Happy Monday DVS Families!
We hope you had a great weekend. Thank you to all the students and parents that were able to attend the El Camino College Dual Enrollment Information session that was held on 1/25/2024. Here is the webinar recording and Here is PDF of the presentation with hyperlinks included.
Students who are planning to enroll in Dual Enrollment courses are highly encouraged to watch the recording with their parents before applying to El Camino College.
We hope all DVS students and families had a great week. Students enjoyed starting their semester 2 seminars this week. It’s always fun to see students engaged in learning outside of their core classes!
Week 21 Announcements & Reminders:
Week 21 Schedule: 
Important Upcoming Dates:
Helpful Links:
Dual Enrollment Information Session
Thursday, January 25th 2024
5:00-6:00 p.m.
This 1-hour workshop is for students and parents to receive an overview of Dual Enrollment in traditional El Camino College classes as well as in classes offered in partnership with Da Vinci Schools. No registration necessary – join via link below at 5:00 p.m using the following link:
Join Information Session or https://elcamino-edu.zoom.us/j/88291330845
Hello Senior Families!
We are hosting an in-person, hands on FAFSA/Dream Act workshop on Tuesday, January 30th from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The workshop will be on the DVS floor. A Financial Aid Counselor from El Camino College will be here to answer your financial aid/FAFSA/CA Dream Act questions, help you fill out the application, and submit your application that night! Please RSVP HERE so we know how many computers will be needed.
Please have student and parent(s) FSA ID created and verified before the event. This takes about 3 business days, so please plan accordingly. Please CLICK HERE to apply for an FSA ID.
Please reach out to Ms. Marquez, College and Career Counselor, if you have any questions. We hope to see you there!
Hello DVS junior and senior families! We hope you had a great weekend. I am reposting information on Dual Enrollment with El Camino College for the Spring semester.
Course details are listed below:
| COMS 100- Public Speaking
(Asynchronous, Online) |
BUS 101- Introduction to Business
(Asynchronous, Online) |
FILM 110- Film Appreciation
(Synchronous, In-Person) |
| 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: Monday, February 12th, 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: Monday, February 12th, 2024 |
In this course, students will investigate the origins and aesthetics of cinema including the classic Hollywood narrative film and its alternatives. By analyzing representative films as unique cultural products, the student will be introduced to various methods of interpreting and evaluating motion pictures within their socio-political context.
3 units; 2.5 hour lecture Transfer CSU, UC Tuesdays/Thursdays 3:00-4:25 Start Date: Tuesday, February 13th, 2024 |
Dual Enrollment Application and DV Sponsored Dual Enrollment Supplemental Form must be completed and submitted to Ms. Marquez by Friday, February 2nd, 2024 at 2:30pm
DVS Sponsored Dual Enrollment Form
Date: Thursday, January 25th 2024
Time: 5:00-6:00 p.m.
This 1-hour workshop is for prospective high school students and parents to receive an overview of Dual Enrollment in traditional El Camino College classes as well as in classes offered in partnership with your high school.
No registration necessary – join via link below at 5:00 p.m. We hope to see you there!
or
https://elcamino-edu.zoom.us/j/88291330845
We had a great first week back. It was energizing to see students back on campus! Students seemed refreshed and ready to start Semester 2! During the winter break, we loved having our DVS alumni back on campus for our annual DVS luncheon. It brings us much joy to keep in touch with our alumni, hear all about their journeys and accomplishments, and of course, remind them that they are always welcome home.
Week 20 Announcements & Reminders:
Week 20 Schedule:
Important Upcoming Dates:
Alumni Luncheon:
Helpful Links:
Hello DVS Class of 2024 families!
Over the winter break, the 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the California Dream Act Application (CADAA) opened and are now available to submit. The FAFSA is used to determine eligibility for a variety of aid including federal, state, and school-based, as well as grants and scholarships. Please use THIS CHECKLIST to ensure that you are prepared to fill out FAFSA or CADAA, starting with obtaining an FSA ID, which is needed by both student and parent.
The sooner you complete the FAFSA or CADAA the better, as some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Visit Studentaid.gov to begin the FAFSA application or visit Dream.csac.ca.gov to begin the CADAA application.
FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION WORKSHOPS
If you need assistance or have questions, please reach out to Ms. Marquez, College and Career Counselor : fmarquez@davincischools.org
Welcome Back, DVS Families!
We hope everyone had a wonderful and restful Winter Break. Hopefully, students were able to enjoy some time with family, friends, and loved ones. We also wish all families a great MLK Holiday on Monday,1/15, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.
We look forward to seeing you Tuesday, 1/16!
Here is the schedule for Week 19:
| Registration Schedule | ||
| Date | Start | End |
| 10-Jan | 4:00 PM | 4:30 PM |
| 11-Jan | 4:00 PM | 4:30 PM |
| 12-Jan | 4:00 PM | 4:30 PM |
| 15-Jan | 4:00 PM | 4:30 PM |
| 16-Jan | 4:00 PM | 4:30 PM |
| 17-Jan | 4:00 PM | 4:30 PM |
From our families to yours, Happy Holidays!
The students did a great job ending the semester well, with amazing POLs, finals, and a fun CD. We are so proud of all of our students for making it through the first semester! We sincerely hope students can enjoy time with friends, family, and loved ones and take time to rest and recuperate. We wish you and your families a wonderful holiday season!
A few items to note:
Semester two officially begins and classes resume on Tuesday, January 16th.
PowerSchool access has been turned off while final grade processing occurs. Access will be returned and report cards will be mailed home next week.
DVS staff will also be on winter break from December 22nd to January 7th. Staff return for Professional Development on January 8th.
DVS Front Office Hours:
Wednesday, December 27th 10am-12pm
Wednesday-Friday, January 3rd-5th 10am-12pm
Week 19 Schedule:
Important Upcoming Dates:
Helpful Links:
Happy Holidays from the DVS Family!
