Da Vinci Design

• Button-down dress shirt or non-revealing blouse (must cover shoulders);              Sweater, collared shirt, Suit jacket (optional)
• Khaki pants or dress pants (no jeans); Dress or skirt
• Interview-style attire
• belts and ties

Hello Senior Families!

Da Vinci Schools is hosting a hands-on FAFSA/CADAA workshop on our campus, where an El Camino College financial aid representative will be here to answer your financial aid/FAFSA/CADAA questions, help you fill out the applications, and submit that night! This is taking place on the DV Science floor on Tuesday December 9th, 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Please RSVP HERE so we know how many computers will be needed.

Please have an FSA ID created and verified before the night. Please CLICK HERE to apply for an FSA ID. Both parent and student need an FSA ID.

Please bring with you on the night:

1. Social Security Number -parent(s) and student or Alien Registration Number (if you are not a U.S. Citizen)
2. Federal Income Tax Return 2023, W2’s, and other records of money earned (accessible online through an IRS interface, if you filed your 2023 taxes electronically)
3. Bank statements and records of investments (if applicable)
4. Records of untaxed income (if applicable)

If you have any questions, please reach out to your/your students counselor:

Pam Baker: Last names A-GL pbaker@davincischools.org

Nicole Tafoya: Last names Go-O ntafoya@davincischools.org

Omar Sanchez: Last Names P-Z osanchez@davincischools.org

We hope to see you there!

LA County Parks believes that access to nutritious meals is a cornerstone of healthy, thriving communities. The Youth, Teen, and Senior Food Programs are designed to ensure that residents of all ages have access to free, wholesome meals and snacks—supporting both physical health and community well-being.

Through these programs, LA County Parks is committed to fostering communities where everyone has the opportunity to thrive, grow, and stay healthy. They invite all residents to take advantage of these vital services and join them in building a stronger, more nourished community.

CLICK HERE for more information

All 9th Grade Parents/Guardians we welcome and encouraged to attend!

We hope to see you Thursday on Zoom!

RSVP Link

Questions? Please reach out to Nicole Tafoya ntafoya@davincischools.org

The 2026-2027 FAFSA is now open!

The Department of Education (ED) officially launched the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2026–27 academic year a week early. The launch came after a successful beta testing period in August.   Students and families can complete the form now, giving them earlier access to financial aid information. Please note that some challenges have been found for mixed-status families.  The ED has not yet provided a permanent solution to identity verification issues, which continues to pose a challenge for these families when attempting to file the FAFSA and privacy concerns.

The 2026–27 CADAA opens October 1:
The California Dream Act Application (CADAA) opens on October 1. The CADAA is available to eligible undocumented Californians and mixed status families. While the CADAA provides access to state and institutional aid, students who file only the CADAA are not eligible for federal financial aid dollars.

The 2026-2027 CSS Profile opens October 1:

The CSS Profile is an online application used by mostly private colleges and scholarship programs to award non-federal institutional aid.  The UCs and CSUs do not use the CSS Profile. Here is list ofcolleges that use the CSS Profile.

If you have any questions please contact your/your students counselor.

Pam Baker: Last names A-GL pbaker@davincischools.org

Nicole Tafoya: Last names Go-O ntafoya@davincischools.org

Omar Sanchez: Last Names P-Z osanchez@davincischools.org

Dear DVD Families,

September is Suicide Prevention Month. In an effort to be more proactive in supporting students’ mental health, a wellness screener will be given on September 22nd to all students during advisory at Da Vinci Design HS to identify students who may need support. Results from the screener will be used by the counselors to offer students interventions such as coping skills groups, counselor check ins, and referrals for therapy.

Scores will not be shared with students or parents/guardians. Parent/guardian consent is required if a student is referred to receive counseling services delivered by Antioch or Pepperdine therapists. If you would like your student to OPT-OUT and NOT PARTICIPATE in the screener, please fill out the form by Monday, September 15th.

Be Well,

DVD Counselors

OPT OUT FORM

Receive College Credit through El Camino College for Fundamentals of Design 2, Intermediate Fine Arts and Advanced Fine Arts!

• 10th Grade
  • Art 110: Drawing Fundamentals I
• 11th Grade: 
  • Art 130: Two Dimensional Design Fundamentals I
• 12th Grade 
  • Art 160: Three Dimensional Design Fundamentals I 

This opportunity is open to ALL Students enrolled in Design 2, Intermediate Fine Arts, Advanced Fine Arts!

Applications will take place during class time. It is a two part process. Please provide your student with the following information to start:

Please watch this video for more information about Dual Enrollment 

Understanding Dual Enrollment at El Camino College

https://youtu.be/mQGNqhV8rIA

Questions? Please Email Mr. Kartez at jkartez@davincischools.org

Designers! You are invited to the South Bay/Los Angeles College Fair 2025 hosted by RBUSD! Use the QR or CLICK HERE to register!