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CCR Video for 10/13/2020
Please log into Naviance to see individual college visits and to register to attend.
Top Five reasons to attend a virtual meeting with a college or University admissions office.
- Get the scoop on everything you need to know to apply for admission and financial aid.
- Small group interaction allows you to ask questions, get to know what they offer, and share your interests. You may discover a college or University that you had not considered before and learn that it could be a great fit for you.
- It’s a great opportunity to ask for an application fee waiver. Admissions reps may have a waiver code or be willing to look for your application submission and waive the fee when you attend a meeting with them. Definitely ask!
- Meeting with a the college admissions representative demonstrates your interest and may give you a small boost in the application process.
- Occasionally the meeting may include current students and that gives you a great opportunity to learn what it’s like to be a student at the college or University.
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Junior Presentation- PDF
Please log into Naviance to see individual college visits and to register to attend.
Top Five reasons to attend a virtual meeting with a college or University admissions office.
- Get the scoop on everything you need to know to apply for admission and financial aid.
- Small group interaction allows you to ask questions, get to know what they offer, and share your interests. You may discover a college or University that you had not considered before and learn that it could be a great fit for you.
- It’s a great opportunity to ask for an application fee waiver. Admissions reps may have a waiver code or be willing to look for your application submission and waive the fee when you attend a meeting with them. Definitely ask!
- Meeting with a the college admissions representative demonstrates your interest and may give you a small boost in the application process.
- Occasionally the meeting may include current students and that gives you a great opportunity to learn what it’s like to be a student at the college or University.
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Crisis Resources
Suicide Prevention Hotline 719-596-5433
Pikes Peak Mental Health 719-572-6330
Safe2Tell 877-542-7233
(Anonymous Reporting)Self-Injury 800-366-8388
Colorado Crisis Services 1-844-493- TALK (8255) (24/7)
Text-- TALK to 38255 (24/7)
Pikes Peak Suicide Prevention https://www.pikespeaksuicideprevention.org/resources/
Youth Suicide Prevention Flyer
Youth Suicide Prevention Flyer in Spanish
Community Resources
ASPEN POINTE ................................................................ 719-572-6100
24-Hour Hotline ............................................. 844-493 TALK
115 Parkside Dr., 80910
www.aspenpointe.orgCall for appointment. 24-hour crisis services available at the Acute Services Building (115 Parkside Dr., 80910) after hours and on weekends. Outpatient mental health therapy for individuals, families and children. Provides a range of services in mental health, substance abuse, vocational training, education and restorative justice. Offers emergency assistance for psychiatric mental health, crisis and substance abuse. Accepts Medicaid, TriCare and third-party insurance.
El PASO COUNTY DEPAR1MENT OF HUMAN SERVICES ........... 719-636-0000
1675 Garden of the Gods Rd. (80907)
http://dhs.elpasoco.com/Pages/CAPS.aspx
Provides child welfare and social services to residents of El Paso County. Services include adult self-sufficiency, investigation of adult and child abuse, day care licensing, work incentive programs, foster care licensing, subsidized adoptions, custody evaluations, child protective services, resolution of parent/ child conflicts, on-going foster care services (currently contracted with private agencies), investigation of child neglect complaints, assessment of need for protection against child abuse, and provision of cash assistance, food stamps, and Medicaid. Services for the developmentally disabled are also available.2-1-1 Colorado ..................................... 211
Alternate toll-free number ................................ 866-488-9742
https://211colorado.communityos.org/cms/home
2-1-1 is the national abbreviated dialing code for free access to health and human services information and referrals. Callers can speak with live referral specialists and receive comprehensive community information by dialing the three digit number 2-1-1 or accessing online.ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICES (ACS),
FORT CARSON ............................. 719-526-4590
6303 WetzeiAve. Bk:lg 1526, Fort Carson, (80913)
https://carson.armymwr.com/categories/community-support
Offers a variety of services for military families, including an exceptional family members program (special needs). Services include financial counseling and assistance, emergency food, counseling, family member employment information, deployment
readiness program, volunteer placement, family advocacy, domestic abuse advocacy, relocation information, loan closet, and new parent support.CEDAR SPRINGS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEM....................719-633-4114
2135 Southgate Rd. (80906)
www.cedarspringsbhs.com
Provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient psychiatric treatment for individuals of all ages dealing with emotional, mental and/or chemically-related problems. 24-hour evaluation. Most insurance accepted, including TriCare.PEAK VIEW BEHAVIORAL HEALTH.........................................719-444-8484
7353 Sisters Grove (80923)
www.peakviewbh.com
Peak View is a 112-bed state-of-the-art mental health hospital dedicated in providing quality behavioral health care to promote growth and structure for patients and families throughout the state of Colorado. We treat youth, adults, and seniors in both inpatient and outpatient settings.__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
TESSA..................................................................................719-633-1462
24-Hour Crisis Hotline ………………......................................................……633-3819
435 Gold Pass Heights (80906)
www.tessacs.org
Counseling for sexual assault; temporary shelter and food for women in crisis; information and referral services; victim advocacy, case management; community education; support groups; restraining order assistance; 24-hour crisis intervention; psychotherapy; court support; therapeutic and non-therapeutic support and services to children who have witnessed or been victims of domestic violence.__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
PEAK VISTA COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS ........................719-635-7000
Main Office: 410 Gold Pass Hts., (80906)
www.peakvista.org
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COLLEGE CREDIT OPTIONS AT DOHERTY HIGH SCHOOL
Doherty offers 18 Advanced Placement courses that can generate college credit from any college/university in the United States depending on the college, a student’s major, and the score a student earns on the AP exam in May. In addition to this students can earn credit from local colleges/universities from those opportunities listed below.
The following courses taken at Doherty can earn credit from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs through
the CU Succeed program or from Project Lead the Way:
Pre Calculus
Advanced Placement Calculus AB
Advanced Placement Calculus BC
Advanced Placement Statistics
Advanced Placement Chemistry
Advanced Placement Environmental Science
Advanced Placement Spanish
Advanced Placement German
Intro to Engineering
Civil Engineering and Architecture
Digital Electronics
The following course taken at Doherty can earn credit from Colorado State University at Pueblo:
Honors English 7, 8
The following courses have articulation agreements with Pikes Peak Community College:
Business Department
Accounting
Intro to Business
Marketing 1, 2
Advanced Marketing 1, 2
Family & Consumer Science
ProStart 1, 2
ProStart 3, 4
Nutrition and Wellness
Teacher Cadet
Applied Technology
Architectural Drawing 1, 2, 3, 4
Technical Drawing 1, 2
Introduction to Engineering
Civil Engineering and Architecture
Digital Electronics
Career Start @ PPCChttps://www.ppcc.edu/high-school-programs/career-start
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Students 9-12 can apply for Individual Mentorships, Job Shadows and Internships
A FREE service provided by Pikes Peak Business and Education Alliance
Register today!
Contact Mellissa Smith mellissa.smith@d11.org for more information
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Carnegie Mellon University:
Summer Pre-College Programs
We are in-person for the summer of 2022, and our application is open!
For over 100 years, Carnegie Mellon has offered students unique and hands-on educational programs from the fine arts to technology and everything in between. Through Carnegie Mellon's Pre-College Programs, rising juniors and seniors in high school have the opportunity to experience a world-class education on a beautiful, vibrant college campus. Our programs prepare them for their upcoming college experience, help them narrow their career focus, and build critical knowledge and skills.
Pre-College Programs* - Summer of 2022
- Architecture: Introduces design practice, creative problem solving, and critical thinking through a matrix of programming, celebrating curiosity and providing a strong foundation for architectural education. (4- and 6-week program options)
- Art: Uses both traditional tools and cutting-edge technologies to explore creative ideas in a college-level studio environment. Students develop both conceptual and technical skills preparing them for a wide range of opportunities in both art studies and careers. (3- and 6-week program options)
- Computational Biology: Provides extensive training in both cutting-edge laboratory experiments to generate biological data and the computational analysis of that data. Uses real-world scenarios for exploration. (3-week program)
- Design: Introduces students to the discipline of Design, provides a foundation of skills, and gives a clear idea of what to expect from a college-level accredited program. (6-week program)
- Drama: Prepares students for the college audition and interview process, illustrating the kind of creativity and discipline required of students studying a Bachelor of Fine Arts Drama curriculum. Students you will be introduced to the intensity of a top-rated undergraduate conservatory experience. (6-week program)
- Music: Immerses high school students in a world-class conservatory experience within an internationally recognized university. The program mirrors the first weeks of Carnegie Mellon’s first-year undergraduate School of Music curriculum. (3- and 6-week program options)
- National High School Game Academy: Allows high school students to experience modern video game development using industry-standard technology. Students interested in art, music and audio, game design, and software development are encouraged to apply for this interdisciplinary program. (6-week program)
- Summer Session: Provides high school students with the opportunity to take summer courses offered by Carnegie Mellon. Students earn college credit while working in an academic setting that mirrors the supportive, rigorous environment of the first year of college. (6-week program)
- Writing & Culture: Students explore film, art, and culture through historical and contemporary lenses. Students learn to think critically, express thoughts creatively, and write effectively for college and beyond. (6-week program)
*Limited scholarships available for programs above.
No-Cost Pre-College Programs - Summer of 2022
- AI4All @ Carnegie Mellon: Provides opportunities for students who have been historically excluded in STEM to study artificial intelligence with full-time faculty, staff, and researchers who are leaders in the field. (3-week program)
- Computer Science Scholars: Provides students who have historically been excluded in the field of computer science an opportunity to explore the field of computer science with full-time faculty, staff and researchers who are leaders in the field. (4-week program)
- Summer Academy for Math and Science: Allows students from underrepresented communities to develop a deeper understanding of STEM via traditional classroom instruction, hands-on projects, and sustained engagement with world-renowned faculty and skilled staff mentors. (rising seniors only, 6-week program)
To learn more about our programs, please register for one of our information sessions or contact us with questions.
Please share these opportunities and our online application with your students and families!
Kindly,
Marjorie
Marjorie Conner Dawkins
Assistant Director, Enrollment Management
Carnegie Mellon's Pre-College Programs
Volunteer Opportunities for High School Students
Pikes Peak One + One Tutoring - Help a child learn to read
Registration for the 8th Annual Creek Week Cleanup is OPEN at www.fountain-crk.com/register
Marian House has a new volunteer opportunity that may be a fit for students looking for an after school opportunity.
The Marian House Marketplace food pantry is expanding hours and has need for additional volunteers. The Shifts are 3:15pm to 5:15pm, but we could make accommodations for a little bit later start if volunteers could arrive in the 3:30pm to 3:45pm ballpark.
