Good afternoon DVC students and parents,

Happy new year and welcome back! This spring semester, Da Vinci Schools is offering 4 dual enrollment partnership courses with El Camino College and will start on February 16th, 2026. HDEV 110, FILM 110, COMS 100 are open to 9th-12th grade students, while ENG C1000 is only open to 12th grade students.

Da Vinci Schools will be assisting with sign-ups by hosting an application workshop in the RWL Center computer lab this Thursday, January 15th from 3:00pm-5:00 pm. Students should know their SSN# (if they have one) and whether or not their family is considered a military family when they come.

If interested in signing up for the following classes, you can attend the application workshop OR schedule an appointment with Ms. Aldrete via Calendly before Thursday, February 5th in order to submit the Spring 2026 application on time:

https://calendly.com/aldretedvc

To be eligible to take a dual enrollment class, the student will need to be passing all their academic classes and have no credit recovery for a-g classes. Space is limited and we are accepting forms on a first come first serve basis!

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For more information click on the following links:

Applying to El Camino College

Do I Need to Apply Again?

Application for Admission Help

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

Register Here

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

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

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