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The Princeton Review- Inclusion and Equity in College Admissions- Thursday, October 21, 4pm-5:30pm PST

The Princeton Review will host a roundtable panel of admissions experts from across the country for a conversation on inclusion and equity in college admissions. Together, we will discuss Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU), Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI), LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning), and other aspects of belonging in the college process. Please see the flyer for more info and CLICK HERE to register to attend this event!

 

 

By |2021-10-18T18:46:51-07:00October 18th, 2021|Uncategorized|Comments Off on The Princeton Review- Inclusion and Equity in College Admissions- Thursday, October 21, 4pm-5:30pm PST

Weekly Update

Greetings DV Connect HS students and families,

Happy Friday! It was lovely meeting and seeing you at SLC’s this week!

There will be a normal cohort schedule next week: Mon/Thurs and Tues/Fri, 9:15am-3:15pm.

Don’t forget to join the DV Connect HS counseling team on Wednesday, October 20th, 6pm-7pm for 9th and 10th grade College Info Night, on Erin’s ZOOM LINK 

Join in with DV Connect HS in the first “Western Harvest Festival” on Wednesday, October 27, 6pm-8pm. This event will take place in the West Plaza at 201 N. Douglas St. There will be games, food, and a raffle! Make sure to dress in your best western attire! (This is not a Halloween event, so no other costumes, please). Volunteers and donations are needed!  Please see below link and sign up by Friday, October 22, 2021.

Western Harvest Festival Sign UP – Da Vinci Connect

As always, CLICK HERE for the link to the Daily Tracker, a “one stop shop” for all assignments, due dates, test dates, homework, projects, etc.! Its a great tool to use to build your asynchronous at home work days. Students and families can both use it to stay on top of all classes.

Have a nice weekend!

By |2021-10-15T23:33:45-07:00October 15th, 2021|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Weekly Update

HBCU Virtual College Info Sessions with CollegeBoard! Today and tomorrow 4pm!

 

Claim a spot at “Real Talk: HBCU Edition.” Admissions representatives from 17 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) will be there to answer your questions and share insider information you may not find on the school website.

Join us today, October 13, and Thursday, October 14, at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT, to learn more about the following schools:

 

Albany State University Norfolk State University
Bethune Cookman University North Carolina A&T State University
Claflin University North Carolina Central University
Dillard University Spelman College
Florida A&M University Tennessee State University
Hampton University Texas Southern University
Howard University Tuskegee University
Kentucky State University Xavier University of Louisiana
Morehouse College

 

Real Talk is a safe space to ask real questions and make connections that can lead to your students’ future success. We hope you can attend! Click the below link to RSVP:
RSVP Now
We’ll see you soon for “Real Talk: HBCU Edition.” Part 1 is today, October 13, and Part 2 is on Thursday, October 14, both at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT. Each night will feature a different set of schools, so we encourage you to attend both sessions.
By |2021-10-13T20:56:04-07:00October 13th, 2021|Uncategorized|Comments Off on HBCU Virtual College Info Sessions with CollegeBoard! Today and tomorrow 4pm!

Southern California High School College Fair- this weekend!

There is a virtual Southern California High School College Fair. All UC and CSU campuses, and a majority of independent colleges and universities from the AICCU, will participate. Attendees will be able to join live sessions, watch campus videos and visit campus booths to live chat and/or meet with campus representatives. Click on either link below to register.

Southern California*: Oct 16th 1:00 pm – Oct 16th 3:00 pm PDT

To register visit: CACollegeFairs.org.

By |2021-10-13T16:50:50-07:00October 13th, 2021|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Southern California High School College Fair- this weekend!

Weekly Update

Hello DV Connect HS students and families,

We hope everyone had a nice week!

SLCs are next week! SLC’s are mandatory and required participants are: teacher, the student, and parent/guardian/someone in your student’s family. Sign ups are taking place in advisory. A “Talking Points” text message was sent out with your student’s advisory teacher information on how to sign up. Please refer to that text message to sign up! Any questions, please reach out to your student’s advisory teacher.

There is also a minimum day schedule next week. Early dismissal on Monday-Tuesday-Thursday. Please refer to the schedule below:

Period 1 –   9:15-10:10

Period 2 – 10:20-11:15

Period 3 – 11:25-12:20 (Students dismissed at 12:20)

SLCs by Appointment

There will be a bike safety class on Wednesday, October 13th, 5:30pm in the West Plaza at 201 N. Douglas St. This is a community event between Wiseburn and Da Vinci. Please refer to the flyer link below for more information and to register.

Join in with DV Connect HS in the first ever “Western Harvest Festival” on Wednesday October 27, 6pm-8pm. This event will take place in the West Plaza at 201 N. Douglas St. There will be games, food, and a raffle! Make sure to dress in your best western attire! (This is not a Halloween event, so no other costumes, please). Please see the fyler link below. We hope you can make it!

Western Harvest Festival

As always, CLICK HERE for the link to the Daily Tracker, a “one stop shop” for all assignments, due dates, test dates, homework, projects, etc.! Its a great tool to use to build your asynchronous at home work days. Students and families can both use it to stay on top of all classes.

Upcoming Dates:

Friday, October 15th: Staff PD Day: no school for students

Wednesday, October 20th, 6pm-7pm: 9th and 10th grade College Info Night, on Erin’s ZOOM LINK

Wednesday, October 27th, 6pm-8pm: Western Harvest Festival, West Plaza at 201 N. Douglas St.

Have a good weekend!

By |2021-10-08T21:26:06-07:00October 8th, 2021|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Weekly Update

International Virtual College Tour today!

The International University Virtual Fair is TODAY at 6pm Eastern Time! (3pm PST)

There is still time for your students to register for this FREE EVENT, with top international universities.

They will also be able to watch the following Live Sessions:

  • Application and Personal Statement Tips for Universities in the UK
  • The College Experience Abroad
  • Why Pursue a Creative Degree Abroad
  • Top 5 Things to Look for in a University

Registration can be done at this link:

https://fairs.thestudent.world/northamerica

At this fair your students will be able to speak FACE to FACE with representatives from some of the best universities in the world about a wide variety of educational programs that are in many cases much more affordable than other top institutions.

By |2021-10-06T15:59:09-07:00October 6th, 2021|Uncategorized|Comments Off on International Virtual College Tour today!

Learning Log #1 due TODAY!

Today is the day! Learning Log #1 is due TODAY by 11:59pm. Please have this fully filled out, completed, and submitted before then. We thank you for all your hard work on these!

By |2021-10-05T22:01:55-07:00October 5th, 2021|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Learning Log #1 due TODAY!

Learning Log #1 due tomorrow!

Good morning,

Learning Log #1 is due TOMORROW, Tuesday, October 5th at 11:59pm. Please make sure that you have all work samples, correct dates, and it filled out completely before submitting. Have a question or need help? Please ask your advisory teacher. We thank you for your hard work on this!

By |2021-10-04T17:16:03-07:00October 4th, 2021|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Learning Log #1 due tomorrow!

Weekly Update

Good afternoon DV Connect HS students and families,

We had a great week of MAP testing! Thank you to the students for your time and energy with this!

There was a great turnout at the”Just for Juniors” night on Wednesday! In case you missed it, CLICK HERE for the “Just for Juniors” slidedeck from Erin’s presentation the other night. If you have any questions, or would like to schedule a meeting, please email her at: eknott@davincischools.org

Attention 9th and 10th grade families, the counseling team is hosting a “9th and 10th Grade College Info” night on Wednesday, October 20th at 6pm-7pm on Erin’s ZOOM LINK. We will be discussing what to do now for college, GPAs, HS grad requirements, and more. We look forward to seeing you there!

Next week is a normal cohort schedule: Monday/Thursday and Tuesday/Friday, 9:15am-3:15pm.

Dr. Emily Green may have reached out to you regarding your student’s immunizatons- if she has- please respond to her ASAP!

As always, CLICK HERE for the link to the Daily Tracker, a “one stop shop” for all assignments, due dates, test dates, homework, projects, etc.! Its a great tool to use to build your asynchronous at home work days. Students and families can both use it to stay on top of all classes.

Important Happenings next week:

Please remember that Learning Log #1 is due Tuesday, October 5th, 11:59pm. Please reach out to your advisory teacher with any questions. Thank you in advnace for all your hard work on these!

This coming Thursday, October 7th, 6:30pm-7:30pm there is a Family Action Network (FAN) Meeting on this ZOOM LINK.

Important Upcoming Dates:

  • Student Led Conferences (SLC) Week: October 11th-14th, this will take place on zoom, and is mandatory to have a parent/guardian attend. Schedule, links, and more info to come next week!
  • Staff Development Day: Friday October 15th, no school for students
  • 9th and 10th grade College Info Night, Wednesday October 20th, 6pm-7pm

Have a good weekend!

By |2021-10-01T21:15:00-07:00October 1st, 2021|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Weekly Update

Reminders!

Hi DV Connect HS students and families,

Juniors families- don’t forget to join Erin on THIS ZOOM LINK TONIGHT, Wednesday, September 29, 6:30pm-7:30pm, for a “Just for Juniors” college presentation.

Also, Learning Log #1 is due next Tuesday, October 5th, 11:59pm. Please make sure you are working on this, adding the necessary documents, links, evidence, etc. Thank you in advanced for your hard work on these!

By |2021-09-29T19:10:08-07:00September 29th, 2021|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Reminders!
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