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The Remaining 9 Weeks of the School Year!

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We hope that everyone is enjoying spring break! We are excited to welcome students back for the remaining 9 weeks of the semester on Monday, April 10th. We have a busy schedule ahead of us – from field trips to standardized tests to special events! Please take a moment to record important dates on your calendar. Use these links to access our regularly updated SCHOOL CALENDAR and WEEKLY SCHEDULES.

Here’s a list of what’s coming up for the next 4 weeks:

  • Wednesday, 4/12: SAT Test (11th Grade)
  • Wednesday, 4/12: College Field Trip to Cal State Fullerton & Loyola Marymount University (10th Grade)
  • Thursday, 4/13:  Field Trip to Moonwater Farms (Environmental Science Class)
  • Thursday, 4/13 & Friday, 4/14: Physical Fitness Testing during Computer Science Classes (9th Grade)
  • Monday, 4/17: English Language Arts MAP Testing (9th & 10th Grade)
  • Monday, 4/17 – Friday, 4/21: California Science Test – CAST during Biology Classes (11th grade)
  • Wednesday, 4/19: College Field Trip to Cal Poly Pomona & Loyola Marymount University (11th grade)
  • Friday, 4/21 – Tuesday, 4/25: DECA International Career Development Conference (Orlando, Florida)
  • Monday, 4/24: Mathematics MAP Testing (9th & 10th Grade)
  • Wednesday, 4/26: Field Trip to Homeboy Industries & Olvera Street (Ethnic Studies Class)
  • Wednesday, 4/26: Computer Science Senior Project Showcase (12th grade)
  • Wednesday, 4/26: School Site Council Meeting @ 5pm (Zoom Link)
  • Friday, 4/28: Field Trip to El Camino College (12th grade)
  • Friday, 4/28: Field Trip to NACAC College Fair (11th grade)
  • Monday, 5/1 – Thursday, 5/4: Mathematics CAASPP Testing during US History Classes (11th grade)
  • Tuesday, 5/2: Field Trip to 72andSunny (12th grade- Marketing)
  • Wednesday, 5/3: Field Trip to Moonwater Farms (Environmental Science Class)
  • Friday, 5/5: No School Professional Development Day
  • Friday, 5/5: Da Vinci Schools Prom @ The Proud Bird
  • Thursday, 6/8: DVC Class of 2023 Graduation (1pm start time)
  • Summer School Dates (for credit recovery): Session 1: June 13-June 30 Session 2: July 11-July 27
  • DVC Weekly Schedules Year 10 (2022-2023) & DVC Year 10 Planning Calendar (2022-2023)

Using CLEP Exams to Earn College Credit

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As College Decision Day approaches on May 1, families may want to take a moment to learn about the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) for students to potentially earn college credit and test out of certain general education courses at 2,900 participating colleges across the U.S.

Administered by the College Board, CLEP is a non-school sponsored opportunity. CLEP exams allow students who are already proficient in a particular subject(s) to test out of introductory courses and move to more advanced courses sooner, saving time and money toward their degree. Students take CLEP exams at an official CLEP test center or at home with remote proctoring. Students receives scores immediately after completing the exam except for College Composition and Spanish with Writing.

To learn more about this program, visit clep.collegeboard.org.

Many thanks to DVD parent Carolyn Mortley who shared this resource with us.

Thank you for coming to Exhibition Night!

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Dear DVC Students and Families,

We are so proud of the creative and engaging ways in which our 9th and 11th grade students demonstrated their learning at our Exhibition Night! We are also grateful for the great turnout and terrific positive energy and support from our DVC families. Thank you for coming out last night!

There is no school tomorrow (Friday, March 31st) in recognition of César Chávez Day. We recognize and commemorate the history of the farm labor movement in the United States and particularly the role therein of César Chávez.

Next week is Spring Break, so school is also closed from Monday, 4/3 – Friday, 4/7. School resumes on Monday, April 10th.

Wishing you a happy, healthy, restful week away from DVC!

Sincerely,

Erin D’Souza, Principal

Youth & Young Adult Job Fair- RSVP Deadline Extended to 4/7

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The South Bay Workforce Investment Board is hosting its 23rd Annual Youth and Young Adult Job Fair on April 19, 2023, from 9am to 1pm at El Camino College. This event is open to participants over the age of 16. Transportation will be provided to and from the event via a bus that will be leaving from the 201 N. Douglas campus at 8:00am. Please note that spots are limited and not guaranteed. The deadline to RSVP is Friday, April 7th at 3pm. Those that are selected will receive an email with further instructions from Crissel Rodriguez, the Director of Real-World Learning. If you are interested in participating, please fill out this form.

 

For more information, please contact Crissel Rodriguez, Director of Real World Learning, at crodriguez@davincischools.org.

Click here to see other Real World Learning opportunities.

Preparing Your Student For Their Future with Dr. Vince Bertram – April 11th!

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Join us for an upcoming seminar with Dr. Vince Bertram on April 11th at 6Pm in the Black Box Theater at Da Vinci Schools! Dr. Bertram is a renowned international speaker, and New York Times best-selling author, dedicated to transforming career learning for students worldwide. Discover how to prepare your student for success in work and life by learning about the value of a college education, skills that matter more than a degree, and the outlook for today’s job market. Space is limited. RSVP here to reserve your spot today!

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