Da Vinci Design

ATTENTION SENIORS!

LifeLaunch has an info session tonight at 6pm, link is in the flyer. 

We hope to see you there!

Join Us Tonight: 9th Grade Parent/Guardian Community Group

No prior attendance is needed. All are welcome and encouraged to attend!

When: Tuesday, 10/27 at 7:00 p.m.
Where: On Zoom! Emailed to all 9th grade families!

We hope to see you there!

This event is for seniors and their families and will be held BEFORE Back to School Night.

We hope to see you there!

Please reach out a DVD Counselor for any questions or clarification.

• 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@davinischools.org

Hello DVD Senior families,

As you prepare for the college application process, many of you will apply for financial aid.  One of those funding options is our State Grant, called the Cal Grant.  The Cal Grant is funding for college that students do not pay back. The Cal Grant can be used at any University of California (UC), California State University (CSU) or California Community College, as well as qualifying independent (private) and career colleges or technical schools in California.

To qualify, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) by March 2, 2027 and meet the eligibility and financial requirements as well as any minimum GPA requirements.  Eligibility is based on the FAFSA or CADAA responses, your verified high school Cal Grant GPA, the type of California Colleges you list on your FAFSA or CADAA and whether you’re a recent high school graduate. To learn more about the qualifications, you may learn more about the Cal Grant here. 

Da Vinci Design High School is required to submit student’s verified GPA to the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC). By law families can “opt out” of this process if you do not want DVD to submit your student’s verified GPA. If you choose to “opt out”, this means your student will not be eligible to receive a Cal Grant. In order to “opt-out”, please complete the attached form and return to your students counselor via email no later than September 18, 2026.

If you do not return the “opt-out” form, Da Vinci Design will submit your student’s verified GPA to the CSAC to determine your student’s Cal Grant eligibility.

To obtain an opt-out form click on this link for the Cal Grant Opt Out Form, which is also available in Spanish. 

If you have any questions, please feel free to 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

For incoming 9th grade families:

• Please join us for Welcome Orientation: Wednesday, August 12th at 4pm or Friday, August 14th at 1pm in the Blackbox. Please RSVP here to register for the session you are going to attend! Also, please let us know on the survey which Math class your student successfully completed prior to 9th grade. Please note a counselor may require a report card or transcript to verify course completion.

• We also look forward to welcoming our incoming 9th-grade families to our Parent/Guardian Community Group on August 12th at 5:00 PM or August 14th at 2:00 PM following New Families Orientation, Please RSVP HERE

We hope to see you there!

• These are for the ongoing Free SAT/ACT Practice Tests (+ Seminars) and College Essay workshops over the summer and this fall, which ALL DV students are welcome to attend! They take place in Hermosa but also have Zoom options for any students who don’t want to drive –  just RSVP at pjtestprep.com/rsvp

• Pam Baker: Last names A-GL
• Nicole Tafoya: Last names Go-O
• Omar Sanchez: Last names P-Z

Saturday, February 14th the Black College Expo is taking over Pomona Fairplex property starting at 9:00am. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with representatives from a variety of historically black colleges and universities and other colleges. Over 200 colleges will be in the house. 2 year college, 4 year colleges, trade schools and more. Seminars- 411 for Student Athletes, Real Talk College vs. High School, How to Start a Business & Maintain it Powered by Comerica Bank, Booming Careers, Celebrities, Cash & Prizes! A special Financial Health Series with the opportunity to receive $100 towards your account Powered by Wells Fargo.

Audition for Band Scholarships onsite! Thousands of dollars available, BRING Your Instruments

Special “LIVE” HBCU Cultural Spotlight Experience presented by Divas of Compton

Get ACCEPTED on the Spot! Over 20 million in Scholarships Available! Get your tickets now!

REGISTER HERE