Archive for May 26, 2023

Week 36 Wrap Up: POL Resources and Senior Showcase!

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Greetings Designers and Design Families,

We are only two weeks away from the end of the school year! And we know what that means… POLs are here!

*SEE BELOW FOR THE SCHEDULE AND FOR IMPORTANT POL RESOURCES BY GRADE LEVEL*

This week, we had our annual Senior Showcase! Hosted at the Zimmerman Auto Museum, our 12th graders participated in one last special exhibition for families, friends and the DV community. The auto museum was full of live music and displays on a wide range of projects. Projects are focused on honing their design skills and serving the local community: from engineering indoor gardens to supporting local animal shelters, from starting small business selling jewelry and crochet to coordinating the Senior Showcase itself! And the ice cream parlor and food trucks were a big hit, too! See below for photos from the Class of 2023 Senior Showcase!

The DVD yearbooks arrived at school on Wednesday! They are available for pickup and purchase in Mr. White’s room (4205) before school, at lunch and after school. For more information, click here for the full blog post about the 2022-23 Yearbook.

POLs are next Week! POLs give students the opportunity to develop their speaking and presentation skills, and are an opportunity for students to reflect publicly on their learning. Because these are formal presentations, students are expected to wear formal attire. Any student in need of formal attire, please contact the front office and we will do our best to accommodate. Click the links below for grade-level specific information.

Grade 9: 9th Grade POL Overview Page

Grade 10: 10th Grade POL Overview Page

Grade 11: 11th Grade POL Overview Page

Grade 12: Hello 12th grade families, the 12th grade students will be presenting their final POL connected to their senior project on their designated time. Please see the attached schedule to help remind them. Best, 12th grade team.

Week 36-38 Bell Schedule: POLs May 30th-June 6th
Please note: On Friday, June 2nd, school begins at the normal time of 8:40am, NOT at 9:45am. Students should make sure to arrive on time and prepared for POLs on this day.

Key Dates & Upcoming Events

  • Monday, May 29th: NO SCHOOL (Memorial Day Holiday)
  • Friday, June 2nd: Senior Grad Nite (@ Disneyland)
  • Tues, May 30th – Tues, June 6th: Presentations of Learning (Minimum Days)
  • Wednesday, June 7th: Last Day of School! (Minimum Day)
  • Thursday, June 8th: DVD Graduation Commencement Ceremony
    • Time/Location: 9am at 201 N. Douglas St Campus

Week 36 Campus Highlight: Senior Showcase, Class of 2023

Posted in 09 Grade, 10 Grade, 11 Grade, 12 Grade

Yearbooks are Here!

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The DVD School Yearbook is Here and Available for Purchase!

The DVD yearbooks arrived at school on Wednesday and are available for pickup and purchase in Mr. White’s room (4205) before school, at lunch and after school.

If you pre-ordered the book, just come and pick it up.  If you still need to purchase a book, there are some available.  They cost $60, and you can pay cash, check (made out to Da Vinci Schools) or you can pay for it on My School Bucks.  Here’s a QR code that you can use:

FOR SENIORS (or anyone else who would like to purchase one), there is also a Senior supplement that you can order that contains all of the spring Senior events that happened after the yearbook deadline: Senior Beach Day, Senior Prom, Senior Showcase, Grad Night, Graduation, and more!  Supplements cost $10 (which includes shipping to your home) and can be ordered at the yearbookordercenter.com website (just enter our school code, which is 17693).

Here’s a QR code for that website:

If you have any questions, please email Mr. White (the yearbook adviser) at jwhite@davincischools.org ; thank you!

Posted in 09 Grade, 10 Grade, 11 Grade, 12 Grade

Week 35 Wrap Up and Week 36 Preview

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Greetings Designers and Design Families!

It’s that time of year where we celebrate our Seniors and start preparing for POLs! On Wednesday, we recognized so many amazing achievements of the Class of 2023 at our Senior Awards Night! We handed out awards and scholarships for academics, leadership, student clubs and councils, excellence in design/art portfolios, and more! See below for photos from our Senior Awards Night!

Speaking of Seniors, please join us this Wednesday, May 24th, from 5pm-7pm for our Senior Showcase! ALL ARE WELCOME to this special Exhibition night for DVD Seniors by DVD Seniors! This event celebrates all of the hard work rom our Class of 2023 on their culminating senior projects. This year, the event will be held at the Zimmerman Auto Museum! See the flier here for more information – hope to see you there!

POLs are around the corner! POLs give students the opportunity to develop their speaking and presentation skills, and are an opportunity for students to reflect publicly on their learning. Because these are formal presentations, students are expected to wear formal attire. Any student in need of formal attire, please contact the front office and we will do our best to accommodate.

For specific details and schedules regarding POLs, please reach out to your student’s grade level teachers. More details coming to the blog soon.

10th Grade Design Pathways Selection Resources

10th grade Students and Parents/Guardians: Today, Sophomores received a presentation about the Design Pathways Selection Process in their Fundamentals of Design class. Please look at the resource posted here so that you can help discuss this important decision as a family: 2022-2023 Pathways Selection Slides
The final decision will be made in their Sophomore design class as part of their POLs. ALL Sophomores must complete the Pathways Selection Survey in order to have their preference considered for their 11th grade courses. Stoll will be available this coming Wednesday for a “Coffee w/ Admin” session to discuss Pathways options!
For questions, please reach out to your counselor.
An Update About Da Vinci + Wiseburn from the Da Vinci Schools CEO/Superintendent

“I know this has been a busy week, and that the update we shared with you on Wednesday about our lease agreement and evolving relationship with WUSD prompted many questions, concerns, and feelings. First, I want to reassure you that Da Vinci Schools are here in the community for the long-term. Second, I’m so sorry that our students, families, and prospective families are experiencing this untimely distraction at the end of the school year. We are exceptionally confident that Da Vinci Schools will be serving students here in Wiseburn for many years to come.

We launched this webpage to serve as a hub for information, and we hope it will be a useful resource for you at this time. We will add more information as we have it and we will keep you updated to that effect.” – Dr. Matt Wunder

Week 36-38 Bell Schedule: POLs May 30th-June 6th
Please note: On Friday, June 2nd, school begins at the normal time of 8:40am, NOT at 9:45am. Students should make sure to arrive on time and prepared for POLs on this day.

Key Dates & Upcoming Events

  • Wednesday, May 24th: Coffee with Admin!
    • Two sessions available via Zoom! 8am and 4:30pm
    • Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/99903180949
    • Agenda: 1) Real World Learning Updates, 2) 10th Grade CTE Pathways Selection Process, 3) Q&A
  • Thursday, May 25th: Senior Showcase (A DVD Senior Project Exhibition)
  • Monday, May 29th: NO SCHOOL (Memorial Day Holiday)
  • Friday, June 2nd: Senior Grad Nite (@ Disneyland)
  • Tues, May 30th – Tues, June 6th: Presentations of Learning (Minimum Days)
  • Wednesday, June 7th: Last Day of School! (Minimum Day)
  • Thursday, June 8th: DVD Graduation Commencement Ceremony
    • Time/Location: 9am at 201 N. Douglas St Campus

Week 35 Campus Highlight: Senior Awards Night 2023

Posted in 09 Grade, 10 Grade, 11 Grade, 12 Grade

Dual Enrollment: Summer and Fall 2023 Classes

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Hello Designers,

 

Dual Enrollment classes are a great way to be competitive in the college application process by taking community college courses over the summer break and during the Fall 2023 semester.  Below you will find helpful information on the Dual Enrollment process.

 

A message from the Dual Enrollment Office at El Camino College.

Please read the following completely and carefully:

Summer 2023 & Fall 2023


• The Class Schedules for Summer 2023 and Fall 2023 are available online: View Class Schedules


• Registration for Summer 2023 classes is scheduled to begin May 18 for K-12 students. Registration for Fall 2023 classes is scheduled to begin May 25 for K-12 students.
K-12 students must complete Steps 1-3 of the Steps for Dual Enrollment before they can Register for Classes (Step 4).Emailing us your Dual Enrollment Application Form? At this time, we are prioritizing forms for Summer 2023, regularly processed within 2-3 business days. Forms for Fall 2023 are processed within 3-5 business days. Please read below to ensure your form is complete and can be processed.


• Please make sure Sections I, II, and III are complete, including Semester and Year (e.g. Summer 2023), Grade Level, and High School Graduating Class year.


• Student, Parent, and High School Authorized Signatures must be drawn (they cannot be typed) in order to be accepted by our Admissions & Records Office.


• Students in Grades K-10 must also include Division Dean Approval on their Dual Enrollment Application form.


• Make sure you have emailed your form to us as an attachment to allow Dual Enrollment and Admissions Office staff to access your form.  You will not receive an email notification when your Dual Enrollment Application form is processed. Instead, students can check the MyECC portal: after your form has been processed, all K-12 Form notifications and error messages will disappear, and the course(s) listed on your form will appear under Petitions & Waivers.  See Page 5 of How to Register for Classes

 

Next Steps to Register:


Please refer to the Steps for Dual Enrollment on our website for support to complete Steps 3-4.
• Step 3. Clear any Prerequisites – Students are responsible for clearing any prerequisites prior to registering for classes.
• Step 4. Register for Classes – This is the last step to save your seat in El Camino College classes!


After You Register
Please read After You Register to discover how to:
• Check your registered classes
• Check your account balance
• Look up and purchase required textbooks and course materials
• Access Canvas and your @elcamino.edu email address
• Learn important dates for the term


More Information & Help
Complete steps and support for each step of the dual enrollment process can be found on our website: www.elcamino.edu/dualenrollment


Ask us anything! Dual Enrollment Zoom Help is available every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 4:00-5:00 p.m.


Helpful Links:
• Tips for Dual Enrollment – NEW!
• Read FAQs about Dual Enrollment – answers to common questions for K-12 students
• A list of Popular Courses for Dual Enrollment by grade level
• Help & Events – Find online and on-campus support and upcoming and past events about Dual Enrollment


If you are a parent, know that we are unable to discuss a student’s application, dual enrollment, or registration status with anyone except the student who will be taking the class due to FERPA.

Posted in Grade 12

Announcements From Real World Learning Director (this post includes two opportunities for youth)

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Southern California’s Annual Youth Leadership Summit for High School Students with Disabilities

The Youth Leadership Summit is a five-day leadership program from July 16-21 for students with disabilities, held at Cal Poly Pomona University.

Attendees will learn advocacy and leadership skills from alumni and professionals with disabilities and create a “Personal Futures Plan” to help reach their future education, independent living, and career goals.

Attendees will interact with leaders with disabilities, which may include celebrities, politicians, entertainers, and other adult role models with disabilities. Participants also make lifelong friendships with other Southern California attendees and have mentorship opportunities with alumni.

There is no COST for the students to attend. They must fill out an application to be considered.

Click here to view flyer for details.

Women’s Fire Camp

The Women’s Fire Alliance is collaborating with El Camino Fire Academy to put on a Women’s Fire Camp June 3-4. The camp is for students ages 16+ and will run for two days from 8am-5pm each day.

This is a rigorous camp. Be prepared to participate hands on with firefighter equipment, professional firefighters, and perform a Biddle Physical Ability Test. RSVP here!

If you have any questions please contact Ms. Crissel Rodriguez, Director of Real World Learning, at crodriguez@davincischools.org.

Posted in Real World Learning

Week 34 Wrap Up and Week 35 Preview

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Greetings Designers and Design Families,

This week was one full of appreciation and celebration! All week long, we’ve been celebrating our amazing staff of educators for Teacher Appreciation Week! Teachers received generous affirmation in the form of treats and messages from our community of families and students all week long, a flower lei from students during our special Community Dialogue today, and even a video message from students shown in advisory today! On behalf of the teaching staff from Da Vinci Design, THANK YOU to our students and families for making this such a great Teacher Appreciation Week!

Today, we had an amazing Community Dialogue celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage (AAPI) month! Thank you to our AAPI club and their advisor Ms. Simon for all of the hard work that went into today’s CD. There was a hot sauce game played by teachers, traditional games played by students, student performances, and even a performance from traditional taiko drummers! See pictures below!

Lastly, There are just two weeks left of school before POLs (Presentations of Learning) begin. This is a great time to check grades and make plans for improvement (if needed) before the end of the semester. Mastery grades were updated by teachers this week. You can check grades on Canvas or PowerSchool, whichever is easiest for you. If you notice any discrepancies, please let the teacher know.

See the Week 35 +36 Bell Schedules here:

Upcoming Dates and Key Events:

  • Wed, May 17th and Thurs, May 18th: Final meetings of Seminar classes
  • Thursday, May 25th: Senior Showcase (A DVD Senior Project Exhibition)
  • Monday, May 29th: NO SCHOOL (Memorial Day Holiday)
  • Friday, June 2nd: Senior Grad Nite (@ Disneyland)
  • Tues, May 30th – Tues, June 6th: Presentations of Learning (Minimum Days)
  • Wednesday, June 7th: Last Day of School! (Minimum Day)
  • Thursday, June 8th: DVD Graduation Commencement Ceremony
    • Time/Location: 9am at 201 N. Douglas St Campus

Campus Highlight Week 34 – AAPI Heritage Month Community Dialogue Celebration

Posted in 09 Grade, 10 Grade, 11 Grade, 12 Grade

2023 Summer Career Training Programs – Apply by May 22!

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Da Vinci Families,

We are excited to announce that we will be hosting a number of Summer Career Training Programs around the trades, entrepreneurship, aviation, and space system designs. All programs will take place at our 201 N. Douglas campus, and will be free and open to all current Da Vinci high school students, including graduating seniors. Space is limited! DEADLINE TO APPLY IS MONDAY, MAY 22.

Please see the flyer for more information about each program:

  • L.A. Urban League’s Biz Camp Summer Program
  • Summer Trades Program
  • Summer Aviation Program
  • Stellar Camp

If you have any questions please contact Ms. Crissel Rodriguez, Director of Real-World Learning, at crodriguez@davincischools.org.

Posted in 09 Grade, 10 Grade, 11 Grade, Grade 12, Real World Learning

Interested in Careers in the Aviation Industry? Check Out These Opportunities!

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Calling all Da Vinci students who are interested in learning more about careers in the aviation industry!

We have 3 exciting opportunities coming up for Da Vinci students to learn more about the field of aviation:

  1. Summer Aviation Careers Experience: Da Vinci is hosting a brand-new Summer Aviation Program from June 26-June 30 sponsored by Giving Kids Wings Flight Academy. This program will introduce high school students to aviation careers and teach them the basics of flying an airplane. Spaces are limited; to reserve your spot, click here.
  2. Field trip opportunity: Kollab Youth is hosting an Air Industry Event on Monday, May 22nd. High school students are invited for a field trip with Alaska Airlines to Compton Airport where they will learn from Alaska Airlines pilots about careers in aviation, hear from the CEO of Fly Compton Aero Club, experience flight simulators, and more. Please email Steve Wallis at swallis@davincischools.org by Wednesday, May 17 if you are interested in participating in this field trip.
  3. Private Pilot License Scholarship: Through a grant from the Federal Aviation Administration, Sling Pilot Academy is offering a full scholarship (a $16,000 value) to up to 4 Da Vinci Students to complete their private pilot’s license. To qualify, students must be at least 17 years old, be able to start flying soon and finish their training before March 1, 2024. To learn more about this opportunity, please email Steve Wallis at swallis@davincischools.org by Wednesday, May 10.
Posted in Real World Learning

Become a Youth Board Representative for Del Aire Neighborhood – Apply Today!

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High school students from Del Aire Neighborhood,

The Del Aire Neighborhood Association (DNA) is looking for 1-2 high school student leaders who want to serve as YOUTH BOARD REPRESENTATIVES who can help the organization grow, plan community events, and advocate for neighborhood improvements like the Greenway!

This is a great opportunity for youth in Del Aire can learn about local government and help shape their community. Click HERE to apply.

Applicants must:

  • Be Del Aire residents
  • Be able to commit to serving for 2 years- ideally, incoming  freshmen,  sophomores and juniors should apply

If you have any questions please contact Ms. Crissel Rodriguez at crodriguez@davincischools.org.

Posted in Real World Learning

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

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Our community partner, South Bay Families Connected, offers our families a variety of youth wellness resources. For Mental Health Awareness Month, we feature their resource pages covering trending youth wellness topics on the minds of parents and caregivers:

 

Visit our own Da Vinci Families Connected page for more youth wellness resources from Da Vinci Schools and SBFC

Posted in 09 Grade, 10 Grade, 11 Grade, 12 Grade, Events, Grade 12, Student Life
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