Hosted by the office of Congressman Ted Lieu, we would like to invite any students and their parents to come take part in Service Academy Day! It’s a wonderful opportunity to learn about the different branches of armed services and have your questions answered.
If interested, REGISTER HERE!
The 24th Annual Black College Expo is coming to Los Angeles!
When: Saturday January 28th
Time: 10am to 5pm PST
Location:
Los Angeles Convention Center
Kentia Hall • South Building
1201 South Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90015
Seniors and Juniors and College Transfer Students meet one on one with over 40 HBCUs and over 150 other colleges and universities . Get ALL you need to know to WIN! Get Educational Resources. EVERYONE is Welcome…it’s for Students of ALL Ages
Get Accepted on the SPOT, students you must bring your transcripts and test scores (applicable to 12th graders and some colleges may accept 11th graders)
Application fees waived..so save hundreds $$$.
Black College Expo™ is 10am to 3pm and the After Show from 3pm to 5pm, featuring a Step Show, “Dance Off” for Cash hosted by our celebrity ambassadors. Everyone has the opportunity to win CASH and prizes!!!
Hello Senior Families! I want to share an update:
While the November 30 priority deadline has passed, some CSU campuses have extended their Cal State application deadlines for freshman applicants. Deadline extensions may range from mid-December to end of January. If students are still interested in applying to CSU campuses, please review the Application Dates & Deadlines page for more information on which campuses are still open and their deadlines. Some campus deadline extensions are major specific, so please review details.
If you have additional questions, please reach out to either:
Ms. Marquez, College Counselor : fmarquez@davincischools.org
Mr. Perez, College, Career and Life Teacher: rperez@davincischools.org
Hello DVS families! I hope you’ve had a great week and are ready for the weekend. Thank you to all the students and families that joined El Camino College’s Dual Enrollment Webinar. Here is the recording and here are the slides.This webinar has general information regarding dual enrollment at El Camino College. If you need information on Dual Enrollment at DVS, please contact Ms. Marquez directly at fmarquez@davincischools.org
Have a lovely weekend!
Hello DVS Families,
Thank you to all the families and students who attended their fall grade level College Planning Meeting! Below are the presentation slides and recordings. My hope is that this information and resources are useful in your post-DVS planning.
9th grade: Slides and Recording
10th grade: Slides and Recording
11th grade: Slides and Recording
Have a wonderful thanksgiving break!
Ms. Marquez, College Counselor
Thank you to all the freshman and sophomore families that were able to attend their respective College Planning Meetings this week. Tonight, I will host a College Planning Meeting for junior families. Below are the details and Zoom Link:
Tonight, 11/17 from 5pm-6pm https://zoom.us/j/9301907728
All meetings will be recorded and posted on the blog for your convenience.
I hope you are able to attend!
Ms. Marquez, College Counselor
Hello DVS Students and Families,
I hope you had a fantastic three-day weekend! I will be hosting College Planning Meetings this week. Below are the details:
9th Grade: Tuesday, November 15th from 5pm-6pm
10th Grade: Wednesday, November 16th 5pm-6pm
11th Grade: Thursday, November 17th 5pm-6pm
Here is the zoom link for all college webinar sessions: https://zoom.us/j/9301907728
All meetings will be recorded and posted on the blog for your convenience.
I hope you are able to attend!
Ms. Marquez, College Counselor
Interested in taking Dual Enrollment courses during the school year and/or summer?
El Camino College is offering a Dual Enrollment Information Session for parents and students to learn more about the application process and requirements. This session is highly encouraged for students that have not registered for a Dual Enrollment class before.
Dual Enrollment Information Session (Da Vinci Schools)
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
5:00-6:00 p.m.
This 1-hour workshop is for prospective high school students and parents to receive an overview of Dual Enrollment in traditional El Camino College classes as well as in classes offered in partnership with your high school.
No registration necessary – join via link below at 5:00 p.m. We hope to see you there!
https://elcamino-edu.zoom.us/j/85331702670
**This session will be recorded and posted on the DVS Blog for those unable to attend **
Accessing financial aid is key to supporting students with continuing their education to achieve their career aspirations. Under a new state law: AB 469, high school seniors will be required to complete and submit either the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) or an opt-out form. This requirement begins with the Class of 2023.
Parents/Guardians who elect not to complete the FAFSA or CADAA should complete an opt-out form by March 2, 2023. Here is the FAFSA _CADAA Opt Out Form or seniors may obtain a paper copy from Ms. Marquez.
Please contact Ms. Marquez directly with any questions: fmarquez@davincischools.org
Hello Senior Families,
I hope you’ve had a great week and are ready for fantastic weekend! We have some additional support for seniors applying to school within the University of California system (UC). A UCLA Ambassadors will conduct a workshop on the Personal Insight Questions (PIQs) tomorrow, Friday, 11/4 at 2:30pm (after school) in Mr. Perez’s room. Come hear about tips and strategies on the PIQs and get questions answered from a current UCLA student.
We hope to see you tomorrow!