Architecture, Engineering and Construction Careers Event
Hello Everyone,
The Los Angeles Community is invited to an event where people of all ages will be exposed to information and opportunities-education, training, internships, apprenticeships, and jobs across the fields of Engineering, Architecture and Construction. There will be educational institutions attending as well as Construction, Engineering and Architectural films and public entities. Click flyer for more information Architecture, Engineering and Construction Careers Event .
PSAT – Last Chance to Register
Greetings 11th grade students and families:
This is a reminder that the deadline to submit a registration request for the PSAT is tomorrow, September 28th. If you haven’t done so already and are interested in signing up for the PSAT, please submit a response using the link that was emailed to you.
Connect High School will be hosting the PSAT on Wednesday, October 25th at 8:30am. Before you submit your response, please note that:
- The PSAT test will take place on Wednesday, October 25th – this is an asynchronous day for Connect HS, so you will need to arrange for transportation to the Da Vinci Connect HS campus.
- Students will need to arrive no later than 8:30am. Late arrivals will not be admitted to the test.
Cal Grant Opt Out Form
Hello Senior Students and Families,
As you prepare for the college application process, many of you will apply for financial aid. One of those funding options is our State Grant, called the Cal Grant. The Cal Grant is funding for college that students do not pay back. The Cal Grant can be used at any University of California (UC), California State University (CSU) or California Community College, as well as qualifying independent (private) and career colleges or technical schools in California.
To qualify, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) by April 2, 2024 and meet the eligibility and financial requirements as well as any minimum GPA requirements. Eligibility is based on your FAFSA or CADAA responses, your verified high school Cal Grant GPA, the type of California colleges you list on your FAFSA and whether you’re a recent high school graduate. To learn more about the qualifications, please visit www.calgrants.org.
Da Vinci Connect High School is required to submit student’s verified GPA to the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC). By law families can “opt out” of this process if you do not want Connect HS to submit your student’s verified GPA. If you choose to “opt out”, this means your student will not be eligible to receive a Cal Grant. In order to “opt-out”, please complete the attached form below and return to Erin Knott via email at eknott@davincischools.org no later than October 4, 2023. If you do not return the “opt-out” form, Connect HS will submit your student’s verified GPA to the CSAC to determine your student’s Cal Grant eligibility.
To obtain an opt-out form click on this link: gpa_opt_out
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Erin Knott via email at eknott@davincischools.org
Connect HS Updates
Please click here to read Connect High’s latest newsletter.
Announcements From Real World Learning Director (9.20.2023)
Sling Pilot Academy is offering a Commercial Drone Pilot Scholarship
This scholarship is intended for students who are interested in aviation careers. Commercial drone pilots are professionals who operate drones for private businesses or local and federal government agencies. Drone pilots can use their skills to collect information and imagery. To apply click here.
Selection Criteria:
-Ability to start the course soon and finish before March 1, 2024
-Interested in aviation and possibly a career with either drones or as a Commercial Pilot
-Preferably in High School or recently-graduated (not essential)
-From the local area
-Students from rural areas or disadvantaged circumstances to be represented
-Ethnic minorities to be represented
Prerequisites:
Minimum age: 16
Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the English language
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Ms. Crissel Rodriguez, Director of Real World Learning, at crodriguez@davincischools.org.
For a list of other current Real World Learning Opportunities, please click here.
El Camino College Auto Technology Information Session Today 9/20
The El Camino College Auto Technology Information Session for parents & students is this Wednesday, Sept. 20 from 6:00pm-7:15pm.
Please RSVP here.
For the flyer and links, please click HERE