Archives for 2022

As a current or future Warrior, we want to invite you to join our ECC Cash For College event on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at the Student Services Building. Feel free to bring up to two family members to join you for the event. In-N-Out will provide food for students who attend.

Thank you to all Da Vincians who joined us on Thursday 10/6 for our Da Vinci FAFSA Workshop Night.   In this workshop, we provided a general overview and explanation of the federal student financial aid process. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the California Dream Act Application (CADAA) were explained along with grants, federal loans and scholarships.  The session was recorded and can be found HERE.

Important Reminders and Resources on Financial Aid:

• The FAFSA opened on October 1^stand is due March 2^nd for CSUs, UCs, and California Community Colleges. The FAFSA deadlines for private and out-of-state universities vary.  Please check their respective websites for financial aid deadlines. We encourage you to apply early!  Here is a helpful overview of the FAFSA and the documents needed to complete the application. 
• To complete and sign a FAFSA electronically, both the student and the parent need an FSA ID.  CLICK HERE for information/a helpful video on creating an FSA ID.
• If you are applying to a private college, you many need to complete the FAFSA and the CSS Profile.  The CSS Profile is used to assess the student for institutional aid, which may include merit-based aid.  Here is a list of colleges that requires the CSS Profile.
• If you are an undocumented student, you may be eligible for the state aid and institutional aid.   Please complete the DREAM Act Application to apply for these funds. Please connect with your counselor if you need support with this process.
• If you are or were a foster youth, you may qualify for the CHAFEE Grant. Please connect with your counselor if you need support with this process.

As always, please reach out to your respective counselor if you have any questions.

The DV Counseling Team

Good morning DVC,

Here are the list of colleges that will be visiting DVC during lunch this week:

• Tuesday, October 11th@ 11:45 am: University of California, Irvine (UCI)

All college rep visits will take place in Mr. Jackson’s room (3203), no sign-up is required to attend. As a reminder, food is not allowed during the college rep visits. Students are able to grab lunch after the presentation as I will give out excuse slips to extend their lunch time.

Students of all grade levels (9-12) can attend the college rep visits.

If you have any more questions, please feel free to email me or stop by my office,

Ms. Aldrete

maldrete@davincischools.org

College & Career Counselor

Dear DVC Students and Families,

Week 9 is a short week for students! There is no school on Thursday and Friday due to professional development.

PSAT Day: On Wednesday (10/12), our 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students will be taking the PSAT. Please be sure that they bring a calculator, water bottle, and snacks with them to school for test day!

Hispanic Heritage CD: On Friday, our school will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 – Oct. 15) with a special CD (i.e. all-school assembly). We are looking forward to this special event!

School Pictures: Students’ school pictures are available for purchase at this link: https://staceelianna.smugmug.com/DaVinciSchools/DVC-Picture-Day-2022  Photos are organized according to the last name of students’ Advisory Teacher; please navigate to their Advisory Teacher’s last name and make any purchases you’d like through the gallery. 

Senior Cap & Gown Photos: If you have not yet taken your senior cap & gown photo, please sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/davinciseniorportraits 

DECA Clothing Drive: DECA (a student organization at DVC that prepares students to become future leaders in marketing, business, hospitality, and finance) is hosting a clothing drive for those who struggle with homelessness on skid row. The clothing drive will begin on October 10th and will end on October 24th. There will be donation boxes placed in your student’s English classroom available for donation drop offs throughout the school day. Your students can drop them off in their classrooms or you may drop them off from 8am to 4pm in the DV school reception office at 201 N. Douglas. All clothes donated will be given to the Los Angeles Mission who give them to people struggling with homelessness on Skid Row. Below is a list of items suggested for donation: 

• Clothing and shoes in men, women, and children’s sizes
• Extra-large and tall sizes are needed (XL, XXL, XXXL shirts)
• Business attire is appreciated
• New undergarments **used undergarments will not be accepted**
• Coats, beanies, and gloves for the wintertime
• Pajamas, tops and bottoms

Student-Led Conferences (SLCs): Parents & guardians are expected to attend their student’s conference during the week of 10/17. Please ensure that your student has signed up for a conference. Here are the dates and times available for conferences:

• Monday, October 17th from 2:00 – 3:30 PM (In person, on campus conferences)
• Tuesday, October 18th from 2:00 – 3:30 PM (In person, on campus conferences)
• Wednesday, October 19th from 2:00 – 3:30 PM (Virtual conferences through Zoom)
• Thursday, October 20th from 2:00 – 3:30 PM (Virtual conferences through Zoom)

Here’s what’s coming up:

• Monday, 10/17 – Thursday, 10/20: Student-Led Conferences (1:50pm dismissal)
• Friday, 11/11: No School – Veterans Day Holiday
• Thursday, 11/17: Exhibition Night (grades 10 & 12)
• Monday, 11/21 – Friday, 11/25: No School – Thanksgiving Break
• Thursday, 12/8 – Thursday, 12/15: Presentations of Learning – POLs (1:50pm dismissal)

Please bookmark this school calendar for the most up to date information. For all weekly schedules, please bookmark this link: DVC Weekly Schedules Year 10 (2022-2023)

Sincerely,

Erin D’Souza, Principal

Dear Da Vinci Students and Families,

We are exploring adding additional language and arts offerings during Zero period (which will be approximately 7:25-8:35am) next semester. The goal is to make any additional offerings available to all high school students, regardless of school site.

Please complete the survey below by Friday, Oct. 14th to share your thoughts and ideas about what additional language and arts classes we should offer. There is also space on the survey to share any other thoughts or ideas you think we should know. There are two separate surveys — one for students and one for parents/guardians.

Student Survey Link: https://forms.gle/JypEbSfU138b1W34A

Parent/Guardian Survey Link: https://forms.gle/y6hbKrNGMfJvVcBS8

We thank you!