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Hello 12th Graders!

On Thursday, February 26th, a representative from the Earl Woods Scholarship Program will be visiting Connect High School to share all about this incredible scholarship and mentorship program. Join us during lunch at 12:20 PM to learn more!

The Earl Woods Scholarship Program, part of the TGR Foundation, offers much more than financial support for college. Scholars receive:

• Scholarship Assistance: Financial support for college tuition and expenses.
• Mentorship: Guidance from dedicated mentors who help navigate college life and career paths.
• Career Development: Access to internships, workshops, and networking opportunities to support future goals.

Whether you’re still exploring your college options or have specific plans, this is a fantastic chance to learn how the Earl Woods Scholarship Program can support you.

Bring your lunch, bring your questions, and bring a friend! Don’t miss out!

For seniors who have not yet applied to CSU, Dominguez Hills:

The Office of Admissions and Recruitment at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) is thrilled to invite you to our On-the-Spot Admissions and Application Workshop!

This is your chance to meet one-on-one with our admissions staff to explore your eligibility for Fall 2025 enrollment. If you meet the requirements, you could receive conditional admission on the spot! Our team will also guide you through the application process to ensure everything is ready to go. Don’t miss this opportunity to take the first step toward Becoming a TORO!

Event Details:

Friday, February 28, 2025

Instruction and Innovation (II) Building

Session I: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (II Room 3310)

Session II: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (II Room 3600)

What to Bring:

A printed copy of your unofficial transcripts / Official Transcripts Preferred (Sealed in envelope)

Laptop

REGISTRATION LINK

Hello Connect HS Juniors and Seniors,

This upcoming Spring semester, Da Vinci Schools is offering three dual enrollment courses. Please read below and submit an interest form response if interested:

Who: Juniors and Seniors who already have an El Camino Student ID (i.e. they have already completed an El Camino College application). Placement is based on academic performance and review.

What: College courses at Da Vinci Schools, through El Camino College. Courses meet transfer requirements for most Cal State and UC campuses.

Why: Get a start on your college credits! It looks great on your college applications.

Cost: Free! The state of California and Da Vinci Schools pick up the costs, including textbook fees. Donations to help cover the cost of the textbooks from families that can are appreciated.

Where: Classes will be held virtually on the El Camino College student portal (Canvas & MyECC).

To be eligible to take a dual enrollment class, the student will need to have passed all their academic classes from first semester, have no credit recovery for A-G classes, and be a junior or senior student. Space is limited and we are accepting forms on a first come first serve basis!

If you are interested, please fill out THIS FORM and Sylvia Soria will get in touch with you.

If you are a current 12th grade student and you are planning to attend El Camino College after high school, please keep in mind these important upcoming events:

Monday, March 10th at 2:15pm – an El Camino College rep will be at the Connect HS campus to assist students with submitting an application for Fall of 2025 (even if you have previously submitted an application for El Camino, you will need to submit a new one since you are graduating high school)

Friday, April 4th (time TBD) – Students planning to attend El Camino after high school can join us for a field trip to El Camino College where you will tour the campus, receive additional info on programs and services, and meet with an advisor to get a head start on first-year planning! More info to come!

The Cash for College Event:  This event focuses on providing financial aid application assistance and counseling in English and Spanish.

The Scholarship Webinars:  This event is open to everyone; anyone going to college regardless of college choice. (provide key tips on applying for scholarships, how to create a winning scholarship essay, and more)

• Junior & Senior High School Students
• College Students – regardless of college choice
• U.S. Residents and Non-Residents
• Undocumented Students
• International Students
• Parents, teachers and etc.

Hello Connect HS 12th Grade Families!  There is still time to take advantage of FAFSA support opportunities through Da Vinci Schools.  There are 3 upcoming events that you can register for.

Please note: the event for Thursday, January 23rd is for Connect HS students only – if you plan to attend, please email Sylvia Soria at ssoria@davincischools.org.

If you plan to attend either the January 17th or February 7th events, you will need to register HERE 

WHEN: 

• Friday, January 17th (6-7:30 p.m.) – Da Vinci Communications (DVC) Room 3203 (All DV families)
• Thursday, January 23rd (4-5:30p) AT THE CONNECT HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS (Connect HS families only)
• Friday, February 7th (6-7:30 p.m.) – Da Vinci Communications (DVC) Room 3203 (All DV families)

Participants should register for ONE workshop as all workshops will cover the same material.

REGISTRATION:

Click HERE to register for the January 17th and February 7th events.

Here are a few things that could in handy to have for parents and students:

• Your Social Security Number
• Your Alien Registration Number (if you are not a U.S. citizen)
• Your federal income tax returns, W-2s, and other records of money earned. (Note: You may be able to transfer your federal tax return information into your FAFSA using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool.)
• Bank statements and records of investments (if applicable)
• Records of untaxed income (if applicable)