Welcome back! Hope you all had a restful and enjoyable three day weekend from school. This week, we are gearing up to get ready for Spring Exhibition Night! On Tuesday, March 28th: 5:30pm-7:30pm our 9th, 10th and 11th grade students will be presenting projects that they have been working hard on for weeks – and all are invited!
Thank you to all of our parents/guardians for joining us during SLC week. It was great to have you on campus! And, thank you for taking the time to fill out our biannual survey while you were here.
If you have not yet filled out the biannual Parent/Guardian survey, please do so! It is crucial that we hear from all of our families; this survey helps us know how to keep doing our best to make DVD an amazing place to be. Do it now!
The Rise Diversity Project aims to diversify the world of film and studio recordings by assembling an orchestra of young, BIPOC musicians from all across Los Angeles. The young musicians will work side-by-side with professional studio musicians and perform and record in a world-class recording studio. Students can apply by clicking here.
For more information, please contact Crissel Rodriguez, Director of Real World Learning, at crodriguez@davincischools.org.
Click here to see other Real World Learning opportunities.
For students interested in animation, art, and game development:
Noggin Nickelodeon is looking for 18-24 year-olds who are interested in gaining work experience and looking for a career pathway in animation, art, game development, etc. As you can see on this flyer, there is no experience necessary to be part of this awesome opportunity. Youth will be coached and mentored by Noggin’s Award-winning industry experts. To learn more, click here.
For students interested in entrepreneurship:
iDEAS by Youth Entrepreneurship Competition: Offered by Dignity of Children, this competition is a complimentary 8-week program that will teach high school students how to build a business, create a prototype and present it to a panel of experts in a shark-tank format for a chance to win a cash prize (to launch their business) and a 3-month business mentorship to take their idea to the next level. The program is designed to empower young people to solve important problems such as poverty, injustice, health crisis, and climate change. The deadline is March 27th, 2023. Apply here.
For more information, please contact Crissel Rodriguez, Director of Real World Learning, at crodriguez@davincischools.org.
Click here to see other Real World Learning opportunities.
Summer courses at El Camino College are an excellent way to learn more about your career pathway(s) of interest! ECC Summer classes run from June 19-August 10.
We encourage you to consider registering for any of these you find interesting, regardless of which school you attend or which pathway you are currently in. More information about class meeting days and times can be found here (Select “summer” for the term)→
The classes listed below are an opportunity for you to learn more about your particular area(s) of interest and will be valuable additions to your resume and college applications, but they are not transferable for high school graduation credit and will not go on your Da Vinci transcript.
To register for a summer course at El Camino College, please follow the steps described on the next page.
If you would like any help, please contact your counselor.
Career Pathway
Relevant Summer Courses at El Camino College
Notes
Architecture
ARCH 119 (CAD Drawing & Modeling)
ARCH 172 (Architectural Color Rendering Techniques)
*BUS 20 (Business Management)
BUS 25 (Introduction to Business)
CTEC 141 (Interior Finishes)
*FASH 1 (Career Opportunities in Fashion)
*courses offered online
Biomedical Engineering
*MEDT 1 (Medical Terminology)
*CH 1 (Personal & Community Health Issues)
*CDEV 103 (Child Growth & Development)
*NURS 143 (Introduction to Nursing)
NURS 146 (Health Assessment)
*courses offered online
Business Management
*BUS 20 (Business Management)
BUS 25 (Introduction to Business)
ECON 100 (Fundamentals of Economics)
*courses offered online
Computer Science
*CSCI 1 (Problem Solving & Program Design in C++)
*CSCI 3 (Computer Programming in Java)
*CIS 13 (Computer Information Systems)
*courses offered online
Civil Engineering
*ARCH 100 (Orientation to Architecture)
ARCH 119 (CAD Drawing & Modeling)
ARCH 172 (Architectural Color Rendering Techniques)
CADD 5 (Intro to Mechanical Drafting)
CTEC 100 (Building Fundamentals)
*CTEC 160 (Business & Legal Aspects of Contracting)
CTEC 180 (Residential Plumbing)
WELD 15 (Basic Welding for Allied Fields)
*courses offered online
Entrepreneurship
*BUS 20 (Business Management)
BUS 25 (Introduction to Business)
ECON 100 (Fundamentals of Economics)
*FASH 1 (Career Opportunities in Fashion)
*courses offered online
Graphic Design
ART 110 (Drawing Fundamentals I)
*ART 130 (Two-Dimensional Design I)
*ART 141 (Digital Art Fundametals)
*courses offered online
Marketing
*BUS 20 (Business Management)
BUS 25 (Introduction to Business)
ECON 100 (Fundamentals of Economics)
*FASH 1 (Career Opportunities in Fashion)
*COMS 100 (Public Speaking)
*courses offered online
Mechanical Engineering
*ENGR 1 (Intro to Engineering)
MTT 101 (Intro to Conventional & CNC Machining)
MTEC 70 (Basic Robotics)
ECHT 11 (Introduction to Electronics)
WELD 15 (Basic Welding for Allied Fields)
*courses offered online
Media Production
*FILM 105 (Media Aesthetics)
FILM 110 (Film Appreciation)
*courses offered online
Multimedia Journalism
*FILM 105 (Media Aesthetics)
*COMS 100 (Public Speaking)
*courses offered online
If you are interested in enrolling in a course, please complete the following steps:
After submitting, you will receive your Welcome Email (with 7-digit El Camino College ID #) in 1-3 business days at the personal email address given on your application.
Once you apply to ECC and receive your ECC ID, you must complete a Dual Enrollment Application.
Students must submit a completed Dual Enrollment Application for each term they wish to registered for. Once the student and parents complete the Dual Enrollment Form, please contact your counselor to obtain their signature in Section III of the Form
Next, email the completed Dual Enrollment Form, with signatures from student, parent and counselor to: dualenrollment@elcamino.edu
Da Vinci Schools is aware and concerned about an increase of substance use and risky behavior in our community. This mirrors trends that are being recognized across Los Angeles County and the nation. As part of our ongoing efforts to keep the health and well-being of your child and our school community a top priority, we are providing this notification with information both online and in-person during SLC week. Students will also be hearing information on drug awareness and prevention strategies in classes and in Advisory in the next two weeks.
Parents and guardians should use honest language that emphasizes their family values and concerns around drug use. Parents and guardians should also be prepared, get informed, and have some background knowledge on substance use and abuse related to vaping (THC and tobacco), fentanyl, and other substance use before starting the conversation with their child(ren). We are here to help! Use the resources here to be “in the know” and get ready to have an informed conversation with your child(ren).
Review the following resources for tips on how to start the conversation:
En Da Vinci estamos conscientes y preocupados por el aumento de consumo de sustancias en nuestra comunidad. Este problema se ve reflejado en el condado de Los Ángeles y a través de toda la nación. Mandamos este aviso informativo porque la salud y el bienestar de nuestros alumnos es nuestra prioridad. Este aviso está disponible en línea y en un panfleto que se distribuirá esta semana durante las reuniones SLC. Los estudiantes también recibirán información y estrategias contra el consumo de sustancias durante las próximas dos semanas.
Padres de familia deben tener conversaciones honestas para enfatizar sus valores y comunicar sus preocupaciones con respecto al consumo de sustancias. También deben mantenerse preparados e informados sobre el abuso de cigarrillos electrónicos (THC y tabaco) y fentanilo, entre otras sustancias. ¡Estamos aquí para ayudar! Utilice los enlaces para más información y prepárese para platicar con sus hijos.
Los siguientes recursos contienen sugerencias para iniciar una conversación:
Today, we wrapped up the week with another amazing Community Dialogue at DVD! Our assembly today, hosted by our Diversity Council, was all about celebrating the diversity of our school community. The program included a fashion show of different cultural garments, dances from different cultures, displays of foreign language, and of course some culturally themed art work from our very own Design students. A huge shout out and thank you goes to our student-led Diversity Council and their counselor advisor Pam Baker! See below for pictures!
Next week, Student Led Conferences begin! Every student and parent is expected to participate in leading an SLC this semester. SLCs will happen in-person and on campus unless a Zoom meeting is requested. See below for SLC schedules and details.
Student Led Conferences (SLCs): Grade Level Resources
Please click links below to access SLC materials and read carefully:
Reminder: We have minimum days Mon-Thurs (3/13-3/16) next week. Students will be released at 1:45pm. Friday (3/17) will be a staff development day and classes will not be in session.
Key Dates and Upcoming Events:
Week 27 (3/13 – 3/16): Student Led Conferences (minimum days)
Friday, March 17th: NO SCHOOL – Staff Development
Tuesday, March 28th: 5:30pm-7:30pm: Exhibition Night! (9th, 10th and 11th grade)
Friday, March 31st: NO SCHOOL – Cesar Chavez Holiday
The Karim Kharbouch Coding Fellowship (KKCF) is cofounded by Hip Hop Artist French Montana and supports youth interested in STEM. Through a 12-month fellowship program, Fellows will complete 80 hours of summer curriculum to prepare them for college, the future of work, and STEM careers, while participating in monthly career workshops throughout the academic year. During the summer months, Fellows will participate in six weeks of summer instruction, then receive monthly career coaching sessions and workshops. Fellows will use industry-standard technologies to learn how to create a brand, understand selling, create a proper wireframe, basic HTML & CSS coding, and more. To learn more, please click here. To sign up for the information session on March 28 at 6 pm, please click here.
For more information, please contact Crissel Rodriguez, Director of Real World Learning, at crodriguez@davincischools.org.
Click here to see other Real World Learning opportunities.
About the Future Doctors Program by Harvard Student Agencies in collaboration with Learn with Leaders
The Future Doctors Program offers a unique opportunity to learn from, network with, and receive expert mentorship from qualified Harvard instructors and begin your journey into the global health care and medical practices.
Spread over two weekends, it is a one-of-its-kind medical-experiential program for high school students across the globe aspiring to become change makers in the medical field. The program will enable students to dive deep into the pre-medical field with an introduction to Genetic Inheritance, Hormones, Immunology, and Organic Chemistry, while acquiring 21st-century skills to succeed in the medical field through real-world exposure.
This time, we are opening the applications for 2 cohorts – March and May. So now you have the flexibility to join the cohort of your choice!
OPTION 1: The March 2023 Cohort Who Is Eligible?: Students from Grades 8 to 12 Duration: 2 weekends Last Date of Application: 15th March, 2023 Program Starts: 25th March, 2023 Find more about the Program:Here Application Form (March): Click Here
OPTION 2: The May 2023 Cohort Who Is Eligible?: Students from Grades 8 to 12 Duration: 2 weekends Last Date of Application: 10th April, 2023 Program Starts: 20th May, 2023 Find more about the Program:Here Application Form (May): Click Here
What You Will Get?
– Certificate from Harvard Student Agencies – Access to all LWL Webinars and Masterclass – Featured on LWL and Harvard social media platforms – Portfolio Enhancement with certificates and projects – Global exposure and networking with students and teachers from across the world plus a chance to make lifelong friendships!
Here’s what our participants of Future Doctors Program have got to say:
“Since I am just starting high school, the information we learned will benefit my upcoming science classes, like genetics and organic chemistry. I can now use the new knowledge I learned from my instructors about applying to universities, doing extracurricular courses, and being myself and working hard through my high school years to become successful. If I had to summarise the experience in one word, it would be ‘Informative.” – Hanna Noori, United States of America
“The Future Doctors Program is a unique program that helped me choose my career path in Medicine, and also to develop research skills as a group using different sources of information, and to be able to filter what’s important. Being freshmen at Harvard, the teachers had a lot of energy and kept me engaged along with the sessions. If I had to describe my experience in one word, it would be ‘Eye-Opening.” – Luisa Miles, Uruguay
