Cool In My CEP School

Cool In My CEP School

By Danni Gee MoneyhamEducation
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Cool In My CEP School episodes

  • HR Chat: Benefits & Open Enrollment

    Adulting... how fun. 

    One of the best parts of adulting is... signing up for benefits!!!! 


    It's Open Enrollment time at CEP! Taylor and I are joined by Kelly, our Senior Benefit Consultant from One Digital! Kelly and Taylor walk through our 2019-2020 benefit guide and provide an overview of our perks!


    Did you know about the...

    • differences between the PPO and HMO plans?
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield Fitness Program?
    • The College Tuition Benefit Plan?
    • Virtual Visits and Nurse Hotline?

      • Listen to our (20ish minutes) podcast episode to learn about our plans, perks, and how to enroll in Paycom! 

      Questions? We have answers! In addition to the upcoming Open Enrollment Office Hours, you can always reach out to [email protected].

      24 min
    • A Visit to the Nurse's Office

      From blood pressure to belly aches, school nurses take care of EVERYONE in the building. Elementary School Nurse Linda McClay welcomes us into her office! Nurse McClay has been a school nurse with us for 9 years, and has been nursing for 19 years! #Shoutout to all the school nurses!

      Highlights:

      • Nurse McClay began her educational journey at Chicago City Colleges. 
      • In addition to providing medical support, Nurse McClay enjoys educating staff, students and families.  
        • 9 min
      • College Chat - Multiple Pathways to Success

        "Is college the only way?"

        Ms. Tamara Steele, English Teacher and College Counselor at CICS ChicagoQuest, chats about the complexities of college choice, and her role of helping students figure out their passion. 

        Highlights:

        • Exploring the City Colleges of Chicago
        • What factors should we consider when choosing a college? What do "college match" and "fit" mean?
        • What are gap year programs?
        • Parent participation in the process - courageous conversations about college culture.
          • 29 min
        • Cam and Tam's Excellent Graduation Conversation

          CICS ChicagoQuest seniors Cam and Tam reflect on their high school journeys as they prepare to graduate. Tune in to listen to the tried and true advice they have for high schoolers, what memorable moments they are most proud of, and what awesome adventures they have planned next. 

          20 min

        About Cool In My CEP School

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        Civitas Education Partners is a school management organization that is home to four Chicago International Charter Schools. Across the city of Chicago, our families, over 200 teachers, more than 2,300 students and a host of community partners, work collaboratively to create signature student experiences and highlight innovation in education.