Please see the below opportunity to participate in a film fest this Summer run by Connect High School’s own Gisele Daire! Any questions, please contact her at:
gisele_daire@student.davincischools.org
Here is the link to submit the onine application:
PJ Test Prep FREE SAT/ACT and College App/Essay EVENTS, with the next one coming up (on Zoom and in Hermosa) on May 18th!
They’re always happy to host any of your students if they want to see where they stand on their SAT/ACT or want some advice on coming up with ideas for their essays heading into the summer! http://pjtestprep.com to RSVP for any of this.
See the info flyer below for more info!
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You and your students are invited to the NACAC Virtual College Fair happening on Sunday, April 27 from 1- 6 p.m. ET. The virtual fair provides students with the wonderful chance to connect with hundreds of colleges and universities, all from the comfort of their home. Plus, it is completely free. Click below to register. |
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Don’t Forget College Matchmaking®Our fairs offer College MatchMaking®. During registration, students can select the college features that are most important to them. They will then receive an email that matches them to specific colleges and universities that best match their criteria and that will be available at the fair. College MatchMaking® is an incredible opportunity for students to identify their top choices. |
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Empower Your Students with Resources From NACACNACAC’s student-focused website offers resources on the college search, application, and admission process. Students can access the Guide to the College Application Process, use helpful checklists, and learn about paying for college. The trusted, up-to-date information includes resources such as the Student Debt Smarter tool made possible by the Peter G. Peterson foundation. The tool helps students better understand financial options for college. Students can see personalized financial information and resources to help them understand student loans and more. |
Dear Connect High School Families,
As we prepare to conclude the 2024-2025 school year, we want to share an important update regarding
our plans for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. We deeply value the input from our entire school
community. Overwhelmingly, we have heard a shared interest in creating more structured and enhanced
learning time on campus, and growing a stronger school community.
Based on this valuable feedback, our goal became clear: to develop an improved daily schedule
designed specifically to increase direct, face-to-face instructional time between students and
teachers, and to implement stronger, targeted support systems for student success. In order to
effectively implement this enhanced schedule and achieve these important goals, we will be
adjusting our daily start time. Therefore, beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, the official
school start time will be 8:30 am.
We acknowledge and understand a change in schedule could possibly impact families to adjust for
drop off, pickup, and other logistical outliers. However, an earlier start time does offer
benefits, such as, aligning with other school drop off times, carpool arrangements, additional time
of intentional SEL support, and the implementation of What I Need or W. I. N.
W.I.N is a 45-minute period during the day that targets specific needs of each student.
W.I.N. period could vary from academic support needs to enrichment designed for fostering
creativity, allowing additional time to work on projects, or other needs. The implementation of
W.I.N. would also align closer to the other Da Vinci High School’s offerings. We are confident that
this adjustment is a necessary step to create a schedule that better serves the academic and
supportive needs highlighted by our community.
Other key changes to the schedule include:
• Morning Meetings: The first 15 minutes of period one would be dedicated to morning meetings
campus wide. Morning meetings provide community building within our classrooms and school.
• Lunch: Since the school day is starting earlier, lunch will be earlier
• Advisory: Advisory will be after lunch and is being reimagined Da Vinci wide to focus solely on
socio-emotional learning
• Period 3: Third period will be at the end of the day.
School schedule beginning 2025-2026:
8:30-8:45 Morning Meeting (Period 1)
8:45-10:15 Period 1
10:20-11:50 Period 2
11:50-12:20 LUNCH
12:25-12:55 Advisory
1:00-1:45 W.I.N.
1:50-3:20 Period 3
The following will not be impacted:
• Asynchronous Support on campus days option for students
• Cohort days remaining MTh or TF
• Block schedule
• Project Based Learning
• Office hours
• Pickup for clubs, performing arts, and sports
We welcome your thoughts and questions—please feel free to share them by
completing this form. There’s also a section where you can offer your ideas on a school-wide
student cell phone policy.
Thank you for your continued partnership!
Warmly,
Tami and Robert
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
1st 6-week session: June 23 – July 31
2nd 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
Click here to view the flyer!
Join us for an engaging and hands-on learning experience, designed in partnership with Belkin International. The event will feature industry-led workshops and panels for you to gain valuable insights and learn about diverse career opportunities. Open to all 9th-12th grade students from all Da Vinci Schools.
Transportation Will Be Provided From Da Vinci 201 N. Douglas
RSVP here by Tuesday, April 22nd.
What to Expect
Confidence & Leadership Panel
Hear from leaders at Aerospace Corporation, Google, and Savage x Fenty on building confidence, self-advocacy, and authentic leadership.
Breakout Sessions – Choose 2:
Influencer Panel
Join influencers and industry pros for a behind-the-scenes look at influencer marketing, from brand partnerships to turning content into a career.
Networking + Lunch
Connect with reps from Snap, Spotify, Google, AltaSea, Cotton On, and more!
Want a sneak peek? Check out last year’s Career Spring Fling highlights at Belkin.
We hope to see you there!
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