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 Connect High School Newsletter

Dear Connect High Families,

We are done with MAP testing at the end of this week.  Next week students will make up tests, if they were absent or unable to complete any part.

Does your student have questions about an assignment?  Not clear on what to do… have them access their teacher during office hours.

Please click here to see how to join your teachers Office Hours.

School is Back in Session!!
First period starts at 8:30am, school ends at 3:20pm. 
Breakfast is available in the cafeteria from 8:00 - 8:25am.

Take a few moments to look at some First Day of School pictures. Click here!

All students received a Chromebook and charger, please be sure they bring both to school everyday.

Work Experience
Students have the opportunity to join the Work Experience class this year.  If you are interested please reach out to your counselor or contact Cristina Medina at cmedina@davibcischools.org.  

Students need to enroll in Work Experience by September 10th.

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

Morning Meeting Slides


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

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.

Take care,

Tami and Robert
(Important dates and more school information below)

Back to School Night THIS Thursday, August 27th!

Monday/Thursday Cohort please arrive at 5:00 pm

Tuesday/Friday Cohort please arrive at 6:20 pm

September 7th - NO SCHOOL - Labor Day

September 14th - Asynchronous Support Begins
(Async Sign up is sent out on September 8th)

Robert and I will be hosting our first Coffee with Admin on October 5th at 5pm via ZOOM.

Save the Date - October 14th PSAT

More information coming soon!


Connect High School

New 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 #1: Due on September 29th
   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

Grades are updated in PowerSchool

We update grades as a school every 5 weeks (a reminder will be sent home for you to check grades on PS). If you need parent OR student PowerSchool log in information please contact your child’s counselor.

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