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Join Pepperdine University therapists for a special webinar! Mark you calendars!

Hello DV Connect HS families-

Please join Pepperdine University therapists on December 10 at 4pm for a webinar ” Coping in the Time of COVID 19 Stress”. There will also be time for a Q & A with the therapists.

Please click HERE for the Zoom link to attend.

 

 

 

 

 

By |December 1st, 2020|Categories: Uncategorized|Comments Off on Join Pepperdine University therapists for a special webinar! Mark you calendars!

Share with any prospective families!

Hello DV Connect HS Families-

Its that time of year again, when all prospective families are invited to listen to informational sessions to learn more about DV Connect HS and our program! Please share THIS LINK that has a recorded info session about the Connect HS, as well as Connect K-8. These are located on the top right hand side of the page.

Also to note, there are several upcoming student chat dates, where prospective families and their students can ask current Connect HS student questions. Please use the above link to access the zoom link for the HS student chats. The link is located on the right hand side of the page, about midway down. The dates for the HS student chats are:

December 2, 2020 | 4:00-5:00PM
January 20, 2021 | 4:00-5:00PM
February 3, 2021 | 4:00-5:00PM
March 3, 2021 | 4:00-5:00PM

The application for the 2021-2022 school year is now live! Go HERE to apply!

Please share with anyone you think may be interested in learning more!

By |November 13th, 2020|Categories: Uncategorized|Comments Off on Share with any prospective families!

El Camino College: Free 5-Week Winter Courses for High School Students

El Camino College is offering high school students dual-enrollment classes to take this winter! The Winter 2021 registration appointments begin Thursday, November 19, 2020, for dual enrolled students. The winter term is 5 weeks, January 4–February 4, 2021. (Note: dual enrolled students are limited to 1 course during the winter term).

This is a great opportunity for students to strengthen their skills, explore college readiness, or want to get a head start on their UC or CSU general education requirements. El Camino is offering online help and events for students who are interested in dual-enrollment with no registration necessary.

If you need any help enrolling, El Camino dual-enrollment staff are offering drop-in assistance every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 4:00-5:00PM via Zoom. 

Here are links to help assist students in browsing for classes and assistance when applying:

By |November 12th, 2020|Categories: Uncategorized|Comments Off on El Camino College: Free 5-Week Winter Courses for High School Students

Wellness Screener: Opt-Out Form

In an effort to be more proactive in supporting students’ mental health, a wellness screener will be given to all students at Da Vinci Connect HS next week. Results from the screener will be used by the counselors to create interventions such as coping skills strategies, counselor check ins, and referrals for therapy.

Scores will not be shared with students or parents. Parents will be notified and parent consent is required if a student is referred and receives counseling services delivered by Antioch or Pepperdine therapists. If you would like your child to OPT-OUT and not take the screener, please fill out this FORM by Sunday, November 8, 2020.

By |November 5th, 2020|Categories: Uncategorized|Comments Off on Wellness Screener: Opt-Out Form

Military Child of the Year Award- nominate today!

DON’T FORGET: Nominations and Applications Are Open for Operation Homefront’s 2021 Military Child of the Year® Awards!

ABOUT THE AWARDS

Seven Military Child of the Year® (MCOY) Awards are presented to one outstanding child from each service branch: Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, National Guard and the Space Force. The awards recognize the recipients for their resiliency, leadership, and achievement during their parents’ service. Each recipient receives a free trip along with one adult guardian and guest to Washington, D.C., a laptop, and a cash award of $10,000.

The eighth award is the Military Child of the Year® Award for Innovation. This award goes to a military child who has designed a bold and creative solution to address a local, regional, or global challenge. The recipient receives a $10,000 cash award, a laptop, a free trip along with one adult guardian and guest to Washington, D.C., and will meet with a team of Booz Allen employees for project support. Booz Allen Hamilton has presented this award and provided the experts for the last four years.

Recipients and their families will arrive in Washington, D.C., on April 5-6, 2021, for events, tours, and activities leading up to the Awards Gala. The gala will be held the evening of Thursday, April 8, 2021.

ELIGIBILITY

All applicants must meet each of the following eligibility criteria:

  • Be a legal dependent of a service member or military retiree (Finalists must provide DEERS enrollment form)
  • Be between the ages of 13-18 at time of nomination
  • Be able to travel to Washington, D.C., to attend the MCOY Gala and other events (April 5-9, 2021)
  • Agree to a background check (if selected as finalist)
  • Provide letters of recommendation (if selected as a semifinalist)
  • Be willing to participate in media and donor opportunities

For more info and to apply or nominate, please visit THIS LINK.

By |November 4th, 2020|Categories: Uncategorized|Comments Off on Military Child of the Year Award- nominate today!
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