Archive for August 14, 2020

Fall 2020 El Camino College Virtual Classes

Hello DVD parents and students!  Here is some information on two college courses that students can take through El Camino College this fall.

Who: Juniors and Seniors from DVC, DVD, and DVS.

What: College courses at Da Vinci, through El Camino College. Courses meet transfer requirements for all Cal State and U.C. campuses, as well as most private colleges and universities.

Why: Get a start on your college credits! It looks great on your college applications.

Cost: Free! The state of California and Da Vinci Schools pick up the costs, including textbook fees. Donations to help cover the cost of the textbooks from families that are able to are appreciated.

Where: Classes will be held virtually on El Camino College student portal due to COVID-19.

Ethnic studies – Asynchronous 

Music Appreciation – Monday & Wednesday 3:00 – 4:25pm 

If you are interested, make sure you apply to El Camino College Fall 2020 term and email the attached completed dual enrollment form with your confirmation application number to your school counselor by Friday, August 21, 2020 by 1:00pm. These classes begin Monday August 24, 2020. To be eligible to take a dual enrollment class the students need to pass all their academic classes, have no credit recovery for a-g classes, and be a senior or junior student.

 

Here are some links that provide more information: 

Fall 2020 DVD El Camino Courses

Applying to El Camino College

Dual Enrollment Application

Thank you.

– The DVD Counseling Team

First Day of School – Monday, August 17th

Hello DVD Community!

The 2020-21 school year begins this Monday, August 17th! We will begin with a whole school webinar at 9:30 am. All students are expected to join. Here is the schedule for the week and a link to the webinar: DVD 2020-21 Welcome Webinar!

Orientation Week

Information about our first week of school and zoom links were emailed to students and parents. In addition, all grade levels created google sites that will serve as hubs for information, announcements, and resources for students and families. Links for each grade level can be found here:

DVD Grade 9

DVD Grade 10

DVD Grade 11

DVD Grade 12

Thank you to all who attended our Family Orientation Meetings yesterday! If you missed it or would like to review the information presented, please click here to view the slide deck of the presentation.

Looking forward to seeing everyone on Monday!

Sincerely,

Veronica Rodriguez & Russell Stoll

 

Make-up Day – Chromebook and ID Pictures

Good evening DVD Families!

If you were unable to come by DVD today, there will be another opportunity to pick up a Chromebook and get your ID picture taken on Thursday, August 13th between 8:30 am and 12:00 pm.

For students who have questions about their schedules, please feel free to reach out to our counselors:
  • Pam Baker, Last Names A-Gl, pbaker@davincischools.org
  • Nicole Tafoya, Last Names Go-O, ntafoya@davincischools.org
  • Cesar Gonzalez, Last Names P-Z, cgonzalez@davincischools.org

Last but not least, if you require assistance with your Chromebook throughout the year, please use the following email address to reach out to our IT Department: studentsupport@davincischools.org (see the Student Technology Quick Guide for more information).

We look forward to seeing everyone at our Family Orientation Meetings on Thursday, August 13th.

New Families Meeting: 3:30 -4:30 pm (Meeting Link)

Returning Families Meeting: 5:00 – 6:00 pm (Meeting Link)

Sincerely,
Veronica Rodriguez
Principal
Da Vinci Design

Chromebook and Schedule Pick-Up Day Tomorrow

Dear DVD Community, 

In preparation for the new school year, we will be hosting a Chromebook/Schedule pick-up day TOMORROW, August 11th, and will be meeting virtually with new and returning families on Thursday, August 13th. 

In order to help us better prepare for this event, please click on the link provided (next to each grade level) to pre-register, indicating that you will be coming to the campus at the time and date scheduled for your student.

Chromebook/Schedule Pick-Up Day (at the 201 campus parking lot) – August 11, 2020

    • Chromebooks: Students may pick up a school-issued Chromebook 
    • Student Schedules/PowerSchool Login: All students will receive their schedules and PowerSchool login information.
    • Student ID Pictures: Students will have their pictures taken on this day.
    • Scheduled times for pick up
      • 9th grade: 8:30 am – 10 am (RSVP here)
      • 10th grade: 10 am – 11 am (RSVP here)
      • 11th grade: 11 am – 12 pm (RSVP here)
      • 12th grade: 1pm – 2pm (RSVP here)
      • Make-up day for all students: Thursday, August 13 from 8:30-12:30

Family Orientation Meetings – August 13, 2020

First Day of School – Monday, August 17, 2020

Sincerely,

Veronica Rodriguez

Fall 2020 Information

Dear DVD Community, 

In preparation for the new school year, we will be hosting a Chromebook/Schedule pick-up day on Tuesday, August 11th, and will be meeting virtually with new and returning families on Thursday, August 13th. Throughout the summer, our staff has been working to refine our remote learning program so that it meets the needs of all learners and focuses on the social, emotional, and academic growth of students. Specific details regarding the program will be discussed at our family meetings. Please see below for further information about the Chromebook/Schedule pick-up and virtual meetings. 

In order to help us better prepare for this event, please click on the link provided (next to each grade level) to pre-register, indicating that you will be coming to the campus at the time and date scheduled for your student.

Chromebook/Schedule Pick-Up Day (at the 201 campus parking lot) – August 11, 2020

    • Chromebooks: Students may pick up a school-issued Chromebook 
    • Student Schedules/PowerSchool Login: All students will receive their schedules and PowerSchool login information.
    • Student ID Pictures: Students will have their pictures taken on this day.
    • Scheduled times for pick up
      • 9th grade: 8:30 am – 10 am (RSVP here)
      • 10th grade: 10 am – 11 am (RSVP here)
      • 11th grade: 11 am – 12 pm (RSVP here)
      • 12th grade: 1pm – 2pm (RSVP here)
      • Make-up day for all students: Thursday, August 13 from 8:30-12:30

Family Orientation Meetings – August 13, 2020

First Day of School – Monday, August 17, 2020

 

Sincerely,

Veronica Rodriguez

 

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