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(Seniors) 25-26 Earl Woods Scholarship NOW OPEN!

February 7, 2025 by Monique Aldrete

Hello Class of 2025!

TGR Foundation is excited to extend the opportunity and invite your high school seniors to apply for the 2025-2026 Earl Woods scholarship.

 

The Earl Woods Scholar Program was created in 2006 to honor the vision and spirit of Earl Woods, Tiger’s father, and mentor, to continue his legacy of caring and sharing. The program goes far beyond financial assistance. Holding one of the highest graduation rates among scholarship programs in the country, our unique program is committed to ensuring every scholar is supported throughout their time in college and beyond. Once selected, our scholars receive continued guidance throughout college with mentorship, personal and professional development workshops, and internship placement assistance to ensure our scholars succeed and graduate with their bachelor’s degree.

 

The scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors, Class of 2025, in select schools in the Los Angeles area with a minimum 3.0 GPA that have plans to enroll full-time in an accredited four-year university in the United States in the upcoming academic year. Successful candidates will be selected on the basis of academic achievement, demonstrated financial need and a proven commitment to community service.

 

Our application is available online. Please share the attached document with students who you believe are eligible to apply for the scholarship. It provides a general overview of the scholar program, eligibility requirements and documents to gather prior to starting the application. Students will also find the link to the application and can click on “Apply Today” or use the QR code to apply. The application is due by March 11, 2025.

 

Selected recipients will receive a scholarship of up to $5,000 (renewable for up to four years) and will be provided with holistic student support throughout their college career. Finalists will need to be available for an in-person interview in April 2025. Recipients will be announced in May.

 

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National School Counseling Week

February 3, 2025 by Erin D'Souza

This week is National School Counseling Week! We are happy to celebrate the great work of our counseling team. This year’s theme is about how school counselors help students thrive. Please take a moment to send them an email with your gratitude during this special week!

  • Jennifer Barba, jbarba@davincischools.org, School Counselor for Class of 2025 and Class of 2027
  • Christine Almeda, calmeda@davincischools.org, School Counselor for Class of 2028 and Class of 2026
  • Monique Aldrete, maldrete@davincischools.org, College & Career Counselor for all grades

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Week 21 Schedule

February 1, 2025 by Erin D'Souza

DVC’s first-ever Neurodiversity Celebration Week was a success! It was a week dedicated to uplifting the neurodivergent community by amplifying their voices, debunking myths, and highlighting the strengths associated with disabilities. A huge thank you to the students who bravely shared their stories, organized engaging and informative events, and to the staff who created safe spaces for meaningful discussions during advisory lessons. 

Also this week, 11th graders in Computer Science hosted a Da Vinci Mobile App Showcase and 12th graders in Marketing and Journalism participated in The Situation Room Experience at the Reagan Library. Senior Activities Club and Senior Committee collaborated on an important event and reminder to the seniors called “Donut Panic,” where they distributed donuts to seniors and reminded them that things are going to turn out ok during this stressful time of figuring out next steps after high school.

No School on Friday, 2/7 & CLD Day on Monday, 2/10: Friendly reminder that there is no school on Friday, 2/7 due to Professional Development. On Monday, 2/10, there is a Community Learning Day (CLD). All students are expected to complete THIS CLD SURVEY indicating if they are planning to be on-campus or off-campus on Monday, 2/10. ALL students (whether they are on campus or at home) must fill out this Community Learning Day Attendance Form to receive attendance credit. As a reminder, these forms can only be accessed by students through their davincischools account. 

School Dance on Friday, 2/7: Da Vinci is excited to host “The Cupid Shuffle”—this year’s Spring Dance—on Friday, February 7th, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, with a sensory-friendly hour from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Purchase your tickets HERE as soon as possible. More details can be found at this blog post.

Parent Advisory Committee Meeting on Tuesday, 2/4: Please join us at our first Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) meeting on Tuesday, February 1st at 5pm! We will be meeting both in-person on the 1st floor (Mona Lisa Room) and virtually on zoom (ZOOM LINK HERE). The agenda for the first meeting is below, and the proposed agendas for the year are linked here (PROPOSED AGENDAS HERE). 

Meeting Agenda:

  1. Welcome + Introductions
  2. Purpose of Committee
  3. Highlights of Semester 1
  4. LCAP Overview (Goals 1 – 5)
  5. WASC Overview
  6. School Safety Plan Review

FAFSA Friday Workshops for Senior Families: The final FAFSA Friday Workshop is this Friday, February 7th; participants should register here for this great opportunity for families of seniors.

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

  • Monday, 2/3: Cal Poly Pomona / LMU Field Trip (11th)
  • Tuesday, 2/4: Parent Advisory Committee Meeting #1 (5pm @ 201 N. Douglas or via zoom (link here)
  • Thursday, 2/6: USC Field Trip (11th)
  • Friday, 2/7: No School – Professional Development
  • Monday, 2/10: Community Learning Day #3
  • Wednesday, 2/12: Grades Updated in PowerSchool & Canvas
  • Monday, 2/17: No School – Presidents Day Holiday
  • Thursday, 2/20: Black History Month CD
  • Thursday, 2/27: DECA SCDC Conference Begins (Marketing Pathway)

Please use these links for easy access to school information:

  • *NEW LINK* DVC Announcements Deck: tinyurl.com/dvc-announcements-spring2025 
  • DVC Blog: dvc.davincischools.org
  • DVC Monthly Calendar: tinyurl.com/DVCcalendar24-25 
  • DVC Weekly Schedules: tinyurl.com/weekly-schedules24-25
  • DVC Staff List: tinyurl.com/dvc-staff-emails
  • DVC Clubs: tinyurl.com/DVC-clubs-2425 
  • DVC Incident Reporting Form: tinyurl.com/dvc-incident-report
  • DVC Health Resources: @dvhealth | Linktree 
  • PowerSchool Login Page: davincischools.powerschool.com/public
  • Canvas Login Page: davincischools.instructure.com
  • Canvas Help Website: tinyurl.com/dv-parent-canvas-help
  • Join “DVC Families” on Facebook!
  • Follow us on Instagram!  @dvchighschool  @dvccounselors  @dvc.leadership



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Get Ready to Dance at “The Cupid Shuffle” – DV’s Spring Dance!

January 29, 2025 by Andrew Daramola

Da Vinci is excited to host “The Cupid Shuffle”—this year’s Spring Dance—on Friday, February 7th, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, with a sensory-friendly hour from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

Ticket Information:

  • Presale: $25 (available through MySchoolBucks)
  • Deadline for Online Purchase: Thursday, February 6th, at 11:59 PM
  • At-the-Door Price: $30 (Friday, February 7th)

Event Details:

  • When: Friday, February 7th
  • Where: Da Vinci West Plaza
  • Dress Code: Semi-formal (dress up a little, but keep it comfortable!)
  • Who Can Attend: Only currently enrolled Da Vinci students (grades 9-12) – no outside guests permitted

Don’t miss out on a fun-filled night of music, dancing, and memories! Get your tickets early to save, and we’ll see you on the dance floor!

[Check out the event flyer here.]

 

Note: We are using MySchoolBucks for the purchase of dance tickets and other school activities. Here are some resources you can use to set up your account, if you’ve never used it:

  • Slides explaining MySchoolBucks
  • Video Tutorial explaining MySchoolBucks

 

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(Seniors) 2025 HSF Scholar Program

January 29, 2025 by Monique Aldrete

Empowering Courageous Leaders
The 2025 HSF Scholar Program Application is now open and closes on February 15, 2025, 2:00 PM PT.
Apply Now!
  • Every year, HSF selects 10,000 outstanding students as HSF Scholars from a broad and talented pool of applicants
  • HSF Scholars have access to a full range of invaluable Scholar Support Services, including career services, mentorship, leadership development, knowledge building, and wellness training
  • Career services include access to select internship and job opportunities with HSF corporate partners
  • HSF Scholars are eligible to apply for all Scholar Conferences including, the STEM Summit, Finance Conference, and Media & Entertainment Summit
  • Exclusive access to the HSF Insider which shares invaluable information and career opportunities
  • Finally, and importantly, HSF awards more than $30 million in Scholarships annually and, depending upon available funds, HSF Scholars may also be eligible to receive a scholarship, which range from $500-$5,000 and are awarded directly to students
Deadline: February 15, 2025, 2:00 PM PT
Eligibility:
  • Must be of Hispanic heritage
  • U.S. citizen, permanent legal resident, or DACA
  • Minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for high school students; minimum of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for college and graduate students
  • Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited, public or not-for-profit, four-year university, or graduate school, in the U.S., for the 2025-2026 academic year
  • Submit the FAFSA or state-based financial aid forms (if applicable)
About HSF:
HSF empowers families with the knowledge and resources to successfully complete a higher education, while providing scholarships and support services to as many exceptional students as possible.
Founded in 1975, HSF has awarded over $756 million in scholarships. HSF Scholars have access to valuable Scholar Support Services and, as funding permits, scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000.
Additional Important Information:
It takes an average of 30 minutes for students to complete Phase I of the 2025 HSF Scholar Program Application
  • No essays, recommendations, or document uploads are required in Phase I
  • To get started, visit HSF.net and log into or create your myHSF profile to access the HSF Scholar Program Application
HSF Scholar Application Timeline:
  • January – Phase I of the application opened January 5 and closes on February 15, 2025, 2:00 PM PT
  • Late February – Applicants are evaluated and the most competitive are selected as Finalists
  • March 1 – Finalists are announced and asked to submit essays, recommendations, transcripts, FAFSA, and other related documents
  • June – HSF Scholars are announced (includes both funded and Scholars waitlisted for funding)
  • June to November – Final Document Verification (financial aid award letter, enrollment verification, and related documents)
  • December – 10,000 HSF Scholars are confirmed after the verification process is complete

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