Archive for January 19, 2017

This Saturday January 21- FREE Cash for College Workshop!

Curious about how to pay for college? Questions about the FAFSA or CA Dream Act applications? If the answer is yes, attend this workshop!

 

What: A FREE Cash for College Workshop

When: This Saturday January 21st

Time: 10am-3pm

Where: CO-OP 8929 S. Sepulveda Blvd. Suite 400 Los Angeles CA 90045

Questions? Call 310-649-1016, or visit their website: http://www.co-opla.org/

Click the link for their flyer: Cash4College 2017 Flyer CO-OP

 

 

 

El Camino College Pathway Course Info and Enrollment (9th and 10th grades)

Parents and guardians of 9th and 10th grade DVD students, your child will be bringing home a packet that includes information regarding career pathways, specifically for Architecture this spring.  The packet contains:

Click on any of the links above to access the documents. Please read the letters carefully and complete + return all documents to your students’ Art & Design teacher by Monday 1/23 or Tuesday 1/24 (depending on the day they have that class).  Enrollment will start on Wednesday 1/25. Feel free to contact us with any questions.

Thank you for your support in getting our students enrolled for the awesome opportunity of gaining college credits!

WEDNESDAY-January 18 -during lunch and Advisory–DV Design and Communication-Parents welcome to attend

PARENTS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND TO PICK UP MATERIALS AND LEARN MORE ABOUT SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR THEIR STUDENTS!

Hello Da Vinci Design Families and Students,

On Wednesday, January 18th, Da Vinci Design will be hosting our fifth annual Summer Enrichment Fair. This fair will allow students to meet representatives from numerous organizations and colleges and learn about summer programs available to them.

Students will learn about summer programs offered by organizations and colleges throughout the country, including financial aid, career opportunities, and other details. Some programs are fee based, but all programs offer scholarships and financial assistance.The fair will host representatives from UCI-Cosmos, FIDM,The Emma Bowen Foundation, Smash at UCLA, Questbridge, The Naval Academy, California State Summer School for the Arts, Syracuse Summer Programs, Johnson and Wales University, SCI-ARC, and EXPLORE at Institute for Educational Advancement. All programs presented are either free, low cost or if a cost is associated, students can apply for scholarships and financial aid .

Students will have the opportunity to meet representatives during their Advisory period and during lunch time. During Advisory, students will be rotating to the booths throughout the period, however, if students would like extra time they can visit the representatives during their lunch time.  The goal is for students to learn and apply to summer programs in order to expand their collegiate experience and learn more about certain career fields.

This fair will be a great opportunity for students to prepare for college and beyond!

summer-programs-fair

AB 540/California Dream Act workshop

Do you need help filling out the California Dream Act by the March 2nd deadline? Lizet Salazar, our El Camino College financial aid rep, is hosting a workshop on Saturday January 28th 8am-2pm on El Camino College campus Humanities Room 101. Lizet will provide translation services. Please click on the link below for more info and the flyer:

CA Dream Act 2017-2018

A note from Lizet:

Hola,

Estamos organizando un taller de aplicación AB540/Dream Act para estudiantes futuros el sábado, 28 de enero de 8:00 a.m. hasta las 2:00 de la tarde. La junta va ser en el colegio de El Camino en el salon 101.  Haga click en el enlace de abajo para mas informacion.

CA Dream Act 2017-2018

Estaré ayudando las familias completar su solicitud de Cal Dream Act.

 

 

 

College Fair for DV Schools! Next week!

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)

Week 19 Update – Summer Enrichment Fair, Practice ACT and more…

Hello, Designers! We hope you had a great first week back. We have a few things going on this week:

  • No school on Monday 1/16 due to the holiday.
  • Seminars start on Tuesday 1/17. Please note: your PowerSchool access may be blocked as we finalize those schedules and will be reinstated by Tuesday afternoon.
  • Find out what opportunities there are for you this summer at the Summer Enrichment Fair on Wednesday during advisory!
  • 9th and 11th graders, your Practice ACT is on Thursday 1/19.  Make sure to eat breakfast and get plenty of sleep the night before.
  • New building Open House is on Saturday 1/21. See previous post for details.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Week 19 Update Families

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Last Call for Seminar Requests!

Designers, did you forget to sign-up for seminars in advisory?  Would like to submit a new request after reflecting on your initial choices?  If the answer to either of those questions is yes, you must do so by the end of the day Friday, 1/13.

Descriptions

Spring 2017 DVD Seminar Course Descriptions

Sign-up Links

11th and 12th grade: http://tinyurl.com/dvdseminars1112

9th and 10th grade: http://tinyurl.com/dvdseminars910

Save the Date – New Da Vinci Campus Open House, January 21!

Da Vinci students and families, please join us on Saturday, January 21 between 10:00 am-2:00 pm for an open house at our future campus located at 201 N. Douglas St. We are thrilled to share the space with you and give you a glimpse of what is to come for our schools.

Details regarding the event and general FAQs related to the new building are below.  We hope to see you there!

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Summer Enrichment Fair (Jan 18)

Hello Da Vinci Design Families and Students,

On Wednesday, January 18th, Da Vinci Design will be hosting our fifth annual Summer Enrichment Fair. This fair will allow students to meet representatives from numerous organizations and colleges and learn about summer programs available to them.

Students will learn about summer programs offered by organizations and colleges throughout the country, including financial aid, career opportunities, and other details. Some programs are fee based, but all programs offer scholarships and financial assistance.The fair will host representatives from UCI-Cosmos, FIDM,The Emma Bowen Foundation, Smash at UCLA, Questbridge, The Naval Academy, California State Summer School for the Arts, Syracuse Summer Programs, Johnson and Wales University, SCI-ARC, and EXPLORE at Institute for Educational Advancement.

Students will have the opportunity to meet representatives during their Advisory period and during lunch time. During Advisory, students will be rotating to the booths throughout the period, however, if students would like extra time they can visit the representatives during their lunch time.  The goal is for students to learn and apply to summer programs in order to expand their collegiate experience and learn more about certain career fields.

This fair will be a great opportunity for students to prepare for college and beyond!

summer-programs-fair

 

 

Seminar Sneak Peek – Options and Descriptions

Designers, below you will find link to the seminar option list and descriptions for Spring 2017 for your review.  You will get the link to sign-ups in advisory later this week.  Please take the time to read through the choices prior to Wednesday. Seminars will start on Tuesday 1/17, after your return from the upcoming 3 day weekend.

Spring 2017 Seminar Descriptions

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