Senior Ads now available to purchase!
Please see the attached flyer for the QR code to purchase and for more info. CLICK HERE for the direct link to purchase.
El Camino College Dual Enrollment Info Session (Zoom)
Interested in taking Dual Enrollment courses this spring and/or summer?
El Camino College is offering a Dual Enrollment Information Session for parents and students to learn more about the application process and requirements. This session is highly encouraged for students that have not registered for a Dual Enrollment class before or are currently in the process of navigating the application process.
Dual Enrollment Information Session (Da Vinci Schools)
Thursday, January 25th 2024
5:00-6:00 p.m.
This 1-hour workshop is for prospective high school students and parents to receive an overview of Dual Enrollment in traditional El Camino College classes as well as in classes offered in partnership with your high school.
No registration necessary – join via link below at 5:00 p.m. We hope to see you there!
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https://elcamino-edu.zoom.us/j/88291330845
The deadline for Spring 2024 enrollment is Friday, February 2nd 2024.
Spring 2024 Session begins on Monday, February 12th and ends on Friday, June 7th.
Mark your calendars! Los Angeles Black College Expo is coming up!
Saturday Febuary 10th, 10am-5pm, at the LA Convention Center will host the LA Black College Expo! CLICK HERE for more info and to register! You will be able to connect with college representatives, explore academic and scholarship opportunities, and much more!
Seniors-don’t forget- tomorrow (Tuesday) 1/23 5pm-6pm is the FAFSA/CA Dream Act workshop! RSVP below.
El Camino College has confirmed the time of the hands on FAFSA/CA Dream Act workshop tomorrow, Tuesday January 23rd, 5pm-6pm, at our campus, 550 Continental Blvd. El Segundo CA, 90245.
In case you missed it, Connect HS is hosting a hand on FAFSA/Dream Act workshop on our campus, where an El Camino College financial aid rep will be here to answer your financial aid/FAFSA/CA Cream Act questions, help you fill out the applications, and submit that night! This is taking place on Connect HS’s campus on Tuesday January 23rd, 5pm-6pm. Please RSVP HERE so we know how many computers will be needed.
Announcements From Real World Learning Director (1.19.2024)
Las Fotos Project is hosting a Website Development Workshop on Sunday, January 21, 2024 from 11:00am 1:30pm at Las Fotos Project, located at 2210 East Cesar E Chavez Avenue Los Angeles, CA, 90033.
Teenage girls and gender-expansive youth who are developing, or beginning to create a website, are welcome to join the workshop. It will be led by the leaders of Monforte Studio, a Queer-Women-Owned-Company brand and design studio.
This is an intermediate-level workshop, ideal for young creatives looking to build out their creative portfolio website. Youth between the ages of 12 and 24 can participate.
Laptops will be provided. To sign up, please click here.
Las Fotos Project’s mission is to elevate the voices of teenage girls & gender-expansive youth from communities of color through photography and mentoring, empowering them to channel their creativity for the benefit of themselves, their community, and future careers.
Learn more about amazing RWL Opportunities here!
If you have any questions please contact Ms. Crissel Rodriguez, Director of Real World Learning, at crodriguez@davincischools.org.
Announcements from Real World Learning Director (1.18.2024)
Hello Da Vincians,
Welcome back!
This week, the Real World Learning Team is releasing its Spring and Summer 2024 document with a wide number of opportunities students can engage in.
Some opportunities have fast-approaching deadlines. For support with applying, students at RISE or 201 Da Vinci schools can email Ms. Nordia Simmonds at nsimmonds@davincischools.org, or stop by the Real World Learning Center right next to our Da Vinci Coffee Shop. Students at Connect High School can connect with Ms. Evelyn Hernandez-Rosas at ehernandezrosas@davincischools.org.
Attention Seniors and families! FAFSA/CA Dream Act workshop time confirmed!
El Camino College has confirmed the time of the hands on FAFSA/CA Dream Act workshop next Tuesday January 23rd, 5pm-6pm, at our campus, 550 Continental Blvd. El Segundo CA, 90245.
In case you missed it, Connect HS is hosting a hand on FAFSA/Dream Act workshop on our campus, where an El Camino College financial aid rep will be here to answer your financial aid/FAFSA/CA Cream Act questions, help you fill out the applications, and submit that night! This is taking place on Connect HS’s campus on Tuesday January 23rd, 5pm-6pm. Please RSVP HERE so we know how many computers will be needed.
Connect HS Newsletter
Please click here for the latest Connect HS Newsletter.
Join the Cast and Crew of Da Vinci’s First-Ever Musical: The Addams Family
Inviting all Da Vinci high school students to join the cast and crew of Da Vinci’s first-ever musical: The Addams Family!
Please click here, or scan the QR code above, for detailed info about auditions, rehearsals, etc. Everyone who would like to participate will be accepted into the production! Auditions are necessary for casting, but no one will be turned away.
See below for information on important upcoming dates and times:
AUDITION PREPARATION RETREAT (optional)
Thursday, Jan. 18
4 – 7pm
Blackbox Theater, 201 N. Douglas Street, El Segundo
We will distribute and review all audition materials, as well as chat about production themes, characters, concepts.
All those interested in being in the CAST must attend all three audition days (see information below for DANCE, VOCAL, and ACTING).
DANCE AUDITIONS
Tuesday, Jan.23
4 – 7 pm
Blackbox Theater, 201 N. Douglas Street, El Segundo
Please come dressed to move. Sweats, dance clothes, etc. Dance shoes are not required, however if you have them, you are invited to wear them. Otherwise, please wear some type of tennis shoe you can dance in safely. EVERYONE ATTENDS FOR THE DURATION.
VOCAL AUDITIONS
Wednesday, Jan. 24
4 – 8:00 pm
Blackbox Theater, 201 N. Douglas Street, El Segundo
All those auditioning will sign up for an individual 8-minute time slot. Click link and it will take you to the vocal audition sign-up spreadsheet.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1307jlDUdSURw8W1WRKmrytqZ_y_YkSh19czsTNagzJ4/edit#gid=0
ACTING AUDITIONS
Thursday, Jan. 25
4 – 7 pm
Blackbox Theater, 201 N. Douglas Street, El Segundo
Everyone will share their short scene and long scene. Please be familiar with all scenes as you may be asked to read for a variety of characters in a variety of scenes. EVERYONE ATTENDS FOR THE DURATION
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CALLBACKS
Friday, Jan. 26
4 – 7 pm
Blackbox Theater, 201 N. Douglas Street, El Segundo
An email with specifics will be sent Thursday evening after Acting Auditions.
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CAST AND CREW PARENT/GUARDIAN MEETING
Tuesday, Jan. 30
6:30 – 7:30pm
Blackbox Theater, 201 N. Douglas Street, El Segundo
Mandatory for all cast and crew to attend, as well as one parent/guardian.
**IMPORTANT NOTE: All those intending to participate as CAST MEMBERS will need to enroll in the new Tuesday/Thursday Musical Theatre Production Seminar. This provides us with an opportunity for some extra rehearsing!
For any questions, contact Diane Feldman, Theater Coordinator, at dfeldman@davincischools.org.
Rivet School with Da Vinci Virtual Info Session Monday, Jan. 22 at 6:30PM
Dear Da Vinci 12th Grade Students and Families,
We would like to invite you to a virtual information session to learn more about our Rivet School with Da Vinci program.
Rivet School is a reimagined college and career pathway program. Our college program is designed around the needs of students and provides both flexibility and structured accountability to support students in meeting their goals.
In partnership with Rivet School, Da Vinci seniors who choose to continue their journey through the Bridge Program will enroll in college at no cost (free!) to the student or their family. Students will participate in a flexible, online accredited degree program with opportunities for in-person meetings and career-connected learning on the Da Vinci Connect High campus.
Please join us to learn more about this program and if it may be a good fit for your student!
Rivet School with Da Vinci Student & Family Virtual Information Session
🗓️ Dates: Monday, January 22nd at 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Virtual Session (details provided upon RSVP)
💬 Spanish translation available
🔗 Link to RSVP: HERE
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Da Vinci + Rivet Team