Hello DVS Families,
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. Please click here or use the QR Code below to schedule your appointment.
Hello Junior Families, We are excited to provide a College Essay Writing Workshop over the summer for the Class of 2025. Details are below. Students can use this link to sign up or the QR Code below. Please only sign up for one slot.
What: College Essay Writing Workshop
When: June 24th OR August 15th, time slots vary
Time commitment: 2 hours
Where: DVS Campus
Hosted by: Collegewise
Good afternoon, DVS Families! We hope you’re having a wonderful week. The California Institute of Technology (Caltech) will be at DVS this Thursday, May 9th. This presentation will be at lunchtime in Mr. Perez’s classroom and is open to all DVS students grade 9th-11th.
We hope to see you there!
Ms. Marquez
College and Career Counselor
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:
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 Friday, May 24th at 4pm.
Please reach out if you have additional questions!
Ms. Marquez, College and Career Counselor
Hello DVS Families! We hope you had a wonderful weekend. Please join us TONIGHT, April 22nd at 5pm for Answering the Biggest College Admissions Questions: Academics, Internships, STEM and more: A workshop presented by CollegeWise. RSVP here or by using the QR code below:
Please contact Ms. Marquez, College and Career Counselor if you have any questions:
Hello DVS Families! We hope you’re having a wonderful week. Join us next Monday, April 22 from 5pm-6pm for Answering the Biggest College Admissions Questions: Academics, Internships, STEM and more. This workshop is presented by our partners at CollegeWise. Please RSVP here or use the QR Code below:
This workshop is geared towards students and families in grades 9 through 11. We hope to see you there!
Ms. Marquez, College and Career Counselor
Hello DVS Families! We hope you are having a great week and are ready for Spring Break. As mentioned during the grade-level College Planning Information Sessions, we have events coming up to support your post-secondary planning. Parents and students may sign up for any of these events by clicking the respective links or by using the QR Codes on the flyer below:
Upcoming Events
Trades Fair: THIS THURSDAY, March 28th, DVS students time slot: 3:15pm-4:00pm, event is open to the public from 4:00pm-5:00pm. RSVP here.
How to Choose the Right Major and Explore your Interests: Workshop presented by CollegeWise. Monday, April 8th, 5:00pm-6:00pm. RSVP here
Answering the Biggest College Admissions Questions: Academics, Internships, STEM and more. Workshop presented by CollegeWise. Monday, April 22th, 5:00pm-6:00pm. RSVP here
Please contact Ms. Marquez, College and Career Counselor, if you have any questions:
Hi Junior Families! I hope you’re having a great week. As I mentioned during the 11th grade College Planning Meeting last week, I will begin Individual Post-DVS College Planning Meetings with you and your parent/guardian during mid April and run through May. The purpose of these meetings is to discuss next year’s plan; including the college application process, career selection and post-high school plans. Every Junior is expected to schedule a meeting and have at least one parent/guardian present. However, if a parent/guardian is unable to attend, students are still expected to sign up. This meeting can be in person or via Zoom. These meetings can also be conducted in Spanish, if needed. Ms. Ruiz, Academic Counselor for the 11th grade, and I will provide classroom presentations on 4/8/24 to prepare students for this meeting.
You may sign up for your meeting here or during your SLC. Here is a short video with an overview of the meeting agenda.
If you have any questions, 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 and Career Counselor
Hello Junior Families!
We appreciate all the junior students and families that attended the College Planning Information Session last night. Below are the presentation slides:
11th Grade Presentation Slides
Please reach out to Ms. Marquez, College and Career Counselor if you have any questions.
Enjoy the three day weekend!
Ms. Marquez
College and Career Counselor (Grades 9th-12th)
Ms. Ruiz
Academic and Wellness Counselor (C/O 2025 and 2027)
Mr. Perez
College, Career and Life Teacher (12th grade)
Hello DVS Junior Families! Please join us THIS WEDNESDAY, 3/13 for the 11th Grade Spring Semester Grade Level College Information Session. Click here to reserve your spot or use the QR Code below:
All students and parents/guardians are welcome! Presentation slides will be posted by the end of this week. Please reach out to Ms. Marquez, College and Career Counselor, if you have questions : fmarquez@davincischools.org
We hope to see you there!