Da Vinci Communications

Good morning Juniors and Seniors,

We’re in the final stretch of Fall Semester! For this upcoming Spring semester, Da Vinci is offering three dual enrollment courses. 2 of these courses are asynchronous online, and one is in-person at our Da Vinci Schools Campus (Room # TBD) on Mondays & Wednesdays from 3:00 pm- 4:25 pm. Course details are listed below:

COMS 100- Public Speaking (Asynchronous, Online)	BUS 101- Introduction to Business (Asynchronous, Online)	FILM 110- Film Appreciation (Synchronous, In-Person)
In this course, students will compose, present, and evaluate original speeches. Emphasis is placed on audience analysis, topic selection, research, evidence, organization, delivery, and critical analysis of persuasive communication. Students are required to attend out-of-class speaking events.     3 units Transfer CSU, UC  Start Date: Monday, February 12th, 2024	This course is a survey of organization and management factors influencing the establishment, location, and operation of businesses. This course emphasizes the functional area of accounting as well as the legal framework within which business activities are conducted. The course also emphasizes the principles of Total Quality Management (TQM) in a multicultural and globalized environment.   3 units Transfer CSU, UC  Start Date: Monday, February 12th, 2024	In this course, students will investigate the origins and aesthetics of cinema including the classic Hollywood narrative film and its alternatives. By analyzing representative films as unique cultural products, the student will be introduced to various methods of interpreting and evaluating motion pictures within their socio-political context.   3 units; 2.5 hour lecture  Transfer CSU, UC  Tuesdays/Thursdays  3:00-4:25 Start Date: Tuesday, February 13th, 2024

Who:   Juniors and Seniors from DVC, DVD, and DVS. Based on academic performance and review, 10th grade students are able to take COMS 100. Check with your school counselor to see if you’re eligible.

What: College courses at Da Vinci, through El Camino College. Courses meet transfer requirements for most Cal State and U.C. campuses, as well as most private colleges and universities.

Why:   Get a start on your college credits! It looks great on your college applications. (Dual Enrollment classes do not count towards high school credits)

Cost:   Free! The state of California and Da Vinci Schools pick up the costs, including textbook fees. Donations to help cover the cost of the textbooks from families that can are appreciated.

Where: Classes will be held virtually on the El Camino College student portal (Canvas & MyECC), or they will be in-person in a DVC/DVD/DVS classroom.

 

If you are interested, make sure you apply to El Camino College Spring 2024 term and turn in the attached completed dual enrollment form with your student ID number and/or the application confirmation number to Ms. Aldrete by Friday, February 2nd, 2024.

To be eligible to take a dual enrollment class, the student will need to pass all their academic classes, have no credit recovery for a-g classes, and be a rising senior or junior student. Space is limited and we are accepting forms on a first come first serve basis!

 

If interested in signing up for the following classes, please schedule an appointment with Ms. Aldrete via Calendly before 1/25/24:

https://calendly.com/aldretedvc

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For more information click on the following links:

Applying to El Camino College

Do I Need to Apply Again?

Application for Admission Help

Dual Enrollment Application

 

Da Vinci Schools will be closed for Winter Break December 22nd through January 8th. The El Camino College Dual Enrollment office is able to assist Monday-Friday from 9:00 am- 5:00 pm.

 

Good luck on your POLs!

Ms. Aldrete

College and Career Counselor

This is our final week of Semester 1! The last day of school before winter break is Thursday, 12/21. School dismissal is at 2pm every day of this week. 

We have continued to be impressed by our students and how well they are doing with their Presentations of Learning (POLs) and finals! Good luck to all as we finish these final four days.

PowerSchool Access & Report Cards: Please note that PowerSchool access has been disabled as teachers finalize grades. We will be mailing end-of-semester report cards in the new year (January 2024), but we will restore PowerSchool access for families during the winter break so that all families can be informed about students’ final grades for the semester prior to the mailing. 

DVC Front Office: Our school office will be closed for break from Friday, December 22nd through Monday, January 8th. Our office opens again on Tuesday, January 9th, and school starts for students again on Tuesday, January 16th. 

Parent Advisory Committee: All are welcome to attend our Parent Advisory Committee on Monday, 12/18 at 4:30pm in person (3rd floor, room TBD) or via this zoom link. Please see below for the agenda:

1. Public Comment
2. DVC Spotlight: Presentations of Learning
3. School Safety Plan Review
4. LCAP: Goal 1 Review
5. Meeting Reflection (Plus / Delta)

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

• Thursday, 12/14 – Thursday, 12/21: POL Schedule (2:00pm dismissal)
• Monday, 12/18: Parent Advisory Committee Meeting @ 4:30pm @ 201 N. Douglas or via zoom (link here)
• Thursday, 12/21: Last Day of Semester 1
• Friday, 12/22 – Friday, 1/12: No School – Winter Break
• Monday, 1/15: No School – MLK Jr. Holiday
• Tuesday, 1/16: School Resumes – Semester 2 Begins

Just a reminder that this week and next week, school dismissal will be at 2pm. We wish all of our students the best of luck on their POLs and finals!