Picture Day at CHS!!!
Picture Day on September 8th and 9th!!!
FAFSA Night – September 22nd @ 5:00 PM (via Zoom)
Attention Seniors and Families!
We are excited to invite you to our FAFSA Night on Monday, September 22nd at 5:00 pm (hosted on Zoom). This workshop will walk you step-by-step through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) process, provide important updates for the 2025–2026 school year, and answer your questions about financial aid.
Why Attend FAFSA Night?
Completing the FAFSA is one of the most important steps in preparing for college. By attending, you’ll learn:
What FAFSA is and why it’s required for federal, state, and many institutional financial aid programs.
Updates for the 2025–2026 FAFSA, including the new simplified application and changes from the FAFSA Simplification Act.
What documents you’ll need to complete your FAFSA (tax returns, Social Security numbers, income statements, etc.).
Key deadlines for federal aid, the California State priority deadline (March 2, 2025), and individual college deadlines.
How to avoid common mistakes and ensure your FAFSA is submitted successfully.
Who Should Attend?
High School Seniors planning to attend a 2-year or 4-year college, university, or trade school.
Parents/Guardians who will help provide financial information for the FAFSA.
Event Details
Date: Monday, September 22nd
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Zoom
Kené Washington is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://davincischools-org.zoom.us/j/94483101479?pwd=hko1JxaE7Le1fMGqJDPBZHYOuFy3oW.1
Meeting ID: 944 8310 1479
Passcode: 256439
FAQs We’ll Cover
What’s the difference between FAFSA and the California Dream Act Application?
What happens if my family didn’t file taxes?
What should I do if my financial situation has changed?
Do I need to complete the FAFSA every year?
Next Steps
Mark your calendars for September 22nd at 5 PM.
Encourage both students and parents to attend together.
This is your chance to get a head start on securing financial aid for college! Don’t miss out.
Path to College & Careers – Weekly Update
Seniors & Families,
Here is your Senior Weekly College & Career Update for the week of September 2, 2025. Each week, I will share:Scholarship opportunities (PDF attached)
College planning tips & reminders
Career exploration resources
Please review this week’s newsletter (attached) and take advantage of the opportunities that fit your goals. Staying consistent with applications, deadlines, and exploration will make this senior year a strong foundation for your next steps.
If you have any questions or need support, please feel free to reach out. I am here to guide you through this exciting journey.
Best regards,
Kene
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LA Promise Fund: 2025 BCS Access Cohort 5 Application
The Building College Success (BCS) Access program — formerly Black College Success — is now accepting applications for Cohort 5, closing tonight, September 3, 2025, at 11:59 PM. This yearlong program is designed for high school seniors at partner schools, offering personalized, weekly guidance on college applications, financial aid, scholarships, and life after high school. Eligible students include those who’ve participated in the BCS STEAM Program or attend one of 13 partner schools such as Centennial, Crenshaw, Inglewood, Westchester, and more. Throughout the year, participants gain access to workshops, college fairs, and culturally-rooted community events that celebrate identity and foster confidence. Applicants should be 12th graders with a GPA of 2.25 or higher (those below 2.0 may still qualify with counselor recommendations), committed to applying to a four-year college, and ready to engage fully. Space is limited, and only applications submitted by the deadline will be reviewed. For questions or technical issues, contact Gerrels@lapromisefund.org
https://lafund.submittable.com/submit/332928/2025-bcs-access-cohort-5-application
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Region South College/Career Fair- Saturday Sept. 27 @ CSUDH!
Please see the attached flyers for a college/career fair being held at CSUDH on Saturday Sept. 27, 9am-1pm. See the attached flyers for more info! Click on the flyer for both a Spanish and English version.
Real World Learning Opportunities
Dear Da Vinci Families,
Welcome! My name is Crissel Rodriguez, and I’m proud to serve as the Director of Real World Learning at Da Vinci Schools. I’m excited to share a brief update on how your child can stay informed about upcoming career-connected learning opportunities.
Your student has been invited to join a Real World Learning course on Canvas. Please note: this is not an academic course and does not include assignments. Instead, it serves as a communication hub where we share timely announcements about volunteer opportunities, internships, career events, job shadows, and more.
To ensure they don’t miss out, we encourage your child to accept the Canvas course invitation and enable notifications.
In addition, our team maintains a live Google document featuring a running list of real-world learning opportunities, organized by career sector. We regularly update this document as new experiences become available. You can view the document, by clicking here: bit.ly/44KDlPL
If you or someone you know is interested in partnering with us—whether by speaking in a classroom, hosting a company tour, or offering a student job shadow or internship experience—we’d love to connect. Please feel free to reach out to me directly at crodriguez@davincischools.org.
We’re honored to support your student on their journey of career exploration and look forward to a great year ahead!
Warm regards,
Crissel Rodriguez
Director of Real World Learning
Saturday, September 13th- 12th Annual Latino College Expo- FREE!
12th Annual Latino College Expo-Get accepted, win scholarships, find out about DACA, DREAM Act and more!
Date and time:
Saturday, September 13 · 10am – 2pm PDT
Location:
University of La Verne
1950 3rd Street La Verne, CA 91750
CLICK HERE to register for Tickets!
This event is for all grade levels. Para todas personas. There are also RESOURCES for college students. For more information call 909-396-0151. Everyone is welcome. All Districts, All People! Se Habla Español
¡La décima Exposición Anual de Universidades Latinas es un evento GRATUITO que te ofrece los recursos que necesitas para ir a la universidad, a tu carrera y más allá! Se otorgarán 10 (diez) becas en el sitio, así que visite www.ncrfoundation.org y regístrese hoy. Además, más de 60 universidades (públicas, privadas, independientes, militares y HBCU) estarán en el lugar para que puedas reunirte uno a uno. ¡Algunas universidades aceptarán en el momento, renunciarán a las tarifas de solicitud universitaria y regalarán becas en el momento! Además, obtenga información sobre DINERO $$$ para la universidad, ayuda financiera, DREAM ACT y universidades de 2 y 4 años, programas de certificación y escuelas vocacionales. Incluso si eres un estudiante universitario que busca transferirte de una universidad de 2 años a una de 4 años, esta exposición también es solo para TI. Trabaje con expertos de la Comisión de Ayuda Estudiantil de California-Cal Grants que lo ayudarán con su FAFSA (Solicitud Gratuita de Ayuda Federal para Estudiantes) y la presentará directamente en el sitio. Este es un gran evento para toda la familia.
También talleres, “Carreras en auge”, “Preparación para la universidad”, “Beneficios de ir a la universidad” e incluso “411 para estudiantes atletas”. Los estudiantes de secundaria traen copias de sus expedientes académicos oficiales y de los resultados de los exámenes SAT y/o ACT. Ahorrecien$$$ en tarifas de solicitud. Postúlate para ganar una de nuestras becas hoy. ¡Más de $10,000 en becas! Este evento es para todos los niveles de grado. Para todas las personas. También hay RECURSOS para estudiantes universitarios. Para más información llame al 909-396-0151. Todos son bienvenidos. ¡Todos los distritos, todas las personas! Estamos aquí para servirles.