From Dean of Academics Cody Whetstone
CEC Owls,
We’re nearly 2/3rds of the way through the third quarter, which is just a weird way of saying that the spring semester is really starting to settle into its rhythms and routines, but there’s still plenty of time remaining to accomplish all of the goals you’ve set for yourself this semester.
I’ve been very impressed with all of the academic data we’ve seen coming in so far this semester, and I’m happy to say it’s the strongest start we’ve had for a semester yet! Great job to all of you and keep up the incredible work!
We have some exciting things ahead for our school and are quickly gearing up for state assessments, which is an important aspect to our program! Your participation in those tests tells us as much about our school as they do about you as a learner, so consider it one way you can hold us accountable.
In the meantime, please keep up the great work. And if you are ever curious about different ways to engage in the online environment or different strategies to employ — Pomodoro technique? Self-regulated learning anyone? — don’t hesitate to reach out. I’m always happy to discuss ideas to better your academic experience in our program.
Warm regards,
Mr. Whetstone
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Important Dates
February 9th Professional Development for Teachers
February 19th Presidents' Day No School
March 9th SAT Testing near you
March 11th-15th Spirit Week
March 18th-22nd Spring Break
March 18th-27th Europe Trip
April 1st-26th In-person Testing Window
May 15th Last Day of School
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Notes from Admissions
Transcripts for High School Students (Grades 9-12)
Transcripts for high school students (grades 9-12) with fall 2023 course grades are available for most students. Transcripts must be ordered through Parchment. More information on the ordering process and a link to the CEC Online Campus Parchment portal can be found here: Transcripts & Records - Colorado Early Colleges
Students are receiving Parchment account activation e-mails to their CEC student e-mail accounts this week. Students can follow the directions in their e-mail to obtain an unofficial self-view transcript that reflects Fall 2023 coursework. For tutorial videos, follow this link and view the "Unofficial Self View for K12 Learners" video: https://vimeo.com/showcase/k12-learner
2024-2025 Residency Affidavits Coming Soon
Students who are enrolled in public online schools in the state of Colorado must have an annual residency affidavit signed and on file for each year that they are enrolled in public online schools. 2024-2025 residency affidavits will be e-mailed to every student's primary guardian on file in Infinite Campus starting in March and will require your signature to be eligible for enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year. Please keep an eye out for this form starting in March.
Student Withdrawal Process
If you plan to leave CEC Online Campus at any point this semester or at the end of the school year to attend another school, please notify a staff member as soon as possible or reach out to Sarah.Whetstone@coloradoearlycolleges.org to start the withdrawal process. A signed withdrawal form is required for all students who leave the school and helps us track to where students enroll. Thank you for your cooperation!
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Congrats to the Class of 2024!
In order to highlight our amazing seniors and all of their accomplishments, we would like to feature them on our social media pages. If you would like your student to be featured, please email mary.bain@coloradoearlycolleges.org with a recent photo of them, what they will be graduating with (associate or certificate), and their plans for after graduation. Feel free to include a fun fact too, as little or as much information as you'd like! Thanks!
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A Note from Advising
We hope that spring semester is getting off to a positive start. Hopefully, students and parents are beginning to form structure and routine around the academic work week. Please utilize the resources that are available to all CECOLC students and families. Knowing what to do, where to go, and how to get there will always lead to the right destination. That is why your teachers, advisors, support staff, and administration are here for you all if you need some redirection.
It is also tax season, and CECOLC families might be receiving the 1098T form from our partnering community colleges. Normally, since CECOLC covers the students’ tuition and fees, this can be disregarded, however, please consult your tax advisor regarding your 1098T.
Lastly, keep up the good work! Recognize that the work you students are doing through CECOLC is laying the foundation for a bright future. Make a lifetime of learning a reality by investing every moment toward that goal. Seconds turn into minutes, minutes into hours, hours into days, days into weeks, weeks into months, months into years, and years into a lifetime. Thank you for every second of academic work with CECOLC!
Keep soaring high,
CECOLC Advising Department
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College Student Families – Reimbursement Policy
CEC students can be reimbursed for various expenses required for college classes. See the full policy here and scroll down to CEC Online Campus’ link.
Subject to your voucher amount, you can be reimbursed for required textbooks and materials that you have to purchase for college classes.
- Textbooks/materials must be returned to CECOLC at the end of the semester (in-person or mail is acceptable)
- Receipts and syllabus proof of being required must be submitted to our business manager
- You must complete this form
CECOLC offers a one time laptop reimbursement for up to $400.
- You need to complete this form
- Receipts must be submitted to our Business Manager
If you have questions, please reach out to your student’s Academic Advisor or the CECOLC Business Manager, Jule.christian@coloradoearlycolleges.org
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Welcome to Semester 2! Are you looking to get a jump start on your homework? Our tutors are ready to help. Sign up now with your CEC student email to get the support you need. | |
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Staff Spotlight!
Head of School Tom Smith has been with CEC for four years combined between Aurora and the Online Campus. He has his Masters in Organizational Leadership and Change from Colorado Technical University. As Head of School, I take feedback from our students, staff, families, board, and authorizers to help create objectives and expectations for our school community. I work with our stakeholders to provide support and to help make our goals a reality. Our campus is filled with talented and hard working staff and students who truly thrive in an online environment. I am so proud that we have brought the power of a CEC education to a diverse set of learners statewide, who now have a high quality school that they can call home. I would love to absorb energy to compliment my Gallup top 5 strength of Maximizer. I enjoy spending time with my wife and our bulldog, reading, and volunteering with Special Olympics Colorado.
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Introducing Student Government (STUGO)
What is STUGO?
Student Government is an organization that helps plans events, fundraisers, and helps out with anything that is needed. We serve the students and represent the school.
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Hi, I am Maiah Howie and I am the President of STUGO, I represent the student body and our school. I lead meetings for Student Government and help plan activities and service events for our school and community.
"I love working with the Student Government team because we are all passionate about making CECOLC the best school it can be! My main hobbies are acting, aerospace engineering/rocketry (model rockets), skateboarding, and training my dog."
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"Hi, I am Noah Crane, and I am a representative of the student body, and the Administrator. I get to be the voice for others that do not have a voice and can give others there voice. I love to run and collect records." | |
"Hi, I am Jonathon Barnes, and I am on Student Government. My goal is to serve my community and help in any way I can. I love the flexibility of what Student Government provides. I like to play guitar and ride my bike." | |
"Hi, I am Bryan Howie and I represent the 8th grade/ middle school. I also help out in meetings and events to make our school better. I love my job because I help the school and get to learn leadership skills. A few of my hobbies are gaming, playing chess, and drawing." | |
Please help STUGO figure out some fun spring ideas! Please click the link below and VOTE!! | |
Kindness Shout Out
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.
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Attention Parents/Guardians:
"Thought holes," or cognitive distortions, are skewed perceptions of reality. They are negative interpretations of a situation based on poor assumptions. Everyone can struggle with negative thoughts, but with some practice, we can train ourselves on how to fill in "thought holes" and learn how to correct unhealthy thinking patterns. Check out this article to learn more.
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CECOLC will be headed to Europe in spring 2024! This trip will allow students to learn about the rich history of both Italy and Greece while broadening their minds and experiencing new cultures. This trip will also allow for students to gain some high school credit along with college credit as well. We’re headed on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Europe, but we can’t get there without YOU! To make a gift, scan the QR code or click here.
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Refer-A-Friend
We truly appreciate people spreading the word about CEC. Refer-A-Friend to Colorado Early Colleges and you may be eligible to receive up to a $100 gift card!
Visit our website to access the Refer-A-Friend form for the 2024-2025 enrollment cycle: Refer-A-Friend - Colorado Early Colleges
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