Check out Principal Cook's Spring Break send-off for teachers. We had SO MUCH FUN with teachers today as we celebrated the impending Spring BREAK "HOLIDAY! This is what's is all about. (We don't own the rights to this music... Just to the fun)
Upcoming Events
April 12th- CCA Moves to Plan A
April 14th- Career and College Promise Orientation
April 20th- CCP Night
April 20th-Virtual Medical Career Fair
April 21 st- Pre-ACT (All 10thgraders)
April 22nd- Undecided Night
April 24th- Tech All-Stars Info Session
Apri 29th- Work-keys Exam
April 30th- Senior Meeting
May 1st- Senior Decision Day
For more dates visit our website and sign up for ALL Career Services Activities at bit.ly/iSiGNUP or by clicking the buttons below:
GET INVOLVED
CPCC Career and College Promise(CCP)-Form for 1st Time Applicants
Click here for CCP Scholarship Opportunity
Funding the Future -FREE Schedule a live streaming show today!
YMCA Summer Work
Create Opp PAID graduating seniors
Builders Bridge PAID Opportunity for graduating seniors
Sherwin Williams PAID 18+
Road To Hire Cybersecurity Apprenticeship PAID WORK for graduating seniors
Road to Hire Pathways PAID WORK for 11th graders
School News
PARENTS, STUDENTS & FAMILIES...
Please mark your calendars and join us on Tuesday, April 20th, as we discuss plans to move Cochrane Collegiate Academy forward by improving student experiences and family engagement opportunities.
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
Congratulations to this week's student of the week, Wilfredis Nativi. Wilfredis is an 11th grade student at iMeck who has become certified in Adobe Photoshop in Ms. Linton’s class. While in Ms. Lintons class Wilfedis learned skills in Adobe Photoshop, Indesign and Illustrator and he is now using them to help a company launch a game using skills that he learned in Ms. Linton class among other experiences. Through this experience, Wilfredis is learning a ton of things that will look great on his resume and portfolio. We will sit down in an interview with Wilfredis so he can tell you all about his journey. Hats off Wilfredis we are so thankful to have you as a part of the iMeck family.
You can learn about more about Wilfredis and his journey as a game creator this week on Instagram @imeckcdc.
TEACHER SPOTLIGHT
Teaching at iMeck is truly PERSONAL for Mrs. Rocquemore and we are so happy he is a part of our iMeck family!
This week Teacher HIghlight is a quiet but mighty force on the iMeck team. Ms. Rocquemore has proven to be a true team player. She is an excellent person to work with because she is always willing to lend an extra hand. She is dedicated to making sure that the needs of the students in the EL population are taken care of. Rocquemore's calm, no nonsense demeanor makes it easy for you to work with her during any task. She has been a tremendous help with the administration of the ACCESS test.
We are so happy to have Ms. Rocquemore as a part of our family.
HAPPY BELATED AP APPRECIATION DAY!
LIVE AND IN ACTION
Congratulations To Our 2020-2021 CTE Completers
Congratulations to the students who have been identified as CTE Completers and will test on April 29th.Wish them luck!
Michelle Aguilar
Amiah Banks
Guadalupe Carrera
Jennifer Cruz Moranchel
Odalis Cruz Perez
Justin Davis
Jesica Rivas-Cabrera
Cesiah Torres
Nancy Pi
Anahi Ibarra
Luis Cortes
Panorama Survey
Mrs. Etheridge would like for you to take time to reflect on yourself and your school through the completion of the PANORAMA SURVEY. You should be familiar with this survey because you completed it in the fall. The survey consists of 2 parts: the first one will focus on you and the second one will focus on the school. Please use the link below to access the survey. Thank you for your time!
Survey Link: https://surveys.panoramaed.com/cms
Access Code: Student ID Number
If you have any questions, please contact Kimberly Etheridge (kimberly.etheridge@cms.k12.nc.us).
Technology and Online Learning Support
If you are having issues with your technology, please reach out to us by coming to the school from 7:00-2:30 or by completing this google form: bit.ly/ccatechhelp
If you need access to the internet, we have a select number of hotspots available through the CMS Foundation and the Sprint 1 Million Grant Project. Please reach out to the school or through the tech help form if you do not have the ability to provide internet access for school work.
2021 Graduation Info
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools plans to hold in-person graduation ceremonies for the class of 2021.
Due to COVID-19 safety protocols and social-distancing requirements, the district will limit each graduate to two guests. All ceremonies will be livestreamed for remote viewing.
Learn more at wearecms.com@imeckseniors if you need help ordering your cap and gown for IN-PERSON graduation, please use this bit.ly to watch a short HOW TO video. Email Mr Foels (jeffrey.foels) with questions.
CPCC COURSE OF STUDY
CPCC is excited to present some of Central Piedmont's Programs of Study. Attached you will find a PDF document with links to 45 videos that talk about many of CPCC's programs. These videos were created to share the benefits of CPCC programs and what students can expect in the workforce.
SIGN UP FREE CPCC CLASSES
Mrs. Kennedy will be hosting a Career and College Promise (CCP) Orientation on April 14 at 10:45 am. This program is geared towards students who want FREE college credit or for students who want/need to get a head start on FREE Career Training. (ie. Cosmetology or Automotive licensure etc)
Students who choose to participate will have the opportunity to choose 1 out of 50+ pathways available through CPCC (CCP). We encourage 10th-12th grade students to sign up. There is a GPA requirement, however, if a student would be motivated by having a career-focused class that is not offered here at iMeck (Graphic Design, Marketing, Business or Web Design) they can still be considered.
If you believe you will be a good fit for CCP, please apply and join me on 4/14/21 at 10:45 am
APPLY- bit.ly/imeckccp20
ZOOM LINK- bit.ly/KennedyZoom
IGNITE VIRTUAL TRIP
Last week 40+ iMeck students were able to participate in the JA Ignite activity. JA Ignite Virtual is a Career Exploration presented by Allstate. Students can explore opportunities with more than 100 local businesses, colleges, and government agencies. The career fair includes gamification and leaderboards to increase student interaction. Educators can register an entire class or individual student registration is also available.
This online proved to be a great resource for Career Exploration. If you were unable to attend, it is not too late. The site will be up until April 23, 2021. Please feel free to use the login using the credentials below:
Username: imeckacademy2@jaignitecarolinas1.org
COLLEGE MONTHLY CHECKLIST FOR SENIORS
Coming Soon: Undecided Night II
High School graduation is around the corner and you still don't know what you want to do...you don't think you want to go to a 4-year college (at least not yet) but also don't want to have a minimum wage job.
On Thursday, December 3rd, CMS hosted Uncedcided Night for Seniors who are opting out of college. On Thursday, April 22nd at 6:30pm CMS will host another Undecided Night. To see what to expect check out this video to learn about 25+ different options of what YOU can do after high school graduation! All of these options are in well-paying careers that have the potential for Upward Mobility!
Join us for an hour and a half to learn about what YOU can do after high school! The registration link is soon to come!
College and Career Cluster of The Week:
The College and Career Cluster of the week are North Carolina Wesleyan College and Transportation, Distribution & Logistics Cluster. To learn more read below:
North Carolina Wesleyan College (NCWC) is a privateMethodist college in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Founded in 1956, the school offers a number of degree programs in the arts and sciences and selected professional disciplines. North Carolina Wesleyan also offers evening courses at its main Rocky Mount campus, as well as satellite locations in Morrisville, Goldsboro, Greenville, Whiteville, Washington, and Wilmington, North Carolina.[5]
TRANSPORTATION, DISTRIBUTION & LOGISTICS
Transportation keeps our economy, people, and products moving. Occupations involved in transporting, distributing, and coordinating the movement of goods range from airline pilots to mechanics to logisticians. Additionally, this cluster includes occupations related to warehouse storage, including jobs like cargo and freight agents and non-emergency dispatchers.
Most of this career cluster’s activities take place on the ground via highways and railroads, but the cluster also includes workers who move people and products over the water and through the air. Work environments vary by occupation. While some truck drivers may work long hours and travel large distances, people who work in warehouses are more likely to work eight-hour shifts. Physical strength is necessary for some jobs, while word processing and spreadsheet skills are priorities in others.
For the Transportation, Distribution and Logistics career cluster, the greatest number of new jobs in North Carolina are projected to include heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers; laborers, and freight stock, and material movers; hand packers and packagers; and automotive service technicians and mechanics. Many jobs require a high school education, but postsecondary education – usually no higher than a bachelor’s degree – is needed for some occupations. Workers often find jobs in temporary service agencies, long-distance freight trucking businesses, new car dealerships, warehouse and storage facilities, or express delivery companies.
Source: nccareers.org
Best Schools to Study TRANSPORTATION, DISTRIBUTION & LOGISTICS in North Carolina
Appalachian State University. ...
Lenoir Community College. ...
Surry Community College. ...
Wake Technical Community College. ...
Central Piedmont Community College.
Driver's Ed
Students can sign up for Drivers Education beginning Monday, August 31, 2020 via Jordan Driving School.
Jordan Driving School, Charlotte teaches Driver Education safety to students who are at least 14 ½ years old, and who are actively enrolled in a public, private, charter, or licensed home school within Mecklenburg County. Students who attend school outside Mecklenburg County are ineligible to take Driver Education through Jordan Driving School Charlotte and will need to contact the closest public school to the school they attend to inquire about the Driver Education program for that county. Residency in Mecklenburg County does not determine Driver Education eligibility; where the student attends school is the determining factor. Jordan Driving School, Charlotte does not teach private lessons or adult students.
Beginning in August all classes are virtual. If you are interested in taking Drivers Ed you can register online. Payment for your classes can be collected at registration or at...
Jordan Driving School
8420 University Executive Park Dr.
Suite 820
Charlotte, NC 28262