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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 8^th ) .
• All students are making progress in their CCR plans, and we are preparing for upcoming college and career opportunities with tours and guest speakers!

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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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

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

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.

There are available seats for 10th grade students to take the PSAT at Connect High School this Fall. Seats are limited and being offered to current sophomores on a first come first serve basis. Please click HERE to fill out the Google form to reserve your spot to take the PSAT!

When: Wednesday October 29th

Where: Connect HS campus, 8am-11:30am

Any Sophomore who wishes to take the PSAT MUST fill out the Google form. To access the Google form, students MUST be logged into and use their DV student email address to submit. No outside email address will be allowed.