Upcoming Events
March 26th- Last Day to Change to/from Full Remote Academy
April 1st - April 9th- Spring Break
April 12th- CCA Moves to Plan A
April 14th- Career and College Promise Orientation
April 22nd- Undecided Night
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:
HERE WE GO AGAIN!
At Tuesday's CMS Board of Education meeting, the decision was made to transition schools to Plan A. Due to this change, students are being given the chance to move into or out of the Full Remote Academy. This change will go into effect after Spring Break, on April 12th. Families wishing to enroll students into a different learning environment from their current one must complete the form found at bit.ly/changemyrotation412 by March 26th.
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PARENTS, STUDENTS & FAMILIES...
Please mark your calendars and join us on Tuesday, April 13th, as we discuss plans to move Cochrane Collegiate Academy forward by improving student experiences and family engagement opportunities.
School News
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
Congratulations to this week's student of the week Muntu, Ferreira Paulo. Ferreira is a 12th-grade student iMeck who works very hard to have great grades and to be involved in the iMeck environment.
Ferreira is very athletic and is always willing to lend a helping hand. When Ferreira graduates he wants to pursue a career in Finance. Go for it Ferreira we are so proud of you and we are so excited to have her as a part of our CCA family.
We are so lucky to have Ferreira as a part of the iMeck Family. Congratulations Ferreira.
TEACHER SPOTLIGHT
Teaching at iMeck is truly PERSONAL for Mr. Ortiz and we are so happy he is a part of our iMeck family!
This week we want to introduce you to our INCREDIBLE Spanish teacher, Mr Ortiz. He teaches all levels of Spanish at iMECK Academy. Mr Ortiz serves as a teacher leader on the High School Leadership Team and is always quick to lend a hand to co-workers and administrators. He volunteers his time serving as a liaison between school staff and families, translating for our Spanish-speaking families and students. As a native speaker himself, students experience the best of both worlds. Mr Ortiz engages his students in lessons that make the Spanish language come to life! From creating menus to exploring the Hispanic Heritage, students are engaged in relevant lessons that are presented in a fun, light-hearted atmosphere. Students love being in class with Mr Ortiz and his co-workers appreciate his positive energy. He is multi-talented and our go-to for photo shoots and party music. With Mr Ortiz, iMECK Academy is always a fun place to be!
Coming Soon: Plan A
As a result of the decision made by the CMS Board of Education, all families have the opportunity to move students from IN-PERSON to the FULL REMOTE ACADEMY or from FRA to IN-PERSON learning which will begin on Monday, April 12th. It is important that the request for change is documented by the end of the day on Friday, March 26th. Use bit.ly/changemyrotation412 to record your new choice for the learning environment you would like to enroll in for the remaining 7 weeks of the school year. The deadline for change is Friday!
Como resultado de la decisión tomada por la Junta de Educación de CMS, todas las familias tienen la oportunidad de trasladar a los estudiantes de EN PERSONA a la ACADEMIA FULL REMOTE o de FRA a la enseñanza EN PERSONA que comenzará el lunes 12 de abril. Es importante que la solicitud de cambio esté documentada al final del dÃa viernes 26 de marzo. Utilice bit.ly/changemyrotation412 para registrar su nueva elección para el entorno de aprendizaje en el que le gustarÃa inscribirse durante las 7 semanas restantes del año escolar. ¡La fecha lÃmite para el cambio es el viernes!
Wednesday Remote Schedule
Students- remember Wednesday is an ALL REMOTE day with a different bell schedule! Make sure you're logging in for live lessons all morning and completing asynchronous assignments in the afternoon.
LIVE AND IN ACTION
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.
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 Central Piedmont Community College and Manufacturing Cluster. To learn more read below:
CENTRAL PIEDMONT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
At Central Piedmont, the possibility doesn’t think outside the box. It aims to build a better one. Changing the idea of what a college experience should be. Here, the possibility isn’t just what if, it’s what’s next.
We help students see beyond what is to what could be by providing them with a real-world, affordable, hands-on education that will transform them, change their lives, and impact this community.
Since our founding in 1963, we have evolved into a multi-campus college where students receive a combination of technical and soft skills training from quality faculty who prepare them to enter the workforce and make a difference in their family, business, community, and the world..
CPCC Manufacturing Lab:
Manufacturing
Source: nccareers.org
Best Schools to Study Manufacturing in North Carolina
Randolph Community College Asheboro, NC
Cape Fear Community College Wilmington, NC
Johnston Community College Smithfield, NC
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College Asheville, NC
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