CEC Early College

Fred N. Thomas Career Education Center Early College

Builiding Hours: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM, Main Office: 720-423-6600

IMPORTANT DATES: October 1 - October Count, 100% Attendance | Saturday, October 4 - CAR SHOW | Monday, October 6, HOCO Attendance Challenge (rates 95-100% during 10/6-17 eligibile for prizes at HOCO | Friday, October 10 - Teacher Planning, No school for CEC students only | Monday, October 13 - Family-Teacher Conferences, 12-7 PM by appointment only | Tuesday, October 14 - PSAT and SAT, 9th-11th | Friday, October 17 - Pep Rally, 2:45 and Homecoming, 7-10 pm | Thursday, October 23 - Think Fast, 9th-10th | Tuesday, October 28 - Trunk or Treat, 5:30-6:30 pm

Questions about enrollment? Please contact Registrar, Monica Chavez at Monica_Chavez@dpsk12.net or 720-423-6636

Open House, November 20, 2025

Discover Your Future at CEC Early College! Our Open House is the best way to experience what CEC is all about. Meet our teachers, tour the campus, explore career pathways, and learn how students can earn free college, gain industry…Continue Reading

September 3, 2025

Retake School Photos

If you missed picture day, make sure you mark your calendar for retakes on Thursday, September 25 from 10am-1pm in the cafeteria. You will also get your school ID.

August 1, 2025

Ninth Grade Academy 2025-2026

Class of 2029 get ready for high school success. CEC is excited to welcome you to Ninth Grade Academy (NGA) Tuesday, August 5th – Friday, August 8th from 8;30-12:30 PM. Attendance is required. Mark your calendar for Friday, August 8th,…Continue Reading

Career and College Success

With an emphasis on real-world, relevant courses and hands-on work experiences, the Career Education Center Early College helps students build essential skills, earn college credit, and develop the knowledge necessary to support each student on their journey to actualizing career and college success.