Archive for Author Francisca Marquez

TONIGHT 9/27: 10th Grade College Planning Information Session

Hello DVS Families!  Thank you to all the freshman families who joined us last night for their grade level college planning information session.  TONIGHT we welcome DVS sophomore families to join us from 5pm-6pm for their 10th Grade College Planning Information Session.

On the horizon:

11th Grade College Planning Information Session: Thursday, September 28rd from 5pm-6pm

12th Grade Information Session: NEXT WEEK on Thursday, October 5th from 5:30pm-6:30pm

All meetings are held on the DVS Campus. We encourage all students and parents/guardians to attend. We hope to see you there!

Please reach out to Ms. Marquez, College and Career Counselor, if you have questions: fmarquez@davincischools.org 

Fall College Planning Information Sessions Start TONIGHT!

Hello DVS Families!  Please join us THIS WEEK for the Fall Semester Grade Level College Planning Information Sessions.  All meetings are in-person on the DVS campus:

 

9th Grade: TONIGHT Tuesday, September 26th from 5pm-6pm

10th Grade: Wednesday, September 27th from 5pm-6pm

11th Grade: Thursday, September 28rd from 5pm-6pm

 

Join us NEXT WEEK for the 12th Grade Information Session on Thursday, October 5th from 5:30pm-6:30pm

Come learn about college admission criteria, types of colleges and career options, financial aid/scholarships and more!

All students and parents/guardians are welcome!  Please reach out to Ms. Marquez, College and Career Counselor, if you have questions : fmarquez@davincischools.org 

 

We hope to see you there!

Week 7: College Rep Visits

Good morning!  We hope you had a wonderful weekend.  Below are the college reps at DVS this week:

Monday, 9/25: UC Merced

Tuesday, 9/26: Wake Forest University

Thursday, 9/28, USC

Friday, 9/29: Whittier College 

Presentations will be at lunch time in Mr. Perez’s classroom.  These presentations are open to all DVS students of all grade levels (9th-12th).

If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Marquez, College and Career Counselor: fmarquez@davincischools.org

We hope to see you there!

Week 6: College Rep Visits

Good morning!  We hope you had a wonderful weekend.  Below are the college reps at DVS this week:

Tuesday, 9/19: University of Connecticut 

Wednesday, 9/20: Chapman University

Friday, 9/22: University of San Francisco

Presentation will be at lunch time in Mr. Perez’s classroom.  These presentations are open to all DVS students of all grade levels (9th-12th).

If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Marquez, College and Career Counselor: fmarquez@davincischools.org

We hope to see you there!

El Camino Dual Enrollment Opportunities: Fall 2023

Good afternoon Junior and Senior Families

We hope you had a restful summer break and are ready to take on your junior and senior year. This Fall semester, Da Vinci Schools is offering the following dual enrollment courses:

CDEV 103-Early Childhood Growth & Development

(Asynchronous, Online) 

ART 101- Art/Visual Culture: A Global Perspective

(Asynchronous, Online) 

This course is an introduction to child development from conception through adolescence with an emphasis on the interaction between the maturational processes and environmental factors relating to physical, cognitive, and psychosocial growth. While studying developmental theory and investigative research methodologies, students will observe and interview children, evaluate individual differences and analyze characteristics of development at various stages. Also, the effect of cultural influences on development will be studied. 

3 units; 3 hour lecture

Transfer CSU, UC

Start Date: Monday, August 28th, 2023

This course is an introduction to art and visual culture across time and diverse cultures with a global perspective. Examining works of art through themes, theory, terminology and media, students acquire analytical and interpretive skills to develop visual literacy as well as an understanding of the role of art and visual culture in relation to contemporary life. This course explores how meaning is constructed, transmitted and negotiated in an increasingly visual world. 

 

3 units; 3 hour lecture

Transfer CSU, UC

Start Date: Monday, August 28th, 2023

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.

 

Who:   Juniors and Seniors

What: College courses 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.

Where: Classes will be held virtually and are asynchronous on Canvas, the El Camino College student portal.  Students will be responsible to complete the course on their own time.

Dual Enrollment form and DV Sponsored Dual Enrollment Supplemental Form must be completed and submitted to Ms. Marquez by Wednesday, August 23rd at 3:30pm.

El Camino Dual Enrollment Form

DV Sponsored Dual Enrollment Form 

Space is limited and we are accepting forms on a first come first serve basis!

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Helpful Information on applying to El Camino and enrolling in a Dual Enrollment Course:

Applying to El Camino College

Application for Admission Help

Dual Enrollment Application

 

Never applied to El Camino?

  • Submit an application for admission for Fall 2023: elcamino.edu/apply
  • Students can follow along screen-by-screen with this link: Help to Complete the Application for Admission
  • After submitting, you will receive your Welcome Email (with 7-digit El Camino College ID #) in 1-3 business days at the personal email address given on your application.  If you do not receive your Welcome Email after 3 business days, please email dualenrollment@elcamino.edu

Previously applied to El Camino?

  • Your El Camino student account is still in good standing if you submitted an application for admission for Spring 2023 or Fall 2022. You don’t need to reapply if you took courses during the Spring 2023 or Fall 2022 semesters, you’ll just need to submit a dual enrollment form to your counselor.
  • Your El Camino College ID # is the same as previous terms and is 7-digits (no letters)
  • If you do not know your El Camino College ID #, please email  dualenrollment@elcamino.edu

Dual Enrollment Application

All students must submit a separate, completed Dual Enrollment Application for each term they wish to be manually registered for class(es).

NOTE: ECC Admissions Office cannot accept forms with typed signatures. All signatures need to be drawn using the above methods, either by pen, mouse, or touchscreen. This is the most common reason why a form cannot be processed and students will not be registered.

MyECC

MyECC is El Camino College’s secure online portal where students view their registered classes, grades, unofficial transcripts, etc. Your MyECC username and password are included in your Welcome Email. You will be prompted to create a new password when you log into MyECC for the first time.

NOTE: El Camino College recently updated the Password Requirements for MyECC. Passwords must include at least 10 characters, 1 Capital letter, 1 number (number cannot be at end or beginning of password), and no repeated/consecutive characters. View Complete Password Complexity Requirements

  • Log into MyECC – this link can also be found at the top of every elcamino.edu webpage
  • If you are unable to into MyECC, please email us at dualenrollment@elcamino.edu

Dropping a Class

Registered students who wish to drop the class must perform this action themselves in MyECC by the drop deadlines.

Help is Available!

Dual Enrollment offers Drop-In Help via Zoom every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 4:00-5:00 p.m. to assist students one-on-one with questions they may have about their application for admission or Dual Enrollment Application.

Please join us using the links on this webpage – no sign up necessary!

 

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

 

Seniors: Final Transcript Request

Posse Foundation Scholarship Opportunity

Hello Junior Families!

I want to share an excited 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 Scholars. 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 Colleges, Kalamazoo College, Middlebury College, Northwestern University, Pepperdine University, Tulane University, University of Wisconsin- Madison).  Below are informational materials on the Posse Foundation:

Posse Foundation Information Guide

Posse Foundation Scholarship: Parent FAQ 

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 7th at 4pm.

Also, the Posse Foundation is hosting an informational session via Zoom on May 30th from 5pm-6pm PT.  Please use the following link to join the information session.

https://possefoundation.zoom.us/j/88907406613?pwd=NVBmSDZrUlJSOFlnRDkyT1Q0cTdQQT09#success

 

Please reach out if you have additional questions!

Ms. Marquez, College Counselor

fmarquez@davincischools.org

 

 

Post-DVS Planning Meeting for Juniors

Hello Junior Families,

I hope your week is off to a great start!  If you have not done so already, please sign up for your Individual Post-DVS Planning Meeting.  Please sign up for your meeting here 

I’ve posted instructions on Canvas to support juniors in best preparing for their meeting,  which includes a tentative college list and the A-G GPA calculation. If student need another copy of their transcript, please reach out to Ms. Valle, Academic Counselor for the 9th and 11th Grade.

If you have any questions reguarding this meeting, please reach out to me directly.   I look forward to meeting with each of you to discuss your Post-DVS Plans!

Ms. Marquez

fmarquez@davincischools.org 

College Counselor

 

Ms. Valle

cvalle@davincischools.org

Academic Counselor (9th and 11th Grades)

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