Archive for February 27, 2023

Announcements From Real World Learning Director (2.27.2023)

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For students interested in exploring cyber security and IT: 

Join the IT Academy Powered by Microsoft! LA-Tech.org has partnered with Microsoft to bring you this incredible opportunity to get PAID while learning, earning certifications, and working with amazing companies like Microsoft. This program is 12 weeks and requires a commitment of 10 to 15 hours a week. You will be required to attend zoom sessions every Tuesday and Thursday with the majority of sessions starting at 4 pm. The priority deadline is Sunday, April 2, 2023. To apply, please click here. 

For students interested in business and technology: 

The Fika Tech Career Academy starts in the Fall of 2023. Students will have the opportunity to learn from companies such as Roblox, Snapchat Inc, Facebook, and more. This is a paid opportunity that allows students to build their portfolios with industry-driven projects. Students must be committed to joining virtual sessions every week and comfortable with independent work. The deadline to apply is July 6, 2023. To apply, please click here. 

The Karim Kharbouch Coding Fellowship (KKCF) is cofounded by Hip Hop Artist French Montana and supports youth interested in STEM. Through a 12-month fellowship program, Fellows will complete 80 hours of summer curriculum to prepare them for college, the future of work, and STEM careers, while participating in monthly career workshops throughout the academic year. During the summer months, Fellows will participate in six weeks of summer instruction, then receive monthly career coaching sessions and workshops. Fellows will use industry-standard technologies to learn how to create a brand, understand selling, create a proper wireframe, basic HTML & CSS coding, and more. To learn more, please click here. To sign up for the information session on May 7 at 4 pm, please click here.

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Week 25 Schedule

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Happy rainy Friday! We hope all students and families are staying warm and safe out there. We had a great Black History Month Community Dialogue today. We thank the BSU (Black Student Union) and NSBE (National Society of Black Engineers) for putting together and leading the Black History Month celebrations that culminated in our celebration of Black Excellence today. We celebrated, danced, and listened to music by Black artists such as Michael Jackson, Kendrick Lamar, Beyonce, Lauryn Hill, Rihana, and more! 

We also thank Torrance Memorial Medical Center who shared their careers as Clinical Lab Scientists with our Biomedical Association. It was great to hear from real-world professionals and helpful to know that the field is actively recruiting! 

This week:

  • SLC Information will be sent out by Grade-Level teachers, please check your email and Canvas accounts for announcements. 

Week 25 Schedule:

Important Upcoming Dates:

  • Friday-Sunday, 3/3-3/5: FRC Regionals at Port Hueneme 
  • Monday-Thursday, 3/13-3/16: Student-Led Conference (SLC) Week
  • Friday, 3/17: PD Day, No school for students
  • Friday-Sunday, 3/17-3/19: FRC LA Regionals at Da Vinci  
  • Monday, 3/20: Freshmen College Webinar 5:00-6:00
  • Tuesday, 3/21: Sophomore College Webinar 5:00-6:00
  • Wednesday, 3/22: Junior College Webinar 5:00-6:00
  • Wednesday, 3/22: Medical Interventions Grand Rounds 6:00pm
  • Thursday, 3/30: Exhibition Night for Grades 9 and 11
  • DVS Graduation date is scheduled for Thursday, June 8th at 5:00pm
  • School Calendar Link

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Announcements From Real World Learning Director (2.17.2023)

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For students interested in filmmaking opportunities:

Film2Future is offering an intensive filmmaking program where students can take creative ideas from script to screen. You will learn the filmmaking process from more than 250 professionals working in the entertainment industry. After graduating, students will have a resume, portfolio, and a professional network of Hollywood creatives. Eligible graduates (18+ years old) of the program are supported in launching their careers as creators and obtaining paid internships and jobs. The program is free to students. The deadline to apply is February 19th. Click here to apply. 

For students interested in research opportunities:

Project STRIDE – Charles Drew University is a ten-week summer clinical research program for 11th-grade high school students. Students may be in the 11th grade at the time of submitting the application and must have completed the 11th grade to start in the program. The application is available now and due no later than March 15th.

For students interested in tech opportunities:

Technovation Girls Challenge: Technovation Challenge runs across 100+ countries for young female tech entrepreneurs ages 10 to 18. Participants work with mentors to develop a mobile app and launch a startup that solves real-world problems with technology. Girls need to complete all the necessary steps, from coding to writing a business plan. The submission deadline is April 18th, 2023 at 5 pm PDT. Learn more by clicking here.

DEADLINE EXTENDED: Avantus Cleantech Career Academy offers opportunities for youth to succeed in California’s green energy future through education, job readiness, and paid-work-based learning. Youth earn $16.04 an hour while building their knowledge of opportunities in the cleantech sector. The Academy will take place virtually over a 12-week period on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4 to 6:30 pm. Must be 16 years old. The deadline to apply is February 22. Apply here. 

For students interested in entrepreneurship opportunities:

Diamond Challenge: The diamond challenge is an innovative entrepreneurship competition offering $100,000 in prizes and resources to take student ideas to the next level. It provides a unique opportunity for teens to learn about entrepreneurship while putting their ideas into action. The 2023 summit will begin in April 23. Learn more by clicking here.

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

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Week 24 Schedule

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This has been a great week of fun, love, and spirit! 

The Youth & Government Da Vinci Delegation had an amazing Model Legislature & Court Conference in Sacramento. They did an excellent job, bills and proposals were passed, and court questions were won! 

We also had a fun spirit week! Thank you, leadership students, for putting spirit week together for us. We always love an excuse to come to school in pajamas.  

Additionally, we are grateful to Teleflora for donating flowers, allowing us to continue our yearly tradition of showing students some love by passing out flowers on Valentine’s Day. 

  • Progress Reports: were mailed out this week. Please continue to check Canvas for assignments and grades and use this document: Parent and Student Access to Canvas as a resource for how to get access. 
  • President’s Day Monday, 2/20: In observance of President’s Day, there is no school on Monday, 2/20. Have a great three-day weekend! 
  • Black History Month: In honor of Black History Month, students participated in a jeopardy game during advisory today. We thank the BSU (Black Student Union) and NSBE (National Society of Black Engineers) clubs for putting together and leading the Black History Month celebrations. This month’s theme has been celebrating Black Excellence. There will be a Community Dialogue (CD) with all DVS students next Friday 2/24. They also put together a great video interviewing students and staff with this question, “What does Black History Month mean to you?” Check out the video here.
  • Parent Office Hours- Since this is an even week, we have parent office hours, Thursday, 2/23 at 4:30 pm at this zoom link: Parent Office Hours Zoom Link. This is a casual time of connecting, chatting, and Q&A.

Week 24 Schedule

Important Upcoming Dates:

  • Monday, 2/20: President’s Day Holiday (no school)
  • Wednesday, 2/22: Da Vinci Schools Board Meeting 6:00 (at this Zoom link)
  • Friday, 2/24: Black History Month Community Dialogue during Advisory
  • Friday-Sunday, 3/3-3/5: FRC Regionals at Port Hueneme 
  • Monday-Thursday, 3/13-3/16: Student-Led Conference (SLC) Week
  • Friday, 3/17: PD Day, No school for students
  • Friday-Sunday, 3/17-3/19: FRC LA Regionals at Da Vinci  
  • Monday, 3/20: Freshmen College Webinar 5:00-6:00
  • Tuesday, 3/21: Sophomore College Webinar 5:00-6:00
  • Wednesday, 3/22: Junior College Webinar 5:00-6:00
  • Wednesday, 3/22: Medical Interventions Grand Rounds 6:00pm
  • DVS Graduation date is scheduled for Thursday, June 8th at 5:00pm
  • School Calendar Link

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Learning Differences Virtual College Fair: February 23

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Good afternoon!

The Learning Differences Virtual College Fair will be held on February 23, 2023 from 9am-11am (PST) and 3:30pm-5:30pm (PST).

  • Chat live with college reps
  • View college presentations
  • Attend educational sessions

Click here to register and explore .  Attendees will learn more about what to expect in college, find colleges that fit their learning needs as well as gain access to virtual college booths loaded with resources, virtual educational sessions, and live admissions representatives.

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Free SAT/ACT Practice Test and Seminar

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Hello DVS students and families,

PJ Test Prep is offering upcoming opportunities for FREE SAT and ACT Practice Test  + Seminar.  If you are interested in attending please visit- http://www.pjtestprep.com/RSVP

 

 

Please use the following links to view SAT/ACT Testing Dates and Registration for the actual exams:

 

SAT Testing Dates and SAT Testing Registration

ACT Testing Dates and ACT Testing Registration

 

 

 

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Free Introductory Flight Lesson from Sling Pilot Academy (Saturday 3.11.2023)

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Sling Pilot Academy x SkyWest Airlines Partnership Launch Event – Saturday March 11, 2023 9:00 AM- 1:00 PM

100 FREE FLIGHTS FOR HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS:

Sling Pilot Academy, the largest and most innovative flight school in the Los Angeles Area, and SkyWest Airlines, the Largest Regional Airline in the world are pleased to welcome you to our elite partnership launch event and open hangar.

Sling Pilot Academy is giving away 100 Free Flights to high school juniors and seniors and community college students during this STEM event, to create awareness about the airline pilot career.

To qualify for a free Introductory Flight Lesson, high school junior and senior students and college students will need to present a valid student ID. Career advisors are also eligible for a free Introductory Flight Lesson.

Each student will receive:

  • A free Introductory Flight Lesson* – take the controls and fly the airplane!
  • A free Simulator flight session
  • A Pilot Logbook to log airplane and simulator time (counts towards Pilot Certificate!)
  • An hour presentation by SkyWest Airlines, the largest regional airline in the world, on the state of the airline industry and the pathway from high school to career
  • A tour of our aircraft manufacturing facility where students will have the opportunity for a hands-on experience
  • Free lunch provided by The Habit Burger Grill food truck

* If, for any reason, a student does not have time for a flight or simulator session they will receive a rain check to come back and claim their flights.

TICKETS ARE FREE AND ARE FIRST COME FIRST SERVED. Reserve your tickets through the QR code below.

Click here for more information.

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

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Week 23 Schedule

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We hope all students and families had a great week. Freshmen had a great “Fulcrum Day” where students got to engage in fun team-building activities. There are “Fulcrum Days” days scheduled for every grade level. Honors certificates were also passed out during advisory. 266 Honors certificates were given. We are very proud of all of our students. This week was also National Counselors Week, we are very grateful and appreciative of our DVS counselors: Corrinne Valle (9th and 11th), Carolyn Ruiz (10th and 12th), and Francisca Marquez(College & Career). Our counselors care very much about all of our students and work hard to support them. 

  • Progress Reports – will be going out next week on Tuesday, Feb. 14th. In the mean time, we always encourage students and parents to check Canvas for assignments and grades. Please use this document: Parent and Student Access to Canvas as a resource for how to get access. 
  • Spirit Week: Next week (2/13-2/17) is Spirit Week! We are looking forward to seeing our classrooms filled with Spirit Week fun! Please keep in mind that the DVS Dress Code still applies during Spirit Week.  
    • Monday- Jersey Day
    • Tuesday – Valentine’s Day (wear Red, White, or Pink)
    • Wednesday – Dress like a Teacher Day
    • Thursday – Tourist Day 
    • Friday – Pajama Day
  • LA Metro’s GoPass Program: Da Vinci Schools is participating in LA Metro’s GoPass Program! This means each DVS student can receive a free Metro card that, once activated, will allow them to ride on the Metro for FREE until June 30, 2023. Students can pick up a card and instructions to activate their card from Summer Munoz (mmunoz@davincischools.org) at the DVS Front Desk. Here is more information on the GoPass Program if you are interested.
  • Senior Activities–  Reminder, senior contracts were passed out during CCL class this week. In order to participate in senior activities. Senior Contracts need to be signed and returned to Mr. Perez by Tuesday, February 14th. 
  • Black History Month: In honor of Black History Month, students will be participating in a jeopardy game next Friday (2/17) during advisory. There will also be a Community Dialogue (CD) with all DVS students on Friday 2/24.
  • Youth & Government: We wish our Y&G delegation the best during their Model Legislature & Court Conference in Sacramento this weekend! 

Important Upcoming Dates:

  • Monday, 2/20: President’s Day Holiday (no school)
  • Friday, 2/24: Black History Month Community Dialogue during Advisory
  • Friday-Sunday, 3/3-3/5: FRC Regionals at Port Hueneme 
  • Monday-Thursday, 3/13-3/16: Student-Led Conference (SLC) Week
  • Friday, 3/17: PD Day, No school for students
  • Friday-Sunday, 3/17-3/19: FRC LA Regionals at Da Vinci  
  • Monday, 3/20: Freshmen College Webinar 5:00-6:00
  • Tuesday, 3/21: Sophomore College Webinar 5:00-6:00
  • Wednesday, 3/22: Junior College Webinar 5:00-6:00
  • Wednesday, 3/22: Medical Interventions Grand Rounds 6:00 pm
  • DVS Graduation date is scheduled for Thursday, June 8th at 5:00 pm
  • School Calendar Link
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Announcements From Real World Learning Director (2.10.2023)

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For students interested in pursuing a career as a health professional:

The Turner-UCLA Allied Health Internship Program is a week-long summer internship for students to gain exposure and build interest in careers in the allied health professions. During the internship, students will stay at UCLA dorms and rotate through different departments at the UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center, attend guest speaker panels, and workshops, and engage in supervised student life at the UCLA Campus. High school juniors are encouraged to apply. The program is free. A Zoom Information Session will take place on Wednesday, February 22nd from 4:00 to 5:00 pm. Zoom registration and flier. 

For students interested in public relations and journalism opportunities:

The Los Angeles Feminist Majority Foundation is seeking interns for their Public Relations and Journalism departments. Interns would work directly with Ms. editors to research, fact-check information, write blog posts, and curate content for the Ms. Magazine website and print magazine. Interns would also do research, conduct outreach to media contacts, develop press materials, and promote the organization on social media. They’re looking for bright, energetic, and resourceful people interested in learning how the editorial side of a nonprofit magazine operates–from the inception of an idea to the final printed product–and gaining new feminist perspectives. The deadline to apply is March 31. Click here for more information. 

For students interested in internship opportunities:

This opportunity is recommended for graduating seniors interested in tourism and hospitality. The Great Wolf Summer Hospitality Internship Program is a 10-week program that provides high school graduates with a meaningful experience that compliments their current coursework. Through an experiential and structured approach to learning, interns will gain real-life experience in the hospitality and entertainment industry. The program will include a job shadow week to provide exposure and learning of other disciplines across the brand. At the end of the program, participants will also complete a term project and present it to the lodge leadership team. Upon successful completion of the program, interns will be considered for future internships, full-time positions, and/or Great Wolf Management Development Program (MDP). To learn more, click here. 

 

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

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Week 22

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We hope students had an enjoyable and restful Friday. The staff had a productive professional development day together. Some of the topics discussed in today’s staff development included: supporting students who may struggle with stress & anxiety, discussing strategies for belonging for students of all diverse backgrounds, embracing our own identities to impact our practice, and learning fun and new advisory games!

Updates and information:

  • Progress Reports – will be going out next week on Tuesday, Feb. 14th. In the meantime, we always encourage students and parents to check Canvas for assignments and grades. Please use this document: Parent and Student Access to Canvas as a resource for how to get access Canvas. 
  • Senior Activities–  Seniors will be hearing more about these activities during CCL class this week. Parents and students will be provided a Senior Contract to be reviewed and signed.  
  • Advisory –  Semester 2 Advisory Overview: One signature practice that has a large role in shaping our school culture at DVS is Advisory. Advisory curriculum is curated by DVS teachers and staff with heavy involvement from students. We hope that these Advisory topics allow our students to share stories, gain perspectives, and have rich conversations at school and at home about life in high school and events around the world. Please feel free to reach out to Saya Wai at swai@davincischools.org if you would like to find out more about Advisory. This semester, in addition to community and relationship building, Advisory time will be used to promote college and career readiness, address socio-emotional learning and mental wellness, and discuss the following Heritage and Awareness Months.
    • February: Black History Month
    • March: Women’s History Month
    • April: Autism Awareness Month
    • April: Sexual Assault Awareness Month
    • May: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 
  • School Site Council & Parent Office Hours. We have DVS School Site Council Meeting this Thursday, 2/9 at 4:30 pm at this zoom link: SSC & Parent Office Hours Zoom Link. It is also an even week and so we invite parent office hours participants to join us for the SSC meeting! 

Important Upcoming Dates:

  • Monday, 2/6: Freshmen Fulcrum Day 
  • Thursday, 2/9: School Site Council Meeting #3 (4:30 at this Zoom link)
  • Monday, 2/20: President’s Day Holiday (no school)
  • Friday, 2/24: Black History Month Community Dialogue during Advisory
  • Monday, 3/13-Thursday 3/16: SLC Week
  • DVS Graduation date is scheduled for Thursday, June 8th at 5:00pm
  • School Calendar Link
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