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

Good morning 12th Grade families!

DVC will be hosting an in-person 12th grade FAFSA/College parent night next Thursday, September 19th from 6:00 pm-8:00 pm in the Black Box. Mr. Jackson, Mrs. Barba and Mrs. Aldrete will give an overview of the College and Career process for the Class of 2025. Topics covered during this presentation will be anything from how students solidify their college list, go over the college application process, FAFSA/CSS Profile and its changes, dispel any misconceptions about financial aid and so much more!

We ask that any families planning to attend RSVP by next Monday, September 16th. You can RSVP by clicking this link.

The College and Career Readiness Team,

Mr. Jackson, Mrs. Aldrete, Mrs. Barba

*Class of 2026, 2027 and 2028 will have their own College Information Parent Nights later this semester, expect details soon!*

Hello DVC,

Our college rep visits start TODAY! Here are the list of colleges/universities that will be visiting us during lunch this week:

• Monday, September 9th @ 11:45 am: CSU Dominguez Hills

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.

Students of all grade levels (9-12) can attend the college rep visits.

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

Ms. Aldrete

College & Career Counselor

Dear Seniors & Parents,

A Cal Grant is money for college you don’t have to pay back. Cal Grants can be used at any University of California, California State University or California Community College, as well as qualifying independent (private) and career colleges or technical schools in California.

To qualify, you must apply for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) by March 2, 2025 and meet the eligibility and financial requirements as well as any minimum GPA requirements. There are three kinds of Cal Grants (A, B and C) but you don’t have to figure out which one to apply for. Your eligibility will be based on your FAFSA or CADAA responses, your verified high school Cal Grant GPA, the type of California colleges you list on your FAFSA and whether you’re a recent high school graduate. To learn more about the qualifications, please visit www.calgrants.org.

Da Vinci Communications is required to submit your student’s verified GPA. By law you have the option to “opt out” of this process if you do not want Da Vinci Communications to submit your student’s verified GPA. If you choose to “opt out”, this means your student will not be eligible to receive a Cal Grant. In order to “opt-out”, please complete the attached form (see below) and return to Ms. Aldrete via email at maldrete@davincischools.org no later than September 25th, 2024.

If you do not return the “opt-out” form, Da Vinci Communications will submit your student’s verified GPA to the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) to determine your student’s Cal Grant eligibility.

To obtain an opt-out form click on this link:  GPA Opt Out Form

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Ms. Aldrete via email at maldrete@davincischools.org.

Good morning DVC students and families,

This year, DVC will be providing transportation to the 12th annual Latino College Expo happening Saturday, September 14th!  At the expo, you’ll find a variety of exhibitor booths representing colleges, universities, trade schools, and other educational institutions. These booths often have representatives from the institutions who can answer questions about their programs, admission requirements, financial aid, and scholarships. The expo may offer workshops and seminars on topics such as college application strategies, financial aid and scholarships, career planning, and more. These sessions are typically conducted by experts in the field.

Pickup will be at 9 AM on the 201 N. Douglas campus in front of the school building and we expect to arrive back by 2:10 PM. Students must bring their own lunch or bring money to purchase food on campus.

We only have 35 spots available and are first-come, first serve basis for current Juniors and Seniors.

If interested in attending, please pick up a field trip slip from Mrs. Aldrete and all forms are due Wednesday, September 11th or until all spots are filled.

Mrs. Aldrete

College and Career Counselor