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OCTOBER EVENTS @ BETTER YOUTH!

Please RSVP using the QR codes on the infographic.
**They have limited capacity for the October 5th event at LA Film school.
Please RSVP asap.
***They especially need youth outreach for the voter awareness event on October 13.
By |2024-09-26T09:19:24-07:00September 26th, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on OCTOBER EVENTS @ BETTER YOUTH!

Del Aire Park Invites You to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month!

On Friday, October 11, 2023, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Del Aire Park is hosting a special event, and we’re inviting the community to join us in honoring Hispanic culture and heritage.

This event celebrates the rich traditions and achievements of Latinos, spanning Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and beyond.

Activities include:

Piñata-making arts and crafts
Folklórico dance performances
A delicious food tasting experience

Location:
Del Aire Park
12601 Isis Ave, Hawthorne, CA 90250
Phone: (310) 643-4976

Bring your family and friends, and enjoy an afternoon of culture, fun, and festivities!

By |2024-09-25T15:17:32-07:00September 25th, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Del Aire Park Invites You to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month!

Free SAT Bootcamp with Sal Khan’s nonprofit, Schoolhouse.world

Schoolhouse.world, a nonprofit founded by Sal Khan of Khan Academy, hosts free, virtual SAT prep for students to help them prepare for the digital SAT.

Registration for the November 2024 SAT Bootcamp (running from October 4, 2024 at 7:00 AM UTC to November 1, 2024 at 3:59 AM UTC) closes on October 4, 2024 at 3:59 AM UTC.
The basics about Schoolhouse:
  • Sal Khan (the creator of Khan Academy) founded the nonprofit, Schoolhouse.world, which provides free, small-group tutoring sessions to students around the globe.
  • Schoolhouse has already helped 40K+ students effectively prepare to tackle their SAT. Past participants have seen an average score increase of 40-55 points on the SAT.

Sign up for an SAT Bootcamp here.

By |2024-09-25T08:51:27-07:00September 25th, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Free SAT Bootcamp with Sal Khan’s nonprofit, Schoolhouse.world

El Camino HDEV 110 – Still Time to Register!

For current 11th and 12th grade Connect HS students: 

Da Vinci Schools is offering HDEV 110, a dual enrollment partnership course with El Camino College, and there is still time to register. This is a late-start class; so it begins October 21st and runs through the end of El Camino’s Fall term, December 14th. This class is fully online and asynchronous.

HDEV 110- Strategies for Success in College and Life
(Asynchronous, Online) – 3 units (this is a 8-week course that begins October 21st)

HDEV 110 is designed to help students develop the skills, knowledge, and behaviors necessary for academic success and personal development. The course covers topics such as goal setting, time management, learning styles, study strategies, critical thinking, and self-awareness. Additionally, it addresses the social and emotional aspects of college life, including stress management, motivation, and interpersonal communication. The course encourages students to explore their educational and career goals while equipping them with tools to navigate the challenges of college and beyond.

Only 11th and 12th Grade students can enroll in this course

If you are interested, please email Sylvia Soria, ssoria@davincischools.org
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!
By |2024-09-24T10:27:25-07:00September 24th, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on El Camino HDEV 110 – Still Time to Register!

Join Connect High School’s 9th & 10th and 11th College Info Nights!

Join the Connect HS staff for the 9 & 10th Grade College Info Night and 11th Grade College Info Night! Days and times for each meeting are below:

9th & 10th Grade: Tuesday October 1st @ 5pm 

link to join:

Join Zoom Meeting

https://davincischools-org.zoom.us/j/95334248188

Meeting ID: 953 3424 8188

 

11th Grade: Wednesday October 2nd @ 5pm

link to join:

Join Zoom Meeting

https://davincischools-org.zoom.us/j/97609982024

Meeting ID: 976 0998 2024

 

Hope to see you there!

By |2024-09-23T09:11:15-07:00September 23rd, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Join Connect High School’s 9th & 10th and 11th College Info Nights!

Student Board Applications – Deadline Tonight at 11:59pm

Do you want to make a difference at Da Vinci Schools? Do you want a seat at the table? Consider becoming a student board advisor or coordinator and make your voice heard!

Student board advisors present monthly to the Da Vinci Schools Board of Trustees and you will provide perspective, insights and regular school updates.
Your participation gives current and future students a voice for years to come. Click here to apply!
Student board advisors:
Two positions open from each of the following schools (a total of 10 positions)
  • DV Communications
  • DV Connect TK-8
  • DV Connect High
  • DV Design
  • DV Science
Student board coordinators:
  • Two (2) positions open
  • Can be from any school and assists student board members in preparing for meetings
You may submit applications for both coordinator and advisor roles. For more information and details, please speak with your school’s principal.
*Please note: Students can only access the application using their DV email*
All student board advisors and coordinators meet on the first Monday of the month with Dr. Matt Wunder, CEO of Da Vinci Schools, to discuss students’ daily experiences at school. After the first few meetings with the CEO, the rest will be student-led. The first board presentation will be November 20th.

 

By |2024-09-20T15:01:13-07:00September 20th, 2024|Student Life|Comments Off on Student Board Applications – Deadline Tonight at 11:59pm
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