Seniors! Senior Ads update!
Please note the 2 page limit per student! Questions? email Ms. Armstrong: aarmstrong@davincischools.org
This Saturday, February 10th, is the Black College Expo!
THIS Saturday Febuary 10th, 10am-5pm, at the LA Convention Center will host the LA Black College Expo! CLICK HERE for more info and to register! You will be able to connect with college representatives, explore academic and scholarship opportunities, and much more!
Attention Seniors! Yearbook needs your help!
Hi Seniors!
Yearbook is sending out a friendly reminder that Senior Quotes are due this Friday 2/9 by 3:30 p.m. Link to submit quote: https://forms.gle/6eN28zaAbQkX1xzk6
Yearbook is collecting senior baby photos. This is optional. Please have all photos submitted by Tuesday 2/20 at 4:00 p.m. Link to Baby Photo: https://forms.gle/rPLUpnzYN78RqH9cA
If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Armstrong at aarmstrong@davincischools.org
Seniors! HSF scholarship application is open!
The 2024 HSF Scholar Program Application is now open and closes on February 15, 2024, 5:00 PM PT.
- Every year, HSF selects 10,000 outstanding students as HSF Scholars from a broad and talented pool of applicants
- HSF Scholars have access to a full range of invaluable Scholar Support Services, including career services, mentorship, leadership development, knowledge building, and wellness training
- Career services include access to select internship and job opportunities with HSF corporate partners
- HSF Scholars are eligible to apply for all Scholar Conferences including, the STEM Summit, Finance Conference, Media & Entertainment Summit, Entrepreneurship Summit, and Healthcare Summit
- Exclusive access to the HSF Insider which shares invaluable information and career opportunities
- Finally, and importantly, HSF awards more than $30 million in Scholarships annually and, depending upon available funds, HSF Scholars may also be eligible to receive a scholarship, which range from $500-$5,000 and are awarded directly to students
Deadline: February 15, 2024, 5:00 PM PT
Eligibility:
- Must be of Hispanic heritage
- U.S. citizen, permanent legal resident, or DACA
- Minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for high school students; minimum of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for college and graduate students
- Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited, public or not-for-profit, four-year university, or graduate school, in the U.S., for the 2024-2025 academic year
- Submit the FAFSA or state-based financial aid forms (if applicable)
About HSF:
HSF empowers families with the knowledge and resources to successfully complete a higher education, while providing scholarships and support services to as many exceptional students as possible.
Founded in 1975, HSF has awarded over $730 million in scholarships. HSF Scholars have access to valuable Scholar Support Services and, as funding permits, scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000.
Additional Important Information:
- It takes an average of 30 minutes for students to complete Phase I of the 2024 HSF Scholar Program Application
- No essays, recommendations, or document uploads are required in Phase I
- To get started, visit HSF.net and log into or create your myHSF profile to access the HSF Scholar Program Application
HSF Scholar Application Timeline:
- January – Phase I of the application opened January 1 and closes on February 15, 2024, 5:00 PM PT
- Late February – Applicants are evaluated and the most competitive are selected as Finalists
- March 1 – Finalists are announced and asked to submit essays, recommendations, transcripts, FAFSA, and other related documents
- June – HSF Scholars are announced (includes both funded and Scholars waitlisted for funding)
- June to November – Final Document Verification (financial aid award letter, enrollment verification, and related documents)
- December – 10,000 HSF Scholars are confirmed after the verification process is complete
Attention Seniors- scholarship opportunity!
Kinecta is proud to recognize outstanding students in our communities with our Youth Scholarship Program. Each year, their scholarship program helps eight exceptional students attend the college of their dreams by providing them with a $2,000 scholarship to defray a portion of their tuition expenses.
Students are eligible if they are:
- 24 years of age or younger at time of application
- A high school senior applying for, or has already been accepted as, a full-time student at an accredited college or university OR a full-time student continuing at an accredited college or university
- Written essay
- Two letters of recommendation
CLICK HERE to be directed to the website and to the application!
See the attached flyer for more information.
Seniors- CSU Channel Islands is still accepting applications!
| CSU Channel Islands has extended its Fall 2024 undergraduate application deadline until March 30, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. (except for Nursing; the deadline for transfers applying to the Nursing program has passed).
Submit your Cal State Apply application as soon as possible. We invite your students to explore CSUCI and obtain help if needed. Here are some helpful resources:
If you have any questions email us at admissions@csuci.edu, call us at 805-437-8520, text us at 805-819-5714, or schedule a virtual meeting with one of our Admission Counselors. See Erin with questions! |
11th Grade College Info Night – Slide Deck
Thank you to all who were able to join the 11th grade college info night! For students and families who were unable to attend, you can access the slide deck here!
Seniors and families! Don’t forget to fill out and submit your FAFSA or CA Dream Act for the ’24-’25 school year!
Every college/university (2 year community college, trade, and 4 year colleges/universities, alike) will need one; either the FAFSA, or CA Dream Act (this one is in California only). Please see the attached flyer for a very helpful financial aid “to-do” list if you are planning on attending college in the ’24-’25 school year.
CLICK HERE to access the FAFSA
CLICK HERE to access the CA Dream Act
11th Grade College Info Night – Tonight!
Don’t forget to attend the 11th grade level college info night tonight!
11th grade: Wednesday, January 31st at 5pm via ZOOM with Sylvia Soria
https://davincischools-org.zoom.us/j/2451866707?pwd=OFZjeXhNN3d0RWZaL1IwRkROdWs1QT09
Prometour Costa Rica trip- one last “initial” meeting with Prometour!
¡Hola, Connect High School students and families!
Connect High School is excited to announce our 2025 International Immersion Trip with Prometour! We will be traveling to Costa Rica from February 22, 2025 to March 2, 2025 and doing a homestay with local families, attending Spanish classes in the mornings, and experiencing Costa Rican culture at its core through activities such as dance and cooking classes, zipline tours, and walks through the rainforest.
We have a final initial informational meeting available: Thursday, 2/8/24 at 5:30 via Zoom passcode 679284.
Here is the link for the flyer and the itinerary.
If you are interested, curious, or have questions, please join the initial informational sessions, as Patricia, our Prometour representative, will be joining to answer any questions you may have!
Feel free to email Lauren at ltakahashi@davincischools.org if you have any questions.
We look forward to new and exciting learning opportunities and adventures in 2025!