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Week 37 Updates for Families

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Week 37

POL Week is Here!  The end is in sight for our students, and we are looking forward to finishing strong.

 

Presentations of Learning (POLs) Our 9th, 10th, and 11th graders begin Presentations of Learning (POLs) on Tuesday, June 2nd! POLs give students the opportunity to develop their speaking and presentation skills and are an opportunity for students to reflect publicly on their learning. You can read all the schoolwide POL policies HERE. Here are a few important notes about POLs:

Presentation Attire: Students are expected to dress in professional attire, detailed as follows:

  • Button-down dress shirt (shirt must be tucked in) or or non-revealing blouse (must cover shoulders); Suit jacket (optional)
  • Khaki pants or dress pants (no jeans); Dress or skirt that touches tops of knees when standing up straight
  • Closed-toe dress shoes (no sneakers or excessively high heels)
  • Hair should not cover the face
  • In need of professional attire?  Please reach out to Ms. Jackie (jmartinez@davincischools.org) 

Graduation Info: Date, Yard Signs, RSVP, Notices

  • Commencement for the Class of 2026 will be on June 11th 2026, at 1:00 P.M. in the Da Vinci Schools Gym.  
  • All tickets are digital, and 12 tickets are allotted per student.  We will be sending seating assignments (which are randomized) soon.
  • Class of 2026 Yard signs are available for pickup from DVC!  Please see the Front Office to pick up your sign.
  • Parents of Seniors have been emailed for graduation RSVP information.  If you have not received this email, please contact Mr. Daramola (adaramola@davincischools.org) as soon as possible.
  • Parents of Seniors who are currently not passing a graduation required class have been emailed – as a reminder, all classwork is due on Friday, May 29th.
  • We are proud to announce this year’s graduation honorees:
    • Valedictorian: Cornelius Lucey
    • Student Choice Speaker: Deon Radcliff
    • DVC Citizen Award Winner: Djamal Bongo Schultz
    • Staff Speaker: Janeé Gerard

Summer School: 

  • Students and families are being notified by counselors if Summer School may be required for your student.  Summer School at DVC is offered for students who need Credit Recovery, and is done in person.

Accelerated Learning & Dual Enrollment:

  • Students who meet the required criteria are able to take Accelerated Geometry or Algebra 2 during this year’s Summer Session.  These courses are offered virtually. Please contact your student’s counselor for more information.
  • Dual Enrollment for Summer Sessions: Summer Dual Enrollment courses can be a great opportunity for extended learning.  These Summer Dual Enrollment courses are offered through local community colleges and not directly through DVC in the Summer Session.  Dual Enrollment courses through DVC are offered for students in grades 10-12 during the school year.  If students need a dual enrollment form signed for summer session, please contact their counselor by June 5th. 

Attendance and STIS Forms: Dear Parents and Guardians, as shared during our Back to School Night, our school set a goal of reaching 96% attendance this year, which means each student could have only 7 absences throughout the year. We are currently at 94.4%, and every day counts as we approach the end of the school year.  One important way families can help us reach this goal is by supporting students in completing any missing STIS forms. 

As a reminder, when a student is absent:

  1. A parent/guardian should email Pattie (pfoxman@davincischools.org) to excuse the absence
  2. The student should submit a Short-Term Independent Study (STIS) form to document the learning completed while out of school

We appreciate your support in encouraging students to complete any missing STIS forms in a timely and detailed way. Students may also stop by the front office to see Mrs. Adriana for support or sign up for STIS Support Flex Block if they need help.  Thank you for your continued partnership and support as we work together to finish the year strong!

 

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

  • Presentations of Learning – Tuesday, June 2nd – June 9th
  • Senior Activities – June 4th-June 9th
      • DTLA Field Trip: June 4th
      • Grad Nite: June 5th
      • Beach Day: June 9th
  • Graduation Practice & Senior Breakfast – Monday, June 8th @ 8:30 A.M.
  • Last Day of School – Wednesday, June 10th
  • Graduation – Thursday, June 11th @1:00pm

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