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Week 36 Schedule

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There is no school today in honor of Memorial Day, a time for us to remember and give thanks to the heroes who sacrificed their lives for our country. This is the last week of regular classes before Presentations of Learning (POLs) and Final Exams begin! A few reminders:

  • The last day to turn in any schoolwork for Semester 2 is Friday, 5/30.
  • Seminars have ended; we have POL and Finals Prep time at the end of the day this week.
  • Progress reports will be mailed home this week. Students who would like to improve their grade before the end of the semester should put time and effort into preparing for their POLs and Finals.
  • We celebrate our seniors again during our Senior Celebration CD on Friday, 5/30.

Presentations of Learning begin Tuesday, 6/3: For the basics about our signature practice called Presentations of Learning (POLs), please see this deck: POL Information (June 2025)

Pathway & Elective Presentation for the Class of 2027 (10th graders): Please see this slide deck for more information regarding each of the course offerings listed below. The Pathway & Elective Preference Form is due on Monday, 6/2. This form can only be accessed and completed by the students through their Da Vinci Schools google account. Please note that we strive to align student interest with class enrollment to the greatest extent possible, but that preferences indicated on the form are not guarantees of course enrollment.

  • Electives: Anatomy & Physiology; Spanish 3
  • Pathways: Computer Science, Marketing, Media Production, & Multimedia Journalism

Senior Activities & Graduation: An overview of the final two weeks for the Class of 2025 is listed below. Please review this SCHEDULE. Details about graduation can be found here: Graduation Information for the Class of 2025 

  • Tuesday, 6/3: Final Exams: English & Math
  • Wednesday, 6/4: Final Exams: Economics & Financial Literacy
  • Thursday, 6/5: DTLA Field Trip (8:15am departure from school; details on permission slip)
  • Friday, 6/6: Disneyland Grad Night (previously purchased ticket required) – be at school @ 10am
  • Monday, 6/9: Senior Breakfast, Graduation Practice & Gown Pickup (8:30am – 12pm)
  • Tuesday, 6/10: Beach Day (8:30am departure from school; details on permission slip)
  • Wednesday, 6/11: Last Day of Classes (8:30am start)
  • Thursday, 6/12: Graduation Ceremony (full details here, be at school by 8am)
  • Tuesday, 6/17: Gown Return & Diploma Pick Up (9:30am – 11:30am)

Class of 2026 Senior Portraits: Rising seniors – it’s your turn: Class of 2026 Senior Portraits! Sign up to take senior portraits with our photographer, Stacee Lianna, this summer at this link: tinyurl.com/DaVinciSeniors2026. Questions can be directed to seniors@staceelianna.com.

Summer School: Summer school notifications have been sent via email. If you have any questions regarding summer school, please contact your student’s counselor.

    • Session 1: Tuesday, June 17 – Friday, July 11 (8:30am – 11:30am)
      • No classes on Thursday, 6/19 (Juneteenth Holiday)
      • No classes the week of Monday, 6/30 (July 4th Holiday Week)
    • Session 2: Tuesday, July 15 – Thursday, July 31 (8:30am – 11:30am)
  • Counselor Contact Information:

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

  • Monday, 5/26: No School – Memorial Day Holiday
  • Friday, 5/30: Athletics Senior Signing Day in Hall of Champions (Gym) @ 11:30am (seniors & families)
  • Tuesday, 6/3 – Tuesday, 6/10: POLs & Finals (2pm dismissal)
  • Wednesday, 6/11: Last Day of School (2pm dismissal)
  • Thursday, 6/12: Class of 2025 Graduation Ceremony @ 9am (tickets required, livestream link for all)
  • Monday, 8/18: First Day of 25-26 School Year

Please use these links for easy access to school information:

Week 35 Schedule

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There are only 4 weeks left of school – 10 regular class days, 6 days of POLs and finals, and then it’s the last day! We encourage all students to lock in and finish strong.

Progress Reports: We are sending out one final round of progress reports, but they have not yet been mailed – my apologies for the delay. We plan to mail them by Wednesday, 5/21. If you have any questions about your student’s grades, please follow up with your child’s teachers directly using this staff email list.

Pathway & Elective Presentation for the Class of 2027 (10th graders): During seminar on Monday, 5/19, students in 10th grade are expected to report to the Black Box Theater for a presentation of the pathway and elective courses that will be available for their 11th grade year. Students will have about a week following the presentation to complete a form to submit their requests. Stay tuned for more information following the presentation.

Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) Meeting: All are welcome to attend our FINAL Parent Advisory Committee Meeting on Tuesday, 5/20 @ 5pm – 201 N. Douglas or via zoom (link here). The agenda for the meeting is as follows: 

  1. Public Comment
  2. LCAP: Actions & Services Planning for 25-26
  3. Meeting Reflection (Plus / Delta)

Wednesday, 5/21 is a big day at DVC, especially for the Class of 2025! Please read below:

  • Senior Decision Day @ 12pm (seniors only, not open to families): We are excited to celebrate the next steps of our seniors with a parade from the DVC floor to the gym, followed by bracelet making, photos at the signing tables and 360 photo booth, senior cap decorating, and the official Class of 2025 Senior Photo in the gym!
  • Photography Exhibition @ 4:30pm (open to all): Students in the DVC Photography Seminar have prepared a special series of editorial shoots that will be on display in the Black Box Theater starting at 4:30pm. Please come to enjoy their work! This is the pre-show to the Senior Awards Night.
  • Senior Awards Night @ 5:30pm (seniors & families, by invitation only): We are excited to celebrate students in the Class of 2025 who will be receiving awards for their accomplishments during high school in the Black Box Theater. Invited students and families have received an invitation to this event via email. Please RSVP if you have not yet done so, and feel free to come early to check out the Photography Exhibition that is the pre-show!

Summer School: We will be offering Summer School for students who did not pass a class required for graduation. If you have any questions regarding summer school, please contact your student’s counselor.

    • Session 1: Tuesday, June 17 – Friday, July 11 (8:30am – 11:30am)
      • No classes on Thursday, 6/19 (Juneteenth Holiday)
      • No classes the week of Monday, 6/30 (July 4th Holiday Week)
    • Session 2: Tuesday, July 15 – Thursday, July 31 (8:30am – 11:30am)
  • Counselor Contact Information:

Graduation for the Class of 2025: Seniors and families – please check your emails for information regarding graduation sent by Assistant Principal Andrew Daramola. In case you missed it, please refer to this document for all the information: Graduation Information for the Class of 2025 

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

  • Monday, 5/19: Pathway & Elective Showcase during seminar (10th grade only)
  • Monday, 5/19: Studio Orchestra Performs at Knotts Berry Farm
  • Tuesday, 5/20: Parent Advisory Committee Meeting @ 5pm – 201 N. Douglas or via zoom (link here)
  • Wednesday, 5/21: Senior Decision Day (11:50am – 2:30pm)
  • Wednesday, 5/21: Photography Exhibition @ 4:30pm in Black Box Theater (open to all)
  • Wednesday, 5/21: Senior Awards Night @ 5:30pm in Black Box Theater (by invitation only)
  • Monday, 5/26: No School – Memorial Day Holiday
  • Friday, 5/30: Athletics Senior Signing Day in Hall of Champions (Gym) @ 11:30am (seniors & families)
  • Tuesday, 6/3 – Tuesday, 6/10: POLs & Finals (2pm dismissal)
  • Wednesday, 6/11: Last Day of School (2pm dismissal)
  • Thursday, 6/12: Class of 2025 Graduation Ceremony @ 9am (tickets required, livestream link for all)

Please use these links for easy access to school information:

WDV Signing Day 5-30-2025

Week 34 Schedule

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Thank you, DVC Families! We had a great staff appreciation week, complete with breakfast burritos on Monday, catered lunch on Wednesday, and notes of gratitude on Friday! Thank you to everyone who donated, volunteered, and wrote messages – we felt the love!

A special shoutout to Mr. Christopher Jackson who was featured in this article in Education Week about teachers who go above and beyond for their students! We are so proud of the amazing teachers, counselors, and support staff at DVC.

Congratulations to last week’s All-Star Award Winners as well as the Class of 2025 Co-Valedictorians, Sophia Alexander and Micah Burton! We are proud to honor and celebrate you. 

Progress Reports: This week, we will be mailing home progress reports. There are only four weeks of school left – please have a conversation about how to finish the school year strong. If you have any questions about your student’s grades, follow up with your child’s teachers directly using this staff email list.

Technology Misuse: Messages have been sent to all Da Vinci Schools families informing you of a concerning and dangerous trend called the “Chromebook Challenge”. It is currently circulating on social media platforms, particularly TikTok, and has recently impacted schools across the country—including Da Vinci. Help us keep our campus safe by talking openly with your child about the dangers of participating in harmful online trends.

Spring Survey: We Want to Hear From You – Take the Da Vinci Family Survey! Look for an email or a text from “Kelvin.” The spring survey includes questions about school culture, teaching and learning, student experiences, and overall satisfaction. Your honest input helps us celebrate what’s working and identify areas where we can improve. Please take the survey by Friday, 5/21.

Pathway & Elective Presentation for the Class of 2027 (10th graders): During seminar on Monday, 5/19, students in 10th grade will watch a presentation of the pathway and elective courses that will be available for their 11th grade year. Students will have about a week following the presentation to complete a form to submit their requests. Stay tuned for more information following the presentation.

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

  • Tuesday, 5/13: Progress Reports Mailed Home
  • Monday, 5/19: Pathway & Elective Showcase during seminar (10th grade only)
  • Monday, 5/19: Studio Orchestra Performs at Knotts Berry Farm
  • Wednesday, 5/21: Senior Signing Day (11:50am – 2:30pm)
  • Wednesday, 5/21: Senior Awards Night @ 5:30pm (by invitation only)
  • Monday, 5/26: No School – Memorial Day Holiday
  • Wednesday, 6/11: Last Day of School
  • Thursday, 6/12: Class of 2025 Graduation Ceremony @ 9am (tickets required)

Please use these links for easy access to school information:

Week 33 Schedule

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We celebrated the start of APIDA (Asian, Pacific Islander & Desi American) Heritage Month during our first ever APIDA CD! Huge thank you to DVC’s Asian Representation Club for leading this special event as well as all the student and staff performers. Our entire school community did a great job of showing up and honoring APIDA voices and traditions.

Follow DVC’s Class of 2025 (@dvcco25) on Instagram to see the plans our seniors have for after high school! We are excited to celebrate them on Wednesday, May 21st at our College & Career Signing Day taking place after lunch in the gym.

WASC Accreditation Update: We are thrilled to announce that Da Vinci Communications has been awarded a six-year accreditation—the highest level possible—by the Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACS WASC). This recognition reaffirms DVC’s unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality education and promoting long-term success for all students. Visiting team members identified the following strengths about Da Vinci Communications, including:

  • DVC provides a safe, inclusive environment that offers an opportunity for students to engage in a diverse, rigorous curriculum designed to help them succeed in life beyond high school.
  • DVC’s culture prioritizes student well-being, academic success, collaboration, and respect to create a positive learning experience for all and make it a happy place.
  • DVC has positive, supportive student-to-student and student-to-teacher interactions that support student success.
  • The staff at DVC is diverse, welcoming and collaborative.
  • DVC does an outstanding job communicating to its families.
  • Students feel that DVC is a safe environment where teachers really care about their success.
  • Project-Based Learning creates meaningful, real world-learning experiences that engage students and prepare them for post-secondary success.

For the full article about our WASC accreditation and what it means for us, please visit this link.

Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) Meeting: All are welcome to attend our Parent Advisory Committee Meeting on Tuesday, 5/6 @ 5pm – 201 N. Douglas or via zoom (link here). The agenda for the meeting is as follows: 

  1. Public Comment
  2. LCAP: Goal 4 and 5 Review
  3. Meeting Reflection (Plus / Delta)

Staff Appreciation Week: We are celebrating teachers and staff at DVC this week! Please write notes of appreciation – this is the most important part of our recognition and we need more notes! 

  • WRITE NOTES HERE – This is the easiest way to give back!
  • DONATE HERE – Select “02 Da Vinci Communications” and note that it’s for Staff Appreciation!
  • VOLUNTEER HERE – Sign up to help us put on these special events!

Summer Career Training Clinics – application deadline is MONDAY, 5/5: This summer, the Real World Learning Program is offering Da Vinci students hands-on career training clinics in Aviation, Art, and Advanced Manufacturing. Descriptions of each clinic can be found in the flyer below. The deadline to apply is Monday, May 5 at 5 pm. CLICK HERE TO APPLY. Please note: The application form must be completed by both the student and a parent/guardian to ensure we have accurate emergency contact information. If you have any questions, please contact Nordia Simmonds at nsimmonds@davincischools.org. 

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

  • Monday, 5/5: CAASPP Math Testing Begins (11th)
  • Monday, 5/5: Staff Appreciation Week Begins
  • Tuesday, 5/6: Parent Advisory Committee Meeting @ 5pm – 201 N. Douglas or via zoom (link here)
  • Tuesday, 5/13: Progress Reports Mailed Home
  • Monday, 5/19: Pathway & Elective Presentation for 10th Graders (during seminar)
  • Wednesday, 5/21: Senior Signing Day (11:50am – 2:30pm)
  • Wednesday, 5/21: Senior Awards Night @ 5:30pm (by invitation only)
  • Monday, 5/26: No School – Memorial Day Holiday
  • Wednesday, 6/11: Last Day of School
  • Thursday, 6/12: Class of 2025 Graduation Ceremony @ 9am (tickets required)

Please use these links for easy access to school information:

Week 32 Schedule

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May marks the beginning of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, a time to honor and celebrate the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of AAPI communities. We look forward to celebrating during CD on Thursday! Please note that there is no school on Friday, 5/2 due to professional development.

Summer Career Training Clinics: This summer, the Real World Learning Program is offering Da Vinci students hands-on career training clinics in Aviation, Art, and Advanced Manufacturing. Descriptions of each clinic can be found in the flyer below. The deadline to apply is Monday, May 5 at 5 pm. Selected students will be notified by email to their Da Vinci emails on Wednesday, May 7, and will have 72 hours to confirm their participation. If we do not receive a response within that time, waitlisted students will be contacted. CLICK HERE TO APPLY. Please note: The application form must be completed by both the student and a parent/guardian to ensure we have accurate emergency contact information. If you have any questions, please contact Nordia Simmonds at nsimmonds@davincischools.org. 

Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) Meeting: All are welcome to attend our Parent Advisory Committee Meeting on Tuesday, 5/6 @ 5pm – 201 N. Douglas or via zoom (link here). The agenda for the meeting is as follows: 

  1. Public Comment
  2. LCAP: Goal 4 and 5 Review
  3. Meeting Reflection (Plus / Delta)

Posse Meeting: 11th graders who are interested in being nominated for the Posse Scholarship are required to attend an informational meeting on Tuesday, April 29th during lunch in Mr. Jackson’s room (3203). 10th graders are also encouraged to attend and learn more about this full-tuition scholarship opportunity. If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Aldrete at maldrete@davincischools.org. 

Community College Summer Classes: Interested in taking community college courses this summer? Please reach out to Mrs. Aldrete, College & Career Counselor, to discuss your plans and make sure you get the classes you want!

Staff Appreciation Week: If you’re interested and willing, please use these links below to support Staff Appreciation Week – especially writing the notes of appreciation!

  • DONATE HERE – Select “02 Da Vinci Communications” and note that it’s for Staff Appreciation!
  • VOLUNTEER HERE – Sign up to help us put on these special events!
  • WRITE NOTES HERE – This is the easiest way to give back!
  • PURCHASE HERE – We need some specific items that can be purchased on Amazon!

Buy a Yearbook: This year’s yearbook is bigger and better than ever, with more pages, larger pictures, and increased coverage of clubs and sports to showcase our diverse school community. Don’t miss out – purchase your yearbook today at this link: Da Vinci Communications Yearbook – Purchase it here! 

Summer School: We will be offering Summer School for students who did not pass a class required for graduation. Classes will be held at DVC (201 N. Douglas St. El Segundo, CA 90245). If you have any questions regarding summer school, please contact your student’s counselor.

    • Session 1: Tuesday, June 17 – Friday, July 11 (8:30am – 11:30am)
      • No classes on Thursday, 6/19 (Juneteenth Holiday)
      • No classes the week of Monday, 6/30 (July 4th Holiday Week)
    • Session 2: Tuesday, July 15 – Thursday, July 31 (8:30am – 11:30am)
  • Counselor Contact Information:

Spring & Summer Opportunities: Check out these Spring & Summer Opportunities – 2025 put together by the Real World Learning Team at Da Vinci Schools.

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

  • Thursday, 5/1: CD (Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month)
  • Friday, 5/2: No School – Professional Development & Da Vinci Schools Prom
  • Monday, 5/5: CAASPP Math Testing Begins (11th)
  • Monday, 5/5: Staff Appreciation Week Begins
  • Tuesday, 5/6: Parent Advisory Committee Meeting @ 5pm – 201 N. Douglas or via zoom (link here)
  • Friday, 5/9: Progress Reports Mailed Home
  • Wednesday, 5/21: Senior Awards Night @ 5:30pm (by invitation only)
  • Monday, 5/26: No School – Memorial Day Holiday
  • Wednesday, 6/11: Last Day of School
  • Thursday, 6/12: Class of 2025 Graduation Ceremony @ 9am (tickets required)

Please use these links for easy access to school information:

Da Vinci Communications

201 N. Douglas St. – Floor 3

El Segundo, CA 90245

(310) 725-5800