Monique Aldrete

13th Annual Brothers Code Event- Saturday, December 13th

December 11, 2025 by Monique Aldrete

Brothers Code is a free, hands-on technology experience designed to introduce middle and high school students to coding, tech entrepreneurship, and leadership. The event also includes a learning track for adults who want to better support young people as they explore opportunities in technology. Breakfast and lunch will be provided, and all participants will have the chance to connect with mentors, volunteers, and local tech professionals.

Event Details

What: Brothers Code, a technology and leadership experience for students and families
Who: Middle and high school students, plus adults who want to learn how to support youth in tech
When: Saturday, December 13, 2025
Time: 8:00am–2:00pm
Location: Inglewood High School United (formerly Morningside High School)
10500 Yukon Ave S, Inglewood, CA 90303
Cost: Free with registration

TODAY: FAFSA/CA Dream Act Workshop (Open to all DV Senior Families)

December 9, 2025 by Monique Aldrete

Good morning DVC,

TODAY, Da Vinci Schools is hosting a hands-on FAFSA/Dream Act workshop on our 201 campus, where an El Camino College financial aid rep will be here to answer your financial aid/FAFSA/CA Dream Act questions, help you fill out the applications, and submit that night! This is taking place on the DV Science floor on Tuesday December 9th, 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

Please RSVP HERE so we know how many computers will be needed.

Please have an FSA ID created and verified before the night. Please CLICK HERE to apply for an FSA ID.

Please bring with you on the night:

Social Security Number -parent(s) and student-
Alien Registration Number (if you are not a U.S. Citizen)
Federal Income Tax Return 2023, W2’s, and other records of money earned
Bank statements and records of investments (if applicable)
Records of untaxed income (if applicable)

If you have any questions, please reach out to your school site counselor.

FAFSA/CA Dream Act Workshop (Open to all DV Senior Families)

December 3, 2025 by Monique Aldrete

Hello DVC,

Da Vinci Schools is hosting a hands-on FAFSA/Dream Act workshop on our 201 campus, where an El Camino College financial aid rep will be here to answer your financial aid/FAFSA/CA Dream Act questions, help you fill out the applications, and submit that night! This is taking place on the DV Science floor on Tuesday December 9th, 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

Please RSVP HERE so we know how many computers will be needed.

Please have an FSA ID created and verified before the night. Please CLICK HERE to apply for an FSA ID.

Please bring with you on the night:

Social Security Number -parent(s) and student-
Alien Registration Number (if you are not a U.S. Citizen)
Federal Income Tax Return 2023, W2’s, and other records of money earned
Bank statements and records of investments (if applicable)
Records of untaxed income (if applicable)

If you have any questions, please reach out to your school site counselor.

DVC Junior Parent Night Slides & Resources

November 19, 2025 by Monique Aldrete

Hello DVC Junior Families,

THANK YOU to all the families that joined us last night for our Junior Parent Night: “Funding the Future: FAFSA & College Prep Night”. Here are the presentation slides, FAFSA Resources for first-time parents and expectations for Spring Semester Junior year:

College Money Without the Stress Presentation

2027 FAFSA-Resources-for-First-Time-Parents

DVC Junior Parent Night- “Funding the Future: FAFSA & College Prep Night”

November 12, 2025 by Monique Aldrete

Hello DVC Families,

Join Mr. Jackson and Mrs. Aldrete next Tuesday, November 18th for an in-person informative session on how to fund your student’s college education. Learn about the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), discover strategies to maximize grants and scholarships, and get practical college preparation tips for juniors.

For any questions please contact Mrs. Aldrete (maldrete@davincischools.org). We hope to see our DVC Junior Families there!