And that’s a wrap for the 2024-2025 school year! We had a great last day of school on Wednesday and a celebratory Graduation ceremony yesterday-Congratulations to the Class of 2025! The staff had our last professional development day today. As we reflected upon this school year, we are proud of all that our students have accomplished and grateful for our families support along the way. We had very busy and successful school year, thank you! For our Graduates that are now Alumni, we will see you when you come back H.O.M.E to visit. And for our new and returning students, we’ll see you in the Fall!
On behalf of the Da Vinci Science Staff, we wish all DVS families a wonderful summer!
Announcements:
DVS 2025-2026 Planning Calendar–this is a draft of the DVS Calendar for your planning purposes; events may be added or subject to change throughout the school year.
Welcome Orientation Day for the 2025-2026 school year is Thursday, August 14th, time TBD (in the afternoon).
The first day of school for the 2025-2026 school year is Monday, August 18th.
Summer Essay Writing Workshop:Want to take your college essay to the next level? Join Collegewise experts to deep dive into how to make your essay stand out. You will gain further insight and feedback on your essay. Two dates available, you may register for one date below:
Summer College Counseling and Academic Counseling: We are excited to announce that DVS families will have access to FREE college counseling and academic counseling this summer through our partners at Collegewise. These 15 minute appointments are available to all grade-levels and are tailored to answer questions specific to your post-secondary planning. Book your appointment using the links below:
We are excited for our last day of school tomorrow, Wednesday, June 11th!
Students, please note that we will start tomorrow morning in the West Plaza (lunch area). We’ll kick off the day with some fun and final announcements out there before heading into the rest of our schedule (below). Don’t miss it!
In addition, we are proud to celebrate the Class of 2025 for their Graduation Ceremony on Thursday, June 12th at 1pm. Information about the Graduation Ceremony has been emailed to graduates and their families, and seating information will be emailed tomorrow.
And just like that, it’s the last week of school! The end of the year is here, and the general sentient from staff and students is that this year went by quickly. The students have been ending the year well with their final projects, some amazing Field Trips including 11th Grade Fulcrum Day in Downtown LA and Biomedical Pathway Field Trip to Cedar Sinai Simulation Center, and enjoying their last few days in POL and Extended Learning Rooms which include sessions on school culture, interview skills, Collegewise Workshops, POL pups to destress, and feedback groups to name a few.
We look forward to our last few days of school together. Please note early dismissal at 2:25 each day this week, Monday-Wednesday. Have a great last week of school, we are almost there!
Week 38 Schedule:
Week 38 Announcements:
Attendance Matters:We are grateful to our families, students, and staff who support and emphasize the importance of daily school attendance. Students are expected to be in attendance at school from 8:50 am to dismissal every day through the last day of the 2025-2026 school year on Wednesday, June 11th. Every day of school is an important opportunity for students to learn as well as connect with their peers and teachers. Please continue to take steps to schedule vacations and appointments around school hours, and send your students to school unless they are truly sick.
Class of 2025 Graduation Ceremony:Information about this year’s graduation ceremony, taking place next Thursday, June 12th at 1pm, has been emailed to seniors and their families. Seating arrangements will be emailed one day prior and parking permits will be distributed during graduation rehearsal on Tuesday, 6/10. Please refer to the emails sent on 5/16 and 5/27 for more details.
Presentations of Learning: Presentations of Learning (POLs) continue week 38 (6/3-6/10).
When not presenting or watching presentations during POL week, students are augmenting their learning in Extended Learning Rooms. Seniors will participate in activities to prepare for graduation, juniors will explore career options and attend FREE essay writing workshops from Collegewise (more info below), sophomores will build their resumes in a resume workshop and test their interview skills in an interview workshop, and freshmen will review their TruMotivate Top 5 Motivators and discuss the components that contribute to healthy communication and relationships.
College Essay Workshops for Juniors: We are excited to offer support to juniors in their personal statement and PIQ writing process through our partnership with Collegewise. We will offer a series of free workshops for juniors to work on their college essays:
POL Extended Learning Room:Juniors will attend two workshops where they will learn tips and tricks for mastering the art of college essay writing. They will leave the workshop with an essay outline. No sign-up needed as all juniors will be scheduled into an Extended Learning Room during POL Week.
Summer Essay Writing Workshop:Want to take your college essay to the next level? Join Collegewise experts to deep dive into how to make your essay stand out. You will gain further insight and feedback on your essay. Two dates available, you may register for one date below:
Da Vinci Science Parents Facebook Group:Consider joining the DVS parent online community space facilitated by DVS parents. Search for the private Facebook Group, “DaVinci Science Parents” with a green “This is HOME” banner. This online space is for current DVS parents and families to connect, ask questions and build community with each other.
Biomed Seniors presented their prototypes and posters for their Capstone Projects
Cedars Sinai Simulation Center- students got to perform ultrasound and detect veins and arteries, learn basic and advanced life support, and use a Da Vinci machine to perform Laparoscopy
11th Grade Fulcrum Day- team building while doing a scavenger hunt in Downtown LA
POL Pup’s Day: Students got to destress with furry friends
I want to share an exciting opportunity with you about the Posse Foundation Scholarship. Every year, The Posse Foundation works closely with high schools, like Da Vinci Science, to recruit students who demonstrate leadership and academic potential to become a Posse Scholar. If selected, a Posse Scholar wins a four-year, full-tuition scholarship to attend one of Posse’s partner colleges or universities:
Bucknell University
Dickinson College
Hobart & Williams Smith College
Kalamazoo College
Middlebury College
Northwestern University
Pepperdine University
Tulane University
University of Wisconsin- Madison
Below are informational materials on the Posse Foundation:
If you would like DVS to consider you as a nominee for the Posse Scholarship and you demonstrate leadership and academic potential, please complete the Posse Foundation Scholarship Nomination Request form by Wednesday, June 11th at 4pm.
Please reach out if you have additional questions!
