Archive for May 31, 2019

Week 37 – POL Week 1

Hello Designers – only 2 weeks left of the 2018-19 school year!

  • POL Days will take place from Tuesday, May 28 – Tuesday, June 4.
  • Last day of classes for students is Wednesday, June 5th (this a minimum day, 9:00 am-1:30 pm)
  • Graduation for the Class of 2019 is June 6th at 11:00 am. You must have a ticket for entry. More details to come for seniors.
  • Summer Break for students begins June 6th (the first day of school for the 2019-2020 school year is Monday, August 19th).
  • Semester 2 report cards will be sent out by Monday, June 10th. Please allow at least 2-3 business days for arrival to your home.

POL Info

Students should have received their schedule from the teachers. Your student will either have a presentation time during the morning session (8 am-12 pm) or during the afternoon session (12 pm- 4 pm). They will attend either the morning or afternoon session each day during POL weeks. It is crucial and expected that students are present for the full session.

See images and links below for more information! Please contact our front office if you have any scheduling questions.

Bell Schedules

Last two weeks of school.

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POL Letter for Families

Please read!

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POL Cohorts

9th Grade Spring POL Handout

Grade 10 Cohorts

Grade 10 Cohorts

Grade 11 Cohorts

Grade 11 Cohorts

2019 Senior Project Final POL Schedule[1]

DVD Pathways for 2019-20 (for rising juniors – please read)

Dear 10th grade DVD students and families,

In 2019-20, Da Vinci Design is introducing a third Career Technical Education Pathway, Entrepreneurship, in addition to the already existing Architecture and Graphic Design. The initial Entrepreneurship class will be widely available to all 11th graders and takes the place that Spanish 3 traditionally holds in the course sequence. That said, we know some students may want to pursue Spanish 3 as it makes them more competitive in college applications depending on where they choose to apply, so we are offering this as another option when students are making pathway decisions as opposed to removing it completely.

We are looking for student feedback and interest so that we can plan accordingly. The number of course sections for each will be dependent on interest and the constraints of our master schedule, so while students will share preferences, we cannot make any absolute guarantees. This week and next, 10th grade students will be filling out a questionnaire during their Design class POL, as that POL already has students sharing pathway preference between the two existing pathways. Please remember that these are solely preferences and interests. We will do our best to get all students into the classes they desire to take, but again, it is limited by space.

Below you will find multiple options for what a student’s career pathway trajectory may look like at DVD. These are reflected on the survey for students and we will use this data for planning purposes. Please feel free to review this with your student and have them complete the survey at home. Should students change their mind over the summer, they are able to put in another submission, but must indicate in the “comments” box that it is their second and preferred submission. We also encourage students to discuss their options with their counselor if they are unsure.

HERE IS A LINK TO A DOCUMENT WITH THIS INFO AND THE OPTIONS.

If you have any questions regarding this, please do not hesitate to reach out. I would be happy to provide additional information and clarification as needed before I transition out of the principal role at the end of this year.

Sincerely,

Kate Parsons

Principal

Da Vinci Design

Email: kparsons@davincischools.org

 

 

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Kayne Scholars Program

DVD Students and Families,

Kayne’s unique program of providing financial support, college advising, and career development to first generation, low income students has helped students adjust to college life and ultimately advance their potential through college graduation and into careers that they love. Kayne recently launched a new college access and persistence support program called Kayne Destination College. KDC is open to 11th grade students (rising seniors). Only students who go through KDC will be eligible to be nominated to be a Kayne Scholar in the 12th grade. KDC will provide free 1:1 virtual college admissions counseling to support first-generation students through the college application process. KDC students will participate in up to 2-4 hours of virtual counseling per month.

Eligibility to Apply:

– GPA of 3.0 or above

– First generation college student

– Interested in applying to a UC, CSU, or any other 4-year college or university

A representative from Kayne Destination College will be hosting an informational meeting on-campus at Da Vinci on Wednesday, May 29 at 4:00PM in the Black Box. Students (rising seniors) do not need to attend the info meeting to complete the Interest Form.

Interested students (rising seniors) must complete an Interest Form by June 8, 2019.

 

Spring Theater Performance Friday May 24th!

Join us on May 24th at 7pm for a student production by the Da Vinci Theatre Program. Students have been working on scenes, monologues, and songs put together around the theme of A Lonely Heart. Many of these pieces were written by the students and we would love for you to come see their hard work and talent on display. Families and siblings welcome!

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Whooping Cough Information

Good morning,

At this time, we have 3 cases of Pertussis (whooping cough) at DV Science. Please see attachments from Department of Public Health.

DVS Pertussis (Eng)

DVS Pertussis (sp)

Pertussis is treated with antibiotics and even if your child is vaccinated, they can become ill because immunity lessens over time.

If your child is coughing, or starts to cough take your student to the doctor and let them know they may have been exposed to pertussis (whopping cough).

Thank you all and don’t hesitate to contact the school nurse with further questions.

Emily Green, RN, PhD, Da Vinci Schools nurse

egreen@davincischools.org

Looking for Parent Volunteers for Hiring Process!

Hello DVD parents!

We have two remaining hiring symposiums this spring for potential DV teaching candidates. Please sign up at the link below if you would like to participate in a parent hiring panel and provide us your feedback.

LINK TO SIGN UP FOR PARENT PANEL

Available dates are: Friday, May 24 and Monday, June 3 (both in the mornings). We will be in touch after receiving responses with more details.

Thank you in advance!

Kate Parsons, DVD Principal

Week 36 Update

Designers, your week 36 update is here – the last week before POLs begin!

See below for schedules for the last 3 weeks of school.

POL Week Schedules

During POL Weeks (5/28-6/4) students will be assigned either the MORNING or AFTERNOON group. Please connect with your student and/or grade level teachers to confirm which group your child is in.  More details on this schedule to come!

School Walls Competition this past Weekend

Congratulations for our Da Vinci Design School Walls competition teams (we had two participate!) for making it to the finals! Stay tuned for a blog post with more details and photos!

Senior Showcase (5/22)

Please join us at the Senior Showcase this Wednesday, 5/22, as our seniors present their senior projects at the Automobile Museum in El Segundo.

Night of the Arts (5/23)

Another event this week being held on Thursday, 5/23 on DVD’s campus at 6 pm featured student poetry and art.

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Bell Schedules for the Last 3 Weeks

Have a great week!

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Rising Seniors- Hamilton Diversity Overnight Program

Rising Seniors,

Hamilton College is offering an opportunity for diverse high-school seniors to visit campus and experience life on College Hill. We offer this visit program to introduce Hamilton’s campus, students, faculty, classes, and residence halls to prospective students who represent many dimensions of diversity. While all are welcome to apply, their selection process will prioritize the applications of students from ethnically diverse backgrounds, first-generation college students, and those from families with limited financial resources.

Dates: September 15-17 or October 27-29

– The application will be available on July 1, 2019.

– Applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis so make sure to apply by the priority deadline by August 2.

– If accepted, all transportation, lodging, and meal costs for the program are covered by Hamilton College.

For more information about the program and to apply, please visit hamilton.edu/diversityovernight

Measles Update for Families

Dear Parents,

Measles FAQ

Attached you will find important health-related information regarding an increase in measles cases and outbreaks in Los Angeles County.  Please read the attached information carefully as it pertains to how you can protect your family against this disease.

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Queridos padres,

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Adjunto encontrará importante información relacionada con la salud en relación con un aumento de casos y brotes de sarampión en el condado de Los Ángeles. Por favor, lea cuidadosamente la información adjunta en lo que se refiere a cómo usted puede proteger a su familia contra esta enfermedad.

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