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Student Board Applications – Deadline Tonight at 11:59pm

September 20, 2024 by Emily Shapiro

Do you want to make a difference at Da Vinci Schools? Do you want a seat at the table? Consider becoming a student board advisor or coordinator and make your voice heard!

Student board advisors present monthly to the Da Vinci Schools Board of Trustees and you will provide perspective, insights and regular school updates.
Your participation gives current and future students a voice for years to come. Click here to apply!
Student board advisors:
Two positions open from each of the following schools (a total of 10 positions)
  • DV Communications
  • DV Connect TK-8
  • DV Connect High
  • DV Design
  • DV Science
Student board coordinators:
  • Two (2) positions open
  • Can be from any school and assists student board members in preparing for meetings
You may submit applications for both coordinator and advisor roles. For more information and details, please speak with your school’s principal.
*Please note: Students can only access the application using their DV email*
All student board advisors and coordinators meet on the first Monday of the month with Dr. Matt Wunder, CEO of Da Vinci Schools, to discuss students’ daily experiences at school. After the first few meetings with the CEO, the rest will be student-led. The first board presentation will be November 20th.

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LAUSD Region South College & Career Fair- September 28th

September 20, 2024 by Monique Aldrete

Hello DVC students and Families,
The LAUSD Region South College & Career Fair taking place next Saturday, September 28th, from 9 AM – 1 PM, at the CSU Domínguez Hills campus. This is an amazing opportunity for students and their families to learn about different post-high school paths and resources.
They expect representatives from over 80 colleges to be in attendance, including HBCUs, who will be there to provide students and families with a wealth of information on their respective institutions. Tours of the CSUDH campus will also be available as well as many workshops on applications, financial aid, and more.

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9th, 10th, 11th and 12th Grade College & Career Parent Info Nights

September 18, 2024 by Monique Aldrete

Goodmorning DVC families,

Beginning this week, the DVC counseling team and Mr. Jackson will begin to host the annual parent presentations to discuss graduation requirements, college admissions, and parent tips on next steps. The following are the dates and times for each grade level:

 

Here is the ZOOM LINK for all virtual presentations

ALL presentations will be recorded and send out through this blog after 10/17.

 

Mrs. Aldrete (maldrete@davincischools.org)- College & Career Counselor

Ms. Almeda (calmeda@davincischools.org)- 9th & 11th Grade Counselor

Mrs. Barba (jbarba@davincischools.org)- 10th & 12th Grade Counselor

Mr. Jackson (cjackson@davincischools.org)- College & Career Readiness Teacher

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College & Career Rep Visits This Week (9/16-9/20)

September 15, 2024 by Monique Aldrete

Hello DVC,

Here are the list of colleges/universities that will be visiting us during lunch this upcoming week:

  • Tuesday, September 17th @ 11:45 am: Santa Monica College
  • Friday, September 20th @ 11:45 am: University of Southern California (USC)
    • 11th and 12th grade only
    • Due to high interest, sign-ups are required, and spots are first-come first-serve: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd14Anf1-fSVcCHD7tFpQke1cHGUVgjgwi2wn04UmQEZBJLaw/viewform?usp=sf_link
    • Students will be notified on Wednesday, September 18th if they received a spot.

All college rep visits will take place in Mr. Jackson’s room (3203). As a reminder, please grab your lunch and head upstairs to Jackson’s class. No extended lunch passes will be given.

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

Ms. Aldrete

College & Career Counselor

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Week 5 Schedule

September 15, 2024 by Erin D'Souza

What a treat it was to welcome our families to our campus on Thursday evening! Huge thanks to those of you who attended. If you missed it, please review this Back to School Night Slide Deck for schoolwide information. Parents/Guardians: We’d love your feedback on how this event went – please take a moment to complete this short survey.

Mental Health & Wellness: During Back to School Night, we welcomed a representative from allcove, a free in-person community center for youth and families. We have also partnered with Hazel Health and you can find more info at this link. Please check out the many health and wellness resources available to you and your family here: @dvhealth | Linktree 

Contacting School Counselors: We have three amazing school counselors at DVC! If you’re on Instagram, please follow @dvccounselors for info and fun posts! If you’d like to reach out to a school counselor, here are the best ways to contact them:

  • Jennifer Barba, School Counselor for Class of 2025 (12th graders) and Class of 2027 (10th graders)
    • Email: jbarba@davincischools.org 
    • Appointments: https://calendly.com/jbarba-dvc 
  • Christine Almeda, School Counselor for Class of 2026 (11th graders) and Class of 2028 (9th graders)
    • Email: calmeda@davincischools.org
    • Appointments: https://calendly.com/calmeda-davincischools 
  • Monique Aldrete, College & Career Counselor (all grades)
    • Email: maldrete@davincischools.org 
    • Appointments: https://calendly.com/aldretedvc 

Latinx Heritage Month: Today marks the start of Latinx Heritage Month, which takes place September 15th to October 15th every year as a time to recognize and celebrate the many contributions, diverse cultures, and extensive histories of the American Latino community. DVC students attended the Latino College Expo yesterday, and our Latino Student Union (L.S.U.) leads the recognition and celebration throughout the next four weeks. Our next CD on Thursday, October 3rd will be led by the Latino Student Union. Students interested in participating should contact Ms. Noemy Carrillo (ncarrillo@davincischools.org).

DVC Clubs: Here’s a list of the 40+ student-led clubs at DVC this year! We hope that all students get connected to at least one club: DVC Clubs (Year 12: 2024 – 2025) 

12th Grade Parent Night: Please plan to join us in the Black Box Theater on Thursday, September 19th for a 12th Grade Parent Night starting at 6pm presented by our counseling team, Monique Aldrete and Jennifer Barba, and our College & Career Readiness Teacher, Christopher Jackson. There will be lots of great information for senior parents at this meeting! 

Fire Drill: We have scheduled a fire drill for Wednesday, September 18th at 9:30am. We will practice a full evacuation of the building during this time. 

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

  • Wednesday, 9/18: Fire Drill @ 9:30am
  • Thursday, 9/19: 12th Grade Parent Night (6-8pm)
  • Tuesday, 9/24: Makeup & Retake Picture Day (8:45 – 9:30)
  • Wednesday, 9/25: NACAC College Fair Field Trip (12th grade)
  • Thursday, 10/3: Latinx Heritage Month CD
  • Friday, 10/4: No School – Local Holiday
  • Monday, 10/7: Student-Led Conferences Begin (1:50pm dismissal)
  • Friday, 10/11: Community Learning Day (CLD)
  • Wednesday, 10/16: PSAT (grades 9, 10, 11) & SAT (grade 12)

Bookmark these links for easy access to school information:

  • DVC Announcements Deck: tinyurl.com/dvc-announcements-fall2024 
  • DVC Monthly Calendar: tinyurl.com/DVCcalendar24-25 
  • DVC Weekly Schedules: tinyurl.com/weekly-schedules24-25
  • DVC Incident Reporting Form: tinyurl.com/dvc-incident-report
  • PowerSchool Login Page: davincischools.powerschool.com/public
  • Canvas Login Page: davincischools.instructure.com
  • Canvas Help Website: tinyurl.com/dv-parent-canvas-help

 

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