Archive for Author Francisca Marquez

Junior College Planning Meeting Tonight, 3/23

Hello DVS Families!  Thank you to all the freshman and sophmore families who joined us this week for their grade level college planning meetings.  We welcome junior families to join us tonight from 5pm-6pm for the 11th Grade College Planning meeting.

Please use the following link to join the meeting:

https://zoom.us/j/9301907728 or use Meeting ID: 9301907728

 

We encourage all students and parents/guardians to attend!  All meeting recordings will be posted to the DVS Blog at the end of the week. We hope to see you there!

 

10th Grade College Planning Meeting Tonight, 3/21

Hello DVS Families!  Thank you to all the freshman families who joined us last night.  We welcome sophomore families to join us tonight from 5pm-6pm for the 10th Grade College Planning meeting.

Please use the following link to join the meeting:

https://zoom.us/j/9301907728 or use Meeting ID: 9301907728

 

We encourage all students and parents/guardians to attend!  All meeting recordings will be posted to the DVS Blog at the end of the week. We hope to see you there!

 

Spring College Planning Meetings Week!

Hello DVS Families!  Please join us THIS WEEK for the Spring Semester Grade Level College Planning Meetings:

 

9th Grade: Monday, March 20th at 5pm-6pm

10th Grade: Tuesday, March 21st at 5pm-6pm

11th Grdade: Thursday, March 23rd at 5pm-6pm

 

All meetings will be on Zoom:

https://zoom.us/j/9301907728 or use Meeting ID: 9301907728

 

We encourage all students and parents/guardians to attend!  All meeting recordings will be posted to the DVS Blog at the end of the week. We hope to see you there!

 

Spring Semester College Planning Meetings Coming Next Week

Hello DVS Families!  Please join us next week for our Spring Semester Grade Level College Planning Meetings:

 

9th Grade: Monday, March 20th at 5pm

10th Grade: Tuesday, March 21st at 5pm

11th Grdade: Thursday, March 23rd at 5pm

 

All meetings will be on Zoom:

https://zoom.us/j/9301907728 or use Meeting ID: 9301907728

 

We encourage all students and parents/guardians to attend!

 

Learning Differences Virtual College Fair: February 23

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.

Free SAT/ACT Practice Test and Seminar

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

 

 

 

El Camino Dual Enrollment Opportunities in the Spring

Below is the information for El Camino’s Dual Enrollment course offering for Spring 2023:

Who:   Juniors and Seniors

What: College courses at Da Vinci, through El Camino College. Courses meet transfer requirements for most Cal State and UC campuses, as well as most private colleges and universities.

Why:   Get a jump on your college credits! If you do well, it also looks great on your college applications.

Cost:   Free! The state of California and Da Vinci Schools pick up the costs, including textbook fees. Donations to help cover the cost of the textbooks for families that are able to are appreciated.

Where: Classes will be held virtually and are synchronous on Canvas, the El Camino College student portal.

Dual Enrollment form and  DV Sponsored Dual Enrollment Supplemental  Form must be completed and submitted to Ms. Marquez by January 24th.

El Camino College Dual Enrollment Form

DV Sponsored Dual Enrollment Supplemental Form

 

Course Offerings:

BUS 101- Intro to Business

(Synchronous Class)

AJ 100- Intro to Administration of Justice

(Synchronous Class)

This course is a survey of organization and management factors influencing the establishment, location, and operation of businesses. This course emphasizes the functional area of accounting as well as the legal framework within which business activities are conducted. The course also emphasizes the principles of Total Quality Management (TQM) in a multicultural and globalized environment.

 

 

3 units; 2.5 hours lecture

Transfer CSU,UC

Mondays & Wednesdays from 3:00pm – 4:15pm

Start Date: Monday, February 13th 2023 (ends week of June 9th)

This course introduces students to the characteristics of the criminal justice system in the United States. Focus is placed on examining crime measurement, theoretical explanations of crime, responses to crime, components of the system, and current challenges to the system. The course examines the evolution of the principles and approaches utilized by the justice system and the evolving forces which have shaped those principles and approaches. Although justice structure and process are examined in a cross context, emphasis is placed on the United States justice system, particularly the structure and function of police, courts, and corrections. Students are introduced to the origins and development of criminal law, legal process, sentencing, and incarceration policies.

 

3 units; 2.5 hours lecture

Transfer CSU, UC

Tuesdays & Thursdays from 3:00pm – 4:15pm

Start Date: Tuesday, February 14th 2023

(ends week of June 9th).

Note: Some CSU/ UC transferable courses have credit limitations. For details, see a El Camino Counselor, the El Camino Transfer Center adviser, or assist.org. Please note that these are college courses, taught by college instructors.  Students must abide by the college policies, including absences and tardies.

 

Please email Ms. Marquez with any questions: fmarquez@davincischools.org

Black College Expo

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

Register Here

 

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!!!

 

Cal State Application deadline has been extended

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

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