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Rolling Hills/Palos Verdes Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Scholarship Opportunity for SENIORS!

The Scholarship Committee of the local chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. wants to inform you about available scholarships for high school seniors of African-American Ancestry! 
 
The deadline to apply is March 1, 2026.  The attached application gives full instructions for submission and full consideration.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.  This is a wonderful opportunity to assist students in receiving “free money” to assist in college costs. 
 
Please click on the link below to access the application:
CLICK HERE for more info on their website
By |2026-01-21T15:26:59-08:00January 21st, 2026|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Rolling Hills/Palos Verdes Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Scholarship Opportunity for SENIORS!
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Paying for College with Scholarships (Session 1 of 3) – Manhattan Beach Library TODAY (registration required)

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.

Attendance is limited, and advance registration is required. You must register for all three sessions individually. Participants do not need to attend all three sessions. Please register every individual in your party, including students. This will be used to save your spots in the program. We cannot guarantee availability for any unregistered attendees. 

Register HERE

Over the course of three presentations, Rebecca Lippman establishes groundwork for embracing the fact that scholarships exist for everyone, regardless of academic merit or personal background. Without a good strategy, however, these scholarships feel difficult to find. Employing strategies that she has developed over the past decade as an instructor, Becca walks participants through a routine of practices used to identify, apply for, and manage scholarships. These interactive tools and sequenced action items enable students to succeed in their customized searches for community-based scholarships, subsequently reducing the cost of higher education.

January 21 – Session 1: The Complex Landscape of Scholarships for College

Before you dive into the many scholarship books, YouTube tutorials, and spam-heavy databases that are out there, attend this introduction to the contemporary scholarship landscape. In this presentation, Becca demystifies the complex network and application processes related to scholarships for college and prepares you for the tuition ahead. Attendees learn why merit and community-based scholarships are so hard to navigate, how to approach the scholarship search process, and what the realistic timeline looks like if you or your student plans Fall enrollment.

By |2026-01-21T13:44:10-08:00January 21st, 2026|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Paying for College with Scholarships (Session 1 of 3) – Manhattan Beach Library TODAY (registration required)
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Spring 2026 Impact Makers South Bay Cohort- apply today!

Apply to the Impact Makers program- applications are now open for the Spring 2026 cohort, beginning March 3, 2026: 

Program Overview

Impact Makers – Building Skills for Life is a 12-week leadership and community service program for high school students. Through engaging group sessions, participants explore leadership, identity, community issues, and mental health awareness, then put their skills into action by volunteering to create a real impact.

Group Sessions
Dates: March 3 – May 19, 2026
Time: Tuesdays, 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: The Volunteer Center, 1230 Cravens Ave., Torrance, CA 90501

Volunteer Service
Students also volunteer 2 hours per week at a placement site to apply their learning through hands-on service.

Eligibility & Cost
Open to all current high school students
Free for all participants

Apply
To learn more and apply, visit: volcenter.org/joinimpactmakers

Please see attached flyer for more info!

If you have any questions or need additional details, please reach out!

The Volunteer Center South Bay/Harbor/Long Beach

1230 Cravens Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 212-5009
volcenter.org | Follow us on Facebook, & Instagram
By |2026-01-12T15:48:41-08:00January 12th, 2026|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Spring 2026 Impact Makers South Bay Cohort- apply today!
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Spring 2026 Da Vinci / El Camino Course Offerings

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.

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

3 units

 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.
HDEV 110 – Strategies for Creating Success in College and in Life

3 units

 This course provides an exploration of cognitive, psychological, social and physical factors influencing success. Topics include personal responsibility, critical thinking, motivation, self-efficacy, lifelong learning, health and wellness, and interpersonal communication in a diverse world. Students will identify and utilize strategies and resources for success in college, careers, and life.
COMS 100 – Public Speaking

(IN PERSON)

Mon & Wed 4:00-5:30pm 

@201 N. Douglas Street campus

 In this course, students will compose, present, and evaluate original speeches. Emphasis is placed on audience analysis, topic selection, research, evidence, organization, delivery, and critical analysis of persuasive communication. Students are required to attend out-of-class speaking events.
By |2026-01-12T14:55:29-08:00January 12th, 2026|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Spring 2026 Da Vinci / El Camino Course Offerings
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CHS New Spanish Teacher – Mr. Haywood

Saint Haywood is from Houston, Texas and started teaching Spanish in 2015 at Dorsey High School in Los Angeles, CA. He earned his B.A. in Spanish from California State University, Los Angeles and M.Ed. from California State University, Dominguez Hills. While at CSULA he joined the most illustrious fraternity on this side of the Mississippi: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Saint has loved Spanish since President (H.W.) Bush was in office and has traveled to over 30 countries on planet Earth. After studying abroad in Cuernavaca, Mexico for the first time in high school, he decided to afford his students the same opportunity that he had. So, for the last several years he has taken students (and parents) to study abroad in Argentina, Brazil, France, Panama, Spain, & Uruguay.

Even though traveling, cheering on the Houston Astros, appearing in theatre productions, collecting watches, creating beautiful memories with Shalé and Cooper are all his favorite pastimes; after a busy day at Da Vinci Connect High School, Saint is binging re-runs of his favorite Mexican soap opera “Hasta Que El Dinero Nos Separe”.

By |2025-12-09T15:18:35-08:00December 9th, 2025|Uncategorized|Comments Off on CHS New Spanish Teacher – Mr. Haywood
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