Hello Seniors!
The Black College Expo is back, February 1, 2025! NEW LOCATION – SoFi Stadium. This is your chance to speak with over 200 HBCU college reps. College acceptances on the spot so bring multiple copies of your transcript.
Come and experience the Battle of the Bands – an HBCU college tradition! Click on flyer below for more information!
Rivet School invites you to join our virtual information session on Wednesday, January 22nd at 6:00 pm.
In partnership with Da Vinci Schools, our Rivet School Bridge Program offers a supportive and free college and career experience. Da Vinci Seniors who choose to pursue their bachelor’s degree through Rivet School will enroll at no cost to the student or their family.
Why Rivet School?
Curious if Rivet School is the right fit for your student? RSVP for our upcoming info session to meet our Rivet School College Coach, and discover more about the program and how it can shape a brighter future for your senior.
Hello senior families! A reminder that the “FAFSA Fridays Workshop Series” continues with a workshop THIS, Friday, January 17th from 6:00pm-7:30pm at Da Vinci Communications (DVC) in Room 3203 . Please see flyer below for details. Please use the QR Code to register or you can register here for upcoming workshops. Participants should register for ONE workshop as all workshops will cover the same material.
Greetings Designers and Design Families,
Hoping this finds all of you safe, well and rested after the holiday break. We are looking forward to seeing you all back on campus next week. Second semester at Da Vinci Design starts on Monday, January 13th.
From: DV Central Office
Important Information on Indoor Air Filtration Systems
As the devastating fires continue to impact L.A. County and our region, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt thoughts to everyone who has suffered immense loss and to express our deep gratitude to the brave first responders. Please know that our hearts are with you during this difficult time. The following blog post includes resources to support those affected by the wildfires as well as preparedness resources.
We look forward to welcoming our students back to our campuses beginning on Monday, Jan. 13. All Da Vinci schools remain open, but should circumstances change, we will notify families and staff immediately.
A complete message from Da Vinci Schools was sent to all families earlier today; more information can be found in the message sent, or the blog post above.
If you are a DVD family who has been personally affected by the fires or high winds, please reach out to Principal Stoll, your counselor, or DVD Front Office as soon as possible so that we can offer support and resources. The health and safety of our students is our top priority. If you or someone you know is in need of resources at this time, please feel free to share this resource list.
Next week is a special schedule while we prepare to enroll seminar classes. Here is the Bell Schedule for Week 18:
Semester 2 Seminar Sign-Ups:
Students will see a full list of seminars available on during Advisory on Monday. We will be signing students up for second semester seminars Wednesday, 1/15 – Friday, 1/17:
Upcoming Events and Key Dates:
Seasons Greetings Designers and Design Families!
From our staff to your families, we wish all of you a happy holiday season. We hope you travel safely, eat well, and get lots of rest!
Semester two officially begins and classes resume on Monday, January 13th. See the calendar below:
Winter Break Front Office announcements:
Collaborative Research Partnership 2024-2025 with UCLA
This year, Da Vinci Design is conducting two collaborative research projects with school partners. One research project is in partnership with University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) about how schools inform students’ social and academic development. The other research project is in partnership with America Succeeds, a non-profit educational advocacy group, which selected Da Vinci Design as a partner school in its efforts to understand how educational institutions teach students “durable skills”.
What does a research partnership look like?
Da Vinci Design will begin its first round of surveys with students in partnership with UCLA from 1/13-1/17. Students will participate in a 25-minute survey during one class in collaboration with teachers. This study seeks to expand our understanding of how Da Vinci Design’s design-based learning framework and curriculum shapes students’ social and academic outcomes. Participation is voluntary.
OPT-OUT: If you would like your student to opt-out of participating in this survey, or if you would like more information before they participate, please send an email to Principal Russell Stoll (rstoll@davincischools.org) by Thursday, 1/9/25 at 4pm. You may also call or visit the DVD Front Office to request and sign an opt-out form.
For more information, you may also see the slides presented at our most recent “Coffee with Admin” meeting on Nov. 6th, 2024. These slides are available to families on the “DVD Parent Info Sessions & Coffee with Admin Slides” document on the DVD blog.
Wishing all of you a safe, restful and fun holiday break!
Greetings Designers and Design Families!
This week, we began POLs at Design. It is a joy to see students present such a wide array or talents and skills: from live debates and socratic seminars to art projects and peer critique, students should be SO proud of all the hard work they are accomplishing as they finish the semester strong.
Next week is the last week of the Fall semester. This means that we are only one week away from Winter Break! Next week, to get into the holiday spirit before break, we hope all of our staff and students will participate in a Holiday-themed spirit week! See the dress up days listed below!
DVD will follow minimum day schedules Dec. 12th-19th. School begins at 8:40am and school ends at 1:45pm every day.
A letter home regarding POL expectations and reminders was emailed to all parent/guardians this week. Click here for the “POL Letter to DVD Families” for important information regarding POLs.
See the Bell Schedules for Weeks 17 at DVD here:
End of Semester Announcements:
Upcoming Events and Key Dates:
Week 17 Campus Highlight: Presentations of Learning (POL)
Attention: DVD Seniors and Families 
In partnership with Rivet School, Da Vinci seniors who choose to continue their journey through the Rivet School Bridge Program will enroll in college at no cost (free!) to the student or their family. Students will participate in a flexible, online accredited degree program with opportunities for in-person meetings and career-connected learning on the Da Vinci Connect High campus. Hear from our very own Ebony Bobadilla in this video on why she thinks Rivet School is a great option for Da Vinci students!
Still, deciding on your next steps for this Fall? There’s still time to apply by the January 26th deadline!
Get started by taking the steps below.
Step 1: Submit an interest form today! (No GPA req, No SAT req, No personal statement)
Step 2: Complete your application in less than 30 minutes! (your application link will be sent to your email)
Questions? Reach out to us at bridge@rivetschool.org
Greetings Designers and Design Families,
Happy Friday! We are in the final stretch of the semester, and POLs are around the corner.
DVD will follow minimum day schedules Dec. 12th-19th. School begins at 8:40am and school ends at 1:45pm every day (INCLUDING FRIDAY Dec. 13th).
A letter home regarding POL expectations and reminders was emailed to all parent/guardians this week. Click here for the “POL Letter to DVD Families” for important information regarding POLs.
POL Treats for Teachers: Sign Up Here
See the Bell Schedules for Weeks 16 & 17 at DVD here:
Kelvin Surveys are Due Today! Thank you for taking 5-10 minutes today to do the biannual survey via Kelvin. Families can complete this survey via email or text on a computer or mobile device.
Thank you to the families who joined us for our Coffee with Admin meeting on Wednesday! It is always great getting the chance to meet with families, hear what is on your mind, and share the great things happening at DVD. If you did not get a chance to meet with us this week, click here for the Coffee with DVD Admin slides from December 2024. Coffee with DVD Admin happens at 8am and 5pm via Zoom on the first Wednesday of every month.
End of Semester Announcements:
Upcoming Events and Key Dates:
Greetings Designers and Design Families,
Welcome back from Thanksgiving Break! We are in the final stretch of the semester, and POLs are around the corner. POLs will begin on Wed, Dec. 11th.
DVD will follow minimum day schedules Dec. 12th-19th. School begins at 8:40am and school ends at 1:45pm every day (INCLUDING FRIDAY Dec. 13th).
A letter home regarding POL expectations and reminders was emailed to all parent/guardians today. Click here for the “POL Letter to DVD Families” for important information regarding POLs.
POL Treats for Teachers: Sign Up Here
End of Semester Announcements: