Dear DVC Families,

The College & Career Parent Information Night for 9th grade, originally scheduled for tonight via Zoom, has been cancelled.

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. Our counseling team is working to reschedule this important session, and we will share the new date and Zoom information with you as soon as it is confirmed.

Thank you for your patience and continued support — we look forward to connecting with you soon to provide valuable information about college and career planning for our 9th grade students.

Warm regards,
The DVC Counseling Team

Dear Graduates and Families,

Congratulations again on your graduation! As you prepare for your next chapter—whether it’s college, career, or a gap year—we want to make sure your final transcripts are in order. Final high school transcripts are now ready to be ordered on Parchment.

To ensure everything is accurate before sending transcripts to your college or university, please follow the steps below carefully:

📄 Step-by-Step: How to Order Your Transcript

1. Log in to your Parchment account
Go to www.parchment.com and log in using your existing student account.

2. Order your transcript to be sent to yourself first

• Select “Send to Yourself”

• Choose to receive it electronically (PDF) or via mail

• Once received, review your transcript carefully to ensure all grades, credits, and your graduation status are accurate

3. If everything looks good, send your transcript to your university

• Log back into Parchment

• Select “Send to a College or University”

• Search for your school and follow the prompts to send electronically

• Make sure to confirm the school’s correct admissions office or department

🛑 Found a Mistake?

If you see any discrepancies or errors on your final transcript (missing credits, incorrect grades, etc.), please contact us before sending it to your college:

📧 Mrs. Barba – 10th and 12th Grade School Counselor
Email: jbarba@davincischools.org

📧 Mrs. Aldrete – College & Career School Counselor
Email: maldrete@davincischools.org

🌞 Enjoy Your Summer!

We’re so proud of everything you’ve accomplished. Enjoy this well-earned summer break before you begin your exciting new journey! Stay in touch, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you need help.

With care and congratulations,
Your Counseling Team

Did you know that Da Vinci Schools are included among 115 South Bay Families Connected Partner Schools? Through this partnership, our parents and staff have free access to resources and educational events addressing a wide array of youth wellness topics, from healthy tech use to substance use prevention. We invite you to attend any of their upcoming events, including screenings of the new Screenagers film and the fentanyl prevention film “Come Back Home”, as well as the monthly Families Connected Parent Chat support group. Be sure to check-out this month’s Families Connected newsletter and sign-up to gain access to new resources and events each month. For our own unique youth wellness resource page, visit Da Vinci Families Connected. Together as a community, we strive to help our youth thrive.

DV counselors are hosting a hands on FAFSA/Dream Act workshop on the 201 campus, where an El Camino College financial aid rep will be here to answer your financial aid/FAFSA/CA Dream Act questions, help you fill out the applications, and submit that night! This is taking place on the DVS floor on Tuesday January 30th, 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Please RSVP HERE so we know how many computers will be needed.*

Please have an FSA ID created and verified before the night. Please CLICK HERE to apply for an FSA ID