Goodmorning DVC,

Today at 5 pm, the DVC counseling team will begin to host the virtual annual parent presentations to discuss graduation requirements, college admissions, and parent tips on next steps.

Today is our 10th Grade Parent Info night. Here is the ZOOM LINK for all virtual presentations.

ALL presentations will be recorded and send out through this blog on the following day.

See you tonight at 5 pm!

The DVC Counseling Team,

Ms, Aldrete (maldrete@davincischools.org)

Ms. Barba (jbarba@davincischools.org)

Ms. Thomas (athomas@davincischools.org)

Happy Monday DVC!

I hope you are having a great 3-day weekend so far. Here are the list of college reps that will be visiting DVC during lunch this week:

• Wednesday, February 22nd @ 11:45 am: ASSE International Student Exchange Programs
  • This program is a study-abroad program open to current high school students and students who want to take a gap year after high school. This study abroad program is a chance to earn college credits while having the opportunity to travel internationally.
• Thursday, February 23rd  @ 11:45 am: BYU Independent Studies Program
  • Earn transferable college credits during and after high school with this flexible online program.
• Friday, February 24th  @ 11:45 am: University of the Pacific

All college rep visits will take place in Mr. Jackson’s room (3203), 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 the college 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

Happy Presidents’ Day, DVC Families! There is no school today so this week is a 4-day week. We will finish the week with a CD in celebration of Black History Month organized and run by our Black Student Union. We are proud of all the work that our Black Student Union has done to create and lead lessons in advisory about Black People’s Influence on the Arts! 

Spirit Week – Black History Month Edition: Please join us in the following themed days:

• Tuesday, 2/21: Shoe Game
• Wednesday, 2/22: Highlight a Black Artist
• Thursday, 2/23: Dress to Impress / Sunday Best
• Friday, 2/24: Wear Pan-African Flag Colors (red, black, green)

10th Grade College & Career Parent Information Nights: This week is our 10th grade college & career parent information webinar hosted by our own DVC counseling team. Please join us!

• Wednesday, 2/22: 10th Grade College & Career Parent Info Night @ 5pm via Zoom (Meeting Link)

After-School Tutoring: We are thrilled to be able to offer after school tutoring after school on Mondays and Thursdays from 3:35 – 4:35! Our tutor’s name is Alex and he is willing to help with anything but specializes in math and science. This is open to all grade-levels and takes place in Ms. Flower’s Room (3404).

Here’s what’s coming up:

• Wednesday, 2/22: 10th Grade College & Career Parent Info Night @ 5pm via Zoom (Meeting Link)
• Friday, 2/24: Black History Month CD
• Wednesday, 3/1: 12th Grade College & Career Parent Info Night @ 5pm via Zoom (Meeting Link)
• Friday, 3/3 – Monday, 3/6: DECA State Career Development Conference Field Trip (Marketing Pathway)
• Tuesday, 3/7: 9th Grade College & Career Parent Info Night @ 5pm via Zoom (Meeting Link)
• Wednesday, 3/8: School Site Council Meeting @ 4:30pm via Zoom (Meeting Link) 
• Monday, 3/13 – Thursday, 3/16: Student-Led Conferences (minimum days)
• Friday, 3/17: No School – Staff Development
• Thursday, 6/8: DVC Class of 2023 Graduation (1pm start time)

DVC Weekly Schedules Year 10 (2022-2023) & DVC Year 10 Planning Calendar (2022-2023)

Take advantage of the NACAC Virtual College fairs by attending any of the three dates mentioned above. All virtual college fairs are FREE and open to the public, make sure to sign up as soon as possible by visiting https://www.nacacattend.org/fairs?_ga=2.56115874.824685047.1676587041-207820427.1675372258

Greetings,

Thank you to all the parents who were able to join us yesterday for our College & Career Parent Info Night, we hope you all found it insightful and informative.

Here is the link to the webinar recording

Best,

Ms. Aldrete, College and Career Counselor

Ms. Thomas, 11th Grade Level Counselor

Mr. Jackson, 12th Grade College and Career Readiness Teacher