donating to local organizations based on the shopping you do every day. Once you link your Card to an organization, all you have to do is shop at King Soopers and swipe your Shopper’s Card.

How to add Colorado Early Colleges Castle Rock to your King Soopers Shoppers Account:

  1. A digital account is needed to participate in King Soopers Community Rewards. If you already have a digital account, simply link your Shopper’s Card to your account so that all transactions apply toward the organization you choose. If you do not have a digital account, click here to set one up.
  2. Sign in to your digital account.
  3. Search for your organization here.
  4. Enter "Colorado Early Colleges Castle Rock."
  5. Select the organization from the list and click “Save”.

Questions?

Contact mary.bain@coloradoearlycolleges.org.

Parent Committee

Appointment Reminder

To better serve our parents and visitors please be sure to make an appointment before visiting CECCR. Our goal is to ensure every visitor gets the time and attention they deserve, and an appointment allows us to reserve that time solely for you! Emails are the most efficient way to contact staff members. All staff members emails are formatted with (firstname.lastname@coloradoearlycolleges.org).

Scholarship Information

Scholarship List


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:

College/Career Opportunities

Professional Digital Portfolio!


Students can build a professional digital portfolio through Tallo, an online platform that connects high school and college students to jobs, internships, scholarships and colleges. Major companies recruit from this platform for highly competitive internships through Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Wal-Mart and more. 

Go to https://tallo.com/talent/ to learn more!

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