You will notice that the first day of school is on AUGUST 22, which is about a week later than usual.
We respectfully request that you plan any summer travel or holiday travel during school breaks, especially with this advance notice. It is crucial that students are in class every day. Thank you in advance!
WHAT: Regional Admissions Counselors of California (RACC) will be hosting a College Fair for ALL DV School’s students and families
WHEN: Wednesday January 25th 6pm-7:30pm
WHERE: Dana Middle School’s Multi-Purpose Room; 5504 W. 135th St. Hawthorne CA 90250; just east of DV Science campus
WHO: 50 out of state colleges and universities will be in attendance! Below is a partial list:
American University
Baylor University
Colby Sawyer College
Colorado State University
Columbia College Chicago
Dickinson College
Drew University
Drexel University
Elon University
Embry- Riddle Aeronautical University
Emerson College
Hawaii Pacific University
Marist College
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences
Miami University
Mississippi State University
Northern Arizona University
Oregon State University
Seton Hall University
Southern Methodist University
Texas Christian University
University of Alabama
University of Arizona
University of Arkansas
University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
University of Delaware
University of Glasgow
University of Kansas
Questions? Contact Erin Knott (eknott@davincischools.org) or Nicole Cabalar (ncabalar@davincischools.org)
Continuing throughout the month of February, counselors will be holding small group family meetings with sophomore families and students from their caseloads. It is expected that all sophomore families sign-up for a time and attend these meetings.
There are still time slots available–Don’t forget to sign up in order to receive important information for junior year!
In these meetings, counselors will discuss:
Preparing for Junior Year
How to build your college list
College entrance exams
Naviance Family Connection
Different College systems
Important college admission requirements
And much more! Individual questions will also be answered during this time.
Families: Please sign-up to meet with your counselor via the provided link:
Karen Grace Baker, Last Names A-K (kgracebaker@davincischools.org):
Designers, don’t miss the RACC College Fair on Wednesday 1/25 from 5:30-7:30 pm at Dana. There will be 50 out-of-state colleges present for you to engage with!
Parents of 9th and 11th graders, there is a parent night hosted by Ivy Prep on Thursday 1/26 in Room 102 to provide a more in-depth overview of Practice ACT test results from this week.
Also, don’t forget about the open house at the new DV high school building tomorrow from 10-2 at 201 N. Douglas. All are welcome!
This is a reminder (you should already have it on your calendars) that there is a Riordan SBI meeting THIS Saturday from 9am to 1pm. For this meeting only, it will be held on the Communications campus. Please have your parents drop you off in the back gate near Communications and Ms. Brittany Goodacre, Communications Counselor will be there to open the gate for you. Class will be held in Mr. Adam Eynon’s classroom–there will be signs to direct you there.
Your mentors are looking forward to seeing you.
They will providing you with some snacks, but you want to be sure to eat a good breakfast. You may also want to bring something additional of your own to eat and/or drink with you as there will be a short break time when you will be allowed to eat.