Senior Activities & Announcements

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Greetings DVD Class of 2022 and Families!

It is that time of year, Seniors, where lots of exciting things start happening: Senior Projects, Grad Nite, Prom and Graduation are coming up before we know it. So much good stuff to look forward to!

On Monday during Advisory, Seniors will meet with DVD admin and teachers to hear about upcoming Senior Activities. Information will be handed out during that meeting, students will be able to ask questions, and a Senior Activities Contract will be distributed that all Seniors will be expected to sign. If you would like a preview of this informational handout, including dates and ticket prices, click here: DVD Senior Activities 2022

Calendar Dates for Senior Events:

  • Prom: Friday, May 6th, 2022
  • Grad Nite (@ Disneyland & CA Adventure): Saturday, May 21st, 2022
  • Graduation: Thursday, June 9th, 2022 (tent. 5pm ceremony start)

*For questions about Senior Activities, including Prom or Graduation, please see the handout above for the appropriate contact. Thank you!*

Parent/Guardian Info Meeting about Senior Projects on 2/17 at 6pm:

A letter went home with Seniors this week introducing Senior Projects: DVD Senior Projects 2022 Letter (2.7.22 Version). Please read the information on this letter to learn more about this important and exciting DVD signature practice!

To attend the parent information webinar about Senior Projects on Thursday, February 17th at 6:00 pm, please use this link: https://zoom.us/j/94661676469?pwd=ZkJ4bEQ0VHh0T3pFY2U3bCtmN0hmZz09

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Pathway to College Scholarship by Parchment

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Hello DVD Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors!

Parchment is offering up to $6,000 in rewards to high school students in grades 9, 10, and 11. Parchment is helping students plan for their future while also offering a chance to win money to go towards their college tuition.

Students can apply to this scholarship in 3 easy steps using this website: Parchment Scholarship

Posted in 09 Grade, 10 Grade, 11 Grade

El Camino Dual Enrollment!

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Hello Juniors and Seniors!

El Camino College has added another asynchronous class for Spring 2022! They are now offering Business 25 – Intro to business, along with Psychology 101 – General Psychology, to rising Juniors and Seniors at DVD. These classes are completely free and will be held virtually on Canvas, the El Camino College student portal.

The deadline to apply is tomorrow February 10 by 12pm!

Please see the attached forms for more information about the classes being offered along with specific information on how to apply to these courses.

ECC Dual Enrollment Spring 2022

Spring 2022 College Courses Parent Letter

If you have any questions please see your counselor. Please also note that these are college courses, taught by college instructors. All students must show their counselor and administrators the academic skills and accountability necessary to be in these courses. Students must abide by the college policies, including regarding absences and tardies. 

Posted in 11 Grade, 12 Grade, College Counseling

Happy National School Counseling Week — School Counseling: Better Together

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National School Counseling Week 2022, “School Counseling: Better Together,” sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), will be celebrated from Feb. 7–11, 2022, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems and how students are different as a result of what school counselors do. National School Counseling Week highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career.

The special week honoring school counselors provides recognition for school counselors who implement comprehensive school counseling programs, a vital part of the educational process for all students as they meet the challenges of the 21st century.

 

All Da Vinci Schools counselors work Better Together across all campuses.

DVD counselors work Better Together with our DVD Admin.

DVD counselors work Better Together with our DVD School Psychologist.

DVD counselors work Better Together with our DVD teachers.

 

Posted in Grade 12

Week 22 Preview

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Greetings Designers and Design Families,

Happy Friday – and happy three-day weekend to our students and families! Here is a preview of next week, including some announcements:

Coffee with Admin: 2/3/22
Thanks to all of our families who were able to join us this week for our “Coffee w/ Admin” meetings! For this meeting, we discussed:

Here are the slides that were shared for those who would like to review: Coffee with Admin, DVD – 2/3/22

Key Dates and Events:

  • Feb 7th-11th: National Counseling Week – Counselors will be making announcements and pushing out materials all week long focusing on academics, college, and the socioemotional health of our students.
  • February 21st: President’s Day Holiday

Have a safe, fun and restful weekend!

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

Coffee w/ Admin Thurs, 2/3: 8am and 5pm

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Greetings Design Families,

Tomorrow at 8am and at 5pm, Ms. Acuna and Mr. Stoll would like to welcome parents and guardians to our February Coffee w/ Admin meeting! For this meeting, we will be discussing Covid-19 updates, annual feedback survey data, an app called MySchoolBucks, and we will also be introducing you to some of our staff members who joined our Design team this semester!

The meeting will be held via this Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/98872918301

Please join us, we look forward to updating you on the agenda topics and answering any questions you may have. 

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Week 21 Preview

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Greetings Designers and Design Families,

This week, we had a great time reconnecting in our seminar classes! Students are gearing up for a fun and productive semester doing everything from screen printing and hand-building ceramics to chalk art and studying character design.

Next week, we have a short week, and students will not be in classes on February 4th due to a staff professional development day.

Also, on Thursday, 2/3, we are welcoming all parents and guardians to meet with DVD administrators for a “Coffee with Admin” session both before and after school. For this “Coffee with Admin” session, we will be discussing school updates and also introducing you to new members of our Da Vinci Design team. Please join us for an AM session at 8am or a PM session at 5pm. A message and a Zoom link will be sent to families via email next week.

Upcoming Key Dates & Events:

  • February 2nd: DVD School Site Council Meeting #2
    Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/92980112903
    Agenda: 1) Comprehensive Site Safety Plan review, 2) Preview of A-G Improvement Grant Draft
  • February 3rd: Coffee w/ Admin Parent Meeting
    Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/98872918301
    AM session: 8am, PM session: 5pm
  • February 4th: Staff Professional Development (No School)
  • February 4th & 5th: Make-Up Senior Cap & Gown Yearbook Portraits – please use this updated link to sign up: https://tinyurl.com/FebruaryDVSeniorPhotos
  • February 21st: President’s Day Holiday
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Sandpipers’ Scholarship Program

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Hello seniors!

Here is an upcoming scholarship opportunity for you to apply to! Sandpipers has provided financial assistance to college-bound students since 1941 and is the oldest continuing aid program in the South Bay. Supporting more than 50 students per year, the program is unique in funding qualified recipients throughout the four continuous years of their undergraduate studies.  View the video about the Scholarship Program here: https://www.sandpipers.org/scholarships

High school seniors living in the South Bay (both citizens and eligible non-citizens as defined by the U.S. Department of Education) are eligible to apply for a Sandpipers Scholarship for the 2022-23 school year. Detailed eligibility requirements are stated below.

  • U.S. Citizen or eligible non-citizen (as defined by the U.S. Department of Education in The Student Guide)
  •   Cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 or higher
  • Permanent resident of the South Bay area of Southern California (roughly bounded by the 105 and 110 freeways)
  • Students residing outside the South Bay area are eligible if they attend a high school in the defined South Bay area
  • Demonstrate a financial need

The entire Sandpipers Scholarship Application is online and can now be accessed with this link: https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/78786-Sandpipers

All applications are due on Monday, January 31, 2022 at 5 PM, no exceptions.

Note: children and grandchildren of Sandpipers’ members are not eligible.

If you have any questions, please reach out to your counselor. 

Posted in 12 Grade, College Counseling

Week 20: Seminars Begin

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Greetings Designers and Design Families,

This week, we have a full five-day ahead of us and seminars begin! Students were able to select seminar during Week 19 and will start meeting in their seminars this week.

We look forward to another great week!

Note: Students who need additional time to complete MAP testing may be called out during seminar periods or class periods to do so. Students will be notified this week prior. Students with questions may reach out to Asst. Principal Acuna: sacuna@davincischools.org .

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