Hello Da Vinci Scholars and Families,

Students who are interested in receiving 5 academic credits for summer internships/volunteer opportunities, must fill out the Unpaid Internship Agreement and submit a timesheet that demonstrates the completion of 60 hours of service. The Agreement must be turned in before the start of the internship/volunteer opportunity. The timesheet is due August 6, 2022. Please email all documents to Ms. Rodriguez at crodriguez@davincischools.org.

Are you interested in pursuing a career in the medical field? Learn more about the Da Vinci Schools + Stepful Certified Medical Assistant program. The program begins on July 25th. To learn more, contact Val Green (v.green@davincischools.org) or see this flyer.

> Be job ready in 5 months
> Program includes coursework, an internship, and coaching support
> Tuition-free
> Earn a CMA certificate

Loyola Marymount University is offering a free Financial Literacy program from June 20th to August 5th. This program is ideal for students who want to learn how to make healthy financial decisions. To register, please click here.

Da Vinci Schools is thrilled to announce the long-awaited soccer field project at 201 N. Douglas Street is moving forward this summer. On March 8, 2022, the Da Vinci Schools Board of Trustees approved $1.5 million in reserve funds designated to complete the soccer field.

“Both Da Vinci Schools and Wiseburn Unified share a mutually beneficial goal and desire to complete the soccer field project for our students, families and community. It’s been four and a half years since the campus opened. As a long-term user of the facility, Da Vinci decided to assume financial responsibility for the completion of the soccer field,” said Dr. Don Brann, Da Vinci’s Board President.

A formal Facilities Use Agreement (FUA) between the Wiseburn Unified School District and Da Vinci Schools calls for the construction of playing fields at the high schools campus for the benefit of Da Vinci students, the Wiseburn District, and the Wiseburn community. With enough reserve funding on hand, the Da Vinci Schools Board of Trustees voted to fund and complete the project with the District’s cooperation.

The soccer field project is projected to begin in Summer 2022. The project scope includes removal of a large amount of existing dirt (estimated at 3,600 yards), grading, installation of new synthetic turf, bleachers and a scoreboard, among other work. The soccer field project is anticipated to be completed in time for use during the 2022-23 soccer season.

What a blast we had at Camp Pondo with the Class of 2025! Students and families are able to access the photos from both the 9th and 10th grade retreats at the following links: 

9th Grade Retreat Photos

10th Grade Retreat Photos

We also had a terrific showcase of our pathways and our elective course offerings on Thursday afternoon. Students in 9th & 10th grade who have successfully completed Graphic Communications will be eligible to choose an elective course for the 22-23 school year. Forms for course selection will be available soon on Google Classroom!

Next week is the final week of classes before we begin Presentations of Learning (POLs) and Final Exams. The last day of academic instruction for the semester is Friday, May 27th, and all coursework needed for graduation is due at this time. Please check your student’s grades on PowerSchool and email teachers if you have any questions or concerns.

Looking Ahead:

• Friday, 5/27: Last Day for Seniors to Complete Coursework Required for Graduation
• Tuesday, 5/31: POL Schedule Begins: Minimum Days – students dismissed at 1:40pm
• Thursday, 6/2: 12th Grade DTLA Field Trip
• Friday, 6/3: Disneyland Grad Night (12th Grade)
• Monday, 6/6: FUTURES Graduation
• Tuesday, 6/7: Senior Awards @ 9:00 & Graduation Practice @ 12:00
• Wednesday, 6/8: Last Day of the School Year
• Thursday, 6/9: Class of 2022 Graduation @ 11am (Invitation Only)

Please continue to consult this DVC Year 9 Planning Calendar (2021-2022) as well as the DVC Weekly Schedules for the most up to date information. 

DVC Students and Families,

COVID cases are increasing in the wider community and within DV Schools. Please report all COVID cases to egreen@davincischools.org as soon as possible. Please monitor symptoms if you are a close contact, mask for 10 days from exposure and test 3-5 days after last exposure.

Rapid covid tests are available at school sites during school hours, no appt needed. Students, please pre-register for testing here. It is a rapid test and results are available 15 minutes later.

PCR tests available at 201 N Douglas Street every Monday/Tuesday 815-315pm. Results available approximately Wednesday afternoon. Pre-​registration required https://ihd-patient.preciseq.com/davinci-schools

Home Tests are available at school sites during school hours; please request from health office/front office.

Here is some helpful information about preventing spread at home: Prevent Spread At Home

Here is the school isolation flow chart: School Isolation Quarantine Flow Chart

Thank you!

Emily Green, School Nurse, RN, PhD

Fax: 310-356-3224

For current quarantine, isolation, and other COVID FAQs please see here.