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Welcome Back, Families!

August 6, 2025 by Andrew Daramola

Dear DVC Families,

We are less than two weeks away from the first day of school! Here are some important dates for your planning purposes, including a webinar for all and orientations for 9th and transfer students NEXT WEEK:

  • Welcome Back Webinar (Grades 9-12) – Wednesday, August 13th @ 5pm (LINK HERE)
  • 9th Grade Welcome Orientation – Friday, August 15th @ 9am (in-person at 201 N. Douglas)
    • 9th grade students will receive schedules at orientation! Separate email to come for 9th grade families.
  • Transfer Student Welcome Orientation – Friday, August 15th @ 2pm (in-person at 201 N. Douglas)
    • Transfer students will receive schedules at orientation! Separate email to come for families of transfer students.
  • First Day of School – Monday, August 18th @ 8:30am (in the gym)
  • Picture Days – Thursday, August 21st and Friday, August 22nd (taken during ELA classes)
  • The Overnighter (9th Grade) – Thursday, August 28th to Friday, August 29th
  • Back to School Night – Thursday, September 25th @ 5:15pm

For the complete school year schedule, please use this calendar: DVC Calendar (2025-2026)

 

We can’t wait to welcome all our students for Year 13 at DVC!

Andrew Daramola, Principal

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4th Annual Mental Health Summit- 7/31 & 8/1

July 28, 2025 by Monique Aldrete

Transformational Family Counseling is hosting a two-day Mental Health Summit event on Thursday, July 31st from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm and Friday, August 1stfrom 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. Both days will include a meal, a keynote speaker, and various workshops and seminars, led by national, state and local experts in the areas of youth mental health.

Session Topics will include Suicide Prevention, Emotional Intelligence, Trauma Informed Care, Bullying Prevention, Resiliency, and more!

The goals of the Summit are to increase mental health literacy among our youth, to reduce the stigma associated with mental health disorders in our community and to strengthen community response to youth development through awareness, knowledge, connectivity and access.

Goodie bags provided for each participant! Spots will go fast!

Schedule:

July 31st & August 1st 2025 (Thursday and Friday), 10:00AM to 2:00PM PACIFIC TIME ZONE

Location this year will be at Riverside City College. Details will be sent following calendar invite.

Who is the training for?

Any and all youth aged 13-22

We are currently accepting the following payment methods:

This event is free. We do have a registration cap of 60 participants, so sign up fast!

*For more details and to register, please visit their website: https://www.transformationalfamilycounseling.com/asist-training/p/youth-mental-health-summit-2022

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School Leadership Update at Da Vinci Communications

July 21, 2025 by Carla Levenson

We are excited to share that Elizabeth Ornelas has been selected as Assistant Principal of Da Vinci Communications.

Elizabeth is an experienced educator with over 20 years of service in diverse school settings. She earned her Master’s degree in Education from Loyola Marymount University and recently completed the USC Leadership Academy for school administration. Elizabeth is passionate about supporting teachers and fostering students’ social-emotional wellness alongside academic success. The daughter of immigrants and a proud first-generation college graduate, Elizabeth was born and raised in Inglewood, where she now lives with her husband, their two children, a dog, and a cat.

Elizabeth joins Andrew Daramola who was selected to serve as Principal of Da Vinci Communications effective July 1, replacing Erin D’Souza who recently transitioned into a new role as Executive Director of LifeLaunch.

Elizabeth replaces Assistant Principal Kirk Takeyama, who recently resigned from Da Vinci Schools. We wish him well in his future endeavors.

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FREE UCLA Math Summer Camp @ Da Vinci, July 8-11

June 22, 2025 by Andrew Daramola

Dear Families,

We are excited to announce that registration is now OPEN for the Young Mathematicians Summer Institute, facilitated by the UCLA Math Project. This engaging four-day or five-day workshop is designed for students in grades 9-12. Learn how to collect, analyze, and interpret data—a critical skill for success in college. Whether you’re writing research papers, conducting experiments, or evaluating information in other courses, a strong foundation in statistics will help you make sense of complex data, back up your ideas with evidence, and think critically. These skills are not only vital across many college majors but also prepare you for real-world decision-making and problem-solving in your future career.

Young Mathematicians Summer Institute: Stories Behind the Numbers — Road to Statistics
Grade Levels: Fall 2025 — Entering Grades 9-12
Program: Stories Behind the Numbers — Road to Statistics
Grades: 9-12
Dates: July 8-11
Times: 8:30am -12:00pm

This REGISTRATION IS ABSOLUTELY FREE FOR DA VINCI STUDENTS.
The workshop will take place at Da Vinci Schools in El Segundo and will provide a fantastic opportunity for your child to strengthen their math skills over the summer. Additionally, participation in this program will look great on their academic record!

To register, please SUBMIT this form by Sunday, June 22: https://forms.gle/hmzkBxPfQtHqh2b89

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Christine Riad at riad@gseis.ucla.edu.

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🎓 Attention Class of 2025: Final Transcripts Are Ready! 🎓

June 20, 2025 by Jennifer Barba

Dear Graduates and Families,

Congratulations again on your graduation! As you prepare for your next chapter—whether it’s college, career, or a gap year—we want to make sure your final transcripts are in order. Final high school transcripts are now ready to be ordered on Parchment.

To ensure everything is accurate before sending transcripts to your college or university, please follow the steps below carefully:


📄 Step-by-Step: How to Order Your Transcript

1. Log in to your Parchment account
Go to www.parchment.com and log in using your existing student account.

2. Order your transcript to be sent to yourself first

  • Select “Send to Yourself”

  • Choose to receive it electronically (PDF) or via mail

  • Once received, review your transcript carefully to ensure all grades, credits, and your graduation status are accurate

3. If everything looks good, send your transcript to your university

  • Log back into Parchment

  • Select “Send to a College or University”

  • Search for your school and follow the prompts to send electronically

  • Make sure to confirm the school’s correct admissions office or department


🛑 Found a Mistake?

If you see any discrepancies or errors on your final transcript (missing credits, incorrect grades, etc.), please contact us before sending it to your college:

📧 Mrs. Barba – 10th and 12th Grade School Counselor
Email: jbarba@davincischools.org

📧 Mrs. Aldrete – College & Career School Counselor
Email: maldrete@davincischools.org


🌞 Enjoy Your Summer!

We’re so proud of everything you’ve accomplished. Enjoy this well-earned summer break before you begin your exciting new journey! Stay in touch, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you need help.

With care and congratulations,
Your Counseling Team

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