Last Chance for Senior Portraits!
Attention class of 2025! The final dates for senior portraits are November 16 & 17!
You can sign up for an appointment here: https://book.usesession.com/i/BVNtg0TnF
Free SAT Bootcamp with Sal Khan’s nonprofit, Schoolhouse.world
Schoolhouse.world, a nonprofit founded by Sal Khan of Khan Academy, hosts free, virtual SAT prep for students to help them prepare for the digital SAT.
Registration for the November 2024 SAT Bootcamp (running from October 4, 2024 at 7:00 AM UTC to November 1, 2024 at 3:59 AM UTC) closes on October 4, 2024 at 3:59 AM UTC.
The basics about Schoolhouse:
- Sal Khan (the creator of Khan Academy) founded the nonprofit, Schoolhouse.world, which provides free, small-group tutoring sessions to students around the globe.
- Schoolhouse has already helped 40K+ students effectively prepare to tackle their SAT. Past participants have seen an average score increase of 40-55 points on the SAT.
Sign up for an SAT Bootcamp here.
Connect HS Newsletter
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El Camino HDEV 110 – Still Time to Register!
For current 11th and 12th grade Connect HS students:
Da Vinci Schools is offering HDEV 110, a dual enrollment partnership course with El Camino College, and there is still time to register. This is a late-start class; so it begins October 21st and runs through the end of El Camino’s Fall term, December 14th. This class is fully online and asynchronous.
HDEV 110- Strategies for Success in College and Life
(Asynchronous, Online) – 3 units (this is a 8-week course that begins October 21st)
HDEV 110 is designed to help students develop the skills, knowledge, and behaviors necessary for academic success and personal development. The course covers topics such as goal setting, time management, learning styles, study strategies, critical thinking, and self-awareness. Additionally, it addresses the social and emotional aspects of college life, including stress management, motivation, and interpersonal communication. The course encourages students to explore their educational and career goals while equipping them with tools to navigate the challenges of college and beyond.
Only 11th and 12th Grade students can enroll in this course
If you are interested, please email Sylvia Soria, ssoria@davincischools.org
To be eligible to take a dual enrollment class, the student will need to have passing grades for all academic classes, and have no credit recovery for a-g classes. Space is limited and we are accepting forms on a first come, first serve basis!
Join Connect High School’s 9th & 10th and 11th College Info Nights!
Join the Connect HS staff for the 9 & 10th Grade College Info Night and 11th Grade College Info Night! Days and times for each meeting are below:
9th & 10th Grade: Tuesday October 1st @ 5pm
link to join:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://davincischools-org.zoom.us/j/95334248188
Meeting ID: 953 3424 8188
11th Grade: Wednesday October 2nd @ 5pm
link to join:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://davincischools-org.zoom.us/j/97609982024
Meeting ID: 976 0998 2024
Hope to see you there!
Connect HS Newsletter
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(Student Led Conference information is in this newsletter)
Student Board Applications – Deadline Tonight at 11:59pm
Do you want to make a difference at Da Vinci Schools? Do you want a seat at the table? Consider becoming a student board advisor or coordinator and make your voice heard!
Student board advisors present monthly to the Da Vinci Schools Board of Trustees and you will provide perspective, insights and regular school updates.
Your participation gives current and future students a voice for years to come. Click here to apply!
Student board advisors:
Two positions open from each of the following schools (a total of 10 positions)
- DV Communications
- DV Connect TK-8
- DV Connect High
- DV Design
- DV Science
Student board coordinators:
- Two (2) positions open
- Can be from any school and assists student board members in preparing for meetings
You may submit applications for both coordinator and advisor roles. For more information and details, please speak with your school’s principal.
*Please note: Students can only access the application using their DV email*
All student board advisors and coordinators meet on the first Monday of the month with Dr. Matt Wunder, CEO of Da Vinci Schools, to discuss students’ daily experiences at school. After the first few meetings with the CEO, the rest will be student-led. The first board presentation will be November 20th.
USC College Tour and Application Workshop
USC’s Troy Philippines Outreach Program will be holding its first event of the year for high school students and parents THIS SUNDAY! We will be giving students and parents a tour of USC campus, and have a workshop with current USC students to give college application and planning advice. While our organization is run by Filipino students, our events are open to all!
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We will begin with a private, guided tour around USC campus (students + parents are welcome!) followed by a college preparatory workshop and snacks on USC’s campus. We will explore college application advice, tips for success, and general time-management skills.
Please fill out this form if you will be attending our first workshop on this SUNDAY, September 22nd! Please arrive at the USC village at 12 pm. You can either park (2 hours free) or get dropped off at the USC Village where you will meet our Troy Philippines members holding a Filipino flag. Address of the village: 3301 S Hoover St, Los Angeles, CA 90007
Registration will close Friday, September 20th at 1 pm.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to usctpoutreach@gmail.com
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