Week 17 Preview: Last Week of Semester One

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Greetings Designers and Design Families!

This week, we began POLs at Design. It is a joy to see students present such a wide array or talents and skills: from live debates and socratic seminars to art projects and peer critique, students should be SO proud of all the hard work they are accomplishing as they finish the semester strong.

Next week is the last week of the Fall semester. This means that we are only one week away from Winter Break! Next week, to get into the holiday spirit before break, we hope all of our staff and students will participate in a Holiday-themed spirit week! See the dress up days listed below!

DVD will follow minimum day schedules Dec. 12th-19th. School begins at 8:40am and school ends at 1:45pm every day.

A letter home regarding POL expectations and reminders was emailed to all parent/guardians this week. Click here for the “POL Letter to DVD Families” for important information regarding POLs.

See the Bell Schedules for Weeks 17 at DVD here:

Students: Our tutor Jay from Gravity Assist will be offering in-person tutoring during POL Prep Week and during POLs! See Jay’s schedule for Week 17 here:
  • Monday, 12/16 – Wednesday, 12/18 – 1:45-4pm (Available for after school tutoring – since students are not allowed to leave room for POL’s)
  • Thursday, 12/19 – NO TUTORING – POL’s are over!

End of Semester Announcements:

  • PowerSchool and Canvas access for students/parents will be blocked starting 12/11 to finalize semester grades. The last day for students to check grades before seeing a final grade on report cards will be Tues, Dec. 10th.
  • Report cards are mailed home on Friday, Dec. 20th.
  • School will not be in session during Friday, Dec. 20th through Friday, Jan. 10th, 2025. The first day of Semester Two is Monday, Jan. 13th, 2025.
  • 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.

Upcoming Events and Key Dates:

  • Mon, Dec. 16th – Wed, Dec. 18th: Presentations of Learning (POLs) (8:40am-1:45pm Minimum Days)
  • Thurs, Dec. 19th: LAST DAY of the Semester (8:40am-1:45pm Minimum Day)
  • Fri, Dec. 20th: NO SCHOOL – Staff Development
  • Mon, Jan. 13th: First Day of Semester Two

Week 17 Campus Highlight: Presentations of Learning (POL)

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