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El Camino Dual Enrollment Opportunities in the Spring

Below is the information for El Camino’s Dual Enrollment course offering for Spring 2023:

Who:   Juniors and Seniors

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

Why:   Get a jump on your college credits! If you do well, it also 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 for families that are able to are appreciated.

Where: Classes will be held virtually and are synchronous on Canvas, the El Camino College student portal.

Dual Enrollment form and  DV Sponsored Dual Enrollment Supplemental  Form must be completed and submitted to Ms. Marquez by January 24th.

El Camino College Dual Enrollment Form

DV Sponsored Dual Enrollment Supplemental Form

 

Course Offerings:

BUS 101- Intro to Business

(Synchronous Class)

AJ 100- Intro to Administration of Justice

(Synchronous Class)

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; 2.5 hours lecture

Transfer CSU,UC

Mondays & Wednesdays from 3:00pm – 4:15pm

Start Date: Monday, February 13th 2023 (ends week of June 9th)

This course introduces students to the characteristics of the criminal justice system in the United States. Focus is placed on examining crime measurement, theoretical explanations of crime, responses to crime, components of the system, and current challenges to the system. The course examines the evolution of the principles and approaches utilized by the justice system and the evolving forces which have shaped those principles and approaches. Although justice structure and process are examined in a cross context, emphasis is placed on the United States justice system, particularly the structure and function of police, courts, and corrections. Students are introduced to the origins and development of criminal law, legal process, sentencing, and incarceration policies.

 

3 units; 2.5 hours lecture

Transfer CSU, UC

Tuesdays & Thursdays from 3:00pm – 4:15pm

Start Date: Tuesday, February 14th 2023

(ends week of June 9th).

Note: Some CSU/ UC transferable courses have credit limitations. For details, see a El Camino Counselor, the El Camino Transfer Center adviser, or assist.org. Please note that these are college courses, taught by college instructors.  Students must abide by the college policies, including absences and tardies.

 

Please email Ms. Marquez with any questions: fmarquez@davincischools.org

Week 19 Schedule – No School Monday in Honor of Dr. Martin Luther King

It was great to see the students back in school and in the swing of things. There was a lot of reconnecting with Advisory and a lot of learning with launching new projects. We love seeing our students here! In order to maximize learning opportunities, attendance is important. Thank you for working together with us to promote positive attendance. 🙂

In observance of Martin Luther King Day, we will have no school on Monday, January 16th. We honor and are grateful for Dr. Martin Luther King who championed racial equality, nonviolence, and justice. We strive to be a school where all students experience love, acceptance, equity, inclusion, and celebration for who they are.

Week 19 Schedule:

Important Upcoming Dates:
Monday, 1/16: Martin Luther King Holiday (no school)
Thursday, 1/19: School Site Council Meeting #2 at 4:30 on Zoom
Friday, 2/3: Professional Development Day, No School
Monday, 2/20: President’s Day Holiday (no school)
School Calendar Link

Black College Expo

T‍he 24th Annual Black College Expo is coming to Los Angeles!

When: Saturday January 28th

Time: 10am to 5pm PST

Location:

Los Angeles Convention Center
Kentia Hall • South Building
1201 South Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90015

Register Here

 

Seniors and Juniors and College Transfer Students meet one on one with over 40 HBCUs and over 150 other colleges and universities . Get ALL you need to know to WIN! Get Educational Resources. EVERYONE is Welcome…it’s for Students of ALL Ages

Get Accepted on the SPOT, students you must bring your transcripts and test scores (applicable to 12th graders and some colleges may accept 11th graders)

Application fees waived..so save hundreds $$$.

Black College Expo™ is 10am to 3pm and the After Show from 3pm to 5pm, featuring a Step Show, “Dance Off” for Cash hosted by our celebrity ambassadors. Everyone has the opportunity to win CASH and prizes!!!

 

Happy New Year & Welcome Back!

We hope all DVS students and families had a wonderful, restful, healthy, and fun winter break! DVS staff has been working hard this week to get ready for an awesome Semester 2. We are looking forward to seeing our students back tomorrow, Monday, January 9th.

 

School Schedule: As a reminder school begins at 8:50 and dismissal is at 3:55. Students will start their day in their Advisory class tomorrow, Monday 1/9. For the most part, all student schedules will remain the same for Semester 2. Seminars will begin next week and students will receive directions on how to make seminar change requests if needed. 

Parent Office Hours with Grace & Saya: Parent Office Hours with administration will be held every even week. Since it is Week 18, we will be meeting at this zoom link this Thursday, January 12th from 4:30-5:30. This will be a casual time of updating, chatting, and Q&A.

Here is the Week 18 schedule:

Important Upcoming Dates:

  • Monday, 1/9: School Resumes & Semester 2 Begins
  • Wednesday, 1/11: Bill Hearing Night for Youth & Government Students 
  • Monday, 1/16: Martin Luther King Holiday (no school)
  • Thursday, 1/19: School Site Council Meeting #2 at 4:30 on Zoom
  • Monday, 2/20: President’s Day Holiday (no school)
  • School Calendar Link

End of Semester 1!

Thank you and congratulations on making it through Semester 1! This week, students exhibited critical thinking, hard work, reflection, and articulation of learning in their Presentations of Learning. They did a great job! We are very proud of our students for working hard and learning well this semester. Semester 1 report cards will be mailed home early next week. 

We hope all students and families have a wonderful, safe, restful, and fun winter break. We will see you back Monday, January 9th. Enjoy and Happy Holidays!

-DVS Staff

South Bay Families Connected Resources

Our youth wellness partner, South Bay Families Connected, invites you to connect with their free and accessible online parent and guardian resources to help provide you and your children with self-care and greater connection this holiday season. Below are resources featured this month:

For resources created for students, visit the SBFC Virtual Teen Center where a wide variety of mental health and wellness topics are covered. To see more youth wellness resources provided by Da Vinci Schools and SBFC, please visit Da Vinci Schools Families Connected.

Week 18 Schedule

We had another great and very busy week at DVS! Students finished up their week of core classes and regular schedule and have been preparing for their Presentations of Learning next week. We had a few great field trips as well! 

Biomedical Pathway students went to BioScienceLA in Culver City to engage with professionals in the industry and complete a design challenge.

Civil Engineering Pathway students presented their final Amusement Park and pitched their ideas through story to the Gensler Architect firm in downtown LA. They did a great job working with and impressing our industry partners! 

The entire junior class went to Griffith Observatory to spend some quality time together before POL week.

Next week is the last week of 1st semester! 

  • Da Vinci Fall Surveys: Thank you to those who have already filled out the fall survey. If you have not done so already, please take a few minutes to provide your feedback. We’d love to hear from parents and students, and your voice is vital for our continued growth and success!
  • Fall Parent/Guardian Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/dv_parent_survey_fall22 
  • Student Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/dv_student_survey_fall22
  • Presentations of Learning: We are excited for the beginning of Presentations of Learning for our 9th-11th grade students next week! (12th-grade students will be taking finals) Click here for an information sheet for families with details about presentations of learning. All POLs will be scheduled between Monday 12/12 and Thursday 12/15, and we encourage parents and guardians to come and watch your student’s POL. Please ask your student for their presentation time.
  • PowerSchool Access: Please note that PowerSchool access is turned off while teachers complete final evaluations of students’ grades. 
  • CHYA Presentations: Dr. Green and Nurse Lucero will be presenting the health & sexual education curriculum (“CHYA”, or “California Healthy Youth Act”) to freshmen throughout next week. Click this link to read the notification letter from Dr. Green. If you have any questions about the content that will be covered, please email Dr. Green at egreen@davincischools.org. Parents have the right to “opt-out” of this presentation for their child; if you wish to do so, please email Saya Wai, DVS Dean of Students, at swai@davincischools.org
  • First-semester report cards will be mailed home on Monday, 12/19. Students will have a 3-week winter break, and the second semester begins on Monday, January 9th.

Important Upcoming Dates:

  • 12/12-12/15, Monday-Thursday: Presentations of Learning – Early Dismissal at 2:25 all week
  • 12/15, Thursday: Last day of Semester 1
  • 12/16, Friday: Professional Development Day, No School
  • 12/19-1/6: Winter Break (No School)
  • Monday, 1/9: School Resumes & Semester 2 Begins
  • Monday, 1/16: Martin Luther King Holiday
  • Thursday, 1/19: School Site Council Meeting #2 at 4:30 
  • School Calendar Link

Week 16 & 17 Schedules (+CHYA Information)

Hi, DVS Families!

It has been a terrific week coming back from Thanksgiving break, and the end of the semester is quickly approaching! This post/email is a bit longer than usual because there is a lot of info to share about the last 2 weeks of the semester:

Please note that students will be dismissed early at 2:25pm on Thursday 12/8 and Friday 12/9 as well as all week from Monday 12/12 to Thursday 12/15.

Student Grades: This is an important time to sit down with your student and check their grades in Canvas and Powerschool. Click here for the Powerschool website; login information was included on the grade reports that were sent home earlier this semester and you can email Liz Diaz at ediaz@davincischools.org if you need your username and password.  Currently, there may be some discrepancies between Canvas and PowerSchool, we are working with IT on this issue, thank you for your patience. 

Presentations of Learning: “POL” preparation begins next week for students in grades 9-11! (Seniors will be taking final exams instead of doing POLs) Click here for an information sheet for families with details about presentations of learning. All POLs will be scheduled between Monday 12/12 and Thursday 12/15.

Parent Office Hours with Grace & Saya: Parent Office Hours with administration will be held every even week. Since it is Week 16, we will be meeting at this zoom link this Thursday, December 8th from 4:30-5:30. This will be a casual time of updating, chatting, and Q&A.

CHYA Presentations: Dr. Green and Nurse Lucero will be presenting the health & sexual education curriculum (“CHYA”, or “California Healthy Youth Act”) to freshmen throughout POL week. Click this link to read the notification letter from Dr. Green. If you have any questions about the content that will be covered, please email Dr. Green at egreen@davincischools.org. Parents have the right to “opt-out” of this presentation for their child; if you wish to do so, please email Saya Wai, DVS Dean of Students, at swai@davincischools.org

First semester report cards will be mailed home on Monday, 12/19. Students will have a 3-week winter break, and the second semester begins on Monday, January 9th:

Important Upcoming Dates:

  • 12/3 Saturday, Winter Fest 11:00-3:00pm
  • 12/8-12/15, Thursday-Thursday: Presentations of Learning – Early Dismissal at 2:25 all week
  • 12/15, Thursday: Last day of Semester 1
  • 12/16, Friday: Professional Development Day, No School
  • 12/19-1/6: Winter Break (No School)
  • Monday, 1/9: School Resumes & Semester 2 Begins
  • School Calendar Link

Week 15 Schedule 

We hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving Break and enjoyed the time with your family and loved ones. 

We return to school tomorrow, Monday, 11/28! As a reminder, there are only three weeks left during Semester 1. Grades earned at the end of this semester appear on students’ transcripts, and a new semester begins in January 2023. 

Student Grades: This is an important time to sit down with your student and check their grades in Powerschool or Canvas parent portal. Click here for the Powerschool website; please email Liz Diaz at ediaz@davincischools.org if you need your username and password. For Canvas support please email IT at studentsupport@davincischools.org

Presentations of Learning (POLs): POLs are just around the corner! POLs begin on Thursday, 12/8 and continue through Thursday, 12/15; students will be dismissed from school at 2:25pm on these days.

Important Upcoming Dates:

  • 12/3 Saturday, Winterfest 11:00-3:00pm – contact Kat Ramos kramos@davincischools.org
  • 12/8-12/15, Thursday-Thursday: Presentations of Learning – Early dismissal at 2:25 during POL week. 
  • 12/15, Thursday: Last day of Semester 1
  • 12/16, Friday: Professional Development Day, No School
  • 12/19-1/6: Winter Break (No School)
  • Monday, 1/9: School Resumes & Semester 2 Begins
  • DVS Planning School Calendar Link

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