Week 37 Preview: POLs Begin!

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Greetings Designers and Design Families,

Happy Friday! We are in the final stretch of the school year, and POLs are around the corner.

DVD will follow minimum day schedules Tues, June 3rd – Tues, June 10th. School begins at 8:40am and school ends at 1:45pm every day (INCLUDING FRIDAY JUNE 6th). It is important for students to come to school every day during POLs!

A letter home regarding POL expectations and reminders will be sent to families within the next few days. Click here for the “POL Letter to DVD Families” for important information regarding POLs.

POL Treats for Teachers: Sign Up Here

  • While our students are preparing and presenting the learning they’ve achieved over the semester, our teachers are hard at work viewing and scoring those presentations. For teachers, this also means long days being a part of panels and giving meaningful feedback to students.
  • One way that we show appreciation for our teachers during these long days is keeping them fed and caffeinated. And we would love your help!
  • If you would like to donate snacks like breakfast treats and coffee to our teachers, please use the sign-up below to tell us what you will be dropping off.
  • *Click here to sign up to bring a treat for teachers* during POL week! Thanks!

Here is the Bell Schedule for Weeks 37 & 38 at Da Vinci Design:

End of Semester Announcements:

  • PowerSchool and Canvas access for students/parents will be blocked starting 6/3 to finalize semester grades. The last day for students to check grades before seeing a final grade on report cards will be Monday, June 2nd.
  • Report cards are mailed home on Friday, June 13th.
  • 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 professional attire. Any student with questions or needs regarding professional attire should speak to their counselor ASAP.

10th Grade Design Pathways Selection Resources

Leading up to POLs, 10th grade students have been receiving information about the CTE Pathway Selection process. During POLs, Sophomores will complete a survey selecting their preferences for whether they want to be in the Architecture, Graphic Design, Entrepreneurship, or Fine Arts pathway. This pathway course selection will dictate their schedule for 11th and 12th grade year.
Please look at the resource posted here so that you can help discuss this important decision as a family: Class of 2027 Pathways Selection Slides For Families
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.
For questions, please reach out to your counselor.

Upcoming Events and Key Dates:

  • Mon, 6/3 – Tues, 6/10: Presentations of Learning (POLs) – MINIMUM DAYS
  • Wed, June 11th: Last Day of Semester 2 – MINIMUM DAY
  • Thurs, June 12th: DVD Graduation Ceremony at 5pm
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