Connect High School Newsletter
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College and Career Readiness at Connect High
College and Career Readiness (CCR) is the newest course addition to DV Connect High School. CCR has been offered at the other DV high schools, and now it is offered at Connect as well. We are thrilled to be able to offer this class to our Seniors this semester. Stephany has done a remarkable job! Please read her class update below.
Here’s a quick update from our College and Career Readiness (CCR) class this semester! 😊
- Students are engaging in meaningful activities that build skills, creativity, and ownership of their learning.
- I am having in-depth conversations about their plans after high school including – Top 5 universities of their choice, safety schools/back-up plans, one-on-one conferences about their application progression, plans after their GAP year, trade school applications, artistic portfolios, personal statement /PIQ feedback and more!
- This week, many students showed growth by presenting their research on a four-year university, community college or trade school of their choice.
- As a reminder, we will be visiting Cal State LA this upcoming Wednesday (October 8th ) .
- All students are making progress in their CCR plans, and we are preparing for upcoming college and career opportunities with tours and guest speakers!
Connect High School Coffee with Admin
Please join Robert and I on Monday 10/6 at 5pm via ZOOM, to learn more about Connect and have your questions answered.
Click on the link below:
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Path to College & Careers – Weekly Update (Week of 9/29)
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Here is your Senior Weekly College & Career Update for the week of September 29th. Each week, I will share:
📎 Scholarship opportunities (PDF attached)
🎓 College planning tips & reminders
🌟 Career exploration resources
This week’s update also includes important new financial aid information with links and contacts to help you navigate FAFSA, the CA Dream Act, and other funding resources.
Please take time to review the newsletter and explore the opportunities that fit your goals. Staying consistent with applications, deadlines, and exploration will set a strong foundation for your next steps after graduation.
If you have any questions or need support, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Best regards,
Kene
Saturday 10/4 & 10/25! USC Troy Philippines Club is hosting a college info event on USC’s campus! Updated info below!
RSVP: Fall 2025 USC Outreach Workshops
Please fill out the following form below to ensure your spot in each of our workshops, and be added to our email list for future events. This form will close on October 1st, 2025, at noon.
Workshop #1: October 4th, 10am-1pm
Campus tour of USC and speak with current students during a live Q and A session
Workshop #2: October 25th, 10am-1pm
College essay Q and A with USC Assistant Director of Admissions, College Essay Review Workshop (seniors), How to prepare for college and make a college list (freshman-juniors)
Parents and family members are welcome to attend all events. More information will be provided via email.
We will meet in the USC Village where our Troy Philippines members will be holding a Filipino flag.
Address of the USC village: 3301 S Hoover St, Los Angeles, CA 90007
You can find more information on our website!
Saturday 10/4 & 10/25! USC Troy Philippines Club is hosting a college info event on USC’s campus!
RSVP: Fall 2025 USC Outreach Workshops
Please fill out the following form below to ensure your spot in each of our workshops, and be added to our email list for future events. This form will close on October 1st, 2025, at noon.
Workshop #1: October 4th, 10am-1pm
Campus tour of USC and speak with current students during a live Q and A session
Workshop #2: October 25th, 10am-1pm
College essay Q and A with USC Assistant Director of Admissions, College Essay Review Workshop (seniors), How to prepare for college and make a college list (freshman-juniors)
Parents and family members are welcome to attend all events. More information will be provided via email.
We will meet in the USC Village where our Troy Philippines members will be holding a Filipino flag.
Address of the USC village: 3301 S Hoover St, Los Angeles, CA 90007
You can find more information on our website!
🚀 Path to College & Careers – Weekly Update
Scholarships – Week of September 22
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Dear Seniors & Families,
Here is your Senior Weekly College & Career Update for the week of September 22nd. Each week, I will share:
📎 Scholarship opportunities (PDF attached)
🎓 College planning tips & reminders
🌟 Career exploration resources
Please review this week’s newsletter (attached) and take advantage of the opportunities that fit your goals. Staying consistent with applications, deadlines, and exploration will make this senior year a strong foundation for your next steps.
If you have any questions or need support, please feel free to reach out. I am here to guide you through this exciting journey.
Best,
Kene
Good news! The 2026–27 FAFSA has launched
The Department of Education (ED) officially launched the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2026–27 academic year a week early. The launch came after a successful beta testing period in August.
What does this mean for your students?
Earlier access: Students and families can complete the form now, giving them earlier access to financial aid information.
Positive feedback: Beta testing yielded strong results, with 97% of users satisfied and 90% reporting a reasonable completion time. We anticipate a smooth and effective start to the new application cycle.
Challenges for mixed-status families: ED has not yet provided a permanent solution to identity verification issues, which continues to pose a challenge for these families when attempting to file the FAFSA and privacy concerns.
The 2026–27 CADAA opens October 1!
The California Dream Act Application (CADAA) opens on October 1.
The CADAA is available to eligible undocumented Californians and mixed status families. While the CADAA provides access to state and institutional aid, students who file only the CADAA are not eligible for federal financial aid dollars.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me Kene Washington – kwashington@davincischools.org and/or (310) 725-5800 ext 7013.
Come Meet Our Campus Safety Team! (Sept. 30)
At Da Vinci Schools, the safety and well-being of our students and staff are our top priority. We are fortunate to have a dedicated Safety Team as well as School Resource Officers (SROs) who work closely with our school communities to ensure a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment for all.
Our safety professionals are trusted partners who build positive relationships with students, staff, and families. They provide guidance, mentorship, and resources, while fostering a culture of respect and responsibility.
We invite students and families from all Da Vinci schools to join us for this special event to meet members of our Campus Safety Team and learn more about the important role they play in supporting our students every day. This is a great opportunity to get to know our team, hear about their training and responsibilities, ask questions, and learn about future campus safety initiatives.
📅 WHAT: Community Q&A with our Safety Team and School Resource Officers
🕕 WHEN: Tuesday, Sept. 30 | 5:00 – 7:00 PM
📍 WHERE: The Skybox, WDV Gym, 201 N. Douglas St.
Come enjoy a coffee or cold beverage with us. We look forward to seeing you there!