February is CTE Month
Every February, the CTE community celebrates CTE Month® to raise awareness of the role that CTE has in readying our students for careers and college. Led by a variety of CTE groups and spearheaded by the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE), the month is organized around a different theme each year.
In CMS CTE offers you a pathway to that promotes a head start for High School students. Whether you’re interested in architecture or automobiles, cosmetology or computers – there’s a pathway that will allow you to acquire deep career knowledge, gain industry-recognized certifications and test-drive your career in a summer internship.
Stay tuned to @imeckcdc for CTE Month Activities.
Upcoming Events
FEBRUARY- CTE Month
Feb 8th- Progress Reports- Grades updated in Powerschool
Feb 10th- Async Day
Feb 17th- Early Release
Feb 22nd- Return to Campus
Feb 23rd- ACT for Juniors
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 READY!
The CMS Board of Education will be meeting on Tuesday to determine if middle and high school students will return to in-person instruction under Plan B guidance. If this decision is made, students will return on February 22 on a rotation basis. In order to be ready, students are encouraged to check their rotation assignments (A, B, C or D) in Power School. Please text Ms Bauguss at (704)269-8684 if you are unsure about your rotation, or if you have any questions about returning to campus.
GET INVOLVED
PBS Charlotte
CPCC Career and College Promise-Form for 1st Time Applicants
CFESA Cares Scholarship
OPEN SCHOOL LEADERSHIP TEAM MEETING
Parents, the School Leadership Team of Cochrane Collegiate Academy is inviting you to join our open Zoom meeting held this Tuesday at 2:00 pm. In order to truly move our school forward, Mrs Cook, our principal. needs to hear from you. We would love for you to be a part of the decision making process because your voice matters! Join the Zoom call by using the link bit.ly/joinCCAleaders. Please reach out to Mrs Cook (paula.sloan@cms.k12.nc.us) or Ms Bauguss (samanthal.bauguss@cms.k12.nc.us) with questions. Hope to see you on Tuesday!
Weekly News Announcements
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
Congratulations to this week Student of the Week Jeffery Cohn. Jeffery is a 11th Grade student at iMeck that has been a star student since he has joined us at iMeck.
Jeffery is a well rounded student who ranks at the top of his class.
We are very happy to have you as a part of the iMeck Family We are extremely proud of Jeffrey! Please keep up the good work and text Ms. Bauguss at (704)269-8684 to arrange a pick-up time to claim your prize!
TEACHER SPOTLIGHT
Teaching at iMeck is truly PERSONAL for Mrs Monroe and we are so happy she is a part of our iMeck family!
Congratulations to this week's teacher Spotlight, Ms. Kimberly Monroe. Ms. Monroe is The Business Pathway Teacher at iMeck.
Since starting at Cochrane in 2014 Ms. Monroe has proven herself to be a faithful member of the CCA family. Ms. Monroe started at Cochrane in the front office and later joined the iMeck team as a Business teacher. Since becoming a part of our family, she continues to be a valuable resource to both Cochrane and iMeck students.
Ms. Monroe, also known as Coach Monroe to the CCA Cheerleading Squad and Colts Track Team, has been essential to the success of all Cochrane sports. Through her leadership the CCA Colts Track Team has earned a championships in our conference.
In the classroom, Ms. Monroe creates a comfortable environment in which she delivers the CTE Business Ed curriculum. She is very thoughtful and compassionate when it comes to her students. Recently, Ms. Monroe received recognition by school leadership due to her ability to deliver lessons in an online setting.
While many teachers received a course shell for Canvas Learning, Ms. Monroe was tasked with creating her own course shell. A canvas course, whose design has proven to be easy for students to follow and find succeess.
Finally, Ms. Monroe has recently stepped up to fill the gap for a student who needed some unique academic support. This act speaks to the spirit of iMeck and highlights the dedication to students Ms Monroe has.
Teaching is definitely personal for Ms. Monroe and we are so thankful that she is a part of the iMeck Family!
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 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.
Valentine's Day E-Cards
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, so in order to celebrate this year, Student Government is sponsoring a virtual valentines event! Monday through Friday this week, click on the Virtual Valentines Google form on the Canvas homepage and fill out a request to send an e-card to whomever you’d like and spread a little Valentine’s cheer! The e-cards will be delivered to student Gmail accounts free of charge. Students who send them can choose their card, create a personalized message and choose whether to include their name or send it anonymously. This is open to all middle AND high school students, so make sure to spread some socially distanced love by sending virtual Valentines!
Congratulations Fall 2020 Career and College Promise Students (CPCC)
Congratulations to all of the students who completed CPCC classes first semester.
This bunch of students not only took a CPCC class but they did exceptionally well in the classes that they took.
Anahi Ibarra Martinez
Guadalupe Castro
Jacklien Rubalcava
Josseline Castillo
Maria Gutierrez Gonzalez
Michele Agulair
Natalee Long
Natalia Prudencio
Vanessa Hernandez Leon
Through Career & College Promise (CCP), qualified high-school-age students in North Carolina have the opportunity to pursue these options, tuition free, while they are in high school, allowing them to get a jumpstart on their workplace and college preparation.
It was a tough semester but they pushed through with awesome grades earning credit towards college and/or the career of their choice for FREE. We are extremely proud of them.
Rising Juniors and Seniors can now apply for CPCC:
http://bit.ly/imeckccp20
Attention Juniors and Seniors
Attention Juniors and Seniors: Do you have a 3.0+ GPA? If so you are invited to apply to The National Technical Honor Society (NTHS):
About NTHS:
The National Technical Honor Society currently serves approximately 100,000 active members and nearly a million members since its inception in 1984. Awarding over $2 million in scholarships to date, NTHS honors the achievements of top CTE students, provides scholarships to encourage the pursuit of higher education, and cultivates excellence in today’s highly competitive, skilled workforce. For over 30 years, NTHS has been the acknowledged leader in the recognition of outstanding student achievement in career and technical education.
Requirements:
Junior or Senior
3.0 GPA
Be enrolled in a career/technical education program
Two or more faculty and/or staff recommendations
Next Steps:
Students can apply for iMeck NTHS by completing the enclosed application with $30 dues. Applicants for NTHS will be reviewed and successful applicants will be notified no later than November 17, 2020
February Checklist for College-Bound Seniors:Â
Undecided Night Recap
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. In case you missed undecided Night 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!
College and Career Cluster of The Week:
The College and Career Cluster of the week are Appalachain and the Health Science Cluster. To learn more read below:
APPALACHAIN STATE UNIVERSITY
Appalachian State University is a public university in Boone, North Carolina. It was founded as a teachers college in 1899 by brothers B.B. and D.D. Dougherty and D.D.’s wife, Lillie Shull Dougherty. The university expanded to include other programs in 1967 and joined the University of North Carolina System in 1971.
Hospitatlity
Source: nccareers.org
Best Schools to Study Hospitality in North Carolina
1. Johnson & Wales University Charlotte-Charlotte, NC
2. Appalachian State University-Boone, NC
3. Campbell University-Buies Creek, NC
4. Western Carolina University-Cullowhee, NC
5. University of North Carolina at Greensboro- Greensboro, NC
Source: Niche.com
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
HAVE PTA EXPERIENCE... OR JUST A HEART FOR CHILDREN?
Cochrane Collegiate Academy needs YOU! Our school wants to re-instate our PTA, but in order to do that we need the P... PARENTS! Our teachers are committed to joining, we are just looking for great parents to partner with. Any parent or family member of any student in grades 6-12 at CCA is eligible to join our start-up team. Please text Ms Bauguss at (704)269-8684 if you would like more information.