Friday, April 12, 2024

Hello Owls,

It is an exciting time at CEC Online, the staff and I are enjoying State Testing and Assessment and spending time with most of you in person at our testing sites. I am extremely grateful for everyone’s cooperation in getting students to sites on time and prepared, the students have been outstanding! As a reminder, if you cannot participate in state testing this year you must complete an opt-out form. If you know you are not testing, please complete the form or contact Ms. Laura Huber, laura.huber@coloradoearlycolleges.org today. It is extremely important for the survival of our school that every student test or complete an opt-out form. As we work through the last few weeks of the 23-24 school year, I ask that each of you please communicate any questions or needs you have, as soon as possible, so we can ensure a successful end to the year and start of summer. Thank you all and I hope you have a wonderful week!  

Mr. Smith 

April 1st-26th In-person Testing Window

April 19th- School Closed

April 29th-May 3rd- Teacher Appreciation Week

May 15h- 8th Grade Promotion

May 15th- Last Day of School

May 17th- Graduation

Jostens Graduation Packages are Available for Spring 2024 Graduates

Jostens has started contacting graduates and their guardians via e-mail and text regarding the CEC Online Campus graduation storefront where you can order graduation accessories (invitations, caps, gowns, tassels, rings, etc.). All items available through Jostens are available for you to purchase voluntarily and are not required to graduate. Please check your junk mail folder if you believe you are not receiving these communications from Jostens. You can also click on this link to access the store: Colorado Early Colleges Online Campus ENGLEWOOD, CO - Graduation | Jostens

Transcripts for High School Students (Grades 9-12)

Transcripts are now available for high school students in Parchment. Students can access unofficial transcripts free of charge by creating an account. Parents can order official transcripts for $4.50. Please be advised that orders for official transcripts will only be processed if the destination is an official institution (college, university) and will not be released to the parent/personal e-mail accounts. 

Students received Parchment account activation e-mails to their CEC student e-mail accounts. 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 jessica.connelly@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! 

Enrollment for the 2024-2025 School Year is Open!

Enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year is open. Families currently enrolled and attending CEC Online Campus will be automatically enrolled for the new school year and should not submit another enrollment application. If you plan to attend another school within or outside of the Colorado Early Colleges network next year and will not continue enrollment with CEC Online Campus, please reach out to Registrar Jessica Connelly (jessica.connelly@coloradoearlycolleges.org), as soon as you know your plans.

TESTING

State testing continues throughout April. Please see your email for details if you have signed up. If you are choosing to opt your student out of testing please complete the opt out form through Adobe Sign.

If your child has not completed end of the year MAPs testing please click here to make an appointment to test before May 14th.

Hello Students and Guardians,  

The time is flying by, and as we move swiftly towards the end of the academic year, the anticipation and excitement are strong. We are back from a rejuvenating and restful Spring Break and ready to dive into the final stretch of the academic year. The Advising Department is here to support you every step of the way. Our team is currently in the midst of Fall 2024 advising appointments, ensuring every student is on track and prepared for the next academic year. If you haven't secured your appointment yet, we urge you to do so ASAP! These appointments are vital in establishing a clear and productive roadmap for your academic journey, and we encourage every student/guardian to make the most of this opportunity.

Giving a shot out to all middle school students who attended the first Middle School Huddle last week! This was a wonderful opportunity for students to connect with their advisors, share experiences from the break, start to get to know each other, and answer any questions they had. There is another Middle School Huddle for current 6th and 7th graders in May. Be on the lookout for a calendar invitation from your assigned advisor. Meanwhile, graduation bells are starting to ring for the Class of 2024! It's an exhilarating time as we gear up to celebrate the remarkable achievements and resilience of our soon-to-be graduates. But, before we get there, there is still much work to be done and we're here to support these students as well.

We look forward to connecting with HS students in the upcoming weeks to select your future courses and navigate this final stretch. Remember, you are not alone on this journey - the CECOLC Advising Team is here to guide and assist you. Let's finish this year strong! 

Keep soaring high, 

CECOLC Advising Department 

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