Drug Prevention and Awareness Information for Parents/Guardians

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Dear DV Parents and Guardians,

Da Vinci Schools is aware and concerned about an increase of substance use and risky behavior in our community. This mirrors trends that are being recognized across Los Angeles County and the nation. As part of our ongoing efforts to keep the health and well-being of your child and our school community a top priority, we are providing this notification with information both online and in-person during SLC week. Students will also be hearing information on drug awareness and prevention strategies in classes and in Advisory in the next two weeks.

Click here for information handed out to parents/guardians during SLCs.

Click here for information that will be shared with students in class.

Parents and guardians should use honest language that emphasizes their family values and concerns around drug use. Parents and guardians should also be prepared, get informed, and have some background knowledge on substance use and abuse related to vaping (THC and tobacco), fentanyl, and other substance use before starting the conversation with their child(ren). We are here to help! Use the resources here to be “in the know” and get ready to have an informed conversation with your child(ren).

For additional resources, visit us at https://www.davincischools.org/health-services/  

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En Da Vinci estamos conscientes y preocupados por el aumento de consumo de sustancias en nuestra comunidad. Este problema se ve reflejado en el condado de Los Ángeles y a través de toda la nación. Mandamos este aviso informativo porque la salud y el bienestar de nuestros alumnos es nuestra prioridad. Este aviso está disponible en línea y en un panfleto que se distribuirá esta semana durante las reuniones SLC. Los estudiantes también recibirán información y estrategias contra el consumo de sustancias durante las próximas dos semanas. 

Oprima aquí para la información que se les entregará a los padres durante las reuniones SLC (en Espanol)

Oprima aquí para la información que se compartirá con los alumnos en clase (en Ingles)

Padres de familia deben tener conversaciones honestas para enfatizar sus valores y comunicar sus preocupaciones con respecto al consumo de sustancias. También deben mantenerse preparados e informados sobre el abuso de cigarrillos electrónicos (THC y tabaco) y fentanilo, entre otras sustancias. ¡Estamos aquí para ayudar! Utilice los enlaces para más información y prepárese para platicar con sus hijos. 

 

Para recursos adicionales, visítenos en https://www.davincischools.org/health-services/

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Diversity CD Celebration & Week 27 Preview

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Greetings Designers and Design Families,

Today, we wrapped up the week with another amazing Community Dialogue at DVD! Our assembly today, hosted by our Diversity Council, was all about celebrating the diversity of our school community. The program included a fashion show of different cultural garments, dances from different cultures, displays of foreign language, and of course some culturally themed art work from our very own Design students. A huge shout out and thank you goes to our student-led Diversity Council and their counselor advisor Pam Baker! See below for pictures!

Next week, Student Led Conferences begin! Every student and parent is expected to participate in leading an SLC this semester. SLCs will happen in-person and on campus unless a Zoom meeting is requested. See below for SLC schedules and details.

Student Led Conferences (SLCs): Grade Level Resources

Please click links below to access SLC materials and read carefully:

Week 27 Bell Schedule: Student Led Conferences

Reminder: We have minimum days Mon-Thurs (3/13-3/16) next week. Students will be released at 1:45pm. Friday (3/17) will be a staff development day and classes will not be in session.

Key Dates and Upcoming Events:

  • Week 27 (3/13 – 3/16): Student Led Conferences (minimum days)
  • Friday, March 17th: NO SCHOOL – Staff Development
  • Tuesday, March 28th: 5:30pm-7:30pm: Exhibition Night! (9th, 10th and 11th grade)
  • Friday, March 31st: NO SCHOOL – Cesar Chavez Holiday
  • April 3rd – April 7th: NO SCHOOL – Spring Break!
  • April 10th: School resumes!

Week 26 Highlight: Diversity Community Dialogue

Posted in 09 Grade, 10 Grade, 11 Grade, 12 Grade

Announcements From Real World Learning Director (3.9.2023)

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For students interested in STEM:

The Karim Kharbouch Coding Fellowship (KKCF) is cofounded by Hip Hop Artist French Montana and supports youth interested in STEM. Through a 12-month fellowship program, Fellows will complete 80 hours of summer curriculum to prepare them for college, the future of work, and STEM careers, while participating in monthly career workshops throughout the academic year. During the summer months, Fellows will participate in six weeks of summer instruction, then receive monthly career coaching sessions and workshops. Fellows will use industry-standard technologies to learn how to create a brand, understand selling, create a proper wireframe, basic HTML & CSS coding, and more. To learn more, please click here. To sign up for the information session on March 28 at 6 pm, please click here.

 

For more information, please contact Crissel Rodriguez, Director of Real World Learning, at crodriguez@davincischools.org.

Click here to see other Real World Learning opportunities.

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Exclusive Future Doctors Program by Harvard Student Agencies and Learn with Leaders- Applications Closing Soon

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About the Future Doctors Program by Harvard Student Agencies in collaboration with Learn with Leaders

The Future Doctors Program offers a unique opportunity to learn from, network with, and receive expert mentorship from qualified Harvard instructors and begin your journey into the global health care and medical practices.

Spread over two weekends, it is a one-of-its-kind medical-experiential program for high school students across the globe aspiring to become change makers in the medical field. The program will enable students to dive deep into the pre-medical field with an introduction to Genetic Inheritance, Hormones, Immunology, and Organic Chemistry, while acquiring 21st-century skills to succeed in the medical field through real-world exposure.

This time, we are opening the applications for 2 cohorts – March and May. So now you have the flexibility to join the cohort of your choice! 

OPTION 1: The March 2023 CohortWho Is Eligible?: Students from Grades 8 to 12Duration: 2 weekendsLast Date of Application: 15th March, 2023Program Starts: 25th March, 2023Find more about the Program: HereApplication Form (March): Click HereOPTION 2: The May 2023 CohortWho Is Eligible?: Students from Grades 8 to 12Duration: 2 weekendsLast Date of Application: 10th April, 2023Program Starts: 20th May, 2023Find more about the Program: HereApplication Form (May): Click Here

What You Will Get?

– Certificate from Harvard Student Agencies– Access to all LWL Webinars and Masterclass– Featured on LWL and Harvard social media platforms– Portfolio Enhancement with certificates and projects– Global exposure and networking with students and teachers from across the world plus a chance to make lifelong friendships!

Here’s what our participants of Future Doctors Program have got to say:

“Since I am just starting high school, the information we learned will benefit my upcoming science classes, like genetics and organic chemistry. I can now use the new knowledge I learned from my instructors about applying to universities, doing extracurricular courses, and being myself and working hard through my high school years to become successful. If I had to summarise the experience in one word, it would be ‘Informative.” – Hanna Noori, United States of America“The Future Doctors Program is a unique program that helped me choose my career path in Medicine, and also to develop research skills as a group using different sources of information, and to be able to filter what’s important. Being freshmen at Harvard, the teachers had a lot of energy and kept me engaged along with the sessions. If I had to describe my experience in one word, it would be ‘Eye-Opening.” –  Luisa Miles, Uruguay

Please feel free to reach out to us for any clarifications or schedule a call with us.

For more information, please contact Crissel Rodriguez, Director of Real World Learning, at crodriguez@davincischools.org.

Click here to see other Real World Learning opportunities.

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Student Led Conferences Next Week!

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Greetings Designers and Design Families,

We are getting ready for Student Led Conferences (aka: SLCs) next week! SLCs are an important time when parents and teachers come together for a meeting led by the student. It is a time to highlight a student’s strengths and hard work, to encourage students to set new goals, and to ask guiding questions so students can take ownership of their learning.

Every student and parent is expected to participate in leading an SLC this semester. SLCs will happen in-person and on campus unless a Zoom meeting is requested. See below for SLC schedules and details.

Student Led Conferences (SLCs): Grade Level Resources

Please click links below to access SLC materials and read carefully:

Week 27 Bell Schedule: Student Led Conferences

Reminder: We have minimum days Mon-Thurs (3/13-3/16) next week. Students will be released at 1:45pm. Friday (3/17) will be a staff development day and classes will not be in session.

Posted in 09 Grade, 10 Grade, 11 Grade, 12 Grade

Week 26 Preview

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Greetings Designers and Design families!

SLCs are just around the corner! Keep your eye out for messaging from teachers and our front office about Student Led Conferences coming up soon.

Student Led Conferences (SLCs) are happening in-person at the DVD campus from March 13th-16th (Week 27).

See below for the Week 26 Bell Schedule, as well as upcoming key events:

Key Dates and Upcoming Events:

  • Week 27 (3/13 – 3/16): Student Led Conferences (minimum days)
  • Friday, March 17th: NO SCHOOL – Staff Development
  • Tuesday, March 28th: 5:30pm-7:30pm: Exhibition Night! (9th, 10th and 11th grade)
  • Friday, March 31st: NO SCHOOL – Cesar Chavez Holiday
  • April 3rd – April 7th: NO SCHOOL – Spring Break!
  • April 10th: School resumes!
Posted in 09 Grade, 10 Grade, 11 Grade, 12 Grade

Coffee w/ Admin Parent Info Sessions Tomorrow!

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Greetings Design Parents/Guardians,

Mr. Stoll and Mr. Takeyama will be hosting our March “Coffee with Admin” parent info sessions tomorrow! We invite you to join us to hear about updates from the school, to ask us any questions you have, or to share your feedback and ideas about the school.

Wednesday, March 1st: Coffee w/ Admin Parent Info Session

  • Agenda: 1) School Updates, 2) Fentanyl & Youth Drug Abuse Resources, 3) Community Schools Grant Updates, 4) Q&A w/ Admin
  • Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/96454378803
  • Two Sessions: 8am & 5pm, via Zoom – all parents/guardians welcome!

Hope to see you there!

—DVD Admin

Posted in 09 Grade, 10 Grade, 11 Grade, 12 Grade

Announcements From Real World Learning Director (2.27.2023)

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For students interested in exploring cyber security and IT: 

Join the IT Academy Powered by Microsoft! LA-Tech.org has partnered with Microsoft to bring you this incredible opportunity to get PAID while learning, earning certifications, and working with amazing companies like Microsoft. This program is 12 weeks and requires a commitment of 10 to 15 hours a week. You will be required to attend zoom sessions every Tuesday and Thursday with the majority of sessions starting at 4 pm. The priority deadline is Sunday, April 2, 2023. To apply, please click here. 

For students interested in business and technology: 

The Fika Tech Career Academy starts in the Fall of 2023. Students will have the opportunity to learn from companies such as Roblox, Snapchat Inc, Facebook, and more. This is a paid opportunity that allows students to build their portfolios with industry-driven projects. Students must be committed to joining virtual sessions every week and comfortable with independent work. The deadline to apply is July 6, 2023. To apply, please click here. 

The Karim Kharbouch Coding Fellowship (KKCF) is cofounded by Hip Hop Artist French Montana and supports youth interested in STEM. Through a 12-month fellowship program, Fellows will complete 80 hours of summer curriculum to prepare them for college, the future of work, and STEM careers, while participating in monthly career workshops throughout the academic year. During the summer months, Fellows will participate in six weeks of summer instruction, then receive monthly career coaching sessions and workshops. Fellows will use industry-standard technologies to learn how to create a brand, understand selling, create a proper wireframe, basic HTML & CSS coding, and more. To learn more, please click here. To sign up for the information session on May 7 at 4 pm, please click here.

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