Da Vinci Communications

  • Home
  • About
  • Calendar
  • Helpful Links
  • DVC Staff
  • Health & Wellness
You are here: Home / Archives for 2023

Archives for 2023

College Applications, FAFSA/CADAA, and CSS Profile Updates (Seniors)

December 11, 2023 by Monique Aldrete

Good morning Senior Families,

November 30th was the application priority deadline for UC applications and most CSU applications.  There are a number of CSU campuses that are continuing to accept applications and a list can be found here.  Students can also apply to UC Merced until January 15, 2024.

Other highlights: 

  • Community College: Applications are open! Most students submitted Community College applications during our “Press Submit Event”.  In the spring, we will continue to submit Community College applications during our College & Career Readiness Class and we will take prospective seniors to El Camino College and Santa Monica College to help them complete the enrollment process.
  • Private Universities: Many seniors submitted their applications during the months of November and December.  Some seniors are still working through their private university applications via the Common App as some are due on January 2024.
  • University Portals: Once applications are submitted, many universities will require students to create a portal.  Portals are the main method of communication for many universities.  Please encourage your student to keep a close eye on their email, including spam, to access important information from prospective universities.

Financial Aid Update: 

The Department of Education just announced that the 2024-2025 FAFSA will be available by December 31, 2023.  We encourage you to create an FSA ID, which allows you to digitally sign the FAFSA, prior to the launch. Both student and at least one parent need FSA IDs. Financial aid updates and resources are below:

  • Create an FSA ID – it takes 2-3 to process so creating one now will allow you to start the FAFSA when it opens. Student and one parent should create a FSA ID.
  • Changes to the FAFSA (video)
  • The California Student Aid Commission announced that the California Dream Act Application (CADAA), financial aid application for undocumented students, will be launch at the same time as the FAFSA.
  • Complete the CSS Profile,  if applicable.  The CSS Profile is used by private universities.  Here is the list for participating schools. Please check each university’s financial aid website for CSS and FAFSA deadlines as they vary.
  • Any scholarships are announced via College and Career Readiness Canvas.  Below is a list of scholarships with upcoming deadlines:
    1. Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship – due 12/15/23
    2. Edison Scholars – due 1/23/24
    3. Equitable Excellence Scholarship Program– due 12/18/23

Deadlines for FAFSA/CADAA:

  • University of California: March 2, 2024
  • Cal State University: April 2, 2024
  • Private Universities: Check each university site as deadlines vary

Filed Under: Home

Week 17 Schedule: POLs begin on Thursday, 12/14!

December 9, 2023 by Erin D'Souza

We had a great week at DVC, with some of the highlights including students sharing their projects on the multiethnic history of America, Shark Tank-style Marketing pitches, and a winter-themed CD where 16 of our awesome students received All-Star Awards! 

POLs begin on Thursday, 12/14 and continue through Thursday, 12/21. POLs help students improve communication and public speaking skills and empower students to take ownership of their learning. We are excited for our students to take advantage of this opportunity to showcase what they’ve learned this semester! School dismissal for POL days is 2:00pm. The most important things you can do to help your student prepare for their POLs are (1) assure them that it is ok to make mistakes, (2) have them practice their POLs many times to as many people in your household as possible, and (3) help them prepare their professional dress.

One of the expectations for a Presentation of Learning (POL) is that students come in professional dress. At DVC, professional dress is defined as including the following:

  • HEAD: Hair should not cover the face; no hats
  • SHOULDERS: Button-down dress shirt (shirt must be tucked in) or or non-revealing blouse (must cover shoulders); Suit jacket (optional)
  • KNEES: Khaki pants or dress pants (no jeans); Dress or skirt that touches tops of knees when standing up straight
  • TOES: Closed-toe dress shoes (no sneakers or excessively high heels)

We will be setting up a small “professional dress thrift shop” for any students who may have difficulty securing these items prior to their presentation. We will let you know when the thrift shop is ready for students to browse! If you have professional dress items you’d like to donate, please deliver them to our 3rd floor front office. Please see this post for more information about POLs. 

School Safety: The safety and well-being of our students and staff are our number one priority. We encourage everyone in our school communities to continue to speak up if they see or hear anything that could constitute a potential threat to school safety. Please notify a principal, teacher, staff member, or another trusted adult right away. We will always take swift action to address any possible safety concerns or threats. One of the benefits of small schools that we recognize in our comprehensive safety plans is the high ratio of adults to students where students are known well.

Shelter-in-Place Drill: The Da Vinci High Schools located at the 201 N. Douglas location (including DVC) will be participating in a Shelter-in-Place Drill on Tuesday, December 12th at 1:30pm. Shelter-in-Place drills are designed to educate students and staff and to provide practice opportunities for what to initially do in the event of an on-campus or nearby emergency that requires a lockdown. We have made a slight adjustment to our Tuesday schedule to best accommodate the drill.

Winter Music Student Showcase: Tuesday, Dec. 12th at 6:30pm *NOW AT THE WDV GYM* Due to the excitement and enthusiasm from our theater show this past Tuesday (and the incredibly high turnout they generated!), we have a major last-minute change to the venue for our Music Winter Showcase. It will still be on Tue, 12/12 but will now take place in the WDV GYM at 201 N. Douglas St. Doors are at 6pm, and the show will start at 6:30pm. See you there!

Here’s what’s coming up THIS WEEK and beyond:

    • Tuesday, 12/12: Shelter-in-Place Drill @ 1:30pm
    • Tuesday, 12/12: Winter Music Student Showcase @ 6:30pm (WDV Gym)
    • Wednesday, 12/13: Last Day to Submit Work for Semester 1
    • Thursday, 12/14 – Thursday, 12/21: POL Schedule (2:00pm dismissal)
    • Monday, 12/18: Parent Advisory Committee Meeting @ 4:30pm @ 201 N. Douglas or via zoom (link here)
    • Thursday, 12/21: Last Day of Semester 1
    • Friday, 12/22 – Friday, 1/12: No School – Winter Break
    • Monday, 1/15: No School – MLK Jr. Holiday
    • Tuesday, 1/16: School Resumes – Semester 2 Begins

Filed Under: Home

Announcements from Real World Learning Director (12.8.2023)

December 8, 2023 by Emily Shapiro

The University of California Irvine Brain Camp is a summer program for middle and high school students that offers an opportunity for immersion in neuroscience. The 2-week full-day camp (9am-4pm) will feature lectures and seminars, workshops, laboratory tours, dissections and other hands-on activities and experiments. 2024 Brain Camp dates are Monday-Friday July 29-August 9. Limited scholarships available. 

  • Explore topics such as:
    • Brain and spinal cord anatomy
    • Sensation and perception
    • Learning and memory
    • Brain-machine interface
    • Neuropathology
    • Neuropharmacology
    • Comparative neuroanatomy
  • Participate in hands-on laboratory work to explore the latest tools, techniques and technologies that are used in neuroscience laboratories at UC Irvine including:
    • Electrophysiology
    • Brain Imaging
    • Animal models
    • Optogenetics
    • DREADDs
  • Participate in workshops on topics such as:
    • Experimental design
    • Data analysis
    • Scientific Communication and public speaking
    • Neuroethics
  • Interact with world-renowned neuroscience professors, PhD students and undergraduates to gain insight into college life and the possible careers in neuroscience.
  • Develop the tools and skills necessary for success in college coursework.

During the second week of the program, students will design experiments, analyze data and present their work to their families as well as to an audience of UC Irvine neuroscience faculty and students. To learn more, please click here. 

 

Learn more about amazing RWL Opportunities here!
For more information, please contact Crissel Rodriguez, Director of Real World Learning, at crodriguez@davincischools.org.

Filed Under: Real World Learning

USC Summer Program (Summer 2024)

December 7, 2023 by Monique Aldrete

USC Pre-College Programs logo

USC Pre-College Programs

Application for High School Programs

The online application for the USC Summer 2024 Program is NOW OPEN!

 

USC Summer Programs offers current high school freshmen, sophomore and junior students a preview of “freshmen year” through their college immersion experience. Students explore Los Angeles as a laboratory for cultural learning beyond the traditional classroom. Their programs are designed to combine college level course work, academic field trips, and structured extracurricular activities.

 

USC Summer Programs offers 4-week courses in a variety of subjects from which students choose one course for intense study. Courses are interactive, engaging, and challenging, and students receive 3 units of transferrable USC elective credit upon successful completion. Students can choose from courses in the following subject areas:

  • Architecture
  • Business
  • Engineering & Info Tech
  • Global Studies
  • Communication & Journalism
  • Performing Arts
  • Pre-Health/Science
  • Pre-Law
  • Writing & Critical Thinking.

To find out more about the program, visit the USC Summer Program website HERE.

 

Filed Under: Home

RSVP As A Vendor For The DV Staff Health and Wellness Fair- Jan. 12th

December 6, 2023 by Emily Shapiro

Dear Da Vinci Community,

We are excited to host our first annual Da Vinci Staff Health and Wellness Fair on Friday, January 12th, 2024. We are looking for additional vendors and we’re reaching out to our Da Vinci community for businesses that would like to participate.

Participating in the Health and Wellness Fair is an opportunity for your business to connect with our dedicated staff members, showcase your products or services, and contribute to the overall well-being of our school community. Whether you offer fitness classes, nutritional products, wellness consultations, or any other health-related services, your involvement can make a meaningful impact. We welcome your creativity and input to tailor your involvement to best suit your business.

Event Details:
Date: Friday, January 12th, 2024
Time: 1pm-3pm
Location: Blackbox Theater
201 N. Douglas St. El Segundo, CA 90245

Da Vinci will provide tables and chairs for participants upon RSVP. Reserve your booth today at no cost by emailing Debbie Evans at devans@davincischools.org. 

Sincerely,
Da Vinci Wellness Committee

Filed Under: Events

  • « Previous Page
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • …
  • 44
  • Next Page »

Subscribe Today!


Resources

School Calendar

  • Weekly Schedules
  • Real World Learning Opportunities
  • Incident Reporting Form
  • Canvas Login
  • Student & Parent/Guardian Handbook
  • Staff Email Addresses
  • Request a Transcript
  • Policy for Racist, Discriminatory, & Dehumanizing Incidents
  • PowerSchool
  • Vitruvian Post
  • College & Career Webinar Recording: 9th Grade (Spring 2023)
  • College & Career Webinar Recording: 10th Grade (Spring 2023)
  • College & Career Webinar Recording: 11th Grade (Spring 2023)
  • College & Career Webinar Recording: 12th Grade (Spring 2023)
  • How to Apply to El Camino College
  • Email Communication Expectations Between Staff & Families

 

Looking for something?

Archives

  • May 2025
  • April 2025
  • March 2025
  • February 2025
  • January 2025
  • December 2024
  • November 2024
  • October 2024
  • September 2024
  • August 2024
  • July 2024
  • June 2024
  • May 2024
  • April 2024
  • March 2024
  • February 2024
  • January 2024
  • December 2023
  • November 2023
  • October 2023
  • September 2023
  • August 2023
  • July 2023
  • June 2023
  • May 2023
  • April 2023
  • March 2023
  • February 2023
  • January 2023
  • December 2022
  • November 2022
  • October 2022
  • September 2022
  • August 2022
  • July 2022
  • June 2022
  • May 2022
  • April 2022
  • March 2022
  • February 2022
  • January 2022
  • December 2021
  • November 2021
  • October 2021
  • September 2021
  • August 2021
  • July 2021

Da Vinci Communications

201 N. Douglas St. – Floor 3

El Segundo, CA 90245

(310) 725-5800

Copyright © 2025 · Lifestyle Pro Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in