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A message from Christopher Jackson, College and Career Readiness Teacher at DV Communications:

I am inviting DV families from all campuses to a FREE, 6-workshop series designed to help you shift from financial stress to financial clarity.

Seats are limited and registration is required. Please see details below and sign up if you are interested and able to attend!

Workshop Details:
Dates: Every 3 weeks, Thursdays from Feb-May 2026
Time: 6:00-7:30 PM
Location: 201 N. Douglas St. Campus/3rd floor, room 3203 (in-person)
Cost: FREE

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• Not because families don’t need it.
• Not because they didn’t save.
• But because 40% of eligible students never file the FAFSA, often assuming they won’t qualify.

• Workshop 1 (Feb 5): Money Story & CFO Mindset: Identify limiting beliefs and adopt a strategic decision-making framework
• Workshop 2 (Feb 26): Retirement Planning Essentials: Secure your oxygen mask first (401k, IRA, Roth strategies)
• Workshop 3 (March 19): 529 Mastery: Maximize tax advantages and avoid costly mistakes
• Workshop 4 (April 16): Balancing Priorities: Navigate competing goals with the CFO Decision Filter
• Workshop 5 (May 7): Investment Fundamentals: Demystify investing and match strategies to your timeline
• Workshop 6 (May 21): Personal Financial Roadmap: Create your customized action plan

• A clear financial roadmap tailored to your family
• Confidence to make smarter money decisions
• Community with other Da Vinci families on the same journey
• Peace of mind that you’re setting your kids up for success

Seats are limited. Register today. Click HERE to secure your spot.

This series is designed for any Da Vinci parent who wants to take control of their family’s financial future, whether you’re just starting to save or already investing.

You don’t need to attend all 6 workshops (though I recommend it for maximum impact). Each one builds on the last, but you can join where it makes sense for your family.

I’ve worked with over 1000 families on college planning, FAFSA strategy, and financial literacy. I’ve seen firsthand how the right information at the right time can save families tens (or hundreds) of thousands of dollars.

My goal? Help 1 million families think like CFOs, starting with ours here at Da Vinci.

In-Person Program

Wednesday, January 21
5:30pm – 6:30pm

Manhattan Beach Library

In this three-part program, Rebecca Lippman draws upon her experience as a UCLA instructor and scholarship advisor to guide college applicants through a routine of practices used to identify, apply for, and manage scholarships. For ages 12 – 17.

Da Vinci Schools is partnering with El Camino College to offer dual enrollment courses in the Spring 2026 term. El Camino’s spring term classes begin on February 16, 2026. Students who have never completed the El Camino College application should do so before the end of January.

To be eligible to take a dual enrollment class, students need to be in grades 10-12 and be in good academic standing. Space is limited. Contact Sylvia Soria for details, ssoria@davincischools.org.

Thank you to all who were able to attend the 9th and 10th grade post-high school info session last night! For families and students who were unable to attend, please see the attached slide deck for information that was covered! 9th & 10th college meeting Fall 2025

There are available seats for 10th grade students to take the PSAT at Connect High School this Fall. Seats are limited and being offered to current sophomores on a first come first serve basis. Please click HERE to fill out the Google form to reserve your spot to take the PSAT!

When: Wednesday October 29th

Where: Connect HS campus, 8am-11:30am

Any Sophomore who wishes to take the PSAT MUST fill out the Google form. To access the Google form, students MUST be logged into and use their DV student email address to submit. No outside email address will be allowed.

Greetings current 11th and 12th grade students:

Da Vinci Schools is continuing to partner with El Camino College to offer dual enrollment courses. This semester we are offering FILM 110 (see description below). This course will be fully online and asynchronous!

*El Camino’s Fall courses will start next week, so this opportunity is available to 11th and 12th grade students who already have an El Camino ID (ECC ID). 

To be eligible to take a dual enrollment class, the student will need to have passing grades for all academic classes, and have no credit recovery for a-g classes. Space is limited and we are accepting forms on a first come,  first serve basis!

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FILM 110- Film Analysis and Appreciation
(Asynchronous, Online) – 3 units

Course dates: 8/25 – 12/13

This course is CSU and UC transferable, and also satisfies your high school graduation requirement for art!

This course provides an introduction to the art and language of film. It covers the critical analysis of film form, narrative structures, genres, and the historical development of cinema. The course explores the major elements of film, including cinematography, editing, sound, and production design, as well as the cultural, social, and ideological contexts in which films are made and received. Students will view and discuss a variety of films, developing skills in film analysis and an appreciation for the artistic and cultural significance of cinema.

If you are interested, please email Sylvia Soria at ssoria@davincischools.org

Hello Connect H.S. students!

Are you interested in taking El Camino College courses this Summer? The El Camino schedule of classes for Summer (and Fall) 2025 has officially been released and registration opens May 17th. You can view the online schedule of classes by visiting www.elcamino.edu/schedule.

Summer has 3 session options

1^st 6-week session: June 23 – July 31

2^nd 6-week session: July 7 – August 14

8-week session: June 23 – August 14

If you would like additional information or assistance with the dual enrollment process at El Camino College, please reach out to your counselor or visit their website at www.elcamino.edu/academics/dual-enrollment