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9th, 10th, 11th and 12th Grade College & Career Parent Info Nights

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Goodmorning DVC families,

Beginning this week, the DVC counseling team and Mr. Jackson will begin to host the annual parent presentations to discuss graduation requirements, college admissions, and parent tips on next steps. The following are the dates and times for each grade level:

 

Here is the ZOOM LINK for all virtual presentations

ALL presentations will be recorded and send out through this blog after 10/17.

 

Mrs. Aldrete (maldrete@davincischools.org)- College & Career Counselor

Ms. Almeda (calmeda@davincischools.org)- 9th & 11th Grade Counselor

Mrs. Barba (jbarba@davincischools.org)- 10th & 12th Grade Counselor

Mr. Jackson (cjackson@davincischools.org)- College & Career Readiness Teacher

College & Career Rep Visits This Week (9/16-9/20)

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Hello DVC,

Here are the list of colleges/universities that will be visiting us during lunch this upcoming week:

All college rep visits will take place in Mr. Jackson’s room (3203). As a reminder, please grab your lunch and head upstairs to Jackson’s class. No extended lunch passes will be given.

If you have any more questions, please feel free to email me or stop by my office,

Ms. Aldrete

College & Career Counselor

Week 5 Schedule

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What a treat it was to welcome our families to our campus on Thursday evening! Huge thanks to those of you who attended. If you missed it, please review this Back to School Night Slide Deck for schoolwide information. Parents/Guardians: We’d love your feedback on how this event went – please take a moment to complete this short survey.

Mental Health & Wellness: During Back to School Night, we welcomed a representative from allcove, a free in-person community center for youth and families. We have also partnered with Hazel Health and you can find more info at this link. Please check out the many health and wellness resources available to you and your family here: @dvhealth | Linktree 

Contacting School Counselors: We have three amazing school counselors at DVC! If you’re on Instagram, please follow @dvccounselors for info and fun posts! If you’d like to reach out to a school counselor, here are the best ways to contact them:

Latinx Heritage Month: Today marks the start of Latinx Heritage Month, which takes place September 15th to October 15th every year as a time to recognize and celebrate the many contributions, diverse cultures, and extensive histories of the American Latino community. DVC students attended the Latino College Expo yesterday, and our Latino Student Union (L.S.U.) leads the recognition and celebration throughout the next four weeks. Our next CD on Thursday, October 3rd will be led by the Latino Student Union. Students interested in participating should contact Ms. Noemy Carrillo (ncarrillo@davincischools.org).

DVC Clubs: Here’s a list of the 40+ student-led clubs at DVC this year! We hope that all students get connected to at least one club: DVC Clubs (Year 12: 2024 – 2025) 

12th Grade Parent Night: Please plan to join us in the Black Box Theater on Thursday, September 19th for a 12th Grade Parent Night starting at 6pm presented by our counseling team, Monique Aldrete and Jennifer Barba, and our College & Career Readiness Teacher, Christopher Jackson. There will be lots of great information for senior parents at this meeting! 

Fire Drill: We have scheduled a fire drill for Wednesday, September 18th at 9:30am. We will practice a full evacuation of the building during this time. 

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

  • Wednesday, 9/18: Fire Drill @ 9:30am
  • Thursday, 9/19: 12th Grade Parent Night (6-8pm)
  • Tuesday, 9/24: Makeup & Retake Picture Day (8:45 – 9:30)
  • Wednesday, 9/25: NACAC College Fair Field Trip (12th grade)
  • Thursday, 10/3: Latinx Heritage Month CD
  • Friday, 10/4: No School – Local Holiday
  • Monday, 10/7: Student-Led Conferences Begin (1:50pm dismissal)
  • Friday, 10/11: Community Learning Day (CLD)
  • Wednesday, 10/16: PSAT (grades 9, 10, 11) & SAT (grade 12)

Bookmark these links for easy access to school information:

 

New Partnership with Hazel Health, a Free Resource for Mental Health Services

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Dear Da Vinci Families,

We are excited to announce a new partnership with Hazel Health, an innovative service now available to support the mental health needs of all Da Vinci students in grades TK-12. As part of our commitment to providing comprehensive care and resources, Hazel Health offers access to licensed healthcare professionals and services, both at school and from home.

What is Hazel Health?

Hazel Health connects students with a mental health counselor for virtual visits directly from school, or the comfort of your home, at no cost to families. Hazel Health ensures that your child receives timely care for mental health support.

How it Works

  • School-Based Care: Students and families can work with the Da Vinci Counselors to set up appointments for teletherapy at designated times from campus. Students will be supervised in a safe and privatized space for therapy sessions.
    • If your student has an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and there is a concern or question about how this general education offered service would be incorporated into their school day with their current special education programming and services, please contact/consult with Dr. Lynn Rodriguez, Director of Special Education to answer any questions or seek clarification (lrodriguez@davincischools.org). Otherwise, families with an IEP or Section 504 plan should reach out to their case manager/counselor to meaningfully incorporate this service during your day.
  • At-Home Care: Families can schedule telehealth visits from home. Appointments are accessible and can be done on your own schedule between 7am-7pm, Monday through Friday.

Services Provided by Hazel Health:

Mental Health Counseling: Hazel Health provides support for anxiety, depression, grief, and other mental health concerns.

Why Hazel Health?

  • Convenient Access: No need for appointments or travel time. Support is provided virtually when your child needs it.
  • No Cost to Families: Services are free for all students at Da Vinci Schools, ensuring that every family has access to care.
  • Confidential & Secure: All services are confidential, and student privacy is a top priority.

Getting Started

To begin using Hazel Health, simply complete the consent form listed on the website https://getstarted.hazel.co/district/davincischools. You can also reach out to your school counselor for assistance in signing up. We are thrilled to bring this important resource to our Da Vinci community and are confident that Hazel Health will help us keep students happy, healthy, and ready to learn.

Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting our students’ well-being.

Best regards,

Erin Whalen
Assistant Superintendent of Student Services, Da Vinci Schools
ewhalen@davincischools.org

Back to School Night is TONIGHT!

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Looking forward to seeing our parents and guardians! We’re starting at 5:15pm in the Black Box Theater and will head up to the 3rd floor for Advisory and more!

The Back to School Night schedule is as follows:

5:15 Welcome & Overview in Black Box Theater (1st floor)

5:45 Advisory

6:00 Period 1

6:15 Period 2

6:30 Period 3

6:45 Period 4

7:00 Period 5

7:15 Period 6

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