Da Vinci Science

Hello Senior Families!

Da Vinci Schools is hosting a hands-on FAFSA/CADAA workshop on our campus, where an El Camino College financial aid representative will be here to answer your financial aid/FAFSA/CADAA questions, help you fill out the applications, and submit that night! This is taking place on the DV Science floor on Tuesday December 9th, 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Please RSVP HERE so we know how many computers will be needed.

Please have an FSA ID created and verified before the night. Please CLICK HERE to apply for an FSA ID. Both parent and student need an FSA ID.

Please bring with you on the night:

1. Social Security Number -parent(s) and student or Alien Registration Number (if you are not a U.S. Citizen)
2. Federal Income Tax Return 2023, W2’s, and other records of money earned (accessible online through an IRS interface, if you filed your 2023 taxes electronically)
3. Bank statements and records of investments (if applicable)
4. Records of untaxed income (if applicable)

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

We hope to see you there!

Hello DVS SeniorFamilies!

We appreciate all the 12th grade students and families that attended the College Planning Information Session this past Wednesday night. Below are the presentation slides and handouts:

 

12th Grade Presentation Slides

Senior Year Timeline

DV Wellness Resources

Real World Learning Program: Internships and Volunteer Opportunities

 

Please reach out to Ms. Marquez with any college and career questions, Mr. Perez in regards to student work in his CCL course and Mrs. Valle with academic or wellness questions.

 

Enjoy your weekend!

 

Ms. Marquez

College and Career Counselor (Grades 9th-12th)

fmarquez@davincischools.org

Mrs. Valle

Academic and Welness Counselor (Class of 2026)

cvalle@davincischools.org

Mr. Perez

Teacher, College, Career and Life

rperez@davincischools.org

Hello DVS Juniors Families!

We appreciate all the 11th grade students and families that attended the College Planning Information Session this past Wednesday night. Below are the presentation slides and handouts:

 

11th Grade Presentation Slides

Post-Secondary Timeline for Juniors

DV Wellness Resources

Real World Learning Program: Internships and Volunteer Opportunities

 

Please reach out to Ms. Marquez with any college and career questions or Ms. Ruiz with academic or wellness questions.

 

Enjoy your weekend!

 

Ms. Marquez

College and Career Counselor (Grades 9th-12th)

fmarquez@davincischools.org

 

Ms. Ruiz

Academic and Wellness Counselor (c/o 2027 and c/o 2029)

cruiz@davincischools.org

Hello DVS Sophomore Families!

We appreciate all the 10th grade students and families that attended the College Planning Information Session last night. Below are the presentation slides and handouts:

 

10th Grade Presentation Slides and Recording of Presentation

Post-Secondary Timeline for Sophmores

DV Wellness Resources

Real World Learning Program: Internships and Volunteer Opportunities

Please reach out to Ms. Marquez with any college and career questions or Mrs. Valle with academic or wellness questions.

Have a restful weekend!

 

Ms. Marquez

College and Career Counselor (Grades 9th-12th)

fmarquez@davincischools.org

 

Ms. Valle

Academic and Wellness Counselor (c/o 2026 and c/o 2028)

cvalle@davincischools.org 

Hello DVS Freshman Families!

We appreciate all the 9th grade students and families that attended the College Planning Information Session at the begining of the week. Below are the presentation slides and handouts:

 

9th Grade Presentation Slides and Recording of Presentation 

Post-Secondary Timeline for Freshman

DV Wellness Resources

Real World Learning Program: Internships and Volunteer Opportunities

Please reach out to Ms. Marquez with any college and career questions or Ms. Ruiz with academic or wellness questions.

 

Have a restful weekend!

 

Ms. Marquez

College and Career Counselor (Grades 9th-12th)

fmarquez@davincischools.org

 

Ms. Ruiz

Academic and Wellness Counselor (c/o 2027 and c/o 2029)

cruiz@davincischools.org 

Good morning DVS families!  I hope you had a great weekend.   Below are the College Rep Visits for Week 4:

• Monday, 9/8: California Institute of Technology (Cal Tech)
• Tuesday, 9/9: Chapman University
• Wednesday, 9/10: Hobart and William Smith
• Thursday, 9/11: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

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!

Hello DVS Families!  DVS is excited to host various colleges throughout the fall semester to support students in their college search. Visits from college representatives start tomorrow and will continue throughout the semester.

CSU Dominguez Hills will be at DVS tomorrow, September 4th.  This presentation will be at lunchtime in Mr. Perez’s classroom and is open to all DVS students grade 9th-12th.

Future college representative visits will be included in the “Week Preview” as well as on the student’s Grade Level Canvas page.  We encourage students to come learn about the majors, programs and services of universities they are interested in.  All grade-levels are welcome!

 

Please contact Ms. Marquez, College and Career Counselor, if you have any questions: fmarquez@davincischools.org

Hello Junior Families!

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:

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 11th at 4pm.

 

Please reach out if you have additional questions!

Ms. Marquez, College and Career Counselor

fmarquez@davincischools.org 

Good morning DVS Senior Families,

Da Vinci Schools is thrilled to announce a powerful, practical, and proven workshop designed to help families decode, dispute, and decrease their college costs. If you’re looking to make college more affordable, this workshop is for you!

What You’ll Learn:

• How to analyze, assess, and adjust financial aid award letters.
• Strategies for writing clear, compelling, and convincing financial aid appeal letters.
• Proven methods to negotiate, navigate, and knock down your college’s cost-effectively.

Workshop Dates & Details:

Location: Room 3203, Da Vinci Communications
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Dates:

• Friday, March 14
• Friday, March 21
• Friday, April 4
• Friday, April 11

*You only need to sign up for ONE workshop as all workshops will repeat the same information.

 

What to Bring:

• Your student’s financial aid award letter(s)- applicable to senior families 
• A notepad or laptop for notes
• Any relevant financial documents or estimates

This engaging, enlightening, and empowering workshop will give you the confidence and tools to secure the best financial outcome for college. Don’t miss this opportunity to plan, prepare, and prosper.

 

You may RSVP HERE

Please contact Ms. Marquez, DVS College and Career Counselor, with questions: fmarquez@davincischools.org

 

Hello 9th and 10th grade families!  The Spring ’25 College Planning Information Sessions start next week. We will welcome 9th grade families on Tuesday, March 11th and 10th grade families on Wednesday, March 12th. Come learn more about college and career readiness, pathway selection, graduation requirements, college admissions tips and more! Meetings are from 5:30pm-6:30pm and held on the DVS floor.  Click here to reserve your spot!  Please contact Ms. Marquez with any questions: fmarquez@davincischools.org