Message from Your Principal and Assistant Principal

Dear Connect HS Families.


We were happy to welcome our students back following Spring Break!!!


Thank you for adhering to our new pick up procedures.  This is being done to ensure the safety of us all. Please, also remember to slow down when entering and exiting our parking lot. 

 

In this week's newsletters we have some date reminders as usual AND there is new information about upcoming events, the link to buy our yearbook and more!!!  So please take some time to read the newsletter.


Our best,

Tami and Robert


Asynchronous Support Sign up for the Week of April 15th

https://calendly.com/davinciconnecths/on-campus-async-support-week-of-april-15-2024


El Camino College Course INTEREST Form

Please complete this form if you would be interested in having your student take Film 110 through El Camino College in the Fall 2024 semester.


WDV Performing Arts is Proud to Present

The Addams Family! Click here for more information (including information to purchase tickets)


Final PAC Meeting of the School Year

Monday April 15th from 5:00-6:00 pm


Connect HS 2024 Yearbook!!!

It is that time of year to purchase a yearbook.

Our DV Connect students have worked tremendously hard to put together a meaningful yearbook for all. The deadline to pre-order the yearbook is Sunday, April 28th by 11:59 p.m. If you would like to purchase a yearbook, the link to the store is https://store.shopyearbook.com/davinci-connect-hs.

Please email Alyssa Armstrong at aarmstrong@davincischools.org if you have any questions.


Coffee with Admin 

May 13th 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, from Emma and messages via Talking Points and your email (please check your inbox).

Parent Resources 

Drug Awareness Hot Topics (English/Spanish)

Vaping : Parent Guide 

Fentanyl : Parent toolkit

Da Vinci Substance Use Treatment Resource Sheet

Drop Off and Pick Up


Please be safe and courteous drivers. Please adhere to the route (and of course please do not speed) below to pick up and drop off your students. We changed the pick routes to ensure safety of our students.



Email Connect HS Front Office

Email Tami Email Robert Office Phone (310) 725-5800 x5208

Student & Family Handbook