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

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The Posse Foundation Application Nomination Form internal.docx

Hello Junior Families,

This is a follow-up to my previous message about the Posse Foundation Scholarship. I realized the initial post did not include the links or FAQ resources—thank you for your patience!

As a reminder, the Posse Foundation identifies public high school students with extraordinary academic and leadership potential and connects them to top colleges with four-year, full-tuition scholarships.

Posse partner colleges include:

Bucknell University
Dickinson College
Hobart & William Smith Colleges
Kalamazoo College
Middlebury College
Northwestern University
Pepperdine University
Tulane University
University of Wisconsin–Madison

To learn more, explore these helpful resources:
Posse Foundation Information Guide
Posse Foundation Scholarship: Parent FAQ

If you are interested in being nominated and believe you demonstrate the leadership and academic qualities Posse looks for, please complete the Posse Foundation Scholarship Nomination Request Form (which is attached) by Wednesday, June 11th at 4:00 PM.

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need support during the nomination process.

Warmly,
Kene Washington
kwashington@davincischools.org

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