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Week 6 Schedule

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We had a wonderful week at DVC, with highlights including a field trip to the Latino College Expo, a Marketing Pathway trip to Covenant House, 9th and 10th grade Physics and Chemistry experiments, Hispanic Heritage Month presentations during Advisory led by Latino Student Union (LSU) representatives, and a 12th Grade FAFSA Info Night for parents! We are also so thankful for all the families who filled our Wednesday Snack Sign Ups so quickly – thank you for your generosity!

Virtual Parent/Guardian College & Career Info Meetings: We are pleased to offer 3 meetings with our DVC school counselors about college and career preparation. Please join us via zoom on the following dates:

Phone & Personal Device Policy Update: Thank you to all the students who have done a terrific job keeping their phones away during instructional time! We have noticed that students are less distracted and more focused in class with our new policy, and we appreciate the support of our parents and guardians as we strive to create an environment that promotes digital citizenship and academic success. We know that several students bring their own laptops and tablets to school, and we want to be sure that these devices are used with teacher permission for schoolwork only. Students who use laptops and tablets for messaging, gaming, or other off-task activities will lose the privilege of using their own personal device for schoolwork for one month.

FLEX Block: FLEX Block is a designated time during the school day when students can choose which classroom to attend, based on their current teachers and academic needs. To select their FLEX Block, students must use the SmartPass platform (app.smartpass.app) and choose a teacher who is already part of their schedule. Those interested in honors courses should sign up for honors sessions, while students needing extra help are encouraged to select classes where they need additional support. Students are encouraged to sign up on Saturday or Sunday for the next week, and all students are required to sign up no later than Advisory on the first day of the week.

Wolf Pack Counselors: In addition to the school counselors and the outside resources listed here, we have trained a group of 11th and 12th grade students in peer counseling. These students provide in-person, during-the-school-day support for any DVC student, offering both one-to-one counseling sessions and peer mediation sessions. Students: To request to see a Wolf Pack Counselor, students should do one of the steps below:

  1. Go to the front desk and ask Ms. Jackie or Ms. Pattie to see a Wolf Pack Counselor. Only do this step if your matter is urgent.
  2. Put a request at THIS LINK and you will be pulled out of class within 2-3 business days for your counseling session.

Student-Led Conferences: Be on the lookout for communication regarding signing up for Student-Led Conferences! We ask all parents to come in for a conference during the week of October 7th. Students are dismissed at 1:50pm from Monday, October 7th – Thursday, October 10th, and conferences are scheduled from 2:00pm – 3:30pm. We look forward to meeting with you soon!

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

  • Tuesday, 9/24: Makeup & Retake Picture Day (8:45 – 9:30)
  • Wednesday, 9/25: NACAC College Fair Field Trip (12th grade)
  • Thursday, 9/26: 10th Grade Parent College & Career Info Virtual Meeting @ 4pm (ZOOM LINK HERE) 
  • Thursday, 10/3: Hispanic Heritage Month CD
  • Thursday, 10/3: 11th Grade Parent College & Career Info Virtual Meeting @ 4pm (ZOOM LINK HERE) 
  • Friday, 10/4: No School – Local Holiday
  • Monday, 10/7 – Thursday, 10/10: Student-Led Conferences (1:50pm dismissal)
  • Friday, 10/11: Community Learning Day (CLD)
  • Wednesday, 10/16: PSAT (grades 9, 10, 11) & SAT (grade 12)
  • Thursday, 10/17: 9th Grade Parent College & Career Info Virtual Meeting @ 4pm (ZOOM LINK HERE)

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Da Vinci Communications

201 N. Douglas St. – Floor 3

El Segundo, CA 90245

(310) 725-5800