Friday, September 5, 2025

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Dates To Remember

• September 16th: SAC Meeting
• September 26: Staff Professional Development (All Staff/No Students)
• September 29th - 30th: Degree Checks
• October 1st: Student Count Day
• October 4th: Homecoming Dance
• October 6th: College Information Night
• October 7th - 9th: Free Application Days in Colorado
• October 13th - 17th: Fall Break - School Closed
• October 23rd: PSAT/NMSQT
• October 24th: Keith King Day
• November 1st: Yearbook Cover Contest Deadline
• November 12th: Mandatory Graduation Meeting
• November 18th: SAC Meeting
• November 24th - 28th: Thanksgiving Break
• December 15th - 16th: Final Exams
• December 16th: End of First Semester

School Accountability Committee (SAC)

Please attend and participate in CEC-Castle Rock’s School Accountability Committee (SAC). We want to hear from you, the CEC-Castle Rock Community, and we want to share the latest and greatest news that is happening at your student’s school. SAC meetings happen four times a year and are always virtual.

Please click on the date to join the meetings.

All meetings are from 5:30-6:30pm

Meeting Dates: 9/16/25, 11/18/25, 2/17/26, 4/21/26

School Clubs

Graduation: Class of 2026

Save these important dates:

November 12, 2025 : 5:00pm-6:00pm MANDATORY Graduation Meeting at CECCR

What is happening on 11/12/25?

• Cap & Gown Details
• Graduation Fee $55 (what is included)
• Graduation Event Details (times, tickets and more!)

April 30, 2026: 5:00-6:30pm MANDATORY Graduation Celebration at CECCR

CEC- Castle Rock Graduation Details:

Date: May 22, 2026

LOCATION: James R. Sullivan Events Center/Douglas County Fairgrounds

Address: 500 Fairgrounds Dr. Castle Rock, C0 80104

Advising

The window for schedule changes is now closed. 

Students graduating this year should be monitoring the Teams Graduating Class 2026 channel for important information on scholarships, degree checks, free application days, college information sessions, and more! 

Upcoming events:

• ACC Degree Checks for Graduating students - Sept. 29 and 30. 
• CEC CR College information night - Oct. 6 (6:00pm to 8:00pm). 
• Free Application days in Colorado - Oct. 7 to 9. 

School Pictures

School Pictures are Ready!

View and order click HERE.

• CO EARLY COLLEGES DC CASTLE ROCK
• Event Code: FE302422
• Also Needed: Infinite Campus Person ID preceded by a 0

Yearbook Cover Contest

This year I would like to have a custom yearbook cover featuring a student's art piece. This can be a drawing, painting, or photo. I would like the art to represent the school, it could be a drawing of a lion (our mascot) or a photo of the school with some cool effects. We are looking for some creative ideas on how to personalize your yearbook cover. The deadline will be Nov. 1st. All submissions will be considered and voted on but only one can win the coveted cover. If you are interested or have an idea that you'd like to present, please send me an email at stephanie.campbell@coloradoearlycolleges.org

Textbook and Laptop Reimbursement

Textbook and Laptop Reimbursement Forms for the 2025-2026 school year are now available on the CEC Castle Rock Website: Click HERE.

Textbook Reimbursement

*DEADLINE: December 1, 2025*

If you are a CEC student taking an off-campus course and the required textbook is not in our bookstore, we offer a reimbursement program at the end of each semester. This offer also applies to REQUIRED online access code fees.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Textbook/Materials that are REQUIRED for the course
• Remaining funds on voucher
• Reimbursement will be first applied to any outstanding fees on the students account as listed in Infinite Campus
• Provide ALL required documentation (which is prompted in the form)

Laptop Reimbursement

*DEADLINE: December 1^st, 2025*

CEC offers a ONE-TIME reimbursement to students on laptops that are needed for school work.

• Full Time student: 50% up to $400
• Part Time Students: 50% up to $200

Eligibility Requirements:

• Enrolled in or have passed a college level course 
• Remaining funds on voucher
• Reimbursement will be first applied to any outstanding fees on the students account as listed in Infinite Campus
• Provide ALL required documentation (which is prompted in the form)

Non-Applicable Electronic Devices

• iPad
• Tablet
• Desktops

Tutoring Help

School Lunch

For more information on supporting Free Healthy School Meals for All

click HERE.

Student lunch accounts, registration, and the Free and Reduced Lunch application is found HERE: Colorado Early Colleges (Castle Rock and Douglas County

North).

School meals are currently free through December 2025 due to Healthy School Meals for All. Although, this program may be eliminated effective January 2026 pending the outcome of two ballot initiatives in November.

Do I need to register for a school lunch account?

Yes, the lunch account is where you can manage your students' lunch information, make payments (if needed), submit meal applications, and more.

Do I need to complete a Free and Reduced Lunch application?

Yes! Although meals are currently available for free for all students, this may change in January 2026. Filling out the FRL may qualify your student for free or reduced lunches should the Healthy School Meals for All program be eliminated.

Application benefits may also include:

•     Wave fees: school, athletics, transportation, graduation, etc.

•     SAT Exam and/or book fees

•     S-EBT

•     More funding for our school

Even if you don't believe you qualify for FIR Lunch, families should still fill out the meal application form as this maximizes federal reimbursement and can make our school eligible for more programs.

How do I complete the F/R Lunch meal application? Applications are available HERE.

A step-by-step process is included in the flyer attached to this email. Paper copies are also available at school if you prefer to complete them in paper format.

School Tours

September:

• Tuesday, 16th
• Monday, 29th

October:

• Wednesday, 8th
• Tuesday, 21st
• Thursday, 30th

November:

• Wednesday, 5th
• Monday, 17th

December:

• Thursday, 4th
• Tuesday, 16th

All tours are from 3:30pm - 4:00pm. Click HERE to sign up.

Supplemental Instruction

Supplemental Instruction & Pass/Fail Grading

• This course is graded as Pass/Fail and is worth 0.25 credits per semester.
• To pass, students must earn 70% or higher.
• 70–100% = Pass (P)
• 69% or below = Fail (F)
• A failing grade does affect GPA and may lead to Academic Accountability if:
• The student fails one or more classes, or
• Their overall GPA drops below 2.0.

How the Grade Is Calculated:

• Based on attendance and participation.
• Missing too many classes can result in a failing grade.

Early Dismissal for Sports/Activities

Early Dismissal for Sports & Activities

Early dismissal for sports or school activities is a privilege, not a right, and may be revoked if misused, and students must remain in good standing in academics, attendance, and behavior. Here’s what students and families need to know:

1 - Eligibility:

• Students must be participating in a school-related activity.
• Approval requires a completed form from the front office or Dean of Students.
• Coaches must also sign the form. Students should also inform their coach that they may still be a few minutes late to practice.

2 - Class Attendance:

• Students must attend Supplemental Instruction and stay until the teacher releases them.
• Dismissal is typically 10–15 minutes early, around 2:55–3:00 PM.
• Leaving early without permission will be marked as an unexcused absence.

3 - Signing Out:

• Once released, students must sign out at the front office.

4 - Games or Competitions:

• Follow the same process as for appointments:
• Call the attendance line.
• Sign out at the main office when picking up your student.
• If your student drives, notify the attendance line so they can sign themselves out.

*Castle View and Douglas County HS are aware of our dismissal process and have instructed coaches of our process and that CEC students may be a few minutes late to practice. They also inform coaches that CEC students will not be penalized for their late arrival to practice.

Student Performance Reports

Family Access to Student Performance Reports

Parents can access their child's spring 2024 results through the following platforms:

• CMAS (Science): Pearson's Family Portal - Applies to 2024-2025 11^th grade students
• CO PSAT and SAT: Individual student's College Board account - Applies to 2024-2025 9^th - 11^th grade students

Transportation Services 2025/2026

We believe that ensuring proper access to learning starts with our students traveling to and from school safely, regardless of their mode of travel. CEC Transportation currently offers bus service to and from CEC schools for a limited number of students.

Parents/Guardians may register their student(s) with CEC Transportation for the 2025-26 school year by completing the CEC Transportation request form below.

Transportation Request Solicitud de transporte

Enrollment 2025/2026

Spread the word!

Invite your friends and family to join CEC Castle Rock!

Enrollment for the 2025-2026 School Year is open! Go to our website and complete your application to start the enrollment process for CEC Castle Rock. We look forward to having you!

Click HERE to enroll!

Employment Opportunities



Looking for the perfect job or know someone who would be a great addition to our team? Check our our Careers Page HERE!

Open positions at CEC Castle Rock:

• Math Adjunct: Part Time
• Tutor: Part Time

Student Pickup Traffic Map

1)     Green represents proper student pickup traffic

2)     No parking on Celestial (red)

3)     No left-hand turn into parking lot during student pickup

CEC Spirit Wear

Visit our Josten's store to order CEC spirit wear!

Select your school and browse apparel options including CEC t-shirts, sweatpants, hoodies, hats, backpacks and so much more!

The CEC Spirit Store is taking orders! Shop online HERE!

Acts of Kindness

King Soopers Rewards

Sign up for our King Soopers Community Rewards to help us raise funds for student activities!

What is King Soopers Community Rewards?

This program makes fundraising easy by donating to local organizations based on the shopping you do every day. Once you link your Card to an organization, all you have to do is shop at King Soopers and swipe your Shopper’s Card.

How to add Colorado Early Colleges Castle Rock to your King Soopers Shoppers Account:

1. A digital account is needed to participate in King Soopers Community Rewards. If you already have a digital account, simply link your Shopper’s Card to your account so that all transactions apply toward the organization you choose. If you do not have a digital account, click HERE to set one up.
2. Sign in to your digital account.
3. Search for your organization HERE.
4. Enter "Colorado Early Colleges Castle Rock."
5. Select the organization from the list and click “Save”.

Parent Committee

Appointment Reminder

To better serve our parents and visitors please be sure to make an appointment before visiting CECCR. Our goal is to ensure every visitor gets the time and attention they deserve, and an appointment allows us to reserve that time solely for you! Emails are the most efficient way to contact staff members. All staff members emails are formatted with: firstname.lastname@coloradoearlycolleges.org

Scholarship Information

Scholarship List

Click here to access the full list of scholarships.

• JCI Senate Foundation Scholarship
• Coolidge Scholarship - For JUNIORS!

Scholarship Resources for All Grades

Did you know that it is never too early to start applying for scholarships? High School Freshmen to College Seniors should always be on the lookout for different scholarship opportunities.

Here are some resources to help get you started:

• denverfoundation
• denverscholarship.org
• collegegreenlight.com
• raise.me
• cappex.com
• mydocumentedlife.org

College/Career Opportunities

Professional Digital Portfolio!

Students can build a professional digital portfolio through Tallo, an online platform that connects high school and college students to jobs, internships, scholarships and colleges. Major companies recruit from this platform for highly competitive internships through Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Wal-Mart and more. 

Go to https://tallo.com/talent/ to learn more!

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