Hi! Just a reminder that we will have optional parent office hours today at 4:30.
This will be a casual time of chatting, updating, and sharing any thoughts or questions you might have.
Zoom Link for Parent Office Hours with Grace & Tim Thursday, August 25th, 4:30-5:30pm.
Hello Senior Students and Families,
As you prepare for the college application process, many of you will apply for financial aid. One of those funding options is our State Grant, called the Cal Grant. The Cal Grant is funding for college that students do not pay back. The Cal Grant can be used at any University of California (UC), California State University (CSU) or California Community College, as well as qualifying independent (private) and career colleges or technical schools in California.
To qualify, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) by March 2, 2023 and meet the eligibility and financial requirements as well as any minimum GPA requirements. Eligibility is based on your FAFSA or CADAA responses, your verified high school Cal Grant GPA, the type of California colleges you list on your FAFSA and whether you’re a recent high school graduate. To learn more about the qualifications, please visit www.calgrants.org.
Da Vinci Science High School is required to submit student’s verified GPA to the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC). By law families can “opt out” of this process if you do not want DVS to submit your student’s verified GPA. If you choose to “opt out”, this means your student will not be eligible to receive a Cal Grant. In order to “opt-out”, please complete the attached form and return to Ms. Marquez via email at fmarquez@davincischools.org no later than September 16th, 2022.
If you do not return the “opt-out” form, Da Vinci Science will submit your student’s verified GPA to the CSAC to determine your student’s Cal Grant eligibility.
To obtain an opt-out form click on this link Cal Grant Opt Out Form
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Ms. Marquez via email at fmarquez@davincischools.org.
Hello Da Vinci Scholars and Families,
Cloud Computing is one of the fastest-growing careers in the United States! Amazon Web Services (AWS) Certified Cloud Practitioners earn on average up to $131,465 annually.
El Camino College is now accepting applications from current juniors and seniors who want to join the After-School Cloud Computing Career Pathway program, it’s FREE!
STUDENT & PARENT INFO SESSION – Online via Zoom
Wednesday, August 24th
6:00pm – 7:15pm
RSVP for Info Session
For more information, please click here.
Hello DVS Families!
Please join us for a parent and student information night on PLTW Mechanical Engineering Technology. The session will be held this Thursday, August 25th 6:00-7:00pm via Zoom.
Topics Include:
Please register here to receive the Zoom link
We hope to see you there!
Click here for more information
Dear Students & Families of the Class of 2026,
We are thrilled to be getting ready for The Overnighter – a not-to-be-missed signature practice of Da Vinci Science! This two-day, one-night trip is free of charge for our students, and we love that students get to start the school year with great memories and new friends. It is our hope that all 9th grade students will attend this special event. 9th grade students will depart on Thursday, September 1st from school at 9 a.m. and return on Friday, September, 2nd around 3:00p.m. Please review the linked information below carefully in preparation for the trip.
Permission slips were due last Friday, 8/19 to Ms. Jessi, the English 9 teacher. If you have not turned in your permission slip, please do as soon as possible.
It is important to note that though we are using Camp Pondo’s facilities, the entire program is run exclusively by the staff and student leaders of Da Vinci Science. We pay Camp Pondo for use of the facilities, meal preparation, and support with our activities such as zip lining and swimming. If you have any questions about the program, please contact Ms. Jessi at jsnyder@davincischools or Grace Long at glong@davincischools.
We had a wonderful first week of school! Students are getting comfortable with their new schedules and adjusting to their new classes. Everyone has been doing a great job helping each other, cleaning up after lunch, and doing their best to get back into school mode. Students seem happy seeing old friends and meeting new friends as well.
There is a lot going on at DVS! This week, during advisory, students signed up for seminars and club applications went out. DVS Club Fair will be Tuesday, August 30th during Advisory. Students will learn about various club opportunities and sign up during the club fair.
This Thursday, August 25th, we will have “Parent Office Hours with Grace & Tim Zoom” from 4:30-5:30pm. It will be a casual time for us to chat and answer any questions you might have at this time.
Here are some links from the week:
Seminar Sign-Ups (the form only allows for one submission)
Zoom Link for Parent Office Hours with Grace & Tim Thursday, August 25th, 4:30-5:30pm.
Here is next week’s schedule:
Have a great weekend!
Welcome Back Da Vinci Scholars! It’s nice to see you all back on campus. Please see the announcements below.
For students interested in health-related fields:
Introduction to Ophthalmology Virtual Course: Project InSight is pleased to offer an opportunity for students to participate in Introduction to Ophthalmology where they will learn about the branch of medicine concerned with the study and treatment of disorders and diseases of the eye. The course is open to 20 Los Angeles students interested in the medical field or eye health to join the 12-week virtual course this fall. This course will be taught by California Credentialled Science Teachers and will meet weekly beginning September 13 for one hour online after school on either Tuesday or Thursday. For more specific information, please use this link.
We are looking for web developers to connect with our Computer Science teacher, Mr. Marintsch, at Da Vinci Communications. Should you have any connections, please email Ms. Rodriguez at crodriguez@davincischools.org.
Thank you for all your support as we kick off the Season 14 school year. Students are adjusting well and we love seeing them on campus!
This week, students have been able to request schedule changes as needed and they are filling out the seminar interest form. This Friday, August 19th, will be the last day for schedule change requests. Our hope is for students to be set up for success and begin to establish a routine that will help them navigate the year ahead. Please note, although we really do make our best attempt to honor every request, due to class size limitations, schedule changes and seminar requests may not be guaranteed. Students are filling out seminar forms during Advisory this week.
Below is the link to the Schedule Change Request form and a list of Seminar offerings for Semester 1.
We are looking forward to having a great rest of the week!
There will be an interest meeting tomorrow on Zoom for the Belize Spring Break Trip! Please view the information and details below and attend the Zoom meeting tomorrow, August 18th, at 6:00pm if you are interested. This is open to all DVS students and details about cost/vouchers will be shared at the meeting. There will be a bonus $100 discount applied if you sign up after the interest meeting.
Details:
Zoom info meeting tomorrow!!
Belize Spring Break Trip!
Thursday 8/18 @ 6pm
Zoom: https://zoom.us/my/srasy
Website: explorica.com/Sy-8056
For all grades!
Dates: March 30-April 5, 2023
Initial payment is $50
Questions?? Contact us!
Ms. Sy: asy@davincischools.org
Ms. Magaña: emagana@davincischools.org
Good morning Da Vinci Families,
Welcome to the first day of the 2022-23 school year! Please review the flyers for student pick-up and drop-off procedures. Remember to give yourself enough time to maneuver through the parking lot. We look forward to seeing you today and the start of the new year!