Message from Your Principal and Assistant Principal

Dear Connect High Families,

Just a few updates and reminders this week. Remember Student Led Conferences (SLCs) are coming in March (we will have a minimum day schedule).


Have a restful weekend,


Tami and Robert


CALLING ALL SENIORS 

Class of 2025 Senior class photo

March 5, 2025 10:00 - 11:00 am 

At Connect High Campus

**Please arrive 15 mins early for photo set-up**

We ask that students leave campus after the photo as there will be no staff supervision.


MAP Testing March 3rd - 7th

All students need to bring their fully charged Chromebook and the charger)


**Minimum Day Schedule**

MAP Testing 9:15 - 11:15

Period 1 11:20-12:20

Lunch 12:20 - 12:50

Period 2 12:55 - 2:00

Period 3 2:05 - 3:15

SENIORS with no 1st period must come in at 9:15 for testing.


Click below for the:

Spring 2025 Connect HS Informational Slides


FBLA State Competition

We are thrilled to announce that Dara Matias and Madeline Carranza have qualified for the FBLA State Competition in the category of International Business! After demonstrating their outstanding knowledge, strategic thinking, and business acumen, they have earned the opportunity to compete at the FBLA State Leadership Conference this April.

As they represent Da Vinci Connect High School on this prestigious stage, we celebrate their hard work, dedication, and passion for business and leadership. Please join us in congratulating Dara and Madeline on this incredible achievement—best of luck at State! 🎉👏

#DVConnect #FBLA #FutureLeaders

DV Connect Entrepreneurship Finalists Headed to Sacramento!

We are thrilled to announce that Liya Nartey, Karina Seo, and Tamia Laux have been selected as finalists in the California Charter Schools Association (CCSA) Pitch Competition! These talented students will be representing Da Vinci Connect’s Entrepreneurship program in Sacramento from March 11–13, where they will compete against top student entrepreneurs from across the state.


In addition to the competition, our students will serve as panelists for a CTE presentation, sharing their experiences in our innovative program. This is an incredible opportunity to showcase their hard work, creativity, and business acumen on a statewide stage.


Congratulations to our finalists—we can’t wait to see them shine! 🎉👏


Asynchronous Sign-up for the Week of 2/23 https://calendly.com/davinciconnecths/on-campus-async-support-week-of-february-23-2025


UPCOMING EVENT Community Aviation Day

Community Aviation Day on Saturday, March 22 from 9am-noon. You'll get a chance to connect with aviation industry professionals from companies and organizations like SpaceX, the US Air Force, the FAA, several amazing local flight schools, and many more! There will be representatives from several clubs and associations like the Latino Pilots Association and The Organization of Black Pilots which offer amazing flight training scholarships. Many local colleges and universities that offer aviation and aerospace programs will be there to answer your questions and provide information to help you plan your way to the skies. You'll have a chance to fly a real mission on Da Vinci's new FAA approved flight simulator. Friends and family are welcome and encouraged to attend! 


Portal @ Connect Workshops

Unlock Your Potential with Portal @ Connect Workshops!

This semester, take charge of your future by joining Portal @ Connect workshops! Designed to equip students with essential personal and professional skills, these interactive sessions will help you build confidence, develop career-ready skills, and expand your network. 

Portal @ Connect workshops are hosted at the Belkin Ednovation Lab, a hybrid classroom and workspace where students gather to learn critical skills that will prepare them for their future careers. Students will also have the opportunity to connect with professionals from Belkin, Techstyle, Fabletics, Saatchi & Saatchi, and more! 

With a variety of workshops available, you can opt into as many as you’d like—tailoring your experience to match your goals. 📅 Fill out our interest form today! 

 

OFFICE HOURS for Students with TEACHERS!

If your student has questions about their class, a lesson that was covered, an assignment, or a question over what to do… OFFICE HOURS with their teacher are available!  


Every teacher has dedicated office hour time between 1-4pm on Wednesday to work with students via zoom. A student can schedule 3 different appointment times to meet with all their teachers. Please look for the email from each one of your students' teachers that have instructions on how to sign up for office hours and the zoom link.


ELAC Meeting

Connect ELAC Meeting Recording


Class of 2025 - Save the Dates!!

(These are the confirmed dates thus far…)

Prom – Friday, May 2, 2025

Location: Wallis Annenberg Building, 3737 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90007


Disneyland Grad Nite – Friday, June 6, 2025


Graduation Day!!!!

June 13, 2025

(Time and Ticket information will be released soon!)


Class of 2025 - Student Speaker Information

Email Robert to receive your application! 

(ranthony@davincischools.org)


Submit completed application due Friday, April 25th by 11:59 pm. 


Learning Log #4 - DUE March 28, 2025

Learning Log Questions email Tina at:

CHannouche@davincischools.org


Coffee with Admin Returns for the 2024-2025 School Year

Spend some time with Robert and I getting school updates and answering questions you may have. Please submit questions using this  Questions form.


April 7th at 5pm VIA ZOOM Link Here

Our Final Coffee with Admin for the 24-25 School Year:

May 5th at 5pm VIA ZOOM Link Here


Parent Advisory Committee

The Parent Advisory Committee is an opportunity for parents, students, & staff to work collaboratively to:

-review the school program,

-review data and identify needs

-make recommendations regarding the School Safety Plan & the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP).

Our meetings for the year are scheduled for the following dates and times:

Monday March 10th from 5:00-6:00 pm

Monday April 21st from 5:00-6:00 pm

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.


2024-25 Calendar

Please click here to view the 2024-25 School Calendar (This calendar includes Learning Log periods, Professional Dev Days, CLD, and other important school days to note)


Click on the link below to view all athletics update!

Wiseburn Da Vinci Athletics Blog


Parent Resources: 

Email Connect HS Front Office

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

2024-25 Student and Family Handbook