Hello Seniors and Senior Families:
You’re almost at the finish line! This week in English class, DVD’s Dean Ms. B presented important information for the Class of 2025.
See the link here for important dates and details regarding Senior Activities!
Senior Activities One-Sheet: Class of 2025
Important Class of 2025 Dates:
Prom – Friday, May 2, 2025
Disneyland Grad Nite – Friday, June 6, 2025
Graduation Ceremony – Thursday, June 12, 2025 @ 5pm
Hello DVD Juniors and Seniors,
This upcoming Spring semester, Da Vinci Schools is offering three dual enrollment courses.
| COMS 100- Public Speaking
(Online) |
BUS 101- Introduction to Business
(Asynchronous, Online) |
HDEV 110
(Asynchronous, online) |
| In this course, students will compose, present, and evaluate original speeches. Emphasis is placed on audience analysis, topic selection, research, evidence, organization, delivery, and critical analysis of persuasive communication. Students are required to attend out-of-class speaking events.
3 units Transfer CSU, UC *meets graduation requirements at most CSUs Start Date: February 18th, 2024 |
This course is a survey of organization and management factors influencing the establishment, location, and operation of businesses. This course emphasizes the functional area of accounting as well as the legal framework within which business activities are conducted. The course also emphasizes the principles of Total Quality Management (TQM) in a multicultural and globalized environment.
3 units Transfer CSU, UC Start Date: February 18th, 2024 |
This course provides an exploration of cognitive, psychological, social and physical factors influencing success. Topics include personal responsibility, critical thinking, motivation, self-efficacy, lifelong learning, health and wellness, and interpersonal communication in a diverse world. Students will identify and utilize strategies and resources for success in college, careers, and life.3 units;Transfer CSU, UC
Start Date: February 18th, 2024 |
Who: Juniors and Seniors from DVC, DVD, and DVS. Based on academic performance and review. 10th grade students will need El Camino dean approval (this means students will need to email the dept. dean at El Camino directly before submitting the dual enrollment form – please see Miss Pam for directions).
What: College courses at Da Vinci Schools, through El Camino College. Courses meet transfer requirements for most Cal State and UC campuses, as well as most private colleges and universities.
Why: Get a start on your college credits! It looks great on your college applications.
Cost: Free! The state of California and Da Vinci Schools pick up the costs, including textbook fees. Donations to help cover the cost of the textbooks from families that can are appreciated.
Where: Classes will be held virtually on the El Camino College student portal (Canvas & MyECC).
To be eligible to take a dual enrollment class, the student will need to pass all their academic classes from first semester, have no credit recovery for A-G classes, and be a junior or senior student. Space is limited and we are accepting forms on a first come first serve basis!
For more information click on the following links:
Application for Admission Help
Please complete application and dual enrollment forms to your counselor ASAP as the Spring term is starting soon!
Thank you,
DVD Counselors
Dear 9th Grade Parents and Guardians,
Please join us for the first session of the semester of the 9th parent/guardian community group.
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!
Hello Seniors!
The Black College Expo is back, February 1, 2025! NEW LOCATION – SoFi Stadium. This is your chance to speak with over 200 HBCU college reps. College acceptances on the spot so bring multiple copies of your transcript.
Come and experience the Battle of the Bands – an HBCU college tradition! Click on flyer below for more information!
Rivet School invites you to join our virtual information session on Wednesday, January 22nd at 6:00 pm.
In partnership with Da Vinci Schools, our Rivet School Bridge Program offers a supportive and free college and career experience. Da Vinci Seniors who choose to pursue their bachelor’s degree through Rivet School will enroll at no cost to the student or their family.
Why Rivet School?
Curious if Rivet School is the right fit for your student? RSVP for our upcoming info session to meet our Rivet School College Coach, and discover more about the program and how it can shape a brighter future for your senior.
Hello senior families! A reminder that the “FAFSA Fridays Workshop Series” continues with a workshop THIS, Friday, January 17th from 6:00pm-7:30pm at Da Vinci Communications (DVC) in Room 3203 . Please see flyer below for details. Please use the QR Code to register or you can register here for upcoming workshops. Participants should register for ONE workshop as all workshops will cover the same material.
Attention: DVD Seniors and Families 
In partnership with Rivet School, Da Vinci seniors who choose to continue their journey through the Rivet School Bridge Program will enroll in college at no cost (free!) to the student or their family. Students will participate in a flexible, online accredited degree program with opportunities for in-person meetings and career-connected learning on the Da Vinci Connect High campus. Hear from our very own Ebony Bobadilla in this video on why she thinks Rivet School is a great option for Da Vinci students!
Still, deciding on your next steps for this Fall? There’s still time to apply by the January 26th deadline!
Get started by taking the steps below.
Step 1: Submit an interest form today! (No GPA req, No SAT req, No personal statement)
Step 2: Complete your application in less than 30 minutes! (your application link will be sent to your email)
Questions? Reach out to us at bridge@rivetschool.org
Seasons Greetings Designers and Design Families,
This week was Exhibition! Our 10th and 12th grade students did a phenomenal job. 10th Grade hosted the 3rd annual Boat Races at the El Segundo Aquatic Center, where our sophomores have used skills and concepts from all classed to design full-scale boats out of reclaimed cardboard and the raced them in the WDV pool. 12th Graders presented their Conscious Consumption Project. Seniors spent time this semester researching how to be conscious consumers, then developed products like lamps, handcrafted tote bags and ad campaigns based off of their research. See photos below from DVD’s Fall 2024 Exhibition!
Next week, 11/25-11/29, there is no school due to Thanksgiving Break. The DVD admin team, DVD front office team and central office team will be available via email on from 8am-4pm on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (11/25-11/27). You can also call Da Vinci Schools at 310-725-5800 to leave a voicemail during business hours and someone will get back to you. All administrative staff will be out of office Thursday and Friday (11/28 & 11/29).
School resumes on Monday, December 2nd. Here is the Week 15 DVD Bell Schedule:
THANK YOU PARENTS AND FAMILIES!
We want extend a BIG THANK YOU to all of the DVD families who made contributions to our DVD staff gratitude baskets; thanks to all of you for donating time, treats, and messages of gratitude to our staff to help send them off on a much deserved break with a little something to let them know how appreciated they are. We love our DVD families!
The Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) had its first meeting of the year on Tuesday Nov. 19th. PAC is an opportunity for parents, students, & staff to work collaboratively to review the school program, review data and identify needs, & make recommendations regarding the School Safety Plan & the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP). And this year it will be more important than ever as we gear up for our six-year WASC accreditation cycle and two exciting research partnerships. On Nov. 19th we discussed the purpose of of the committee, “what’s new” for 2024-2025, and research partnerships with UCLA and America Succeeds. If you are interested in seeing the slides and information shared during PAC #1, click here for the meeting slideshow or see the “DVD Parent Info Sessions & Coffee with Admin Slides” document on the DVD blog.
Upcoming Events and Key Dates:
Week 14 Campus Highlight: Fall 2024 Exhibition
DVD and DV Connect K-8 are working in conjunction with Big Sunday and their 13th annual Thanksgiving Stuffing Event.