CROSSROADS
Colorado Springs Early Colleges - September 11, 2017
Upcoming Events
September 12 - PPCC Select Drop Deadline
September 14 - Colorado Construction Career Days
September 15 - Extra Time Request Deadline
September 18-22 - Spirit Week
September 21 - Picture Retakes
September 22 - Homecoming Dance at the Briarhurst Manor
September 22 - Governing Board Meeting
September 25 - October 9 - State Mandated Attendance Window
October 2 - Official Student Count Day
October 6 - Half-Day Schedule
October 11 - School Accountability Committee Meeting
October 9-13 - Mid-Term Exams Week
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College SELECT Students! Don't Forget!
The PPCC Select Drop Deadline is Tuesday, September 12!
Follow the required steps in the order listed. It is vital you contact your advisor PRIOR to dropping a class.
Talk to your academic advisor to ensure the schedule change will not affect your full-time/ part-time or graduation status.
Complete the Course Change Request - PPCC form (download below) with both parent & student signatures.
Login to your myPPCC portal, drop the course and email a screenshot of your updated detailed student schedule to your academic advisor.
Contact: Victoria Phelps 719-955-4702 victoria.phelps@csec914.org
Attention 12 Graders! EXTRA TIME REQUEST DEADLINE is September 15
If you are listed as a 12th grader in Infinite Campus, and you will NOT complete 60 or more college credits or earn your associate degree by graduation at the end of this year; you may consider staying for extra time. CSEC offers students the opportunity to stay for “extra-time” to complete your associate's degree with CSEC paying the tuition!
Contact: Victoria Phelps 719-955-4702 victoria.phelps@csec914.org
PSAT/NMSQT
10th & 11th grade students are encouraged to sign up for the PSAT/NMSQT.
Sign up with Mrs. Phelps in the Advising department in room 434.
Test Date: Saturday, October 14
Testing Time: TBD
Fee: $20.00
Why take the PSAT/NMSQT? Benefits of taking the PSAT/NMSQT
Contact: Victoria Phelps 719-955-4702 victoria.phelps@csec914.org
Compare Your Schedules
Compare your Infinite Campus portal and your myPPCC portal. If there are ANY discrepancies, bring this to your advisors attention IMMEDIATELY along with a copy of your detailed student schedule to note those discrepancies. If the portals do NOT match, you are at risk for being financially responsible. Please check today!
Contact: Victoria Phelps 719-955-4702 victoria.phelps@csec914.org
College Fair
The Denver National College Fair will be at the Denver Mart on Sunday, September 24, from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. This is a great opportunity for you to meet with college representatives from all over the country to find out more about colleges that might interest you. There are currently over 260 colleges from across the United States (and several international colleges) registered to attend. Visit the following link to learn more and register.
https://www.nacacfairs.org/attend/national-college-fairs/denver-national-college-fair/
Contact: Victoria Phelps 719-955-4702 victoria.phelps@csec914.org
State Mandated Attendance Window
We ask all CSEC families to make class attendance their number one priority from September 25 - October 9. We must account for each student’s attendance during these dates. The only absences that will be excused during this time are for medical emergencies with proper documentation. Please work with the Attendance office if absences are unavoidable.
October 2nd is the official Student Count Day. We are asking EVERY CSEC student to attend all of your classes on October 2.
Contact: Jessica Davis 719-559-0907 jessica.davis@csec914.org
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CSEC Growth Fund Scholarship
Theme: GRIT, Building a Growth Mindset and Championing Your Future. We are pleased to announce that for the 2017-18 school year, CSEC will again be offering an exciting opportunity for CSEC students. To read more about this amazing opportunity, visit the CSEC website (link below) and click the link for Growth Fund Letter to Families.
Contact: Bekkah Walker-Brian, Leadership Assistant 719-955-4694 bekkah.walker-brian@csec914.org
CSEC Homecoming Dance
The 2017 CSEC Homecoming Dance will be at the beautiful Briarhurst Manor in Manitou Springs. The Homecoming theme is NEVERLAND. Please follow dress code.
Tickets will be sold during both lunch periods from September 13-22 for $20 per person. Tickets purchased the day of the event at the door will be $25.
Contact: Kristi Smith kristi.smith@csec914.org
Friday, Sep 22, 2017, 07:00 PM
Briarhurst Manor Estate, Manitou Avenue, Manitou Springs, CO, United States
Picture RETAKES
September 21 from 8:00 am – 12:00 noon
Picture retake day is for any student who missed pictures or needs a retake. Pictures are used for the yearbook & student ID’s so ALL students must have their picture taken, even if they are not purchasing portraits. Questions regarding picture retakes may be directed to Mrs. Bentley.
Contact: Kristi Bentley 719-559-0914 kristi.bentley@csec914.org
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2017-2018 Enrollment is Open!
Colorado Springs Early Colleges Admissions department is now accepting applications for the 2017-18 school year. Invite your friends to attend an informational meeting and check out the Admissions Process page on our website. Don’t forget to fill out a Refer-a-Friend form for anyone you refer to CSEC. We will give you $100 if your friend enrolls and attends!
For more information about admissions, click the following links:
Informational Meetings
Admissions Process
Refer-a-Friend
Contact: Jessica Davis 719-559-0907 jessica.davis@csec914.org
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