Apply now to be a UCLA Riordan Scholar! Rising 10th, 11th, 12th graders!

The Riordan Scholars Program

The Riordan Scholars Program targets 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students who are college bound and interested in developing the necessary leadership skills to succeed in business and college. Scholars exemplify an extraordinary level of responsibility and devotion to their academic career. Click on the “Learn More” link below to learn more about the program!

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Eligibility Requirements

Rising high school sophomore, junior, or senior (limited space available for seniors)
Will be the first generation of their family to attend a four-year college in the United States
Must have demonstrated leadership skills and community service involvement
Cumulative grade point average of at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Residing in or near the Los Angeles area

Curriculum Overview

8 Saturday sessions at UCLA Anderson School of Management
Personal mentors who are UCLA Anderson MBA students
Real Estate and Stock Market competitions
SAT preparation workshops (for entering sophomores and juniors)
Guest lectures from top industry leaders
College application and financial aid workshops
Leadership development seminars

*ALL of the above is provided on a tuition-FREE basis!

Interested in enhancing your leadership skills and preparing for college?

Application Deadline: June 21, 2024- Click the “Apply Now” link below to apply!

Apply Now

For more information, contact:
Senior Program Manager, Cheyenne Luna
cheyenne.luna@anderson.ucla.edu

By Erin Knott|2024-04-24T10:02:28-07:00April 24th, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off

Summer Career Training Clinics-2024

To apply to the programs, please click Here!

Deadline to apply is Wednesday, May 1st.

Please note that the sign up form must be completed by students and parents/guardians to capture important emergency contact information.

By Evelyn Hernandez|2024-04-23T12:13:55-07:00April 23rd, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off

Attention Seniors: Johnstone Scholarship is available to apply to!

On behalf of the WEF Scholarship Committee, I’d like to share that the 6^th annual Johnstone Scholarship application is now open and ready for DaVinci Seniors to apply! If you can please pass this along to your Seniors, we would very much appreciate it. Applications are due Monday, May 5th. No late applications will be accepted. To apply PLEASE CLICK HERE

About the Johnstone Scholarship:

Through the Wiseburn Education Foundation, Dr. Tom and Terry Johnstone have set up a scholarship to help five lucky DaVinci seniors get a little head start their freshman year of college. As you may know, Dr. Johnstone was the superintendent here in Wiseburn for many years and played a significant role helping to open the high school. With his help, Wiseburn Education Foundation is thrilled to be able to offer scholarships to our high school seniors.

By Erin Knott|2024-04-22T11:20:21-07:00April 22nd, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off

Connect HS Newsletter

Please click here for our latest newsletter.

By Tami Christopher|2024-04-19T15:36:37-07:00April 19th, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off

Earth Day Spirit Week presented by The Community Service Club

Celebrate Earth Day with The Community Service Club! Show off your love for planet Earth by wearing an EARTH Element color according to your grade level on Monday 4/22 and Tuesday 4/23!

Seniors wear EARTH GREEN

Juniors wear WATER BLUE

Sophomores wear FIRE RED

Freshman wear AIR WHITE

Together we will make up the beautiful colors of Earth’s elements! Don’t forget to meet outside during lunch to take a picture and be featured on the Community Service Club instagram page! Send your fit checks to @ CommunityServiceDVConnect on Instagram!

By Erin Knott|2024-04-18T12:26:04-07:00April 18th, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off

Free FAFSA/Dream Act application HELP! This weekend!

SoCal CAN is partnering with East Los Angeles College – Southeast Campus, Alliance for a Better Community and OC Alphas to host TWO Cash for College financial aid workshops this Saturday, April 20th. Students and parents/guardians can receive FREE 1:1 support with FAFSA or Dream Act application creation, review, and completion.

Attendees can also have general questions answered about FAFSA or CA Dream Act eligibility, guidance on what application is best for you today, plus problem solving support. All regardless of immigration status are welcome to attend!

OUR UPCOMING CASH 4 COLLEGE WORKSHOPS

Saturday, April 20 10AM – 2PM

Workshop #1:

ELAC South Gate Campus – Computer Lab 109

2340 Firestone Blvd

South Gate, CA 90280

Workshop #2:

Capital One Cafe at Irvine Spectrum Center

757 Spectrum Center Drive

Irvine, CA 92618

Through our partnership with L.A. Cash for College, students who attend can enter to win a $1,500 scholarship. Registration is not required, but encouraged.

WHAT TO KNOW FOR STUDENTS FROM MIXED-STATUS FAMILIES:

The California Dream Act Application (CADAA) is now open for applicants with contributors who do not have a social security number and are unable to submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) recently made this option available to allow students to meet the May 2, 2024, state and institutional financial aid priority deadlines.

Students and their non-SSN contributors who choose the CADAA option, should continue to pursue the StudentAid.gov account creation and identity verification process to successfully complete the 2024-25 FAFSA and maximize their financial aid opportunities. The CADAA does not provide access to federal student aid.

For more information on how students from mixed-status families can access the California Dream Act Application, visit the CSAC CADAA for Mixed Status Families webpage.

Resources and Support for Mixed Status Families:

· “Are you in a Mixed Status Family & Struggling to File your First FAFSA?” Click here.

· Frequently Asked Questions for Mixed Status Families. Click here.

· CSAC CADAA for Mixed Status Families Webinar: Wednesday, April 24, 10am-11:15am Register here.

WHAT TO KNOW FOR STUDENTS WITH FAFSA CORRECTIONS:

The U.S. Department of Education says corrections to FAFSA are widely available. They’ve also said schools should receive an updated transaction record within 1-3 business days and a student should be able to review a new FAFSA submission summary in the same time frame. Visit the California Student Aid Commission’s Instagram post for more information.

By Erin Knott|2024-04-17T08:29:25-07:00April 17th, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off

Announcements from Real World Learning Director (4.16.2024)

Dear Class of 2024,

Join the Los Angeles Urban League at the 5th Annual Black High School Graduation!

Graduates from across Los Angeles County will be celebrated during this special event at the Skirball Cultural Center on June 8th at 3:00 pm.

Scholarship applications for the Los Angeles Urban League Black High School Graduation will open soon. Stay connected to their social media (@LAUrbanLeague_) for official the announcement! #LABlackLegacy

RSVP TODAY: https://laul.org/blackgrad/

By Emily Shapiro|2024-04-16T13:36:57-07:00April 16th, 2024|Real World Learning, Student Life|Comments Off

Connect HS Newsletter

Click here for our latest newsletter!

By Tami Christopher|2024-04-12T14:10:34-07:00April 12th, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off

’23-’24 Connect HS Yearbook on sale!

Hi DV Connect Families!

It is that time of year to purchase a yearbook. Our DV Connect students have worked tremendously hard to put together a meaningful yearbook for all. The deadline to pre-order the yearbook is Sunday, April 28^th by 11:59 p.m. If you would like to purchase a yearbook, please check out the information on the attached flyer. The link to the store is https://store.shopyearbook.com/davinci-connect-hs Please email Alyssa Armstrong at aarmstrong@davincischools.org if you have any questions