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College & Career Rep Visits This Week (11/6-11/8)

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Happy Sunday DVC,

Here are the list of college/career reps that will be visiting DVC during lunch this upcoming week:

  • Tuesday, November 7th @ 11:45 am: U.S. Army

All college/career rep visits will take place in Mr. Jackson’s room (3203), and no sign-ups are required to attend. Students are able to grab lunch after the presentation as I will give out excuse slips to extend their lunch time.

DVC Students of all grade levels (9-12) can attend these rep visits.

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

Ms. Aldrete

maldrete@davincischools.org

College & Career Counselor

Week 13 Schedule

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We had a great spirit week at DVC, including celebrations of our All-Star Award winners and the newly inducted members of the National Honor Society! And now we turn our attention to our biggest night of the semester – Exhibition Night! We invite all families, friends, and community members to join us on Thursday, 11/16 from 5:30 – 7:00pm as our students showcase their projects. All DVC students are required to attend; students in grades 10 & 12 will have their projects on display.

This week is a three-day week for students! There is no school on Thursday, 11/9 (Professional Development) and Friday, 11/10 (Veterans Day).

Shelter-in-Place Drill: The Da Vinci high schools located at the 201 N. Douglas location (including DVC) will be participating in a Shelter-in-Place Drill on Wednesday, November 8th. Shelter-in-Place drills are designed to educate students and staff and to provide practice opportunities for what to initially do in the event of an on-campus or nearby emergency that requires a lockdown. 

Senior Portraits: This is the final opportunity for the Class of 2024 to take their senior portraits with our photographer, Stacee Lianna. If you haven’t taken your photo yet, please sign up so that we can include you in the yearbook. If you’d like a retake, please also sign up for this final opportunity: https://book.usesession.com/s/izqHdlV23 

PSAT Scores: PSAT scores for 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students will be available on November 6th. Students are/will be able to access their scores through their College Board account at this link. PDFs of score reports will also be mailed home with end of semester report cards. Here are some resources to understand scores:

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

  • Wednesday, 11/8: Shelter-in-Place Drill
  • Wednesday, 11/8: 12th Grade College Field Trip to UC Irvine
  • Thursday, 11/9: No School – Professional Development Day
  • Thursday, 11/10: No School – Veterans Day Holiday
  • Wednesday, 11/15: “Press Submit” College Application Submission Celebration
  • Thursday, 11/16: DVC Exhibition Night (5:30pm – 7:00pm)
  • Monday, 11/20: No School – Thanksgiving Break

Bookmark these links for easy access to school information:

CSS Profile (Seniors)

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Hello DVC Seniors!

The CSS Profile is an application for institutional financial aid required by more than 300 colleges, universities and scholarship organizations. If you are applying to a college that requires the CSS Profile, please complete this form as soon as possible. The financial information that is provided by completing the CSS profile will allow colleges to create an estimated award offer if you are accepted to their institution.  As we wait for the FAFSA to open sometime in December, we are also anticipating that processing of the FAFSA may take longer than expected.  However, the estimated award as a result of the CSS profile, will more than likely be the actual award you will receive.

Students that applied Early Action/Early Decision may have a CSS Profile deadline in November or December.  Please check deadline on the respective university websites. To check if your colleges require the CSS Profile, check here: Here is the list of participating institutions

The UCs and the CSUs do not require the CSS Profile, only the FAFSA or the CADAA

 

If you have any questions, please contact your student’s counselor.

 

Thank you,

Your DVC Counselors

College & Career Rep Visits This Week (10/30-11/3)

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Happy Sunday DVC,

Here are the list of college/career reps that will be visiting DVC during lunch this upcoming week:

  • Friday, November 3rd@ 11:45 am: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
    • 10th & 11th grade students only
    • Students should sign up by filling out this google form using their Da Vinci Schools email: https://forms.gle/4jb1bfLQK1KrHNNG7.
    • Only 40 spots available, spots are first come first-served and students will be notified by Thursday, November 2nd if they received a spot.

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

Ms. Aldrete

maldrete@davincischools.org

College & Career Counselor

Week 12 Schedule

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Highlights from this week included a 9th grade presentation on Substance Use & Abuse, a book tour by Yanely Espinal, author of Mind Your Money, and an 11th grade Ethnic Studies field trip to the Japanese American Museum! 

Next week is Spirit Week! We encourage school wide participation in the following themed days:

  • Monday 10/30: Soccer Moms vs. BBQ Dads (or Soccer Dads vs. BBQ Moms)
  • Tuesday 10/31: Halloween (see costume guidance below)
  • Wednesday 11/1: Dress to UNimpress
  • Thursday 11/2: Jerseys vs. Jersey Shore
  • Friday 11/3: Decades Day

Halloween Costume Guidance: Please help remind all students that while costumes are encouraged, students are not allowed to bring prop weapons, full face masks, or excessive gore/blood. All costumes must be school appropriate, and students not in costume must adhere to dress code. 

Substance Abuse Parent Resources: Here are the parent resources that were shared in connection with Red Ribbon Week: Drug Awareness Hot Topics (English/Spanish), Vaping Parent Guide, Fentanyl Parent Toolkit & Da Vinci Substance Use Treatment Resource Sheet.

Exhibition Night – Save the Date: Please save the date for our biggest celebration of student projects – Exhibition Night! We invite all families, friends, and community members to join us on Thursday, 11/16 from 5:30 – 7:00pm for our best night of the year. All DVC students are required to attend; students in grades 10 & 12 will have their projects on display.

Class of 2024 Merchandise: Seniors and their families can order DVC Class of ‘24 merchandise at this link: https://www.customink.com/fundraising/dvcco2024

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

  • Wednesday, 11/1: Movie Night @ 2:45pm hosted by Asian Rep Club & Muslim Student Union
  • Thursday, 11/2: National Honor Society Induction Ceremony @ 4pm
  • Friday, 11/3: Movie Night @ 4:30pm hosted by Leadership
  • Wednesday, 11/8: 12th Grade College Field Trip to UC Irvine
  • Thursday, 11/9: No School – Professional Development Day
  • Thursday, 11/10: No School – Veterans Day Holiday
  • Wednesday, 11/15: “Press Submit” College Application Submission Celebration
  • Thursday, 11/16: DVC Exhibition Night (5:30pm – 7:00pm)
  • Monday, 11/20: No School – Thanksgiving Break

Bookmark these links for easy access to school information:

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