Archives for 2023

Los Angeles Environmental Learning Center Event at Hyperion

June 14, 2023 by Emily Shapiro

Kollab Youth Los Angeles Environmental Learning Center Event

Tuesday, July 18, 2023
9:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Located at Hyperion
12000 Vista Del Mar, Playa Del Rey, CA 90293

Teens (ages 14 to 19 years old) are invited to learn about a new career path that helps Mother Earth! It will be a day filled with Eco Career exploration, Environmental education, and community service (beach clean-up).

Gain insight from guest speakers, learn about career opportunities, and experience environmental education. Guests can expect a facility tour and beach clean-up community service project.

Click here to RSVP!

If you have any questions please contact Ms. Crissel Rodriguez, Director of Real World Learning, at crodriguez@davincischools.org.

Get a FREE Membership at the Y this Summer!

June 12, 2023 by Emily Shapiro

Get a FREE Membership at the Y this Summer! (Click the image for more information)

June 15 – August 15 | Ages 12-18* years old

The LA Y “Get Summer” teen initiative is designed to keep teens active, engaged, and safe while school’s out for summer. Ys across Los Angeles County are offering free memberships to all teens, ages 12-18 years old. Individual branches will provide youth with academic support, college and employment readiness, volunteer opportunities, social gatherings, and exclusive programming with local partners.

*Anyone 18 years of age must be a graduating high school student to qualify for a free membership through the Get Summer program. Programs and activities vary by branch. For branch offerings, please contact your local teen director.

If you have any questions please contact Ms. Crissel Rodriguez, Director of Real World Learning, at crodriguez@davincischools.org.

DVC Graduation Livestream

June 7, 2023 by Erin D'Souza

We are excited to celebrate the Class of 2023! The graduation ceremony is Thursday, June 8th at 1pm! This is a ticketed event; only registered guests are permitted to attend. However, everyone can watch the graduation ceremony live at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVg1gc5DQZE

We hope you enjoy the recognition of the collective accomplishments of this terrific class.

Announcements From Real World Learning Director (6.6.2023)

June 6, 2023 by Emily Shapiro

Da Vinci Summer Career Training Programs still accepting applicants:

L.A. Urban League’s Biz Camp Summer Program
Learn how to turn ideas into successful businesses through planning, analysis, and real-world application. All entrepreneurs are encouraged to sign up. Stipends are available for participating students. To register, click here and apply for ‘Biz Camp Summer Program Session 2: Monday, July 10 – Thursday, July 27.

Da Vinci Connect Summer Gaming Opportunity
During this program, students will have the opportunity to engage in gameplay, project design, and collaboration. Students will have the opportunity to interact with AI-based mini-games, allowing them to explore their visions of the future through their creative work. They will have four hours a day over the course of 2 weeks (July 18-July 27), to build transformative experiences using emerging technology. To learn more, click here.

If you have any questions please contact Ms. Crissel Rodriguez, Director of Real World Learning, at crodriguez@davincischools.org.

Week 38 Schedule

June 4, 2023 by Erin D'Souza

This week is the final week of the school year! We are proud of our students and all that they’ve accomplished this academic year, and we are especially proud of our seniors as they prepare for graduation and celebrate their success! School ends at 1:50pm on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday; Wednesday, 6/7 is the last day of the school year.

Presentations of Learning (POLs): Monday and Tuesday are the final days of Presentations of Learning (POLs). You can read all the schoolwide POL policies HERE. Please see this post for more details about POLS, and use the links below to help your student prepare.

PowerSchool Access: Teachers are busy finalizing grades and inputting assignments this week and next week. As such, PowerSchool access for students and parents is now turned off. Access will be restored once report cards are sent home during the week of Monday, June 12th. Thank you for your understanding!

Summer School: Students who need to recover credits required for graduation are expected to attend summer school. Separate emails have been sent to those who are expected to attend. The dates for these programs are as follows:

Session 1: Tuesday, June 13 – Friday, June 30 (8:30am – 11:30am)

Session 2: Tuesday, July 11 – Thursday, July 27 (8:30am – 11:30am)

The 23-24 School Year: Next year will be the 11th year of Da Vinci Communications! The first day of school is Monday, August 14, 2023. You can find the calendar for next year here: 2023-2024 Da Vinci Communications Calendar

Here’s a list of what’s coming up:

Monday, 6/5: Senior Beach Day
Tuesday, 6/6: Senior Graduation Practice (9am – 11am)
Wednesday, 6/7: Last Day of School (1:50pm dismissal)
Thursday, 6/8: DVC Class of 2023 Graduation (1pm start time)
Tuesday, 6/13: Summer School Session 1 Begins
- Summer School Session 1: June 13- June 30 (8:30 – 11:30am)
- Summer School Session 2: July 11-July 27 (8:30 – 11:30am)
Monday, 8/14: First Day of 23-24 School Year

DVC Weekly Schedules Year 10 (2022-2023) & DVC Year 10 Planning Calendar (2022-2023)