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El Camino College is offering FREE virtual Scholarship Webinars hosted by Sallie Mae!  Students do not have to be going to El Camino post-high school to attend!

This workshop will: – Introduce you to the Sallie Mae Scholarship Workshop – Provide Key Tips on Applying for Scholarships – Learn How to Create a Winning Scholarship Essay

This event is open to everyone: Junior & Senior High School Students, College Students, U.S. Residents and Non-Residents, Undocumented Students, International Students, parents, and teachers and etc.

To register, please click HERE and choose one of the following webinar dates:

• November 4th @ 6 pm
• November 20th @ 6 pm
• December 2nd @ 6pm

Please read the latest newsletter here.
There is information about Student Led Conferences (next week), the PSAT , student make up picture day AND MORE!!

Attention 10th graders and families-

There are a limited number of spots available for you to sit and take the PSAT at Connect High School on Wednesday October 30th. In order to have the best chance possible to reserve yourself a spot, you must click on THIS LINK and fill out the form ASAP. Spots will be given to 10th graders on a first come, first served basis, so fill out the form ASAP!

Dear 11th Grade Students and Families,

This is a friendly reminder that the deadline to complete the PSAT Interest Survey is quickly approaching. Please submit your response by Monday, October 9th to let us know if you plan to take the PSAT on October 30th.

If you haven’t already, you can access the survey here: https://forms.gle/ooph5iPyAdNQnEYV6. The survey also includes an option to request additional preparation resources.

If you have any questions or need further information, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Best regards,
Kene

Attention Juniors and Families,

If you were unable to attend last week’s Juniors: College Information Session, no worries! You can access the Presentation https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/127Qhjsl8XwSsNY_3f5CwUpUuRxC1_Evda6UjY396fn4/edit?usp=sharing and watch the Video https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ojsgheTfiiKwwG6ATl-g-t7bj2D1DRyP/view?usp=sharing.

If you have any questions or need further clarification, feel free to reach out.

Take care,
Kene

Good morning families,

CLICK HERE to view the recording from 9 & 10th Grade College Night.

CLICK HERE to view the 9th & 10th Grade College Night slidedeck.

Dear 11th Grade Students and Families,
We are excited to announce that our school will be offering the PSAT for 11th graders on October 30th! The PSAT is a valuable opportunity to prepare for the SAT, track academic progress, and potentially qualify for the National Merit Scholarship Program.
Details:
Location: Connect High School
Date: October 30th
Time: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
To help us plan, please let us know if you’re interested in taking the PSAT by completing the following PSAT Interest Survey. The survey also includes an option to request additional preparation resources.
https://forms.gle/4r1UaZ7QeVYPRDqc7
Please submit the survey by Monday, October 7th.
We strongly encourage students to take advantage of this opportunity, as it provides excellent practice for future college entrance exams. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me directly.
Best regards,
Kene

Dear Connect Juniors and Families,

This is a friendly reminder about our Virtual College Night happening this evening, specifically for 11th-grade students and their families.
Topic: 11th Grade College Planning
Date: Tonight, October 2, 2024
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Pacific Time)
During this meeting, we will discuss important information regarding college planning, and how to best support your student throughout junior year.
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://davincischools-org.zoom.us/j/97609982024
Meeting ID: 976 0998 2024
One-Tap Mobile:
+1 669 444 9171,,97609982024# (US)
+1 669 900 6833,,97609982024# (San Jose)
We look forward to seeing you there!
Best regards,
Kene

Dear Juniors and Families,
We are excited to announce that Da Vinci Connect will be offering the PSAT on October 30th for all interested 11th graders. The PSAT is an excellent opportunity to practice for the SAT, assess academic strengths, and potentially qualify for the National Merit Scholarship Program.
To help us prepare, we kindly ask that students complete a brief interest survey to let us know if they plan to participate. The survey also includes accessing preparation resources.
Please click the link below to complete the survey by October 7th.
https://forms.gle/Qqe3MVE17MtdGQnn9

Best,
Kene