WE'RE BACK! After a great semester of Online Learning, Winter Break and Exams, just in time to wish our iMeck Family a Happy New Semester. As we continue our journey through the rest of this school year we will promote great opportunities and experiences, right here on our weekly Newsletter.
This week we want to encourage you start this semseter right. Check out this article about starting the semester out right, then read below to see what whats coming up.
Upcoming Even
Jan 18th- MLK Holiday No School
Jan 19th-Work-keys MeetingsJan 23rd-Senior Status Check
Jan 26th- iMECK Virtual Showcase
FEBRUARY- CTE Month
Feb 19 th- Return to school
For more dates visit our website and sign up for ALL Career Services Activities at bit.ly/iSiGNUP or by clicking the buttons below:
WE ARE STILL REMOTE!
On Thursday, January 14th, the CMS Board of Education, with guidance from the Mecklenburg County Health Department, decided it was not safe to return to in-person learning on January 19th as originally planned. The Board left all students in remote learning status through February 12th, at which time, the community metrics will be re-evaluated. As of now, CCA middle school and iMECK Academy students could potentially return to in-person learning on February 22nd. There will be another School Board meeting on February 9th to determine if this start date is indeed safe for students to return to campus. while this is not ideal, this has become our way of life. For much of the 3rd quarter, learning will still be taking place in a virtual environment. Students are encouraged to log in daily, communicate with teachers and submit assignments in a timely fashion. Together, we can continue to find the academic success that is a part of our tradition at iMECK!
GET INVOLVED
OPEN SCHOOL LEADERSHIP TEAM MEETING
Parents, the School Leadership Team of Cochrane Collegiate Academy is invited you to join our open Zoom meeting held on the second Tuesday of each month at 2:00 pm. Our next meeting will be held on February 9th. A Zoom link will be shared via our Instagram and Facebook accounts, so be sure to like us on Facebook (@cochranecollegiateacademy) or follow us on Instagram (@cochranecollegiateacademy). We would love for you to be a part of the decision making process because your voice matters! 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 in February!
Weekly News Announcements
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
Congratulations to this week Student of the Week Vanessa Hernandez Leon. Vanessa Is a 11th Grade student at iMeck that has been a star student since she has joined us at CCA.
Last semester Vanessa did exceptionally well and boy did it show on her report card. Not only did Vanessa do well in her iMeck classes but she rocked her first CPCC class and she is ready to take on CPCC classes again.
We are very happy to have you as a part of the iMeck Family We are extremely proud of Eli 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 Ms Curry and we are so happy she is a part of our iMeck family!
Congratulations to this weeks teacher Spotlight Ms. Curry. Ms. Curry is The Marketing Pathway Teacher at iMeck.
Since starting at iMeck in 2019 Ms. Curry has excelled reviving student interest in the Marketing Pathway and DECA. Recently her hard work has paid off as the Marketing Applications class surpassed the district expectations in CTE. Ms. Curry has proven to be an innovation teacher that is in tune with the needs and desires of her students. She cares deeply for her students and her students have grown to love her for her passion and teaching style.
Nikki Curry we are so thankful that you are apart of the iMeck Family.
ConGRADulations to Our MidYear Graduates
ConGRADulations to our Mid-year Grads who officially received their diplomas today!! We are so proud of you Anthony, Elizabeth, Noah, and Jason!! Your dedication to your goals to graduate early, even during this past year, was remarkable!! We know you can be successful if you continue to put your mind to it!! Don’t forget we are always here for you!! Check out the graduation ceremony at
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.
CMS Choice Lottery
Round 2 of the CMS Choice Lottery is coming up! If you know someone interested in attending iMeck, please share information about our school and our upcoming information session! Current students do not need to re-apply.
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.
Congratulations to Our Mid Year Completers
Congratulations to our Mid Year CTE Completers on earning a silver National Career Readiness Certificate.
Anthony Leon
Elizabeth Lopez
The ACT WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certificate (ACT WorkKeys NCRC®) is an assessment-based credential issued at four levels; Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze, offerd to CTE Completers. The NCRC measures and certifies the essential work skills needed for success in jobs across industries and occupations. This is an amazing accomplishment.
It is a great opportunity for CTE completers to build their resume and look attractive to colleges. The following students will aslo have the opportuity to test for Work-keys.
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.
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
January 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 Eastern Carolina University and the Health Science Cluster. To learn more read below:
EASTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
East Carolina University is a public research university in Greenville, North Carolina. It is the fourth largest university in North Carolina. Founded on March 8, 1907, as a teacher training school, East Carolina has grown from 43 acres to almost 1,600 acres today.
Health Science
Source: nccareers.org
Best Schools to Study Public Health in North Carolina
#1. East Carolina University. Greenville, NC. ...
#2. University of North Carolina at Charlotte. ...
#3. University of North Carolina at Wilmington. ...
#4. Appalachian State University. ...
#5. University of North Carolina at Greensboro. ...
#6. University of North Carolina at Asheville.
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.