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Seniors! El Camino College Night coming up!
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!
For more details, please visit our College Night webpage
To register for the event, please click THIS LINK or scan the QR code below.
Announcements From Real World Learning Director (10.11.2023)
For students interested in public relations, social media, graphic design, the arts, and content creation. There are two exciting opportunities below:
Apply to become a creative intern with Teens Media Network (TMN):
CREATIVE MINDS WANTED! 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! To learn more about this incredible opportunity, please register for our online orientation session, which will take place on Thursday, October 26th, at 6pm.
If you need support with your application, please reach out to Ms. Nordia Simmonds, Real World Learning Coordinator, at nsimmonds@davincischools.org.
Connect High School students, please reach out to Ms. Evelyn Hernandez-Rosas, Real World Learning Coordinator, at ehernandezrosas@davincischools.org.
10th Annual Creative Career Fair
This is a FREE opportunity for youth interested in a career in the arts! Youth, parents, and educators are all welcome! To RSVP, click here.
Date and time: Saturday, October 14th from 12-2pm
Location: Inner-City Arts
720 Kohler St. Los Angeles, CA 90021
You’ll hear independent artists and professionals from creative organizations talk about their journeys and answer your questions.
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.
Announcements From Real World Learning Director (10.10.2023)
For students interested in aviation, aerospace, and STEM:
The LAX Career Aviation Day is back this year and scheduled for Wednesday, October 25th! The Real World Learning Team will be taking a select number of students from Da Vinci Schools to the Flight Path Museum in Los Angeles. Interested students are required to RSVP using this link. The deadline to RSVP is October 18th.
Students will:
- Learn about exciting careers in aviation and aerospace industries
- Experience aircrafts on display and aviation partner exhibits
- Network with key workforce leaders, professionals, and education partners
The trip will depart from and return to:
Da Vinci Schools – 201 N Douglas St. El Segundo, CA 90245
Departure Time: 8:45 am
Return to Campus: 12:30 pm
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.
Seniors! College Application Workshop Drop In Days starting Wednesday next week!
Erin is going to host Wednesday College Application Drop In Days in October and November leading up to the November 30th deadline for UCs and CSUs. Here are the Wednesdays that Seniors are able to come to campus to get help on any college application, no signs ups needed, and the times will always be 1pm-3pm:
Wednesday Oct. 18th 1pm-3pm
Wednesday Oct. 25th 1pm-3pm
Wednesday Nov. 1st 1pm-3pm
Wednesday Nov. 15th 1pm-3pm
Wednesday Nov. 29th 1pm-3pm
If you can’t make it to campus- students can zoom with Erin- but they need to email her (eknott@davincischools.org) so she can send them her zoom link.
College Rep Visit tomorrow (Tuesday) LA Trade Tech!
All grade levels are welcome to visit room 4 tomorrow and meet our LA Trade Tech rep! Hear about all the awesome CTE programs they offer!
LAX Aviation Career Day
Hello Everyone,
Join us on Wednesday, October 25 for an exciting field trip to the Flight Path Museum for LAX Aviation Career Day! We will depart from Da Vinci Schools at 201 N Douglas at 8:45am and return to campus by 12:30pm. During this trip, students will have a day of career exposure, aircraft display, talks with airline representatives and showcasing of emerging technologies in the aviation industry. If you are interested, the deadline to RSVP is Wednesday, October 18 and I will reach out to you with a required permission slip. If you have any questions, feel free to send me an email at ehernandezrosas@davincischools.org .
Check out the Connect Club website!
CLICK HERE to access the new Connect HS Club website! Where you can find out about the clubs on campus, student and staff leaders, how to start a club, etc.!
Questions? Scroll to the bottom of the main page on the website to submit your question. Or click on the “More” tab and then click on “Contact” to submit your question. See picture for instructions:
Prudential Emerging Visionaries Scholarship opportunity!
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Young changemakers from your school have four more weeks to apply for Prudential Emerging Visionaries! Prudential Emerging Visionaries is national program that awards young people aged 14 to 18 for their inspiring commitment to improving the lives of others. Each winner who demonstrates an innovative solution to a financial or societal challenge can win a cash prize of up to $15,000, an all-expenses-paid trip with their parent or guardian to Prudential headquarters, and coaching and skills development to take their initiative to the next level. Encourage your students to apply to Prudential Emerging Visionaries today Now through November 2, 2023, we’re accepting applications from young people across the nation whose ideas have the potential to change the world. Click the button below to learn more.. |
| A Partnership Focused on Innovation
Prudential Emerging Visionaries is a collaboration between Prudential Financial and Ashoka, a leading social impact organization. Financial health advisory support is provided by the Financial Health Network. To learn more about the Prudential Emerging Visionaries program, student eligibility, and more, visit www.prudential.com/emergingvisionaries.
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SAT/PSAT/ACT Prep this Fall
For students who are participating in any upcoming PSAT, SAT, or ACT tests…
PJ Test Prep has FREE PRACTICE SAT/ACT tests. Interested families can reserve a spot at www.pjtestprep.com/rsvp.
Their new Class Schedule is also up, including the special Hybrid SAT class for students who want to prep for both the December SAT (the last paper one ever!) and the new March digital SAT.