Connect HS Weekly Update

Ariadna (pictured above introducing herself) and her Class of 2026 classmates participating in Mock Interviews facilitated during College and Career Readiness Class.

Congratulations to Ariadna Escamilla, Class of 2026!

We are thrilled to share that Ariadna has been awarded the QuestBridge full four-year scholarship!

QuestBridge is a national nonprofit organization that connects high-achieving students from low-income backgrounds with transformative educational, career, and life opportunities.

Ariadna will be attending Northwestern University in Fall 2026.

We are incredibly proud of her accomplishments!

Tuesday/Friday Cohort Exhibition Night

Our Exhibition Night was a wonderful celebration of student learning. Connect High School has welcomed four new teachers this year, and with their support, students showcased their “Learning at Home and at School” through projects in Art, Physics, Chemistry, and Pre-Calculus.

Highlights from the evening included:

9th Grade Food Trucks
T-Shirts for Change inspired by geometric design
World History Book Tour
Global Market Expo
An Exploration of Genres Through the Eras

We look forward to seeing everyone at the Monday/Thursday Exhibition Night on December 11th at 5:00 PM.

CHS - Grade Level Advisory Community Cause Drives

Each grade level selected a community cause to support this season. Our 10th graders chose to give back to Food Pantry LAX, and as of December 2, they are leading the school with three full boxes of donations!
These items (pictured above) were delivered to Food Pantry LAX, where staff expressed their surprise and gratitude for the generosity shown by just one grade level at our high school.

Our other grade levels are making meaningful contributions as well:

• 9th grade has filled one box for Happy Trails for Kids,

• 11th grade has filled one box for Project Ropa, and

• 12th grade has filled one box for SPCALA.

The donation drive continues through December 12, and we want to extend a heartfelt thank-you to all families and students who have contributed so far. Your kindness is making a real difference in our community.

WIN Spring 2026

This year, Connect High School launched a new 45-minute class period: What I Need (WIN). We are currently revising WIN to better align with student needs based on feedback.

For Spring 2026, students may be placed in one of 13 different WIN periods, ranging from Dual Enrollment to Coding for Students and much more!

Information about WIN selection will be emailed prior to the start of the spring semester—please keep an eye on your inbox.

Async support sign up for Week of 12/8 (last week for the Fall Semester)

https://calendly.com/davinciconnecths/on-campus-async-support-week-of-december-8-2025

Click the link below for DV School Wide Event Information

Morning Meeting Informational Slides

NEXT Coffee with Admin – December 8th at 5pm (we adjusted for Exhibition) VIA ZOOM (link will be sent out later)

Make Appointments with Teachers

Office Hours

How to Guide for Learning Logs from Tina

Learning Log Video

Learning Log #2 Due December 12th

DV Connect HS Calendar

2025-2026 Connect HS Calendar

Best School Safety Practices:

**Please be prepared to show your ID when you pick up your student early.**

Drop Off and Pick up Routes Please watch the Connect HS Pick up and Drop Off Route video. This is to ensure the safest entrance and exit for all our families, and please drive slow in the parking lot. Click here to see the map of the flow of traffic for drop off and pick up of students.

2025-2026 Connect HS Calendar

Please click here to view the 2025-2026 School Calendar (This calendar includes Learning Log due dates, Professional Dev Days, CLD, and other important school days to note)

2025-26 Da Vinci School Calendar

Please click here to view our upcoming 2025-2026 calendar.

Click on the link below to view all athletics update!

Wiseburn Da Vinci Athletics Blog

Parent Resources:

Starting the conversation with kids “Talk, they hear you”
Discussion Starter Videos | SAMHSA
Drug Awareness Hot Topics (English/Spanish)
Vaping : Parent Guide
Fentanyl : Parent toolkit
Da Vinci Substance Use Treatment Resource Sheet
Da Vinci Mental Health Resources New webpage!
Substance Use Counselor Resource: Steve Cagle, LACDPH. SCagle@ph.lacounty.gov
SAMHSA’s National Helpline | SAMHSA

Email Connect HS Front Office

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

2025-26 Student and Family Handbook