Interested in joining WDV Drumline? Come to the interest meeting! See flyer below for details.
Announcements From Real World Learning Director (9.5.2023)
STEMEd for Girls is a FREE series of lively, informative, and engaging virtual workshops that will pave the way for your success as you move through high school, into college, and eventually on to your career. Designed for those who want to stand out among their peers, the program:
- Illustrates what leadership in STEM looks and feels like, emphasizes the rewards of innovation, describes different types of mentorship relationships, discusses what it means to have and expect a sense of belonging in STEM, presents coping strategies, and shares many more skills you can use for advancement and promotion in high school.
- Demystifies the world of STEM and shows how accessible—and exciting—these fields can be.
- Explores the different subject areas that you can choose as a college major, including biology, chemistry, engineering, mathematics, physics, and technology/computer science.
- Shows the many types of lucrative jobs and careers a STEM education can prepare you for.
To view the schedule and register, please click here.
For more information, please contact Ms. Crissel Rodriguez, Director of Real World Learning, at crodriguez@davincischools.org.
Connect HS Recent Newsletter
Please click here to access the most recent Connect HS newsletter.
SAVE the dates:
Monday, Sept. 4th- Labor Day NO SCHOOL
Thursday, Sept. 7th- M/Th Cohort Picture Day
Friday, Sept. 8th- T/Fri. Cohort Picture day
Monday, Sept. 11th- Coffee with Admin via zoom 5pm
Tuesday, Oct. 3 at 5pm – Back To School Night
Class of 2024
Friday, May 31st.- Senior GRAD NITE
California Science Center – Internships for 10th and 11th Grade Students
The California Science Center is extending an opportunity to local high school sophomores and juniors this academic school year. They will be hiring teen interns to be part of their Education Department and engage with guests throughout the museum.
You can read more about the paid position by clicking on this link.
The application for the 2023-2024 school year is currently open! The deadline to apply is September 15th, 2023 at 5PM PST.
Announcements From Real World Learning Director (8.29.2023)
Driven by Design LA Youth – Creative Style Competition
Are you between 13-17 years old and passionate about fashion? Here’s your moment to shine! Transform your drawing into a stunning fashion style and bring it to life on the runway. Have a teen model showcase your creation and compete for fabulous prizes!
To participate in the Driven by Design LA Youth Style Competition, a registration fee of $35.00 will apply. Please note that registration is mandatory to participate. To register, click here.
Date and time:
Sunday, October 15, 2023 | 11:30am – 1pm PDT
Location:
Matte Argyle Runway Playa Vista
12775 West Millennium Los Angeles, CA 90094
This event celebrates cultural diversity and creativity, all while supporting our charitable foundation.
For more information, please contact Ms. Crissel Rodriguez, Director of Real World Learning, at crodriguez@davincischools.org.
Needed: 2023-24 Student Board Members
The 2023-2024 school year has begun, and it’s time to recruit DV Connect HS Student Board Members. We need 2 student board members and 2 coordinators. The deadline for applications is Friday, September 15th. Please see below for the application forms and description of roles.
2023-24 Student Board Member Application
2023-24 Coordinator of Student Board Members_ Application
Please email your COMPLETED application to Tami by September 15, 2023 at tchristopher@davinschools.org
South Bay Families Connected- Parent Chat
The Families Connected Parent Chat, established in 2017, will relaunch in September 2023 as a free monthly support group open to all South Bay parents and caregivers. Provided in partnership between South Bay Families Connected, Beach Cities Health District and Thelma McMillen Center, the Parent Chat offers its participants a confidential and supportive space to share their parenting challenges and successes. Dr. Moe Gelbart, Executive Director of the Thelma McMillen Recovery Center, is the lead moderator for the group and offers his professional insight and expertise on a variety of topics. He is joined by Laura Short McIntire, Founder of SBFC. Please note that the Parent Chat is not a therapeutic program, but rather a peer to peer support group with educational guidance from a mental health professional.
Join the Parent Chat the second Tuesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. Please join the next session September 12, 2023. Click HERE for more information.
SBFC’s parenting resources, videos and blogs are free and accessible to all. Below is a link to the resource pages: https://www.southbayfamiliesconnected.org/parent-resources
Extracurricular Opportunities at Da Vinci
Hello new and returning Connect High School families!
If you are interested in exploring extracurricular activities for your student, you may want to think about Da Vinci School’s offerings in athletics, clubs, arts, etc. You can find information on Life at Da Vinci by subscribing to the Da Vinci Schools Blog or visiting www.davincischools.org/student-life/
Connect High School will be introducing our site-specific student clubs in the coming weeks, so if you haven’t already done so, be sure to subscribe to our Blog!
Community Health Youth Advocates (CHYA), provided by Pipeline Programs at Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science
Community Health Youth Advocates (CHYA) 2023-2024 (INFO + FLYER)
Click the link above!
Here is another program opportunity to share with you called the Community Health Youth Advocates (CHYA) program, which is provided by Pipeline Programs at Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science.
They are actively accepting applications for the CHYA 2023-2024 Cohort, and you are invited you to apply. The application deadline is August 31, 2023, at 11:59 p.m.
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Here is a brief overview of the program –
CHYA is a year-long, multilayered academic program designed for high school students (residents of California). Our scholars are educated on the healthcare landscape, exposed to local and global health disparities, and empowered to pave their own path toward a degree and career in the healthcare field. As a part of this program, students will work collaboratively within groups to complete a Capstone project and will be placed at a local community-based organization/clinic during the Summer 2024 session to complete a 40-hour internship.
Students who complete all components of the program receive a $1,000 stipend.
To learn more, please visit our webpage: https://www.cdrewu.edu/community/pipeline/chya
To apply, please visit the CHYA 2023-2024 Application Link: https://forms.office.com/r/tRkrxbK3em
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| If you have any questions about the program or what to expect, please contact us via email at chya@cdrewu.edu, or call us at (323) 563-4811.
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science Department of Pipeline and School Partnership Programs 1731 East 120th St., Los Angeles, CA 90059
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