National Bullying Prevention Month is a nationwide campaign founded in 2006 by PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center. The campaign is held during the month of October and unites communities around the world to educate and raise awareness of bullying prevention.
Upcoming Events
All Month- Senior Status Check
Oct. 16 Quarter Ends
Oct 16 Virtual Lunch
Oct 19 Teacher Workday
Oct 19-30 College Application Week workshops. (See more info below)
Oct. 22 Work-keys Meeting
Oct 23 Winternship Deadline
Oct. 25 End Quarter 1
Nov- Career Month
 Below are links to our calendars for College Month events.
Oct. 19-30 colleges across the state will be waiving their application fees. This a great time for seniors to submit their applications early and save money!! Ms. Thomas is hosting help sessions Monday Wednesday & Friday from 10am-12pm and 2-4pm. Students can sign up at tinyurl.com/CFNCCAW.
Week of 10/5:Â http://bit.ly/collegecalendar105
Week of 10/12:Â http://bit.ly/collegecalendar1012
For more dates check your email and visit our social media pages and sign up for ALL Activities at bit.ly/iSiGNUP.
Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @iMeckAcademy or check out our Website for more information about our school!
GET INVOLVED
PBS Charlotte
CPCC Career and College Promise-Form for 1st Time Applicants
Explorers Post***-$60 fee
CACRAO (see more below)
Arts Plus***
Atrium Health RISE to Success
Novant Career Discovery Series-$25 fee
Weekly News Announcements
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
Congratulations to this week's Student of the Week Emily Gallego. Emily is a 12th-grade student at iMeck who has been a star since she stepped foot on our campus. Emily’s teachers describe her as a Friendly student who is always engaged in classes. Emily consistently has good attendance and always makes an excellent effort to complete assignments. Please 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. Dupontand we are so happy she chose to become apart of the iMeck family.
This week's Teacher of the week is new to the iMeck Family but not to CCA. Ms. Dupont joins iMeck from the Middle school where she taught 6th grade English. Currently, teaches English II and Literature & Film.
Ms. Dupont has a vibrant teaching style that engages all iMeck students. Her teacher leads describe her as a teacher who has established a great routine, which has led to great rapport with students and teachers.
Although Ms. Dupont is new to iMeck she has adapted well and is definitely making an impression on the iMeck family.
Ms. Dupont thank you for making iMeck your home!
COUNSELOR CORNER
Support iMeck Academy
when you shop!
There are several ways your every day habits can provide money for CCA & iMeck. This month, we highlight your local Harris Teeter stores. When shopping for your groceries at Harris Teeter, please link your VIC card by giving your cashier the number 3861 before your purchase. A percentage of your total bill will be donated to CCA & iMeck each quarter.
Did You Miss Family Night?
Did you miss Family night? If so check out this video which captures a lot of information.
BE A LEADER, BE THE FIRST:
iMeck Student Government Association
"CALLING ALL STUDENT LEADERS! You are invited to apply to represent your fellow students as a member of CCA's Student Government Association (SGA). Applications are currently being accepted for the positions of President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Class Representative of both the middle school and the high school. To apply, please complete the form located on the Canvas announcements page by Sunday, October 25th. If you are interested and would like to learn more, an interest meeting is being held at 11am on Tuesday October 20th. The link to join the meeting can be found on the Canvas announcements page as well. Please email Ms. Renfro, Mr. Harris or Mr. Palmeroni with any questions!"
JOIN THE NATIONAL TECHNICAL HONOR SOCIETY
High School Students with a 3.0 and higher, check your email from Mrs. Kennedy for a special invitation to join the National Technical Honor Society.
The National Technical Honor Society serves over 100,000 student members annually. 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.
IT'S COLLEGE APPLICATION MONTH!
North Carolina’s annual campaign to support college access is celebrated in the month of October this year and is now named NC Countdown to College.
Activities during the month support high school seniors in completing three important college enrollment steps: residency, FAFSA, and applications. College Application Week will take place October 19 - 30th, 2020. During this week, advisors schools help students submit online applications for admission while some colleges offer application fee waiver opportunities.
Visit the NC Countdown to College campaign site for more details and school registration information.
Visit the CFNC Application Hub to apply to college and send electronic high school transcripts.
Oct. 19-30 colleges across the state will be waiving their application fees. This a great time for seniors to submit their applications early and save money!! Ms. Thomas is hosting help sessions Monday Wednesday & Friday from 10am-12pm and 2-4pm. Students can sign up at tinyurl.com/CFNCCAW.
FASFA Is Open
October Checklist for College-Bound Seniors:Â
College and Career Cluster of The Week:
The College and Career Cluster of the week are North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and the Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics To learn more read below:
UNCC Virtual Tour
North Carolina A&T is a top-flight research university, the largest historically black university in the country, the #1 producer of degrees awarded to African Americans in North Carolina and nationally recognized for our excellence in Science, Technology, Mathematics and Engineering (STEM) education.
Most of the students admitted to NCAT had an SAT score within the range of 1210 - 1450, or got accepted with an ACT composite score in the range of 17 - 21. Based on sampled GPA data collected and applied, it is estimated that the NCAT average GPA range for accepted students is around 2.80 - 3.04.
NEW ADMISSIONS:
Check out the new admissions for North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.
HOMECOMING:
North Carolina A&T State University is also known for having the largest HBCU band in America as well as hosting The Greatest Homecoming on Earth. So in the spirit of homecoming season, we have attached last years homecoming performance by the Blue and Gold Marching Machine
Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics
About Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics Careers
Source: nccareers.org
Top North Carolina Colleges For Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics
Best NC Colleges for Engineering:
Best NC Colleges for Science and Math:
Best NC Colleges for Technology:
Source: universities.com
CACRAO
CACRAO is over but here is another opportunity to catch on great information that you may have missed during the Virtual Fair.....
Check out the videos for sophomores, juniors, and seniors below to see what to expect from CACRAO:
10th graders-
Starting your college search and admissions process. Tips for starting this process from college admissions professionals.
11th graders- Learn about tips for the college search and admissions process for high school juniors in pre and post-pandemic times.
12th graders- We've all said "just put it in the GPS" when we didn't know how to get somewhere, right? Well, you don't have to be alone on your college journey when you get lost. Join College Admissions Counselors as they discuss the steps that should be completed each month to make sure you get to your college destination.
To see more videos like these go to Strive Scan Youtube Channel
Learn strategies for getting admitted into your top-choice colleges and finding the money to pay for it on Stand Our College Prep
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
Parents We Need You
The Discovery Series is a forum for our CTE students, to connect with Colleges and Companies, specializing in Business, Marketing or Graphic Design.
This series will take place virtually every Wednesday from 8:00 am - 8:30 am, beginning in September. To make this happen we need parents, friends, and community members to sign up as a guest speaker. Please click the button below for more details.
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.
FAFSA is Open
The new 2021–22 FAFSA form is here! Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is necessary to determine eligibility for state and federal aid to cover college expenses.
Important Notes to Completing the FAFSA
Each student and one parent should apply for a FSA ID at fsaid.ed.gov. Make sure to keep a record of the parent's and student's email addresses, the answers to the security questions, and both FSA IDs in a secure place. You'll need that information to sign the FAFSA.
Complete the 2019-20 FAFSA available at fafsa.gov as soon after October 1 as possible as state grant funds do deplete.
Check the FAFSA submission deadlines for each school to which you apply.
You'll need information from your 2017 tax filing.
After Submitting the FAFSA, you'll receive a Student Aid Report which is necessary to check the status of your FAFSA.
New - The FAFSA is going mobile! For more information, click here!
NC Residency
The NC Residency determines in-state status for NC public colleges. This is required for ALL applications to NC public colleges to be complete and reduces costs by 30-60%.
Please check out Ms. Thomas guide to RDS to simplify the process.
Student Technology Information and Updates
All students have access to a school-issued Chromebook and Chromebook Charger. If you experience any issues with these devices, please fill out the form at bit.ly/ccatechhelp
Access to WiFi @Home
Access to WiFi @Home
Directions:
1) Shut Down Chromebook daily
2) Connect to your home Wi-Fi
3) Log in to the Chromebook
Username: studentID@student.cms.k12.nc.us
PW: your Chrome password
4) Once you enter the first website, you will encounter the filtering process. Type in your Username: studentID@cms.k12.nc.us
5) Last screen of credentials, type in your
Username: studentID@cms.k12.nc.us
PW: YYYYMMDD (8 Digit Birthday)
6) You are ready to use the Chromebook
No Internet at Home??? No Problem!!!
Please see Mrs. West in room 227 or email her at anniee.west@cms.k12.nc.us for information about the Sprint HotSpots. We have access to free HotSpots through the Sprint 1Million Grant. These hotspots guarantee 10 GB of High Speed Data each month to be used to help with school assignments.
Mapping Out Your Future with Naviance
Another great way to start your semester off is to start planning with Naviance. Students can simply access Naviance through the Clever App on NC Ed Cloud.