Hello DVS families,
We hope you had a great weekend! Thank you to all the students who attended our first college rep visit last Friday. This week DVS will host the following college:
Tuesday, 9/10/24 Chapman University
This presentation will be at lunch time in Mr. Perez’s classroom and 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! Visits from college representatives start today and will continue throughout the semester.
Mount Saint Mary’s College will be at DVS today, Friday, September 9th. 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.” We encourage students to come learn about the majors, programs and services of universities they are interested in. All grade-levels are welcome!
Ms. Marquez, College and Career Counselor
Good afternoon DVS families,
On Saturday, September 14th DVS will take students to the 11th annual Latino College Expo held at the University of La Verne. The Expo will host over 75 colleges: public, private, independent, military, and trade schools. Some colleges will accept seniors for admission, waive college application fees and give away scholarships on the spot! Additionally, the expo will offer workshops on topics including college application strategies, financial aid, scholarships, career planning, and more!
We will depart from 201 N. Douglas promptly at 9:00 am and we expect to arrive back by 2:30 PM. Students must bring their own lunch or bring money to purchase food on campus.
We only have a limited number of spots available and spots are on a first-come, first serve basis for current Juniors and Seniors.
If interested in attending, please pick up a field trip permission slip from Ms. Marquez. Permission slips are due by Wednesday, September 11th at 3:30pm to Ms. Marquez or until all spots are filled.
Please reach out to Ms. Marquez, College and Career Counselor, with any questions.
fmarquez@davincischools.org
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: