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Interested in Filmmaking and Storytelling? Apply to Film2Future Today

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Take your creative ideas from script to screen with Film2Future’s intensive filmmaking program! During the 2022 Animation Program, you will learn storyboarding, character design, voiceover, and post-production from more than 100 professionals working in the entertainment industry. During the summer, each student works in a team to complete a short animation. The deadline to apply is February 28.

After graduating Film2Future, students have a resume, portfolio, and professional network of Hollywood creatives, legendary filmmakers, and thought leaders from across the entertainment and media landscapes. Eligible graduates (18+ years old) of the program are supported in obtaining paid jobs and internships, launching their careers as creators.

Most programming is expected to take place over Zoom due to COVID, with limited in-person days with appropriate safety precautions in place. Film2Future provides laptops and hot spots so students can access all programming.

The application for their 2022 Animation Program is now open and will begin on Saturday, April 23. Eligibility is 14 to 18 years old on June 1, 2022 (Students must be enrolled in high school at the time of application).

Posted in Real World Learning

Priority Application Deadline for New TK-12th Grade Students is Feb. 28th

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Priority Application Deadline for New TK-12th Grade Students is Feb. 28th

 

Do you know a friend or family member who is looking for a real-world education in a small and nurturing school community? If yes, then keep reading!

The Priority Application Deadline for new Da Vinci students entering grades TK-12 in the 2022-23 school year is February 28th.

While most campus visits have been suspended due to COVID, Da Vinci continues to offer many virtual and self-guided options for prospective students and families to get to know our schools, including recorded info sessions and student chats, virtual campus tours, alumni conversations, and more. We are also offering in-person tours of Da Vinci Connect High’s new campus, located at 550 Continental Blvd. in El Segundo.

New students/families may apply online for the 2022-23 school year at:  https://davincischools.schoolmint.net/

DA VINCI SCHOOLS HELPFUL LINKS

Da Vinci Schools website
Enrollment Overview
Enrollment Process
Enrollment FAQ
Wiseburn Residents
Apply Now

VIRTUAL TOURS
Douglas Campus
DV Connect TK-8

ENROLLMENT CONTACTS:

High School Enrollment
Fabiola Martin
310.331.8097
enrollment@davincischools.org

TK-8 Enrollment
Jacob Diaz
jdiaz@davincischools.org

RISE Enrollment
Christian Navarro
424.241.2197
cnavarro@davincischools.org

Don’t forget — the Priority Application Deadline is Feb. 28th.

Posted in Grade 12

Week 13 Preview & Parent Survey

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Greetings Designers & Design Families,

Happy November! We are heading quickly toward our first holiday break of the year, and the year is just flying by. See the bell schedule for Week 13 below.

Fall 2021 Da Vinci Parent/Guardian Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RBRSKZG

Dear Design Parents and Families: It is time for us to do our bi-annual parent survey – and we need your feedback! We ask families and students to complete a survey twice each year about how things are going at DVD. Please use the link above or click here to share your experience and thoughts with us. We continually look for ways to improve, and value your assessment of how things are going so far this year. The data collected from parent surveys like this one determines our school goals for this year, and for years to come.
Week 13 Bell Schedule:
Veteran’s Day Holiday: Thursday, 11/11
weekly schedule

Note: After next week, Fall Holiday / Thanksgiving Break is from 11/19-11/28.

Campus Highlight Week 12: Dia de los Muertos Ofrenda (1st Floor Display Case)

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Celebrations are in order for everyone, staff and students, who worked so hard on the ofrenda in the display case on the first floor. Thank you Mr. Villanueva, Ms. Simon, Ms. Santana, the DVD Latinx Student Union, the DVD architecture students, the DVD ethnic studies students, and everyone who contributed to this beautiful display honoring our loved ones with such reverence.

Posted in 12 Grade

Care Solace

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Hello Design Families,

Da Vinci Schools has partnered with Care Solace, a Therapist Matching Service for students, families, and staff members–If you or a family member are looking for help with mental health, Care Solace can help you quickly find treatment options matched to your needs regardless of the circumstance. Care Solace is a complimentary and confidential service provided to students, staff, and their families by Da Vinci Schools. Care Solace’s team is available 24/7/365 and can support you in any language. If you would like to use Care Solace to help you find a provider:
• Call 888-515-0595 available 24/7/365
Visit www.caresolace.com/davincischools and either search on your own OR click “Book Appointment” for assistance by video chat, email, or phone.

If you have any questions, please reach out to your counselors.

Da Vinci Design Counseling Team

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

FAFSA Workshop Recorded

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Thank you to all Da Vincians who joined us on Wednesday 10/28 for our Financial Aid Workshop for Senior Families. In this workshop, we provided a step-by-step explanation of the federal student financial aid process. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) was explained along with grants, federal loans and scholarships. The session was recorded and can be found HERE.

Important Reminders and Resources on Financial Aid:
• The FAFSA opened on October 1st and is due March 2nd for CSUs, UCs, and California Community Colleges. The FAFSA deadlines for private and out-of-state universities vary. Please check their respective websites for financial aid deadlines We encourage you to apply early!
• To complete and sign a FAFSA electronically, both the student and the parent need an FSA ID. You can create your FSA ID here and here is a video on creating an FSA ID
• If you are applying to a private college, you many need to complete the FAFSA and the CSS Profile. The CSS Profile is used to assess the student for institutional aid, which may include merit-based aid. Here is a list of colleges that requires the CSS Profile.
• If you are an undocumented student, you may be eligible for the state aid and institutional aid. Please complete the DREAM Act Application to apply for these funds. Please connect with your counselor if you need support with this process.
• If you are or were a foster youth, you may qualify for the CHAFEE Grant. Please connect with your counselor if you need support with this process.

As always, please reach out to your respective counselor if you have any questions.

Thank you!

The DV Counseling Team

Posted in Grade 12

UC Application Webinars

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Hello Seniors!

The University of California, Merced is offering several webinars for prospective first year and transfer students this week to help make sure they have information and resources about how to apply at their fingertips.

Tonight Nov.1: About You/ Campus Choice and Majors
Students can register here to join us online tonight, Monday, Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. PDT for the first in a series of Discover workshops that are designed to offer them live support while they work on different sections of their application. Tonight’s session will focus on the “About You” and “Campus Choice and Majors” portions of the application.

Tuesday, Nov. 2 | 4 to 6 p.m. PDT : UC Application Advising Session Online (via Zoom) Register here.
Prospective applicants are invited to join a group advising session and meet one-on-one with an Admissions Advisor. They can ask questions about admission requirements, the UC application and more!

Wednesday, Nov. 3 | 7 to 8 p.m. PDT : Navigating the Personal Insight Questions
Online (via Zoom) Register here.
The UC Merced Admissions team will offer tips for students on how to best present themselves while completing the required Personal Insight Questions on the University of California application.

Posted in 12 Grade, College Counseling

Spirit Week Wrap-Up & Week 12 Preview

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Greetings Designers and Design Families,

Our Spirit Week is a wrap! We got “far out” and “totally rad” on Decades Day, flexed our creativity with “Anything But A Backpack Day”, and we closed out the week with a frighteningly fun Community Dialogue in our costumes today. A special congratulations goes out to our 11th grade (aka: the Junior Jack-O-Lanterns) for winning our grade-level hub design contest. See some of the photo highlights below from our spooky CD, and a photo of the winning hub design, too.

The bell schedule for Week 12 is here, with key dates and announcements below:

Key Dates & Events

  • College Visit: College for Creative Studies – Tuesday, Nov. 2nd @ 12:15pm
  • Senior Art Portfolio Review: Wednesday, Nov. 3rd
  • Veteran’s Day Holiday (No School): Thursday, Nov. 11th

                                                  

Posted in Grade 12

Supporting Your Children During an Uncertain School Year: Tips for Managing Anxiety Parent Webinar

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On Tuesday November 2 @ 6 pm The California Department of Education, San Diego Office of Education and Project Cal-Well have partnered up to provide a parent webinar to address anxiety. This webinar will offer coping strategies, tools and resources to support your children/teens who might be feeling overwhelmed, stressed or anxious.

Additional details attached. Register here.

Parent-Supporting Child Anxiety Flyer 11-2-21

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