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Dear Connect High Families,
We hope you and your families have a restful Spring Break. School is also closed tomorrow March 29th in Observance of Cesar Chavez. School will resume on Monday, April 8th.
Our best,
Tami and Robert
Senior Ads
Deadline for Senior Ads (CLASS OF 2024) is on March 31st. Please click here for more information.
Asynchronous Support Sign up for the Week of April 8th
https://calendly.com/davinciconnecths/on-campus-async-support-week-of-april-08-2024
Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) Meeting Dates for 2024
Monday April 15th from 5:00-6:00 pm
Coffee with Admin
April 8th at 5pm for Coffee with Admin. Here is the ZOOM link .
State Testing for 11th and 12th Graders
The week of April 22nd is California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) for 11th graders and California Science Test (CAST) week for 12th graders.
Here's what you need to know:
- Test Dates: Week of April 22, 2024 on your cohort day
- 11th Grade: CAASPP English Language Arts (ELA) and Math
- 12th Grade: CAST Science
How to Prepare for Success:
- Get a good night's sleep: Being well-rested will help you focus and perform your best.
- Eat a healthy breakfast: Fuel your brain with nutritious food on test day.
- Arrive on time: Avoid unnecessary stress by allowing yourself ample time to get to school.
Why Participation Matters:
Connect HS is a public charter, and strives for a 95% or more participation rate on state level testing. High participation shows the state that we're committed to providing a quality education and helps us secure resources to support our programs.
If you have any questions about the tests please reach out to your teachers, counselor, or administrators.
Connect HS Spring Exhibition May 7th beginning at 4:30pm
Presentations of Learning (POLs) May 20th-30th
Your students will have an opportunity to demonstrate their mastery for each class during this time. Families are invited to attend if you are able to. Your students schedule and more information will be provided after Spring Break!!
DV Connect is preparing to renew our WASC accreditation!!
What is WASC??
WASC is the accrediting commission of schools for the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Why is WASC important?
WASC accreditation verifies that Connect provides students with, a viable educational program — in addition to, validating the integrity of the school’s program and transcripts. Please click WASC Overview to learn more.
Learning Logs #4 DUE ON June 5TH
Please click here to watch a 5 minute video explaining learning logs. If you have questions email Tina Hannouche at CHannouche@davincischools.org.
Connect Peer Math Tutor Club Link Here
The peer tutors are supported by our Math teacher Alejandra.
Please take a look at the Connect HS Counselor Website:
Counselor Website
This website will be updated with information you may need, it is a great resource for school wide counseling information and dates.
Connect Clubs (There is also schoolwide information on this website)
https://www.connect-clubs.com/
CLASS OF 2024!! All our Senior Families should be receiving Senior Class updates, just in case you missed the updates, HERE are Senior DATES and Access to Graduation Speaker Application:
Connect HS Senior Week of April 29
(leading up to PROM)
May 3, 2024
PROM
Wallis Annenberg Building 6-10 PM
Presale: $110 per person (until Friday, April 12, 2024)
Regular sale: $130 per person (until Sunday, April 21, 2024)
Tickets must be purchased through MySchoolBucks.
May 31, 2024
Grad night at Disneyland!!
Tickets must be purchased through MySchoolBucks by Friday 3/22 at 4:00 pm.
$250 per person
- Includes Park Hopper ticket, Grad Nite access (California Adventure Park @ 9pm), and transportation.
- Food is not included.
Senior Brunch
June 4th
Graduation Rehearsal
June 4th (following Senior Brunch)
June 5, 2024 at 4pm
Class of 2024 GRADUATION!!!
(Graduates please arrive at 3:00pm to ensure a prompt start time)
Where: Da Vinci High School: 201 N. Douglas St. El Segundo, CA 90245
Graduation Guests: There will be assigned seating for each family, as well as, tickets for families (the number of tickets have not been decided as of yet). More information about tickets, seating assignments and parking coming soon.
(In order to ensure more family and friends can enjoy this special occasion the graduation ceremony will also be live streamed!)
Graduate speakers: We have an opportunity for two student speakers to share their high school journey, future endeavors, and inspire us all at graduation! Students interested in speaking at graduation MUST submit an original, typed speech that contains no more than 500 words to Robert (via email at: ranthony@davincischools.org) by April 26, 2024.
Graduation Speaker Application 2024
Graduation Day Photos: Photos will be taken by Stacee!
Parent Resources
Drug Awareness Hot Topics (English/Spanish)
Vaping : Parent Guide
Fentanyl : Parent toolkit
Da Vinci Substance Use Treatment Resource Sheet
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