Spirit Week

DaVinci Connect Students come join us in our first spirit week of this semester! Use this school event to show off your DaVinci school spirit. Enjoy your time in high school to the fullest from September 12th-16th with activities to participate in with friends! More specific info for each day to come next week. For more information, contact Kene – kwashington@student.davincischools.org

Movie Night

Friday, September 16^th is Connect High Schools Movie Night.  Come bring a comfy pillow and blanket to chill and hang out with friends while watching a movie.  Movie Night will be held in the Blackbox, located on the 201 campuses.  For more information, contact Kene – kwashington@student.davincischools.org

Hispanic Heritage Month

During the Month of September, we will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month to recognize the achievements and contributions of Hispanic American champions who have inspired others to achieve success.  For more information, contact Kene – kwashington@student.davincischools.org

Click on this link to register for the various sessions: Student Events 

We’re hosting events for students and their families to help answer questions about the college search process.

• Majors, Minors, and More: The Academic Experience at Liberal Arts Colleges– September 20  at 7 pm EDT
• Opportunities and Outcomes at Liberal Arts Colleges – October 11 at 7 pm EDT
• Campus Life and Building a Community– October 19 at 7 pm EDT

Remember the above times are Eastern Standard Time!

Hi WDV community-

Boys Soccer will kick off the 2022-23 season with an Info Meeting on September 1st from 4:00-4:15 pm in the quad.

Tryouts will be on the following days:

9th/10th Grade:

-9/20, 9/21, 9/22 Anza 4:30-6:00 pm (must attend all 3 days)

11th/12th Grade:

– 9/27,9/28, 9/29 Anza 4:30-6:00 pm (must attend all 3 days)

Questions? Contact Coach Danny Espinoza: despinoza@davincischools.org

GO WOLVES!!!

During September, the above colleges are coming together and will be holding two introductory informational webinars for students and families who wish to familiarize themselves with each of our schools and learn more about holistic admission, financial aid, and answer questions submitted by students in advance.

To view a full list of program dates and register, please click on this link: Coast to Coast 

Hello Senior Students and Families,

As you prepare for the college application process, many of you will apply for financial aid.  One of those funding options is our State Grant, called the Cal Grant.  The Cal Grant is funding for college that students do not pay back. The Cal Grant can be used at any University of California (UC), California State University (CSU) or California Community College, as well as qualifying independent (private) and career colleges or technical schools in California.

To qualify, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) by March 2, 2023 and meet the eligibility and financial requirements as well as any minimum GPA requirements.  Eligibility is based on your FAFSA or CADAA responses, your verified high school Cal Grant GPA, the type of California colleges you list on your FAFSA and whether you’re a recent high school graduate. To learn more about the qualifications, please visit www.calgrants.org.

Da Vinci Connect High School is required to submit student’s verified GPA to the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC). By law families can “opt out” of this process if you do not want Connect HS to submit your student’s verified GPA. If you choose to “opt out”, this means your student will not be eligible to receive a Cal Grant. In order to “opt-out”, please complete the attached form and return to Erin Knott via email at eknott@davincischools.org no later than September 16th, 2022.

If you do not return the “opt-out” form, Connect HS will submit your student’s verified GPA to the CSAC to determine your student’s Cal Grant eligibility.

To obtain an opt-out form click on this link Cal Grant Opt Out Form

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Erin Knott via email at eknott@davincischools.org

Boys Basketball tryouts will be held next Monday August 29 and Wednesday August 31 from 4:15-6:15 in the WDV gym

Monday, August 29th and Tuesday, August 30th is Connect High School’s Club Day.  This day is meant for students to share about their club and for peers to join clubs.  How will this work?  Clubs will have 5 minutes to present to advisory classes in a rotation. As students leave school for the day, QR codes will be posted outside for students to scan and join the club of interest. Any questions? Please contact Kene Washington at kwashington@davincischools.org

Every year, Denison chooses a select group of high school seniors to participate in Dialogue with Denison, our multicultural fly-in program. Dialogue with Denison is a selective program that will allow interested students to learn more about Denison in general, as well as our multicultural student life.

Dialogue with Denison fly-in program will be held November 6-7, 2022.

Students will participate in the following:

• Engage in conversations led by Denison students about current issues and topics related to diversity and inclusion.
• Visit classes and learn about our academic programs.
• Explore multicultural student life and organizational spaces.
• Hear from multicultural alumni as they discuss their experiences and life after Denison.
• Build connections with Denison students and fellow high school students from across the country.

You can apply directly to the program directly via our application link (connect.denison.edu/register/DWDApplication). Applications are due Thursday, September 15, and decisions will be released in early October. Note the application requires the submission of the student’s unofficial high school transcript.

For additional information — including FAQs, a sample schedule, and eligibility — please visit the Dialogue with Denison webpage.

Welcome to the 2022-23 school year! We are excited to have you as a part of the Da Vinci Connect community and are looking forward to a great year together.

We view your student’s mental health and well-being as a priority for their success at this school. In support of this, we have invested in several resources that you can access whenever you need help. Remember, you are not alone, and it is a true act of bravery and strength to seek help.

We view your student’s mental health and well-being as a priority for their success at this school. In support of this, we have invested in several resources that you can access whenever you need help. Remember, you are not alone, and it is a true act of bravery and strength to seek help.

We encourage students to visit the on-campus resources and save the community resources so they can access them if they or someone they know needs help.

On campus:

• Students can access help by visiting their school counselor. Students can stop by counselors office or email them to set up an appointment.
  • Kene Washington: 9th grade counselor
    • kwashington@davincischools.org
  • Sylvia Soria: 10th grade counselor
    • ssoria@davincischools.org
  • Erin Knott: 11th and 12th grade counselor
    • eknott@davincischools.org

In our community:

Da Vinci Schools has partnered with Care Solace to support our community’s mental health.

If you or a family member is looking for help with mental health or substance use, Care Solace can quickly find treatment options matched to your needs, regardless of the circumstance.

Care Solace’s care navigation services are confidential and complimentary to  Da Vinci Schools’s students, staff, and their families. Care Solace’s team is available 24/7/365 and can support you in any language.

If you would like to use Care Solace to help you find a provider:

• See your school counselor OR
• Call 888-515-0595 available 24/7/365 OR
• Visit www.caresolace.com/davincischools and either search on your own OR click “Book Appointment” for assistance by video chat, email, or phone.

In an emergency:

• Call 911 or and request a Crisis Intervention Trained (C.I.T.) response
• Go to the closest emergency room for support
• Call the National Suicide Prevention & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org
• Text “Hello” or “Home” to 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor
• Trevor Lifeline LGBTQQ+ Crisis Support: 1-866-488-7386