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)

Student-Led Conferences begin tomorrow! We look forward to partnering with our families in support of each student’s success. If you have yet to sign up for a conference, please contact your student’s Grade Level Homeroom Teacher for the sign up link. Here are the general dates and times for our conferences:

IN PERSON, ON CAMPUS: 

• Monday, March 13th from 2:00 – 3:30 PM 

• Tuesday, March 14th from 2:00 – 3:30 PM 

• Wednesday, March 15th from 2:00 – 3:30 PM 

VIRTUAL THROUGH ZOOM:

• Thursday, March 16h from 2:00 – 3:40 PM

Students will be dismissed at 1:50pm this week in order to accommodate our conference schedule. There is no school on Friday, 3/17; it is a professional development day for DVC staff.

After School Tutoring: From 2pm – 3pm this week, we will have after school tutoring available for all students. If your student needs extra help in a subject (especially math or science), please have them take advantage of this opportunity. 

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.

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.

Here’s what’s coming up:

• Monday, 3/13 – Thursday, 3/16: Student-Led Conferences (minimum days, 1:50pm dismissal)
• Friday, 3/17: No School – Staff Development
• 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)

~NEXT SATURDAY MARCH 18TH~

San Jose State University will be hosting theirr 5th Annual LA to the Bay: SJSU New Black Spartan Reception on March 18th, from 9:00 am to 11:30 am. This special event will be for all Black/African American students in Southern California admitted to SJSU for Fall 2023. Dates, times, and registration links are live on their website at https://www.sjsu.edu/soar/events/receptions.php. Students have received a postcard and an email inviting them to this event.

LA to the BAY: SJSU New Black Spartan Reception

Saturday, March 18, 2023

9:00 am – 11:30 am

8:00 am | Check-in/Resource Fair/Breakfast begins

Bixby Ballroom

The Renaissance Long Beach Hotel

111 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA

Registration deadline for this event is Monday, March 13th. 

In addition to our workshops and events, our services also include pre-admissions counseling in-person, over the phone, and through our Virtual Front Desk. We also offer campus tours for prospective students, families, and school groups. Visit and share our website, sjsu.edu/soar, for more information on hours, locations, registration information, and resources for students.