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12th Grade Families: Negotiating Your College’s Price Workshop

Da Vinci is thrilled to announce a powerful, practical, and proven workshop designed to help families decode, dispute, and decrease their college costs. If you’re looking to make college more affordable, this workshop is for you!
What You’ll Learn:
  • How to analyze, assess, and adjust financial aid award letters.
  • Strategies for writing clear, compelling, and convincing financial aid appeal letters.
  • Proven methods to negotiate, navigate, and knock down your college’s cost-effectively.
Workshop Dates & Details:
Location: Room 3203, Da Vinci Communications (but open to all Da Vinci High School senior families)
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Dates:
  • Friday, March 14
  • Friday, March 21
  • Friday, April 4
  • Friday, April 11

*You only need to sign up for ONE workshop as all workshops will repeat the same information.

What to Bring:
  • Your student’s financial aid award letter(s)
  • A notepad or laptop for notes
  • Any relevant financial documents or estimates
This engaging, enlightening, and empowering workshop will give you the confidence and tools to secure the best financial outcome for college. Don’t miss this opportunity to plan, prepare, and prosper.
By |2025-03-05T10:52:18-08:00March 5th, 2025|Uncategorized|Comments Off on 12th Grade Families: Negotiating Your College’s Price Workshop

Get ready—Neurodiversity Celebration Month begins next week!

Next week, we’re diving into an exciting celebration of how unique and diverse our brains can be. Neurodiversity means that everyone’s brain works in its own special way, and there’s no ONE correct way to think, learn, or experience the world. We’re celebrating all the different ways people experience life, with a focus on understanding disabilities like ADHD, autism, dyslexia, Tourette Syndrome, and more.
Throughout the month, students will have the opportunity to participate in fun and engaging activities designed to celebrate these differences! Students can make slime and submerge themselves in a sensory room to explore sensory processing differences, and play interactive games to uncover the myths and strengths behind different disabilities.
The Neurodiversity Club has been working tirelessly to bring this exciting and meaningful month to life. They’re thrilled to offer these amazing opportunities to encourage everyone to learn, grow, and celebrate the unique strengths we all bring to the table! Please see the calendar for all of the exciting activities we have planned!
By |2025-02-28T10:27:06-08:00February 28th, 2025|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Get ready—Neurodiversity Celebration Month begins next week!

Register Now for the Gen Z Wellness Summit – This Sunday!

Join us for an inspiring and interactive Gen Z Wellness Summit this Sunday, March 2, 2025, at Ackerman Union Grand Ballroom, 308 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095.

Enjoy a day filled with engaging workshops and discussions, including:
🎭 Perception Box Adventure
💡 Moral Courage Game
📖 Storytelling & Resilience
🥗 Food & Mood
🤝 The Science of Making Friends
📱 Teens & Screens
🎨 Mental Health Through Arts & Culture
🎶 Music & Mental Health
🕺 Expressive Movement
🎧 Live DJ & Music Performances

This free event is open to high school and college students, but registration is required. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow!

🔗 REGISTER NOW to secure your spot!

https://www.friendsofsemelinstitute.org/genz-invite-2?bbeml=tp-zCrdL4cOz0CZBvCOF9r06Q.j3jeP6DLJlUG5UONxQFA39w.row8UjFKEY0WcvftOUg5fqw.lFSuSbn52PUyFrrWIIQbNgg

We look forward to seeing you there!

By |2025-02-27T13:12:58-08:00February 27th, 2025|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Register Now for the Gen Z Wellness Summit – This Sunday!

Earl Woods Scholarship Info for 12th Grade Students

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!

By |2025-02-26T15:07:17-08:00February 26th, 2025|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Earl Woods Scholarship Info for 12th Grade Students

Tour with Saatchi & Saatchi

Explore the World of Creative Advertising with Saatchi & Saatchi!
Da Vinci Connect 11th & 12th graders—don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to step inside the renowned Saatchi & Saatchi office! This immersive experience includes a behind-the-scenes tour and a hands-on workshop led by the production team on How to Bring Ideas to Life.
📅 Date: Wednesday, March 5th
🕧 Time: 12:30 – 3:30 PM
📍 Location: Ednovation Lab & Saatchi & Saatchi

Gain insider knowledge, explore creative careers, and learn from industry experts. Spots are limited—sign up now! For any questions or additional information, please feel free to reach out to Evelyn Hernandez, Real World Learning Coordinator, at ehernandezrosas@davincischools.org .

By |2025-02-25T09:08:35-08:00February 25th, 2025|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Tour with Saatchi & Saatchi

(Seniors) CSUDH On-the-Spot Admissions and Application Workshop- 2/28

 

The Office of Admissions and Recruitment at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) is thrilled to host their 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 II: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (II Room 3600)

What to Bring:

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

Take the first step toward Discovering Your Potential at CSUDH by registering today: https://discover.csudh.edu/appworkshop/inquiryform

By |2025-02-25T08:28:09-08:00February 25th, 2025|Uncategorized|Comments Off on
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