Red Cross Blood Drive- Tuesday Novemeber 28th!
Use the QR code and sign up for Connect High School’s Blood Drive in partnership with the American Red Cross. See the flyer for more info and use the QR code to sign up and reserve your timeslot!
Announcements from Real World Learning Director (11.16.2023)
The Real World Learning Team Presents: RWL Workshops
Networking Workshop- Today!
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!
Questions can be directed to Nordia Simmonds, the Real World Learning Coordinator, at @nsimmonds@davincischools.org.
UC Irvine rep visit- rescheduled!
The UC Irvine rep visit had to be canceled today, but has been rescheduled for Monday November 27th at 12:20pm in Room 1!
Announcements from Real World Learning Director (11.9.2023)
Youth Climate Action
Youth Climate Action by Cool OC is an event dedicated to youth interested in making a difference in the fight against climate change. This event is on Saturday, November 18 from 1:30 pm to 5 pm located at 1 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine. This in-person event lets you connect with like-minded individuals passionate about saving our planet, featuring a special guest from Irvine City Council.
Come enjoy refreshments and several chances to win a $50 gift card! In addition, be able to earn volunteer hours while making an impact. At Youth Climate Action, you can engage in inspiring discussions about climate issues. Together, we can make a significant impact. Use your voice and learn how you can help!
To register, please click here.
Youth Thanksgiving Celebration 2023
Presented by World of Wonder, join the Los Angeles LGBT Center on Saturday, November 18 from 11am-1pm to celebrate Thanksgiving with a free warm meal, specialty beverages, a drag performance, music and dancing, raffles, and more! FREE for all LGBTQ+ youth ages 24 and younger and their friends. To register, please click here.
Location:
Los Angeles LGBT Center – Pride Hall
1118 North McCadden Place Los Angeles, CA 90038
Brothers Code
Brothers Code is an interactive, in-person event for middle school and high school students of color hosted on Saturday, December 9, 2023 from 8:00 am to 2:00 p.m. at USC during Computer Science Education Week. Students will learn more about the skills and networks that can guide them to exciting opportunities and careers within the technology sector. To register, please click here.
Location:
USC Michelson Center for Convergent Bioscience
1002 Childs Way Los Angeles, CA 90089
At Brothers Code, youth participants will:
Play with technology while practicing coding and programming skills
Explore the vast range of career opportunities within the tech sector
Learn about the various pathways that can lead to participation in the tech sector
Investigate the various ways they can leverage technology to strengthen their communities and reach their goals
Network with enthusiastic tech sector professionals from a range of backgrounds
Additionally, the event will be a concurrent program for adults. Parents, guardians, teachers, administrators, counselors, champions, and any other interested adults can register and learn how they might support young people to pursue technology pathways.
Learn more about amazing RWL Opportunities here!
For more information, please contact Crissel Rodriguez, Director of Real World Learning, at crodriguez@davincischools.org.
Da Vinci Schools Apparel and Merchandise Store Now Open!
Dear Da Vinci Students, Families, and Staff,
Da Vinci is launching a new Apparel and Merchandise store that will be open for a limited pre-order period on MySchoolBucks!
Students, families and staff can pre-order pullover or zip-up hoodies and polo shirts in youth to adult sizes with your school’s two-color, silk-screened logo. In addition, you can order limited edition 15th Anniversary ceramic mugs and water bottles, and new Da Vinci tote bags!
Place your order today through MySchoolBucks.
The pre-order period ends on Sunday, Nov. 19th at 11:59 p.m.
Once the pre-ordered items are produced, they will be delivered to each school site for distribution through your front offices.
Click HERE to order!
Connect HS Information
Connect HS is still in need of at least TWO student representatives for our Parent Advisory Committee (PAC). If you are interested please email Tami and Robert (tchristopher@davincischools.org and ranthony@davincischools.org). The next PAC meeting is on 12/18 via ZOOM.
Please click here for our latest newsletter.
DV Schools Merchandise available for pre-order here!
Seniors- College Application drop in hours- canceled today
Attention Seniors! There are no college application drop in today, but will resume next week on Wednesday. Below is the schedule for the rest of the month:
Wednesday November 15th 11:30am-1:30pm (earlier time frame)
Wednesday November 29th 1pm-3pm
Please remember all UCs and CSUs applications are due on November 30th! Please drop in to have Erin review any application before you submit to make sure all information is entered correctly!
Announcements from Real World Learning Director (11.7.2023)
For Students Interested in a Career in the Music Industry:
The Music Forward Foundation’s mission is to champion a more inclusive music industry by providing internships, mentorship, and resources to grow professionally. Students are welcome to submit their resumes to be considered for future opportunities by clicking here.
If you need support with your resume, please reach out to Ms. Nordia Simmonds at nsimmonds@davincischools.org or Ms. Crissel Rodriguez at crodriguez@davincischools.org.
Connect High School students, please reach out to Ms. Evelyn Hernandez-Rosas at ehernandezrosas@davincischools.org.
Learn more about amazing RWL Opportunities here!
For more information, please contact Crissel Rodriguez, Director of Real World Learning, at crodriguez@davincischools.org.
Announcements from Real World Learning Director (11.6.2023)
Apply to become a creative intern with Teens Media Network (TMN):
Teens Media Network (TMN) is currently looking for young, creative minds to join us on an exciting adventure to create a youth media network. We need multimedia producers (content creators), graphic designers, copywriters, social media managers, and PR professionals (event producers).
Apply now to be a part of something unique, exciting, and innovative! Applications are due Thursday, November 9.
If you need support with your application, please reach out to Ms. Nordia Simmonds at nsimmonds@davincischools.org.
Connect High School students, please reach out to Ms. Evelyn Hernandez-Rosas at ehernandezrosas@davincischools.org.
Learn more about amazing RWL Opportunities here!
For more information, please contact Crissel Rodriguez, Director of Real World Learning, at crodriguez@davincischools.org.
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.