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 Connect High School Newsletter

Student Led Conferences (SLCs) Week

Minimum Day Schedule!  School will still start at 8:30am, but will end at 12:10.

Invitations with sign-ups for SLC appointments have been sent out.

There will be no asynchronous support classes during SLCs.

Thank you for partnering with us to make these conferences a meaningful celebration of student learning!

Connect High School is seeking volunteers to support Seniors in Mrs. Felix's College and Career Class during our upcoming Mock Interview Event on Monday, November 16, and Tuesday, November 17! Volunteers will help students strengthen their interviewing skills by participating in practice group interviews and providing valuable feedback. No prior experience is required! Quick training and materials will be provided. All volunteers are welcome, and we appreciate your support in helping students prepare for their future careers! 


Location: Da Vinci Connect High School

Times: TBD

Interested in volunteering? Click here to RSVP! 

Parent Advisory Committee (PAC)

Our first PAC meeting was held this past Monday, October 12th.

Please click here to watch the video.

We are excited to welcome our families to campus for Connecting with Connect Families, a new opportunity to learn more about our program, get helpful information, build connections, and enjoy some fun together!


Our first event will take place on Tuesday, January 19, 2027! We can’t wait to bring our Connect community together.

We want to hear from you! Your ideas and feedback will help us plan sessions that are engaging, informative, and meaningful for your family. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey

Connect HS Blog if you haven't already please click the link and sign up for our Blog.

The Connect High School 2026-2027 Student and Family handbook is available in the link at the end of the newsletter.

As always, check out our Morning Meeting slides for more information on upcoming events and additional announcements.

Morning Meeting Slides

Take care,

Tami and Robert


Connect High School

Counseling Team
310-725-5800

Susana Barrera: Last names A–Ga
Ext. 7013



Stephanie Villegas: Last names Go–O
Ext. 9010



Sylvia Soria: Last names P–Z
Ext. 7014

Learning Logs & Academic Support

• Learning Log #2: Due on December 11th
   Watch Tina’s "How-to" Video for guidance. Learning Log Video

Check Class Announcements and Assignments Using Canvas

For students:

https://sites.google.com/davincischools.org/dvstudentcanvas/home

For parents: https://sites.google.com/davincischools.org/dvparentcanvas?usp=sharing

Our 2026-27 Da Vinci Schools Academic Calendar can be found here.

Grades have been updated as of September 21st in PowerSchool. Next PowerSchool grade update will be on October 16th.

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.

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