Friday, April 12, 2024

Important Dates

April 16 & 17 - State Testing - NO SCHOOL - Please see below for details

April 22 - Staff Professional Development Day - NO SCHOOL for students

State Testing - April 16 & 17

State-mandated testing, CMAS 11th grade Science, PSAT 9 and 10, and the SAT are for all enrolled full-time students. All students are automatically registered for state assessments. Below are the assessments for the week, the participants, and the time it will take to complete the test. There are no normal classes on the days of state testing. Only students who are testing need to come to school at the times below.

• If you would like to opt-out your student, please complete this form and return it to your student's school.
• If you bring your own device, you must have a Windows or Mac laptop. (Personal Chromebooks are not compatible.) Here is a link to approved personal devices.
• Please come with a fully charged computer, plugging your computer in will not be available on the day of testing.
• The new digital testing system that College Board uses is called Bluebook. If you would like to explore the test tools prior to the exam, please download Bluebook and explore the application. Follow this link.
• Complete the digital readiness check – follow this link. This is only for your personal device that you will bring to the test.
• The system used to run the test for College Board is Bluebook. Use this link to familiarize yourself with that system.
• Student Guides for information and practicing:

1. PSAT 9 - Link
2. PSAT 10 - Link
3. SAT - Link

ACC Concurrent Enrollment Senior Celebration

ACC Concurrent Enrollment (CE) Senior Celebration: April 16 (5-7pm) at the Littleton Campus (RSVP) and April 18 (5-7pm) at the Sturm Collaboration Campus (RSVP). Are you a senior in high school who has completed at least 9+ college credits? If so, join us for a Senior Celebration! We will recognize top completers, hand out ACC pins (9-29 credits) and purple graduation cords (30+ credits), and provide information on next steps!

Little Shop of Horrors

Questions? Contact tara.hedberg@coloradoearlycolleges.org.

CECDC North Course Catalog

Check out CECDC North's new course catalog for the 2024-2025 school year! To view a course catalog for another campus, click here.

Teacher Appreciation Week Project

Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week Donations

As we approach Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week (April 29 - May 3), we invite you to join us in honoring the hard work and dedication of our educators and support staff by making a gift early! Your contribution will help us provide tokens of gratitude and recognition to those who tirelessly nurture and support our students every day. Your gift will enable us to provide heartfelt gestures of appreciation, reminding our educators and staff that their hard work is valued and cherished.

To make a gift, scan the QR code or click here.

Communication Guide

CECDC Northern Lights Prom

Staff Spotlight

Hello! My name is Deb Horant. I am new to CEC but not new to teaching Psychology. I have a M.A. in Psychology from Pepperdine University and yes, I am a California transplant, but I call Colorado home now since I’ve been here for 30 years. I have been in higher education for over 20 years working at Colorado Technical University for 17 of those 20 years. This is my first experience teaching high school students and I am finding it fun (most days). Currently I am working full time at Lincoln College of Technology which is a large trade school. I am the Evening Education Supervisor, so I work 3-11pm, which goes well with my night owl personality.

I have 3 adult children, all local to the Denver area and one little granddaughter who is now 8 years old. Parenting was worth getting to the grandparenting side. I love having people over to my home and sharing a meal and just talking.  

 Born and raised in Wisconsin, I traveled west to New Mexico State University where I acquired a Bachelor of Finance and a Master of Business Administration degrees. Prior to my time as an area Realtor, I’d lived and served the Denver Metro Area for over twenty years as the owner/operator of an income tax preparation office and also as an independent insurance agency owner.

In addition to my passion for real estate, I’m also a part-time professor in the Business Department at Arapahoe Community College, and this is my first semester at CEC Inverness. When I’m not working, I enjoy reading, exercising, and outdoor activities including hiking and paddle boarding.

Yearbook Purchase

Staff Appreciation Luncheon Donations

Show how much you appreciate all the teachers and staff at CEC Inverness and sign-up to donate for our annual Staff Appreciation Luncheon! The luncheon will be on Tuesday, May 7. Click here for more information and to sign-up today! Thank you for your continued support for CECI teachers and staff!

Advising Updates

All students

Academic Advising for next year is in full bloom! 

Fall academic advising started on March 26^th and we are looking forward to meeting with you to discuss and plan your class schedule for Fall 2024. If you are unsure of who your advisor is, please check Infinite Campus.

The Advising meeting is a vital component of the Colorado Early College model as the time helps to ensure your student is on track for graduation and working towards appropriate post-secondary goals. During this time, we meet with every student and their parent/guardian to update the Individual Career and Academic Plan (ICAP).  

Meetings may be in person or virtual. 

During the advising meeting we will:  

• Review grades and attendance  
• Discuss goals for graduation and post-graduation  
• Make sure the appropriate degree/certificate is declared and run a Degree Check 
• Determine the appropriate classes for the next semester  
• Review your academic plan

All academic plans are subject to change based on availability, student grades, attendance and Accuplacer scores.  Please click on link to schedule your advising appointment with your student’s advisor:   

Academic advising with Ms. Jameson 

Academic advising with Ms. Kjosen 

Academic advising with Ms. Rodriguez  

(Again, if you are unsure of who your advisor is, please check Infinite Campus)

Fall academic advising ends April 26^th.  Schedule your appointment soon to get a time that is convenient for you! 

Spring 2024 - On-campus ACC college class withdraw date is approaching!

If you feel that you may be failing a college class, you may want to consider withdrawing* from the class. The first step is to discuss it with your instructor to see what you can still do to pass the class. Passing the class would be the best solution! However, if there is no way for you to pass the class, you may withdraw from the class before Thursday, April 18. See your Academic Advisor for the form that must be completed and signed by a parent or guardian. The form is due on April 18 to your Academic Advisor.  

*Withdrawing from a class will result in a “W” on your transcript and will put you on Academic Alert for the following semester. Multiple withdraws or failed classes can result in Academic Probation which could impact your academic plan.  

You may only withdraw from a college class, NOT a high school class. Please see your advisor if you have questions.

Community Service  

While CEC does not require community service hours for graduation, it is still a good idea for students to find some community service opportunities. University admissions like to admit students who actively participate in their community, and it also provides students with work experience they can put on a job resume. Try to find an organization that supports something you care about and get involved. Volunteermatch.org is a great resource for finding opportunities in your area. 

Still looking for Summer Camp Opportunities? 

Summer programs at our local Colorado universities can be a great way to expand your experiences and get a feel for what it would be like to live on a college campus. Click the links below to explore the opportunities. Many of them are low cost or offer scholarships. Some are day camps, and some are residential camps. Also listed are summer internships.

MSU Denver - VUELO 2024: Aerospace Summer Camp - July 29-August 2

CSU Ft. Collins Summer Camps

CU Denver Summer Camps

CU Boulder Summer Opportunities

Colorado School of Mines SUMMET program

CU Pre-Health Scholars (CUPS) Program High School Track

Medical Career Collaborative (MC²)

CU Science Discovery

Aerospace States Association and Colorado Space Business Roundtable Aerospace Summer Internship Program

Career Week for GIRLs



Youth Conservation Corp opportunity

Questions? Contact your advisor.

Senior Celebration Donations

For more information on what is needed and how to donate, click here.

Colorado Charter School Institute Scholarship

Apply here by April 19!

Questions? Contact your advisor.

Kit Faragher Foundation

Advanced Manufacturing Career Exploration Event

The Advanced Manufacturing Sciences Institute at MSU Denver, EPIC Campus, and Women in Manufacturing Colorado present the Advanced Manufacturing Career Exploration Event for high school and college students. This is not a job fair; students will have the opportunity to meet with professionals from various industries to learn and ask questions about advanced manufacturing careers. Click HERE to view the agenda/schedule and register.

Monday April 29 | 3:45 – 6:00pm

EPIC Campus - Littleton Public Schools

190 E Littleton Blvd, Littleton, CO 80121

ENvision Summer Program

Scholarship/Internship Opportunities

Summer Learning Prospects

Student Initiatives

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