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New Cell Phone Policy Starts Tuesday, 9/3

August 31, 2024 by Erin D'Souza

Effective Tuesday, September 3, 2024, DVC is implementing a new Cell Phone & Personal Electronics Policy. You can see the entire policy at this link.

The most important piece of the policy to understand is this: Any cell phone that is seen during instructional time will be confiscated (no warnings) and turned into administration for parent/guardian pick up.

Here’s a brief synopsis of the policy:

  • Cell phone use is not permitted during instructional time, both in the classroom and on breaks.
  • Cell phones must be silent and out of sight. Keeping phones in backpacks is best.
  • Students are asked to turn in their phones when leaving the classroom during instructional time.
  • Any cell phone that is seen during instructional time will be confiscated and turned into administration for parent/guardian pick up.
  • Cell phone use is not permitted in school restrooms; recording people in bathrooms is against the law!
  • Phones are allowed before school and after school, during passing periods, and during lunch.
  • Activities such as taking photos/videos without permission or engaging in inappropriate communications (including bullying, harassment, or sharing of inappropriate content) are strictly prohibited and will be addressed in accordance with Da Vinci Schools disciplinary policies.

By adhering to these guidelines, students contribute to a positive and productive learning environment at DVC. Our overall goal is for responsible digital citizenship and academic success.  We appreciate your cooperation and partnership.

 

Sincerely,

Erin D’Souza, Principal

Andrew Daramola, Assistant Principal

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Cal Grant Opt Out (Seniors)

August 30, 2024 by Monique Aldrete

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.

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Picture Day is Thursday & Friday!

August 28, 2024 by Erin D'Souza

Dear DVC Families,

Students will take their school pictures on Thursday, 8/29 and Friday, 8/30 during their English class. This means that if they have English during periods 1, 3, or 5, they will take their photo on Thursday. If they have English during periods 2, 4, or 6, they will take their photo on Friday. Makeup picture day is Thursday, 9/19. Please note that 9th grade students who took their photos over the summer at a Wolf Pack Day do not need to retake their school photo.

Thank you,

Erin D’Souza, Principal

 

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DVC is going to the Latino College Expo! (11th & 12th Grade Only)

August 28, 2024 by Monique Aldrete

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

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Week 2 Schedule

August 25, 2024 by Erin D'Souza

We had a terrific first week of school! You can enjoy lots of pictures of the first day from our awesome photographer, Stacee Lianna, at this link: First Day Photos 

Overnighter Recap: On Thursday and Friday, we adventured to the mountains with the awesome Class of 2028 to begin the school year with The Overnighter, a special trip to welcome our 9th graders to DVC. A video celebrating The Overnighter was put together by DVC Media Production Teacher, Tangier Clarke. You can check it out at this link: The DVC Class of 2028 Overnighter Slideshow 

Picture Days: Students will take their school pictures on Thursday, 8/29 and Friday, 8/30 during their English class. This means that if they have English during periods 1, 3, or 5, they will take their photo on Thursday. If they have English during periods 2, 4, or 6, they will take their photo on Friday. Makeup picture day is Thursday, 9/19.

Seminars Start Monday: Students are currently being enrolled in seminar classes. Seminars are elective periods that meet on Monday and Fridays (Period MF) or Tuesdays and Thursdays (Period TTH). We do our best to match students with their preferences. New printed schedules will be delivered to students during Period 5 on Monday. Students cannot request a change to their seminar classes until Wednesday, 8/28. If a student would like to request a seminar change, they can use this form when it opens on Wednesday, 8/28: DVC Schedule Change Request Form We will do our best to accommodate as many requests as possible. The form is only accessible by students through their DV google account. Students are required to attend the classes they are assigned unless they are given a new schedule by school staff.

Club Fair: Our annual Club Fair is coming up on Thursday, 9/5 and applications to start a new or returning club are now open! Students: Please fill out this CLUB APPLICATION if you wish to be a club leader this year. ALL clubs must complete an application; both new and returning clubs must apply. Clubs are not considered approved unless the student leader receives an approval email from school administration.

Absence Reporting Reminder: If your student is going to be absent, please email our Attendance Manager, Pattie Foxman, at pfoxman@davincischools.org or call the front office and leave a message: (310) 725-5800.

Metro Passes: Da Vinci Schools is participating in LA Metro’s GoPass Program again this year! This means any DVC student can receive a free Metrocard that, once activated, will allow them to ride on the Metro at no cost until June 30th. Students can pick up a card and instructions to activate their card from Jackie Martinez (jmartinez@davincischools.org) at the DVC Front Desk. Here is more information on the GoPass Program if you are interested.

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

  • Thursday, 8/29: School Picture Day (during English class)
  • Friday, 8/30: School Picture Day (during English class)
  • Monday, 9/2: No School – Labor Day Holiday
  • Thursday, 9/5: Club Fair (complete a club application at this link)
  • Thursday, 9/12: Back to School Night @ 5:15pm in Black Box Theater
  • Friday, 9/13: No School – Professional Development Day

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

Sincerely,

Erin D’Souza

Principal, Da Vinci Communications

email: edsouza@davincischools.org

appointments: calendly.com/erin_dsouza

school website: dvc.davincischools.org

school: 310.725.5800 ext. 3043

cell: 310.350.7192



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