Hi DVC Students and Families!

We have completed our annual spring College & Career Webinars. In the event that you were unable to join us live, please watch the recording for your grade-level at these links:

• 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)

Much appreciation to our counselors for helping our students and parents prepare for life after DVC!

Exhibition Night is on Wednesday, March 29th from 5:30pm – 7:00pm! All students are expected to attend and our 9th and 11th grade students will be exhibiting their work. Please invite friends and family to this special event that is open to our entire community! We look forward to seeing you there.

• Da Vinci Schools CARnival: Da Vinci Schools will be hosting our 2nd annual CARnival on Saturday, March 25th from 10am-5pm! This fun day of games, food, entertainment, and cars is an important fundraiser that supports student activities and is open to the community! Please join us and invite your friends and family! For more information, check out this CARnival website. 

• Pathway & Elective Presentations for 10th Grade: We had a terrific Pathway & Elective Presentation for students this week! Please see this slide deck for more information regarding each of the course offerings listed below. Students will have the opportunity to see all pathways on display during Exhibition Night. The Pathway & Elective Preference Form will open on Thursday, March 30th and will be due on Friday, April 14th.
  • Electives: Ethnic Studies, Astronomy & Anatomy/Physiology, & Spanish 3
  • Pathways: Computer Science, Marketing, Media Production, & Multimedia Journalism

• Spring 2023 Survey Results: Thank you for sharing your feedback with us! You can review the data we collected here: DVC Parent/Guardian Responses & DVC Student Responses. We continue to work hard to address concerns and continue to build and maintain a positive school culture. We value your partnership in the education and well-being of our students.

• State Testing: Our 11th grade students began state testing this week. The testing will be done during their classes, with minimal disruption to the daily schedule. These are the weeks for the 11th grade state testing:
  • California English-Language Arts Test: Weeks of 3/20 and 3/27 during English classes
  • California Science Test: Week of 4/17 during Biology classes
  • California Math Test: Week of 5/1 during US History classes

• Job Fair Opportunity: The South Bay Workforce Investment Board (SBWIB) is hosting a Job Fair at El Camino College for youth & adults on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 from 9:00am – 1:30pm. Da Vinci will have a bus that will take 50 students to El Camino College. Please note that spots are limited and not guaranteed. The deadline to RSVP is Monday, March 27 at 3 pm. Interested students must apply here: Youth Job Fair Opportunity (Wednesday, April 19th) – Apply here 

• Senior Activities: We are excited to celebrate the Class of 2023 in their final semester at DVC! Please click on this link for more information regarding Prom and Grad Night for the Class of 2023. Tickets can be purchased on MySchoolBucks.

• Spring Break: There is no school on Friday, 3/31 in observance of Cesar Chavez Day. There is also no school the following week (4/3 – 4/7) due to Spring Break. School resumes on Monday, April 10th. We wish you a happy, healthy break from the daily routine!

Here’s what’s coming up:

• Saturday, 3/25: CARnival Event (fundraiser and community event hosted by Da Vinci Schools)
• Wednesday, 3/29: Exhibition Night (9th & 11th grades showcasing; all students expected to attend)
• Friday, 3/31: No School – Cesar Chavez Day
• Monday, 4/3 – Friday, 4/7: No School – Spring Break
• Thursday, 6/8: DVC Class of 2023 Graduation (1pm start time)
• Summer School Dates (for credit recovery): Session 1: June 13-June 30 Session 2: July 11-July 27
• DVC Weekly Schedules Year 10 (2022-2023) & DVC Year 10 Planning Calendar (2022-2023)

On Tuesday, 3/21 during seminar, we will be showcasing our terrific pathway and elective offerings to our 10th grade students (and 9th graders currently enrolled in Graphic Communications). We are happy to be able to offer a variety of terrific electives and pathways at DVC for students who have completed Graphic Communications. We plan to offer the following courses for the 23-24 school year:

• • Electives: Ethnic Studies, Astronomy & Anatomy/Physiology, & Spanish 3
  • Pathways:Computer Science, Marketing, Media Production, & Multimedia Journalism

More information about the course offerings and how to request preferences will be made available after the showcase. Students should attend Exhibition Night and check out the pathways in order to learn more about the courses!

Please join us on Wednesday, March 29th from 5:30pm – 7:00pm for our Exhibition Night!

All students are expected to attend, and all 9th & 11th grade students will be showcasing their projects. Please invite family, friends, and prospective DVC students – we look forward to a great turnout and welcome the whole community to this great showcase of student work. See you there!

We loved seeing our families on campus and on zoom during our Student-Led Conferences! Thank you for taking the time to connect with us. We are looking forward to seeing our families back again for Exhibition Night on Wednesday, March 29 from 5:30pm – 7:00pm.

• Spring 2023 Da Vinci Schools Experience Surveys: Your feedback is valuable to us. Please take a moment to complete this semester’s experience surveys.
  • Link for Parents/Guardians: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QLM5T2G
  • Link for Students: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/K9CRCP3

• Da Vinci Schools CARnival: Da Vinci Schools will be hosting our 2nd annual CARnival on Saturday, March 25th from 10am-5pm! This fun day of games, food, entertainment, and cars is an important fundraiser that supports student activities and is open to the community! Please join us and invite your friends and family! For more information, check out this CARnival website. 

• Exhibition Night: Mark your calendars! Our spring Exhibition Night is scheduled for Wednesday, March 29th from 5:30pm – 7:00pm. All students are expected to attend and our 9th and 11th grade students will be exhibiting their work. Please invite friends and family to this special event that is open to our entire community.

• State Testing: Our 11th grade students begin state testing this week. The testing will be done during their classes, with minimal disruption to the daily schedule. These are the weeks for the 11th grade state testing:
  • California English-Language Arts Test: Week of 3/20 during English classes
  • California Science Test: Week of 4/17 during Biology classes
  • California Math Test: Week of 5/1 during US History classes

• Pathway & Elective Presentations for 10th Grade: On Tuesday, 3/21 during seminar, we will be showcasing our terrific pathway and elective offerings to our 10th grade students (and 9th graders currently enrolled in Graphic Communications). We are happy to be able to offer a variety of terrific electives and pathways at DVC for students who have completed Graphic Communications. We plan to offer the following courses for the 23-24 school year:
  • Electives: Ethnic Studies, Astronomy & Anatomy/Physiology, & Spanish 3
  • Pathways:Computer Science, Marketing, Media Production, & Multimedia Journalism

• Senior Activities: We are excited to celebrate the Class of 2023 in their final semester at DVC! Please click on this link for more information regarding Prom and Grad Night for the Class of 2023. Tickets can be purchased on MySchoolBucks.

Here’s what’s coming up:

• Monday, 3/20: CAASPP English Language Arts Testing Begins (11th grade)
• Tuesday, 3/21: Pathway & Elective Presentation to 10th Grade
• Wednesday, 3/22: Marketing 1 Field Trip to Westwood / UCLA
• Saturday, 3/25: CARnival Event (fundraiser and community event hosted by Da Vinci Schools)
• Tuesday, 3/28: Credit Recovery Meeting (9th Grade)
• Wednesday, 3/29: Exhibition Night (9th & 11th grades showcasing; all students expected to attend)
• Friday, 3/31: No School – Cesar Chavez Day
• Monday, 4/3 – Friday, 4/7: No School – Spring Break
• Thursday, 6/8: DVC Class of 2023 Graduation (1pm start time)
• Summer School Dates (for credit recovery): Session 1: June 13-June 30 Session 2: July 11-July 27
• DVC Weekly Schedules Year 10 (2022-2023) & DVC Year 10 Planning Calendar (2022-2023)