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Attention Seniors! CSS Profile: Application for Institutional Financial Aid

Hello Senior Families!

This message is for those of who are applying to colleges that require the FAFSA and the CSS Profile to apply for financial aid.

The CSS Profile is an application used to award institutional scholarships, grants and merit-based aid and is required by more than 300 colleges, universities and scholarship organizations.  Colleges that use the CSS Profile are predominantly private college and out of state private colleges. The UCs and CSUs do not use the CSS Profile.  You can find the list of participating colleges here .

For example, USC does require the CSS Profile.

If you are applying to a college that requires the CSS Profile, please complete this form as soon as possible. The CSS Profile application can be found here. The financial information that is provided by completing the CSS Profile will allow these colleges to create an estimated award offer if you are accepted to their institution.  As we wait for the FAFSA to open sometime in December, we are also anticipating that processing of the FAFSA may take longer than expected.  However, the estimated award as a result of completing the CSS Profile, will more than likely be the actual award you will receive.

Additional important information regarding financial aid applications:

  • Students that apply Early Action/Early Decision may have a November or December deadline for the CSS Profile.  Please check deadlines on the respective university websites.
  • The University of CA (UCs) and the CA State University (CSUs) do not require the CSS Profile.  They only require the FAFSA or the CADAA
  •  UC priority deadline for the FAFSA or the CADAA is March 2nd
  •  CSU priority deadline for the  FAFSA or the CADAA is April 2nd       

Again, if college required the completion of the CSS Profile, we encourage you not to wait until the FAFSA opens in December to complete the CSS Profile. If you have any questions, please reach out to your counselor.

By |2023-11-03T13:38:12-07:00November 3rd, 2023|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Attention Seniors! CSS Profile: Application for Institutional Financial Aid
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Peer Tutoring for Connect HS Students

A message from the Connect High School Tutoring Club Leaders:

We have recently started a tutoring program where a group of students who are doing well in a particular subject sign up to spend 30 minutes after school tutoring their fellow students. We offer services to both cohorts, Mondays and Tuesdays from 3:15-3:45 pm.

It is a drop-by program so anyone who needs help can stop by and get help – there is no need to sign up! We focus particularly on homework help and less on concept understanding, as that is something teachers already do. We offer math tutoring up to Pre-Calculus and other subjects such as English, Psychology, and SNHU. We are working on expanding what we offer, so if you are interested in being a tutor and want something that looks good on your college resume, come by for more information.

For more information, contact:
Caleb (T/F cohort) – caleb_halpine@student.davincischools.org
or
William (M/Th cohort) – william_bleier@student.davincischools.org
By |2023-11-02T14:09:03-07:00November 2nd, 2023|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Peer Tutoring for Connect HS Students
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El Camino College Night- next week- Wednesday Nov. 8

 

There’s still time to join us next week!

 

You are invited to El Camino College’s College Night happening Wednesday November 8 from 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm.  Meet faculty and staff and learn how to qualify for two years of free tuition with South Bay Promise while enjoying free food, campus tours, resource fair, and more!

 

All prospective students, parents, adult learners, educators, and community members are invited to attend we just ask you RSVP! Please share with your community

 

For more details, please visit our College Night webpage

 

To register for the event, please CLICK HERE

 
By |2023-11-01T15:50:51-07:00November 1st, 2023|Uncategorized|Comments Off on El Camino College Night- next week- Wednesday Nov. 8
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Announcements from Real World Learning Director (11.1.2023)

 

The Real World Learning Team Presents: RWL Workshops

Networking Workshop
November 16th, 4-5 PM
Real World Learning Center @ 201 N. Douglas

Join the Real World Learning Coordinator, Nordia Simmonds, for conversations about making your network work for you. You can expect to walk away from the workshop with practical tips to grow and maintain a thriving network that you can leverage to launch you into your dream career!

Career-Learning Opportunity
November 30th, 4-5 PM
Real World Learning Center @ 201 N. Douglas

We will be welcoming an exciting guest speaker, Andrea Howard, to share her experiences as a birth and postpartum doula!

Learn more about amazing RWL Opportunities here!
For more information, please contact Crissel Rodriguez, Director of Real World Learning, at crodriguez@davincischools.org.

By |2023-11-01T11:04:53-07:00November 1st, 2023|Real World Learning|Comments Off on Announcements from Real World Learning Director (11.1.2023)
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USC Bovard Scholars Summer Program- applications now open!

The 2024 USC Bovard Scholars application is now open!

We are excited to welcome our eighth cohort of Bovard Scholars to the USC campus this summer. As I write to you, our seventh cohort is in the midst of the college application process, working with our program’s college admissions counselors to refine essays and applications. And our sixth cohort is enjoying their first year as college freshmen at top-tier universities across the country — think Harvard, Columbia, the University of Chicago, the University of California, Berkeley, and right here at USC.

We invite all high-achieving high school juniors with financial need to click  apply.

Do you or someone you know fit these requirements?

  • Junior in high school (11th grader) at time of application
  • Currently hold a 4.0 GPA or above
  • Enrolled in Algebra II, Trigonometry or above
  • Demonstrate financial need

If so, you are eligible to click and  apply.
If selected, each Bovard Scholar will have one full year of support through the admissions cycle and spend three weeks on the USC campus, where they will receive:

  • Personalized career exploration
  • Expert admission and financial aid support
  • Comprehensive test preparation
  • Leadership development

This year, the summer intensive runs from July 15, 2024 through August 3, 2024. To visit the website for more info, click here.

We offer the program at no cost to students or families. USC will pay for transportation to and from campus for students coming from outside of Southern California.

Applications are due January 12, 2024, at 5:00 pm PST.
By |2023-11-01T10:31:37-07:00November 1st, 2023|Uncategorized|Comments Off on USC Bovard Scholars Summer Program- applications now open!
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Announcements from Real World Learning Director (10.31.2023)

The NewFilmmakers Los Angeles’ Student Mentorship Program has partnered with NBCUniversal Academy once again for their student mentorship program!

The Student Mentorship Program is open to current LA County High School Students. Participants will be paired with a production mentor during their time on set and will learn about directing, cinematography, lighting, producing, sound mixing and more. Students will also have the opportunity to meet the filmmakers on set and also receive IMDB credit for their participation. The students will have a chance to visit the Universal Studios lot and an actual Hollywood film set. You don’t want to miss out on this opportunity.

Upcoming dates: 12 spots available for each date

  • Thurs, Nov 9th
  • Tues, Nov 14th
  • Wed, Nov 15th

Location: NBC Universal Studios Lot
100 Universal City Plaza
Universal City, California 91608

Time: TBD but usually in the afternoon from 2pm to 6pm or 3pm to 7pm. We understand that it’s a school day, but we are also willing to write an excuse letter, if needed.

Each student is only allowed to participate once and they must be a current LA County-based High School student.

What you need to do:

  • Students need to send their application via this link.
  • The student’s parent/guardian needs to sign the NFMLA Release Forms and send them to us by email.
  • Please make sure to inform the student to regularly check their email and respond to our invitation as soon as possible so we can reserve a spot for them.
  • Spots will be assigned on a first come, first served basis. We will send a confirmation email to the student once they have been admitted to the program, so please remind them to check their inbox/spam folder regularly.

 

For more information, please contact Crissel Rodriguez, Director of Real World Learning, at crodriguez@davincischools.org.
Click here to see other Real World Learning opportunities.

By |2023-10-31T10:56:07-07:00October 31st, 2023|Real World Learning|Comments Off on Announcements from Real World Learning Director (10.31.2023)
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Dual Enrollment Workshops for El Camino College

For students and families who are interested in taking El Camino College classes in the Winter or Spring 2024 terms, El Camino’s Dual Enrollment Department will be hosting 2 workshops on Zoom – please see dates below:

Wednesday, November 1  5:30-6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, November 15  5:30-6:30 p.m.

This 1-hour Zoom workshop is for prospective K-12 students, K-12 students who have already started the Steps for Dual Enrollment, and parents to receive an overview of Dual Enrollment for the Winter 2024 and Spring 2024 terms. The entire process — from applying for admission to the last day of class — will be covered.

Sign Up

 

By |2023-10-30T13:23:14-07:00October 30th, 2023|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Dual Enrollment Workshops for El Camino College
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Winter and Spring at El Camino College

The El Camino College schedule of classes for Winter 2024 and Spring 2024 has officially been released! You can view the online schedule of classes by visiting www.elcamino.edu/schedule.

Winter session runs from January 4th through February 6th.

Spring session runs from February 12th through June 7th.

If you would like additional information or assistance with the dual enrollment program at El Camino College, you can visit their website at www.elcamino.edu/academics/dual-enrollment

 

By |2023-10-30T09:12:05-07:00October 30th, 2023|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Winter and Spring at El Camino College
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Announcements from Real World Learning Director (10.26.2023)

The RISE Diversity Project seeks to diversify the world of film and studio recordings by assembling an orchestra of young, BIPOC musicians from all across Los Angeles to work together with professional studio musicians and perform and record in a world-class recording studio. The opportunity is open for musicians aged 14-27 and it is free. The deadline is December 1st. For more information, please click here.

 

For more information, please contact Crissel Rodriguez, Director of Real World Learning, at crodriguez@davincischools.org.
Click here to see other Real World Learning opportunities.

By |2023-10-27T12:36:38-07:00October 27th, 2023|Real World Learning|Comments Off on Announcements from Real World Learning Director (10.26.2023)
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Announcements from Real World Learning Director (10.26.2023)

For students interested in volunteer work:

Volunteer with TreePeople’s community forestry team and help restore our urban forest in Inglewood! Planting trees increases shade, rainwater capture, cleanses water draining to the ocean, bolsters air quality, and mitigates the impact of climate change for Los Angeles County.

Please join the efforts happening on Saturday, 10/28 from 8:30am to 12:30pm. Located at 590 E Brett St, Inglewood, CA 90302. Volunteers will sign in at the meeting location at 8:30 AM.

To sign up, please click here:
https://www.treepeople.org/volunteer/

WHAT TO BRING:

    • Hat to provide shade
    • Work gloves — some will be made available, but it is recommended that volunteers bring their own
    • Comfortable clothing that can get dirty
    • Sturdy, close-toed shoes
    • Sunscreen
    • Filled water bottle and snack
    • Hand sanitizer

 

For students interested in film:

The NewFilmmakers Los Angeles’ Student Mentorship Program has two upcoming sessions on Saturday, November 18th and Sunday, November 19th, 2023 and they still have 12 spots available for students interested in film. Students must send their application via this link.

Below is a general overview of the program:

      • The Student Mentorship Program is open to current LA County High School Students. Participants will be paired with a production mentor during their time on set and will learn about directing, cinematography, lighting, producing, sound mixing and more. Students will also have the opportunity to meet the filmmakers on set and also receive IMDB credit for their participation.
      • Time: TBD but usually from 9:00 am – 5:30 pm.
      • Location: TBD
      • Each student is only allowed to participate once and they must be a current LA County-based High School student.
      • Lunch and snacks will be provided to the students.

What you need to do:

      • Students must send their application via this link.
      • Please ask the student’s parent/guardian to sign the attached release forms sent to them via email.
      • Please make sure to inform the student to regularly check their email and respond to our invitation as soon as possible so we can reserve a spot for them.

Spots will be assigned on a first come, first served basis. The organization will send a confirmation email to the student once they have been admitted to the program, so please remind them to check their inbox/spam folder regularly.

 

For more information about these opportunities, please contact Ms. Crissel Rodriguez, Director of Real World Learning, at crodriguez@davincischools.org.
For a list of other current Real World Learning Opportunities, please click here.

By |2023-10-26T12:33:24-07:00October 26th, 2023|Real World Learning|Comments Off on Announcements from Real World Learning Director (10.26.2023)
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