Got Questions? Call or email us!
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Spring Semester classes start January 16th!
As we prepare for Spring Semester classes to get underway this week, remember to check the status of your classes! Class cancelled? Need to make a change, but not sure which classes to register for? Refer to your copy of the ICAP you created with your advisor when you met this fall.
If you have not sent in a copy of your Spring Class Schedule, or if you have made any changes to your scheduled classes, be sure to send an updated copy to your advisor as soon as possible!
For detailed instructions, please click HERE.*
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*Instructions in the link are for FRCC's eWolf portal, but will be the same for RRCC's the Rock
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If you are thinking about deviating from your ICAP, or withdrawing from any classes, be sure to plan ahead and talk to your advisor. Wait to make any schedule changes until after you have spoken with your advisor.
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Looking for a Textbook to Borrow for the Spring Semester?
Complete and submit the form in the link below:
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If we do not have your book available to borrow:
- Try to find a copy to rent through your community college or a textbook retailer like Amazon or Chegg. Rented books must be returned to the textbook retailer as outlined on your receipt.
- If a rental textbook is not available, you may purchase your textbook.
Be sure to save your rental or purchased textbook receipts and class syllabus to submit with your textbook reimbursement request later this spring!
The Reimbursement Request form link and deadlines will be published in our March newsletter.
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Juniors - The SAT will be here soon, and we need your help!
In December, we emailed you a questionnaire regarding your plans for the 2024 Colorado School Day SAT coming up later this spring. A big Thank You to those who have responded!
We are still waiting to hear from several students...
If this includes you, please take a moment to discuss with your family and complete & submit the questionnaire below:
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Please note, all Full Time and Part Time 11th Grade students are automatically registered to take the SAT at the CEC Westminster Satellite Office on
Friday, April 19th,
as part of the Colorado School Day SAT testing week.
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Students wishing to take the Weekend SAT on Saturday, March 9th must be registered by CEC's Assessment Coordinator, Raychel Carpenter.
Ms. Carpenter will follow up with those who choose the that option on the questionnaire.
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If you would like to take the March 9th SAT, be sure to submit your questionnaire no lather than January 18th.
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Questions? Please contact Raychel Carpenter
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The SAT is going digital in 2024!
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It's never too early to start practicing for the SAT! Click below to access the College Board's official practice resources: |
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Tell your Friends & Family!
New Student Enrollment for the
2024-2025 School Year is Open!
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We appreciate the way you share the CEC Love with your friends and family to help keep CEC Westminster College Direct growing!
We are now accepting enrollment applications for the 24-25 school year. If you know someone who could benefit from CEC, please send them our way! Mrs. Crider loves talking with prospective families, so feel free to pass along her enrollment email [email protected] or phone number (720) 328-2929.
You are also welcome to share our enrollment link:
If you are already enrolled with CEC for the 23-24 school year, you do not need to re-apply.
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Info Meetings for the 2024-2025 School Year |
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Know someone who wants to learn more about CEC Westminster College Direct, or need a refresher for yourself? Join us for a virtual Info Meeting on January 17th or February 6th, 5-6pm. Sign up below! |
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Good Friends and Free College Credit - What could be better?
Refer-A-Friend to Colorado Early Colleges and you may be eligible to receive up to $100!
How it Works:
- You tell a friend about Colorado Early Colleges and that friend completes the CEC enrollment process to one of our schools or programs.
- You fill out our Refer-A-Friend form and submit it by October 1st, 2024.
- If your friend stays enrolled through October 31st of their first semester, you will receive a $100 Gift Card for a Full-Time student or a $50 Gift Card for a Part-Time student. It's a Win-Win situation for everyone!
Click on the link below to for more information, rules & restrictions:
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Thank you for being part of CEC - we couldn't do what we do without you! |
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Have You Heard About Xello? |
Xello is a fantastic tool that can help students discover exciting college, university, trade, military, and career options based on their personality, skills, and knowledge.
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Students can use Xello to complete interactive career, personality, learning style, and skills assessments to help them better understand their unique interests, skills, and strengths. Each assessment encourages reflection, helping students connect who they are with relevant career options. |
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How to Get Started:
- Log in to Xello using your CEC student email address and password:
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- Click About Me to complete the Matchmaker Quiz to help you connect with potential career fields, you can also complete the Personality and Learning Style Quizes to refine your career matches, and other options to help you think about your future and start building your resume
- Click Explore to help you discover Careers, Colleges, and Majors - there are so many options you may have never thought about!
- Click Plans to start setting Personal Goals and begin Planning for Your Future!
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Talk to your advisor to learn more about what Xello can do for you! |
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Did You Know You Have a CEC Student Email Account?
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Your CEC student email account is used for Official CEC Business, such as accessing important forms for Textbook & Laptop Reimbursement later this spring, or to check your email for NHS invitations or Parchment links for transcripts, etc...
In order to use these forms, you must be signed into office.com with your CEC Student Email Account.
Please note:
Your CEC student email is NOT the same email you use for your
community college accounts.
If you have never set up your CEC Student Email account, or if you do not know how to sign into your CEC Student Email Account, Click HERE for Instructions
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CEC IT Support
Need help with your CEC Student Account or need to re-set your Password?
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Remember, CEC IT Support can only assist you with your CEC Student Accounts.
If you need support with your community college accounts, please reach out to your college's IT team.
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Planning to Play Spring Sports through CHSSA?
All students participating in CHSSA sports are required to have a form on file at the high school they attend.
Remember: it is the student's responsibility to communicate with professors regarding any missed classes.
Absences are not recognized at the college level.
CEC does not report grades/eligibility for Westminster College Direct students.
Please click on the link below to complete and submit a form
for each sport you are participating in:
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If you have CHSSA specific questions, reach out directly to your athletic director. |
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We are still missing a number of pictures for our internal records. Please send your advisor a current picture as a .jpg for our records with the following parameters: neutral background, full or 3/4 front facing view, from the shoulders up, and in line with the CEC dress code - the full Dress Code policy can be found in the
- Clothing must cover all undergarments and midriff
- Tank-top straps must be at least 4 fingers wide - no spaghetti straps or halter/backless tops
- No pajama tops or costumes
- No hats or head coverings, with the exception of traditional/religious headwear
- Visible clothing, jewelry, accessories or tattoos should not contain offensive words, symbols or pictures
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If you would like to request a CEC Student ID, please contact Ann Crider at [email protected]
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January 15 - MLK Day - Schools Closed
January 16 - FRCC, RRCC, Aims - Spring Semester Begins
January 26 - CEC - Last day for Graduating Seniors to Submit Senior Photos to the Yearbook
January 29 - Aims - Last Day to Drop Classes
January 31 - FRCC & RRCC - Last Day to Drop Classes
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Remember, it is your responsibility to be familiar with the dates, deadlines, and policies of the community college you are taking your classes through! |
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Did You Receive a Bill from the Community College?
Wait - isn't CEC supposed to cover my tuition?!?!
Sometimes the community colleges will send a bill or you may see a statement with a balance owed when you log into your community college student account - it may even show past due!
Don't Worry! You do not need to pay this bill.*
Billing is reconciled between the community college and CEC each semester.
Should you ever exceed your funds for the school year, CEC will bill you directly, after the school year ends (Summer 2024). If you have any questions or are wondering if you need to pay a bill you received from the community college, please reach out to your advisor to confirm,
before you pay.
* unless you are taking additional classes as self-pay
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Front Range Community College Info |
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Attention 2024 Grads! To assist student and families with the FAFSA, the FRCC Financial Aid Office will be hosting several workshops this the spring.
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FAFSA Day
Saturday, February 3, 2024
11am-1pm
Larimer Campus - Mount Antero Building, Entrance MA02
Boulder County Campus - C Building, Entrance 4
Westminster Campus - Welcome Center, Entrance 1
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FAFSA Thursdays
Every other Thursday, starting February 29, 2024
(2/29, 3/14, 3/28, 4/11, 4/25, 5/9, 5/23, 6/6, 6/20)
4 pm - 6 pm
Larimer Campus - Mount Antero 207
Boulder County Campus - A Building A1444
Westminster Campus - B1550
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What to Bring:
- FSA ID
- FAFSA Contributor Information (Name, Date of Birth, Social Security Number - if applicable)
- 2022 Federal Tax Return, 2022 W-2 Forms
- Social Security Number/Alien Registration Number
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Front Range has great resources to support you!
Click below for more info:
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Need additional support?
Owen Smiley
Concurrent Enrollment Coordinator
Instructor, Humanities & Philosophy
Front Range Community College
(303)404-5421
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Red Rocks Community College Info |
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Attention 2024 Grads!
Need Help Navigating the Financial Aid Process?
RRCC will be hosting FAFSA/CAFSA Workshops this spring!
Financial Aid counselors will be available to help you apply for college financial aid. All events are open to the community.
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Rocks the FAFSA/CAFSA
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
5:00pm to 7:00pm
Location: Lakewood Financial Aid Office
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Additional Dates:
- February 17th: 9am-12am at Lakewood Financial Aid Office
- February 21st: 5pm-7pm at Lakewood Financial Aid Office
- March 6th: 5pm-7pm at Arvada
- March 16th: 9am-12pm at Arvada
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Red Rocks offers a number of services to support and enhance your learning.
These services are FREE to all Red Rocks Students, so be sure to take advantage of as many of them as you need!
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Need additional support?
Lindsay Brachle
Concurrent Enrollment Navigator
Red Rocks Community College
(303) 914-6266
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Aims Community College Info |
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Nervous about your writing assignments?
Worried about what your professors will expect from you?
This Writers Community workshop will take you through the basics of a college essay, including the importance of understanding the prompt, creating a powerful thesis, organizing your thoughts, and submitting the finished product correctly.
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Aims offers a wide range of services to help you achieve success
as a college student and beyond. Aims offers tutoring services and academic support through the Learning Commons. Click below for more info:
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Need additional support?
Jamie Viefhaus-Zak
High School Student Success Coach
Aims Community College
(970)378-3660
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Yearbooks! Order Early & Save!
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If you would like to be included in the Yearbook or have any questions,
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Seniors Graduating in the 23-24 School Year: |
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Hello Graduating Seniors!
We're so excited to support you as work towards graduation this year!
Keep watching both the CEC graduation website, cubstowolves.com, and your community college website for graduation updates and important information and due dates. |
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Important Dates & Deadlines:
January 19
- Final semester one grades posted in IC – All Grads
January 26
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Forgot to pay your Grad Fees or complete your Graduation Application?
Please contact us as soon as possible.
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Don't forget to check your community college for graduation application deadlines! |
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Senior Spotlight Opportunity! |
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Senior Parents/Guardians - would you like to see your senior spotlighted this semester on the CEC social media pages? Send your senior's name, baby picture, senior or recent picture, and a fun fact to: [email protected] to be featured!
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Grad Meeting
The video recording of the Grad Meeting, which took place at CECFC on September 21st, is available to view on cubstowolves.com.
All 23-24 Grads and at least one parent/guardian should plan to watch the video together. Reach out to your advisor if you have any questions.
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You received info regarding how to get your transcripts through Parchment in the Senior Newsletter - Our registrar has now issued links to access the platform.
BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR CEC STUDENT EMAIL
FOR YOUR LINK TO ACCESS PARCHMENT
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Have a Graduating Senior?
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The 2024–25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form is now available! |
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The 2024-2025 Colorado Application for
State Financial Aid is now Open!
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Scholarship Opportunities & Resources |
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There are so many great websites you can use to search for scholarships that might be right for you, from local to national, creative arts to STEM... click on the icons below for more info. |
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Come find your dream job!
Join RRCC for the largest Outdoor Ed & Park Ranger Career Fair!
Wednesday January 24th,10am - 2pm
This event is open to the public and will have 45 different agencies will be in attendance.
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Interested in a Career in Teaching?
Attend UNC's FREE Future Teacher Conference!
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The University of Northern Colorado invites you to join them for their 9th Annual Future Teacher Conference on February 2nd, 2024. This FREE conference offers a day of informative activities designed to help you learn just what it takes to become an educator. Keynote Speaker for this year's event is Steve Spangler!
Click on the button below to be directed to the UNC Future Teacher website for registration information and event details.
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Want to know what's happening at CEC Fort Collins?
Check your their Newsletter HERE!
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Be sure to take a look at the 2023-2024 CEC Student & Family Handbook. While not all information is relevant to our College Direct students, it is still important to be familiar with the CEC policies and procedures. |
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New CEC Spirit Wear is available to order for a limited time!
Place your order by January 31st!
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CEC is excited to launch the official
CEC Alumni Association!
Check it out on
Connect, Network, & Engage
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Happy New Year from the CECFC Health Office! Here are some friendly reminders about illnesses:
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Illnesses: Please do not send students to school if they are ill.
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COVID-19: If your student is diagnosed with COVID-19, they should remain home from school for 5 full days since symptom onset or positive test. Your student should return only after symptoms have resolved. Masking is recommended for days 6 through 10.
Let’s have a healthy spring semester!
If have any questions or concerns, please contact the CEC Fort Collins School Nurse, Jen McGlue at: [email protected]
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CECFC Student Support Services |
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If you are eligible for Student Services support, such as an a 504 Plan or an IEP, please be sure you have connected with the CECFC Student Services Team to ensure your plan is up to date and that any necessary accommodations are in place this fall, prior to State Testing this spring.
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Want to stay In the Know and Up to Date?
Join the CEC Westminster College Direct
Facebook Group!
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Our CEC Westminster College Direct Facebook group is a closed group, so please be prepared answer a few short questions and our administrator will let you in. |
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If you are receiving this newsletter, but not attending CEC for the 2023-2024 school year, please contact Ann Crider at [email protected] to be removed from our mailing list.
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Stay Warm & Have a Great Spring Semester! |
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CEC Westminster College Direct
2861 W 120th Ave, Suite 250
Westminster, CO 80234
(720)328-2929
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