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Greetings current 11th and 12th grade students:

Da Vinci Schools is continuing to partner with El Camino College to offer dual enrollment courses. This semester we are offering FILM 110 (see description below). This course will be fully online and asynchronous!

*El Camino’s Fall courses will start next week, so this opportunity is available to 11th and 12th grade students who already have an El Camino ID (ECC ID). 

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!

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FILM 110- Film Analysis and Appreciation
(Asynchronous, Online) – 3 units

Course dates: 8/25 – 12/13

This course is CSU and UC transferable, and also satisfies your high school graduation requirement for art!

This course provides an introduction to the art and language of film. It covers the critical analysis of film form, narrative structures, genres, and the historical development of cinema. The course explores the major elements of film, including cinematography, editing, sound, and production design, as well as the cultural, social, and ideological contexts in which films are made and received. Students will view and discuss a variety of films, developing skills in film analysis and an appreciation for the artistic and cultural significance of cinema.

If you are interested, please email Sylvia Soria at ssoria@davincischools.org

South Bay/Los Angeles College Fair 2025
Sunday, September 7, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Redondo Union High School
1 Sea Hawk Way, Redondo Beach, CA 90277

Join us for the South Bay/Los Angeles College Fair 2025!

Meet representatives from top universities
Explore scholarship opportunities
Gain insights into career paths and academic programs
Network with students, families, and industry experts

Explore colleges, scholarships, and career paths all in one place!

Don’t miss this chance to plan your future and discover exciting opportunities!

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Dear Connect High School Families,

In alignment with the Assembly Bill 3216 – “Phone-Free School Act”, all California schools are required to develop policies limiting student smartphone use by July 1, 2026.
At Connect High School, we are implementing our Electronic Devices/Cell Phone Policy this school year to support student learning, increase engagement, and ensure a safe learning environment.  As this is a change for all of us within the Connect school community we are beginning with a schoolwide slow roll out beginning August 18th.

What does this mean for students beginning August 18th:

• At the start of each class period, students will be asked to place their phone in designated classroom pockets and take an assigned numbered card.

• Phones will remain in the pockets for the duration of instructional time (entire class period) and students will collect their phone at the end of the period.

• Students will be asked to put their phone away in the cell phone pockets (and leave them there) until the end of the class period
  
  
• Earbuds and other personal devices will not be used during class — students have Chromebooks for academic work.

• If a student does not bring a cell phone they will still have an assigned number so the routine stays consistent for everyone.

• If students are seen with a device during instructional time, starting September 4th, the phone will be collected and given to school administration.

We believe this policy will help minimize distractions, keep students focused on learning, and promote a more engaged school community.  A detailed outline of the policy will be sent home prior to September 4th.

Thank you for your support in reinforcing these expectations at home.

Sincerely,
Tami Christopher
Principal, Connect High School

Robert Anthony III
Assistant Principal, Connect High School

Are you interested in representing DV Connect High School as a student board advisor?
If so, please complete this application click here.

WDV Performing Arts Seminars—sign up for your favorite Performing Arts seminar now! New to music and want to try hitting stuff? Sign up for Drum Ensemble! Never been on stage but make goofy voices at home? Try the Acting seminar! This semester, we are excited to offer the following classes: Acting, Drum Ensemble, Music Production, Studio Orchestra, and Stagecraft during school (availability varies by school)—please note, all courses are for-credit! Sign up here.

Spring Musical: “INTO THE WOODS”: ONCE UPON A TIME!…familiar fairytale characters had many wishes. They adventured into the woods to fulfill their dreams, but as their lives intertwined, they learned life…is not always a fairytale. Audition for cast, interview for crew – and help us tell this whimsical tale. (For-credit as well!) Sign up here. Instructors: Diane Feldman, Lindsey Rei, Angelica Alvarez and Will Schneider

“Voices of Da Vinci” Choir: Whether you’re winner of “The Voice” or only sing in the shower—choir is the group for you. Join “Voices of Da Vinci Choir” as they spread love, joy, and positivity through song. (For-credit as well!) Meets Mondays + Tuesdays 4-6pm in the Blackbox, starting 8/25. Sign up here. Instructor: Alexi Paraschos

“Live Events Team”: Join the Concert Team and help bring our Open Mics and Band Bash to life! From planning themes to running the show and getting the word out, you’ll be part of the crew that makes the music happen. Sign up here, and you can contact aparaschos@davincischools.org with questions

Please CLICK HERE to access the information about Cheer tryouts for next school year! They are coming up at the end of June!

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