The Riordan Programs at the UCLA Anderson School of Management is proud to provide learning experiences in business to and shape the lives of Los Angeles’ next great leaders. Many students at DVD have participated and benefited from all that Riordan programs have to offer.
The program
Is cost-free!
Is virtual; one in-person session in mid-April 2024
Requires a two (2) hour commitment per session
Students will
Receive introductory business lessons led by UCLA Anderson MBA Students and Riordan MBA Fellows
Learn about careers through diverse panels
Learn about early college planning
Visit to UCLA Anderson campus
Eligibility
9th or 10th-grade standing by Fall 2023
Must attend a high school in Los Angeles
Minimum GPA requirement: 2.9
Must be able to attend student orientation and all five (5) sessions
Attention 9th Grade Parents/Guardians! Please join us next Thursday October 5th from 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. for the third session of the 9th Grade DVD Parent Community Group
Attention 9th Grade Parents/Guardians! Please join us next Friday September 15 from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. for the second session of the 9th Grade DVD Parent Community Group
Please join SBFC tomorrow,September 12, at 10:00 a.m. for the virtual Families Connected Parent Chat, a free monthly support group open to all South Bay parents and caregivers. We thank our community partners Beach Cities Health District and the Thelma McMillen Recovery Center for making the Parent Chat possible.
Attention 9th Grade Parents/Guardians! Please join us next Friday September 15 from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. for the second session of the 9th Grade DVD Parent Community Group
The Families Connected Parent Chat, established in 2017, will relaunch in September 2023 as a free monthly support group open to all South Bay parents and caregivers. Provided in partnership between South Bay Families Connected, Beach Cities Health District and Thelma McMillen Center, the Parent Chat offers its participants a confidential and supportive space to share their parenting challenges and successes. Dr. Moe Gelbart, Executive Director of the Thelma McMillen Recovery Center, is the lead moderator for the group and offers his professional insight and expertise on a variety of topics. He is joined by Laura Short McIntire, Founder of SBFC. Please note that the Parent Chat is not a therapeutic program, but rather a peer to peer support group with educational guidance from a mental health professional.
Join the Parent Chat the second Tuesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. Please join the next session September 12, 2023. Click HERE for more information.
We hope you had a restful summer break and are ready to take on your junior and senior year. This Fall semester, Da Vinci Schools is offering the following dual enrollment courses:
COMS 100- Public Speaking
(Synchronous, In-Person)
CDEV 103- Early Childhood Growth & Development
(Asynchronous, Online)
ART 101- Art/Visual Culture:
A Global Perspective
(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; 3 hour lecture
Transfer CSU, UC
Mondays/Wednesdays
3:30 pm -5:00 pm
Start Date: Monday, August 28th, 2023
This course is an introduction to child development from conception through adolescence with an emphasis on the interaction between the maturational processes and environmental factors relating to physical, cognitive, and psychosocial growth. While studying developmental theory and investigative research methodologies, students will observe and interview children, evaluate individual differences and analyze characteristics of development at various stages. Also, the effect of cultural influences on development will be studied.
3 units; 3 hour lecture
Transfer CSU, UC
Start Date: Monday, August 28th, 2023
This course is an introduction to art and visual culture across time and diverse cultures with a global perspective. Examining works of art through themes, theory, terminology and media, students acquire analytical and interpretive skills to develop visual literacy as well as an understanding of the role of art and visual culture in relation to contemporary life. This course explores how meaning is constructed, transmitted and negotiated in an increasingly visual world.
3 units; 3 hour lecture
Transfer CSU, UC
Start Date: Monday, August 28th, 2023
Note: Some CSU/ UC transferable courses have credit limitations. For details, see a El Camino Counselor, the El Camino Transfer Center adviser, or assist.org. Please note that these are college courses, taught by college instructors. Students must abide by the college policies.
Who: Juniors and Seniors
What: College courses 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 jump on your college credits! If you do well, it also looks great on your college applications.
Cost: Free! The state of California and Da Vinci Schools pick up the costs, including textbook fees.
Where: Classes will be held virtually and are asynchronous on Canvas, the El Camino College student portal. Students will be responsible to complete the course on their own time.
Dual Enrollment form must be completed and submitted to your counselor by Wednesday, August 23rd at 3:30pm.
After submitting, you will receive your Welcome Email (with 7-digit El Camino College ID #) in 1-3 business days at the personal email address given on your application. If you do not receive your Welcome Email after 3 business days, please email dualenrollment@elcamino.edu
Previously applied to El Camino?
Your El Camino student account is still in good standing if you submitted an application for admission for Spring 2023 or Fall 2022. You don’t need to reapply if you took courses during the Spring 2023 or Fall 2022 semesters, you’ll just need to submit a dual enrollment form to your counselor.
Your El Camino College ID # is the same as previous terms and is 7-digits (no letters)
NOTE: ECC Admissions Office cannot accept forms with typed signatures. All signatures need to be drawn using the above methods, either by pen, mouse, or touchscreen. This is the most common reason why a form cannot be processed and students will not be registered.
MyECC
MyECC is El Camino College’s secure online portal where students view their registered classes, grades, unofficial transcripts, etc. Your MyECC username and password are included in your Welcome Email. You will be prompted to create a new password when you log into MyECC for the first time.
NOTE: El Camino College recently updated the Password Requirements for MyECC. Passwords must include at least 10 characters, 1 Capital letter, 1 number (number cannot be at end or beginning of password), and no repeated/consecutive characters. View Complete Password Complexity Requirements
Dual Enrollment offers Drop-In Help via Zoom every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 4:00-5:00 p.m. to assist students one-on-one with questions they may have about their application for admission or Dual Enrollment Application.
Please join us using the links on this webpage – no sign up necessary!
As we approach the new school year, we ask new and returning families to complete our annual First Day of School Forms on SchoolMint. These forms are critical to ensure that we have your family’s current information on file.
Completing First Day of School Forms will require you to log in to your existing SchoolMint account, review contact information, sign off on annual parent notifications, and then SUBMIT at the end.
It is critical that we have these documents completed prior to your child starting school. Please take some time to complete and submit all forms on SchoolMint, before Tuesday, August 1st 2023 at 11:59PM.
If you have forgotten your password, please select “Forgot Password?” or contact SchoolMint Parent Support at (855) 957-3535. Please DO NOT submit a new application.
For Returning Students: Once logged in, click the green “Re-Enroll” button underneath your student’s name on the right-hand side. Complete all five sections and click the green “Submit Forms” button at the bottom of the page.
For New Families: Once logged in you will see 2023 First Day of School Forms under your student’s name. Glick on the green “Start” button to complete all three forms and then click the green “Submit Forms” button at the bottom of the page.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at enrollment@davincischools.org. This is one of our busiest times of the year and we greatly appreciate your patience.
We look forward to partnering with you to ensure another great year ahead!
If your plans have changed and you no longer wish to attend Da Vinci Schools this upcoming school year, we kindly ask that you let us know ASAP by contacting us at enrollment@davincischools.org so that we may offer your spot to someone on our waitlist.
