Hello DVS Families! Please join us next week for our Spring Semester Grade Level College Planning Meetings:
9th Grade: Monday, March 20th at 5pm
10th Grade: Tuesday, March 21st at 5pm
11th Grdade: Thursday, March 23rd at 5pm
All meetings will be on Zoom:
https://zoom.us/j/9301907728 or use Meeting ID: 9301907728
We encourage all students and parents/guardians to attend!
Summer courses at El Camino College are an excellent way to learn more about your career pathway(s) of interest! ECC Summer classes run from June 19-August 10.
We encourage you to consider registering for any of these you find interesting, regardless of which school you attend or which pathway you are currently in. More information about class meeting days and times can be found here (Select “summer” for the term)→
The classes listed below are an opportunity for you to learn more about your particular area(s) of interest and will be valuable additions to your resume and college applications, but they are not transferable for high school graduation credit and will not go on your Da Vinci transcript.
To register for a summer course at El Camino College, please follow the steps described on the next page.
If you would like any help, please contact your counselor.
| Career Pathway | Relevant Summer Courses at El Camino College | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | ARCH 119 (CAD Drawing & Modeling)
ARCH 172 (Architectural Color Rendering Techniques) *BUS 20 (Business Management) BUS 25 (Introduction to Business) CTEC 141 (Interior Finishes) *FASH 1 (Career Opportunities in Fashion) |
*courses offered online |
| Biomedical Engineering | *MEDT 1 (Medical Terminology)
*CH 1 (Personal & Community Health Issues) *CDEV 103 (Child Growth & Development) *NURS 143 (Introduction to Nursing) NURS 146 (Health Assessment) |
*courses offered online |
| Business Management | *BUS 20 (Business Management)
BUS 25 (Introduction to Business) ECON 100 (Fundamentals of Economics) |
*courses offered online |
| Computer Science | *CSCI 1 (Problem Solving & Program Design in C++)
*CSCI 3 (Computer Programming in Java) *CIS 13 (Computer Information Systems) |
*courses offered online |
| Civil Engineering | *ARCH 100 (Orientation to Architecture)
ARCH 119 (CAD Drawing & Modeling) ARCH 172 (Architectural Color Rendering Techniques) CADD 5 (Intro to Mechanical Drafting) CTEC 100 (Building Fundamentals) *CTEC 160 (Business & Legal Aspects of Contracting) CTEC 180 (Residential Plumbing) WELD 15 (Basic Welding for Allied Fields) |
*courses offered online |
| Entrepreneurship | *BUS 20 (Business Management)
BUS 25 (Introduction to Business) ECON 100 (Fundamentals of Economics) *FASH 1 (Career Opportunities in Fashion) |
*courses offered online |
| Graphic Design | ART 110 (Drawing Fundamentals I)
*ART 130 (Two-Dimensional Design I) *ART 141 (Digital Art Fundametals) |
*courses offered online |
| Marketing | *BUS 20 (Business Management)
BUS 25 (Introduction to Business) ECON 100 (Fundamentals of Economics) *FASH 1 (Career Opportunities in Fashion) *COMS 100 (Public Speaking) |
*courses offered online |
| Mechanical Engineering | *ENGR 1 (Intro to Engineering)
MTT 101 (Intro to Conventional & CNC Machining) MTEC 70 (Basic Robotics) ECHT 11 (Introduction to Electronics) WELD 15 (Basic Welding for Allied Fields) |
*courses offered online |
| Media Production | *FILM 105 (Media Aesthetics)
FILM 110 (Film Appreciation) |
*courses offered online |
| Multimedia Journalism | *FILM 105 (Media Aesthetics)
*COMS 100 (Public Speaking) |
*courses offered online |
Step 1: Apply to El Camino College
Never applied?
Previously applied?
Step 2: Complete the Dual Enrollment Application
Once you apply to ECC and receive your ECC ID, you must complete a Dual Enrollment Application.
Step3: Check for prerequisites
Some courses have prerequisites which students must clear before they can register: List of courses with a prerequisite.
Step 4: Enroll in course
After Steps 1-3 are completed, you are ready to register for classes online using MyECC!
Congratulations to Team 4201 Vitruvian Bots who did a great job at the LA Regional Competition in Port Hueneme! Team 4201 made it to the semi-finals and received the “Gracious Professionalism Award” as recognition for being one of the most community-oriented, helpful, and giving teams in the region. The students have been working very hard and we are very proud of them. They will be competing at another LA Regional Competition next week (Friday, 3/17 – Sunday, 3/19) in the Da Vinci Schools gym.
Week 27 Schedule:
Important Upcoming Dates:
For students interested in STEM:
The Karim Kharbouch Coding Fellowship (KKCF) is cofounded by Hip Hop Artist French Montana and supports youth interested in STEM. Through a 12-month fellowship program, Fellows will complete 80 hours of summer curriculum to prepare them for college, the future of work, and STEM careers, while participating in monthly career workshops throughout the academic year. During the summer months, Fellows will participate in six weeks of summer instruction, then receive monthly career coaching sessions and workshops. Fellows will use industry-standard technologies to learn how to create a brand, understand selling, create a proper wireframe, basic HTML & CSS coding, and more. To learn more, please click here. To sign up for the information session on March 28 at 6 pm, please click here.
For more information, please contact Crissel Rodriguez, Director of Real World Learning, at crodriguez@davincischools.org.
Click here to see other Real World Learning opportunities.
About the Future Doctors Program by Harvard Student Agencies in collaboration with Learn with Leaders
The Future Doctors Program offers a unique opportunity to learn from, network with, and receive expert mentorship from qualified Harvard instructors and begin your journey into the global health care and medical practices.
Spread over two weekends, it is a one-of-its-kind medical-experiential program for high school students across the globe aspiring to become change makers in the medical field. The program will enable students to dive deep into the pre-medical field with an introduction to Genetic Inheritance, Hormones, Immunology, and Organic Chemistry, while acquiring 21st-century skills to succeed in the medical field through real-world exposure.
This time, we are opening the applications for 2 cohorts – March and May. So now you have the flexibility to join the cohort of your choice!
OPTION 1: The March 2023 CohortWho Is Eligible?: Students from Grades 8 to 12Duration: 2 weekendsLast Date of Application: 15th March, 2023Program Starts: 25th March, 2023Find more about the Program: HereApplication Form (March): Click HereOPTION 2: The May 2023 CohortWho Is Eligible?: Students from Grades 8 to 12Duration: 2 weekendsLast Date of Application: 10th April, 2023Program Starts: 20th May, 2023Find more about the Program: HereApplication Form (May): Click Here
What You Will Get?
– Certificate from Harvard Student Agencies– Access to all LWL Webinars and Masterclass– Featured on LWL and Harvard social media platforms– Portfolio Enhancement with certificates and projects– Global exposure and networking with students and teachers from across the world plus a chance to make lifelong friendships!
Here’s what our participants of Future Doctors Program have got to say:
“Since I am just starting high school, the information we learned will benefit my upcoming science classes, like genetics and organic chemistry. I can now use the new knowledge I learned from my instructors about applying to universities, doing extracurricular courses, and being myself and working hard through my high school years to become successful. If I had to summarise the experience in one word, it would be ‘Informative.” – Hanna Noori, United States of America“The Future Doctors Program is a unique program that helped me choose my career path in Medicine, and also to develop research skills as a group using different sources of information, and to be able to filter what’s important. Being freshmen at Harvard, the teachers had a lot of energy and kept me engaged along with the sessions. If I had to describe my experience in one word, it would be ‘Eye-Opening.” – Luisa Miles, Uruguay
Please feel free to reach out to us for any clarifications or schedule a call with us.
For more information, please contact Crissel Rodriguez, Director of Real World Learning, at crodriguez@davincischools.org.
Click here to see other Real World Learning opportunities.
We hope everyone enjoyed the cold, hail, and snow this week! The snow-capped mountains have been an enjoyable site to see for our community.
(Apologies if you are just receiving the email for this blog post today, there were some technical issues with email notifications being sent out for new blog posts)
Our Robotics team, the Vitruvian Bots, left for Port Hueneme for their Regional Competition this morning. If you would like to watch Team 4201, here is a link to the event. We are proud of our students for their hard work, learning, and dedication to the FIRST Robotics Competition!
Week 26 Schedule:
Important Upcoming Dates:
Boeing is offering information sessions that provide a high-level overview of their Summer Engineering Program. This opportunity is open to students who are US Citizens entering their senior year in the fall of 2023 that are enrolled in an engineering or computer science pathway. The session will include information on mentor/mentee expectations, as well as a Q&A session. If you would like to attend, please fill out this form to receive the calendar invitation and zoom link.
For more information, please contact Crissel Rodriguez, Director of Real World Learning, at crodriguez@davincischools.org.
For students interested in exploring cyber security and IT:
Join the IT Academy Powered by Microsoft! LA-Tech.org has partnered with Microsoft to bring you this incredible opportunity to get PAID while learning, earning certifications, and working with amazing companies like Microsoft. This program is 12 weeks and requires a commitment of 10 to 15 hours a week. You will be required to attend zoom sessions every Tuesday and Thursday with the majority of sessions starting at 4 pm. The priority deadline is Sunday, April 2, 2023. To apply, please click here.
For students interested in business and technology:
The Fika Tech Career Academy starts in the Fall of 2023. Students will have the opportunity to learn from companies such as Roblox, Snapchat Inc, Facebook, and more. This is a paid opportunity that allows students to build their portfolios with industry-driven projects. Students must be committed to joining virtual sessions every week and comfortable with independent work. The deadline to apply is July 6, 2023. To apply, please click here.
The Karim Kharbouch Coding Fellowship (KKCF) is cofounded by Hip Hop Artist French Montana and supports youth interested in STEM. Through a 12-month fellowship program, Fellows will complete 80 hours of summer curriculum to prepare them for college, the future of work, and STEM careers, while participating in monthly career workshops throughout the academic year. During the summer months, Fellows will participate in six weeks of summer instruction, then receive monthly career coaching sessions and workshops. Fellows will use industry-standard technologies to learn how to create a brand, understand selling, create a proper wireframe, basic HTML & CSS coding, and more. To learn more, please click here. To sign up for the information session on May 7 at 4 pm, please click here.
Happy rainy Friday! We hope all students and families are staying warm and safe out there. We had a great Black History Month Community Dialogue today. We thank the BSU (Black Student Union) and NSBE (National Society of Black Engineers) for putting together and leading the Black History Month celebrations that culminated in our celebration of Black Excellence today. We celebrated, danced, and listened to music by Black artists such as Michael Jackson, Kendrick Lamar, Beyonce, Lauryn Hill, Rihana, and more!
We also thank Torrance Memorial Medical Center who shared their careers as Clinical Lab Scientists with our Biomedical Association. It was great to hear from real-world professionals and helpful to know that the field is actively recruiting!
This week:
Week 25 Schedule:
Important Upcoming Dates:
For students interested in filmmaking opportunities:
Film2Future is offering an intensive filmmaking program where students can take creative ideas from script to screen. You will learn the filmmaking process from more than 250 professionals working in the entertainment industry. After graduating, students will have a resume, portfolio, and a professional network of Hollywood creatives. Eligible graduates (18+ years old) of the program are supported in launching their careers as creators and obtaining paid internships and jobs. The program is free to students. The deadline to apply is February 19th. Click here to apply.
For students interested in research opportunities:
Project STRIDE – Charles Drew University is a ten-week summer clinical research program for 11th-grade high school students. Students may be in the 11th grade at the time of submitting the application and must have completed the 11th grade to start in the program. The application is available now and due no later than March 15th.
For students interested in tech opportunities:
Technovation Girls Challenge: Technovation Challenge runs across 100+ countries for young female tech entrepreneurs ages 10 to 18. Participants work with mentors to develop a mobile app and launch a startup that solves real-world problems with technology. Girls need to complete all the necessary steps, from coding to writing a business plan. The submission deadline is April 18th, 2023 at 5 pm PDT. Learn more by clicking here.
DEADLINE EXTENDED: Avantus Cleantech Career Academy offers opportunities for youth to succeed in California’s green energy future through education, job readiness, and paid-work-based learning. Youth earn $16.04 an hour while building their knowledge of opportunities in the cleantech sector. The Academy will take place virtually over a 12-week period on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4 to 6:30 pm. Must be 16 years old. The deadline to apply is February 22. Apply here.
For students interested in entrepreneurship opportunities:
Diamond Challenge: The diamond challenge is an innovative entrepreneurship competition offering $100,000 in prizes and resources to take student ideas to the next level. It provides a unique opportunity for teens to learn about entrepreneurship while putting their ideas into action. The 2023 summit will begin in April 23. Learn more by clicking here.
For more information, please contact Crissel Rodriguez, Director of Real World Learning, at crodriguez@davincischools.org.