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El Camino College: Spring 2025 Dual Enrollment

Hello DVS Juniors and Seniors,

This upcoming Spring semester, Da Vinci Schools is offering three dual enrollment courses.

 

COMS 100- Public Speaking 

 

(Online)

BUS 101- Introduction to Business 

 

(Asynchronous, Online)

HDEV 110 

(Asynchronous, online)

In this course, students will compose, present, and evaluate original speeches. Emphasis is placed on audience analysis, topic selection, research, evidence, organization, delivery, and critical analysis of persuasive communication. Students are required to attend out-of-class speaking events. 

 

 

3 units

Transfer CSU, UC

*meets graduation requirements at most CSUs

Start Date: February 18th, 2024

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

Transfer CSU, UC

Start Date: February 18th, 2024

This course provides an exploration of cognitive, psychological, social and physical factors influencing success.
Topics include personal responsibility, critical thinking, motivation, self-efficacy, lifelong learning, health and
wellness, and interpersonal communication in a diverse world. Students will identify and utilize strategies and
resources for success in college, careers, and life.3 units; Transfer CSU, UC 

 

Start Date: February 18th, 2024

Who: Juniors and Seniors from DVC, DVD, and DVS. Based on academic performance and review.  10th grade students will need El Camino dean approval (this means students will need to email the dept. dean at El Camino directly before submitting the dual enrollment form – please see Ms. Marquez for more information).

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

Why: Get a start on your college credits! It 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 from families that can are appreciated.

Where: Classes will be held virtually on the El Camino College student portal (Canvas & MyECC).

To be eligible to take a dual enrollment class, the student will need to pass all their academic classes from first semester, have no credit recovery for A-G classes, and be a junior or senior student. Space is limited and we are accepting forms on a first come first serve basis!

For more information click on the following links:

Applying to El Camino College

Admission Application Support

Dual Enrollment Application 

 

Please complete ECC application and dual enrollment forms ASAP as the Spring term is starting soon.  Please reach out to Ms. Marquez, College and Career Counselor with questions : fmarquez@davincischools.org

Dual Enrollment Opportunity with CSU Long Beach REPOST

Hello DVS Families ! We are still gauging interest on whether 10th-12th grade DVS students would like to take advantage of a dual enrollment opportunity. I am reposting the information for Dual Enrollment with CSU Long Beach: Spring 2024 course Ethnic Studies.  The interest form will be available until Friday, 12/22 at 3pm.
Course Offering: Ethnic Studies
When: Saturdays, 9:00-12:15  Spring Semester
Dates: January 20, 2024 – May 4, 2024
Location: Da Vinci Science Campus
Eligibility: 10th-12th Grades
Course Description: This is an introductory course that surveys four major ethnic groups (Native American, African American, Chicano/Latino American and Asian American) from the earliest periods of Native American history, through migrations to the Americas, into the present conditions of U.S. society. Special attention is given to the formation and transformation of each ethnic group and their individual and collective roles in the development of the United States.
Benefits:
  • Get a head start in college credits – Ethnic Studies is a General Education requirement at the CSU and will be for the UC schools, as well.
  • Save money- This course is FREE for DVS students
  • Great college application booster!
If you are interested, please fill out this form (no commitment yet, we are just trying to gauge interest).  If you complete the form, an email will be sent to your DVS email with details on enrollment and next steps the Week of January 8th.
Contact Ms. Marquez, College and Career Counselor,  if you have any questions. fmarquez@davincischools.org