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.
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:
We hope to see you there!
Dear 9th Grade Parents and Guardians,
We invite you to join us for the final session of this year’s 9th Grade Parent/Guardian Community Group!
Thursday, March 19 | 7:00–8:00 p.m.
This meeting series is designed specifically for 9th grade families at DVD. Whether this is your first time attending or you’ve joined us before, all are welcome—no prior participation is required. During this session, we will focus on the 9th Grade Exhibition.
We hope you can join us!
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!
A message from Christopher Jackson, College and Career Readiness Teacher at DV Communications:
I am inviting DV families from all campuses to a FREE, 6-workshop series designed to help you shift from financial stress to financial clarity.
Seats are limited and registration is required. Please see details below and sign up if you are interested and able to attend!
Workshop Details:
Dates: Every 3 weeks, Thursdays from Feb-May 2026
Time: 6:00-7:30 PM
Location: 201 N. Douglas St. Campus/3rd floor, room 3203 (in-person)
Cost: FREE
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Seats are limited. Register today. Click HERE to secure your spot.
This series is designed for any Da Vinci parent who wants to take control of their family’s financial future, whether you’re just starting to save or already investing.
You don’t need to attend all 6 workshops (though I recommend it for maximum impact). Each one builds on the last, but you can join where it makes sense for your family.
I’ve worked with over 1000 families on college planning, FAFSA strategy, and financial literacy. I’ve seen firsthand how the right information at the right time can save families tens (or hundreds) of thousands of dollars.
My goal? Help 1 million families think like CFOs, starting with ours here at Da Vinci.
Dear 9th Grade Parents and Guardians,
Please join us for the first session of the spring semester of the 9th parent/guardian community group.
Thursday, 2/5 at 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
This series of meetings is specifically intended for 9th grade parents/guardians at DVD! No prior attendance is required! All are welcome to join!
We hope to see you there!