Upcoming Events
March 5th- Midterm Exam 1st block
March 8-10th- Midterms 2nd, 3rd & 4th
March 11th- End of the 3rd Quarter
March 12th-Teacher Workday/No Class
March 23rd- Ignite Career Fair
For more dates visit our website and sign up for ALL Career Services Activities at bit.ly/iSiGNUP or by clicking the buttons below:
Returning To School
ROTATION C- It's your turn to return to campus beginning Monday, March 8th. Please take the time to watch this short video so you will know what to expect as you arrive on campus. Please remember, if you are assigned to Rotation A, B or D, you should still be logging into your teachers' Zoom sessions and participating remotely.
MIDTERM EXAMS ARE HERE!
As a result of midterm exams, the bell schedule has been changed. Each day from 7:15-8:50 am, exams will be given online, using the schedule you see here. Class times for all other classes will be adjusted. Lunch will be from 10:05-10:35 each day during exam week. Meck time will meet from 1:00-1:45 pm this week, as well. Check with teachers to find out what time classes will meet or follow us on Instagram (@imeckacademy). Daily schedules will be posted there, as well. Good Luck!
GET INVOLVED
Funding the Future -FREE Schedule a live streaming show today!
Five Mentorship -bit.ly/iSIGNUP
PBS Charlotte
CPCC Career and College Promise-Form for 1st Time Applicants
CFESA Cares Scholarship
PARENTS, STUDENTS & FAMILIES...
Please mark your calendars and join us 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 is Patience Johnson. Patience is a 10th-grade student at iMeck.
Since being at iMeck Patience has proven to be a super-focused student who has maintained great grades and the attitude of an achiever. She's a terrific writer, always comes to zoom, has smart and interesting comments about what we study in all of her classes specifically honors forensics, she works hard to do all her work and makes excellent grades even in a crazy pandemic situation.
Patience teachers describe her as an intelligent, and enthusiastic student, who is respectful and keeps a positive attitude. It is noted that she is a talented anime artist too!
We are so lucky to have Patience as a part of the iMeck Family. Congratulations Patience.
TEACHER SPOTLIGHT
Teaching at iMeck is truly PERSONAL for Mr. Howard and we are so happy she is a part of our iMeck family!
This week we want to recognize a truly EXTRAORDINARY educator, Mr Howard. Formerly known to iMECK students as one of our two amazing art teachers, Mr Howard joined the CTE team in January to lead our Graphic Design pathway. He is a super-talented graphic designer with a genuine passion for preparing the next generation of artists. While waiting to find a new digital art teacher, Mr Howard has been juggling TWO SEPARATE CONTENTS and TWO DIFFERENT GROUPS of students since January. He has invested so much of his time, effort and energy into all 150+ students that he is hardly seen outside of his classroom! When you do see him in the hallways, he still displays that gentle demeanor and infectious smile as if it is just another ordinary day on campus. We truly appreciate his dedication to our students. He is an amazing mentor to our artists, and a truly valuable member of our staff.
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.
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.
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 NC Central and Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Cluster. To learn more read below:
NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL STATE UNIVERSITY
North Carolina Central University (NCCU or NC Central), a state-supported liberal arts institution, is a public, historically black university in Durham, North Carolina. Founded by Dr. James E. Shepard in affiliation with the Chautauqua movement in 1909, it was supported by private funds from both Northern and Southern philanthropists. It was made part of the state system in 1923, when it first received state funding and was renamed as Durham State Normal School. It added graduate classes in arts and sciences and professional schools in law and library science in the late 1930s and 1940s.
Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
Source: nccareers.org
Best Schools to Study Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security in North Carolina
#1 East Carolina University #2 Appalachian State University #3 University of North Carolina at Charlotte #4 Western Carolina University #5 North Carolina Central University
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