Announcements from Real World Learning Director (1.18.2024)

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Hello Da Vincians, 

Welcome back! 

This week, the Real World Learning Team is releasing its Spring and Summer 2024 document with a wide number of opportunities students can engage in.

Some opportunities have fast-approaching deadlines. For support with applying, students at RISE or 201 Da Vinci schools can email Ms. Nordia Simmonds at nsimmonds@davincischools.org, or stop by the Real World Learning Center right next to our Da Vinci Coffee Shop. Students at Connect High School can connect with Ms. Evelyn Hernandez-Rosas at ehernandezrosas@davincischools.org. 

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Join the Cast and Crew of Da Vinci’s First-Ever Musical: The Addams Family

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Inviting all Da Vinci high school students to join the cast and crew of Da Vinci’s first-ever musical: The Addams Family!

Please click here, or scan the QR code above, for detailed info about auditions, rehearsals, etc. Everyone who would like to participate will be accepted into the production! Auditions are necessary for casting, but no one will be turned away.

See below for information on important upcoming dates and times:

AUDITION PREPARATION RETREAT (optional)

Thursday, Jan. 18
4 – 7pm
Blackbox Theater, 201 N. Douglas Street, El Segundo

We will distribute and review all audition materials, as well as chat about production themes, characters, concepts.

 

All those interested in being in the CAST must attend all three audition days (see information below for DANCE, VOCAL, and ACTING).

DANCE AUDITIONS

Tuesday, Jan.23
4 – 7 pm
Blackbox Theater, 201 N. Douglas Street, El Segundo

Please come dressed to move. Sweats, dance clothes, etc. Dance shoes are not required, however if you have them, you are invited to wear them. Otherwise, please wear some type of tennis shoe you can dance in safely. EVERYONE ATTENDS FOR THE DURATION.

 

VOCAL AUDITIONS

Wednesday, Jan. 24
4 – 8:00 pm
Blackbox Theater, 201 N. Douglas Street, El Segundo

All those auditioning will sign up for an individual 8-minute time slot. Click link and it will take you to the vocal audition sign-up spreadsheet.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1307jlDUdSURw8W1WRKmrytqZ_y_YkSh19czsTNagzJ4/edit#gid=0

 

ACTING AUDITIONS 

Thursday, Jan. 25
4 – 7 pm
Blackbox Theater, 201 N. Douglas Street, El Segundo

Everyone will share their short scene and long scene. Please be familiar with all scenes as you may be asked to read for a variety of characters in a variety of scenes. EVERYONE ATTENDS FOR THE DURATION

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CALLBACKS

Friday, Jan. 26
4 – 7 pm
Blackbox Theater, 201 N. Douglas Street, El Segundo
An email with specifics will be sent Thursday evening after Acting Auditions.

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CAST AND CREW PARENT/GUARDIAN MEETING

Tuesday, Jan. 30
6:30 – 7:30pm
Blackbox Theater, 201 N. Douglas Street, El Segundo
Mandatory for all cast and crew to attend, as well as one parent/guardian.

 

**IMPORTANT NOTE: All those intending to participate as CAST MEMBERS will need to enroll in the new Tuesday/Thursday Musical Theatre Production Seminar. This provides us with an opportunity for some extra rehearsing!

 

For any questions, contact Diane Feldman, Theater Coordinator, at dfeldman@davincischools.org.

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Rivet School with Da Vinci Virtual Info Session Monday, Jan. 22 at 6:30PM

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Dear Da Vinci 12th Grade Students and Families,

We would like to invite you to a virtual information session to learn more about our Rivet School with Da Vinci program.

Rivet School is a reimagined college and career pathway program. Our college program is designed around the needs of students and provides both flexibility and structured accountability to support students in meeting their goals.

In partnership with Rivet School, Da Vinci seniors who choose to continue their journey through the Bridge Program will enroll in college at no cost (free!) to the student or their family. Students will participate in a flexible, online accredited degree program with opportunities for in-person meetings and career-connected learning on the Da Vinci Connect High campus.

Please join us to learn more about this program and if it may be a good fit for your student!

Rivet School with Da Vinci Student & Family Virtual Information Session

🗓️ Dates: Monday, January 22nd at 6:30 PM

📍 Location: Virtual Session (details provided upon RSVP)

💬 Spanish translation available

🔗 Link to RSVP: HERE

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Da Vinci + Rivet Team

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FAFSA/CADAA are now open! Apply for financial aid

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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

  • The California Student Aid Commission is hosting various online Financial Aid Workshops to help with applications. Check out their free resources and sign up for a free webinar HERE.
  • Da Vinci School Counselors usually host a Parent Financial Aid Workshop Night in which we cover the steps of filling out the FAFSA. Our Parent Financial Aid Workshop Night will happen this semester and we are working on finalizing a date. Expect an update soon!

 

If you need assistance or have questions, please reach out to Ms. Marquez, College and Career Counselor : fmarquez@davincischools.org 

 

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Welcome Back, DVS!

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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: 

 

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Dual Enrollment Opportunity with CSU Long Beach: SPACE STILL AVAILABLE

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Hello DVS Families ! We still have space available for Dual Enrollment with CSU Long Beach: Spring 2024 course Ethnic Studies.
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 sign up for a Registration Sessions here.  You MUST attend at least one session to confirm your enrollment.  Registration dates are below: 

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

 

Please contact Ms. Marquez, College and Career Counselor, if you have any questions. fmarquez@davincischools.org 
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Announcements from Real World Learning Director (1.4.2024)

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For students interested in media production: 

Fresh Films is now enrolling for its free weekly filmmaking program with classes starting on January 9th, and every Tuesdays and Thursdays thereafter, in the Long Beach and San Pedro area. The program is open to all teens 13-19 interested in film, content creation, and storytelling. Click here for more information.

Location(s):

  • Boys & Girls Clubs of the Los Angeles Harbor (San Pedro)
    Tuesday 6PM–8PM Thursday 5PM–7PM PT
  • Long Beach Polytechnic High School (Long Beach)
    Tuesday/Thursday 3:45PM–5:45PM PT

 

For students interested in college and career-readiness programming:

First Gen Empowers is a non-profit organization that addresses educational inequity by supporting first-generation, low-income, and undocumented students with college and career-readiness programming. The Empowered Scholars program is a 6-week program where undocumented students receive tailored support and guidance. Applications will open January 8th, 2024 and close January 19th, 2024. Click here to learn more. 

 

Learn more about amazing RWL Opportunities here!
For more information, please contact Crissel Rodriguez, Director of Real World Learning, at crodriguez@davincischools.org.

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Happy Holidays, DVS!

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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

  • For records requests (including work permits): reach out to Front Office Manager, Liz Diaz, at ediaz@davincischools.org

Week 19 Schedule: 

Important Upcoming Dates: 

  • Winter Break: December 22- January 15
  • First day of Semester 2: Tuesday, January 16th
  • DVS Class of 2024 Graduation Day: Thursday, June 6th 

 

Helpful Links:

DV/Wiseburn Athletics 

DVS Planning Calendar 

DVS Announcements Slidedeck  

 

Happy Holidays from the DVS Family! 

 

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Dual Enrollment Opportunity with CSU Long Beach REPOST

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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 
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El Camino College Dual Enrollment Opportunity : Spring 2024 (Juniors and Seniors)

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Good morning Junior and Senior families,

We’re in the final stretch of Fall Semester! For this upcoming Spring semester, Da Vinci Schools is offering three dual enrollment courses. Two of these courses are asynchronous online, and one is in-person at our Da Vinci Schools 201 Campus (Room # TBD) on Mondays & Wednesdays from 3:00 pm- 4:25 pm. 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

Who:   Juniors and Seniors from DVC, DVD, and DVS. Based on academic performance and review, 10th grade students are able to take COMS 100. Ms. Marquez can request exception for eligibility.  

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 most 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), or they will be in-person in a DVC/DVD/DVS classroom.

 

Dual Enrollment form and DV Sponsored Dual Enrollment Supplemental Form must be completed and submitted to Ms. Marquez by Friday, February 2nd, 2024 at 3:30pm

Dual Enrollment Application

DVS Sponsored Dual Enrollment Form

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!

 

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For more information click on the following links:

Applying to El Camino College

Application for Admission Help

Dual Enrollment Application

 

Da Vinci Schools will be closed for Winter Break December 22- January 8th. El Camino College is closed December 22-January 1 for the Winter Break. The El Camino Dual Enrollment Office will return on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Dual Enrollment support will resume after our respective Winter Breaks. 

 

 

Happy holidays to you and yours!

Ms. Marquez

College and Career Counselor

fmarquez@davincischools.org

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