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Learning Log #4- due this Friday March 26!

Learning Log #4 is due THIS FRIDAY MARCH 26! Please know that turning in learning logs on time and filled out completely, including student work samples, is a requirement by the state for independent study. Failure to turn in a completed Learning Log with appropriate work samples will trigger a non-compliance letter to be sent.

Attention students, please check your Learning Logs #1, #2, and #3- some of you have feedback that needs to be addressed and edited! So also check those.

Thank you for your work on these!

By |2021-03-23T21:50:31-07:00March 23rd, 2021|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Learning Log #4- due this Friday March 26!

Grammy Camp- deadline extended!

Hello Students and Parents,

The deadline to apply for Grammy Camp has been extended to April 15! GRAMMY Camp® is a 5-day nonresidential summer music industry program for high school students interested in having a career in music. Students from across the country can apply to one of the many career tracks offered during our virtual 2021 session. GRAMMY Camp faculty of music professionals as well as guest industry professionals provide valuable insight to give the campers the best chance at achieving success in their chosen career. For more information and to access the application, please visit this website!

GRAMMY Camp: July 20-24, 2021

Financial assistance is available to students who need it.

By |2021-03-23T17:47:23-07:00March 23rd, 2021|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Grammy Camp- deadline extended!

FREE Practice SAT and ACT tests with Princeton Review! Still time to sign up!

DV Connect HS Students and Families-

If you are interested in registering for the FREE full length practice SAT and practice ACT (administered by The Princeton Review) for Da Vinci Schools, please sign up using these links:

CLICK HERE for the SAT

CLICK HERE for the ACT

***ALL TESTING WILL BE DONE REMOTELY***

FREE PRACTICE SAT

Tuesday, March 30th SAT practice test at 3:30pm

Tuesday, April 20th SAT practice test at 3:30 pm

Tuesday, May 18th SAT practice test at 3:30pm

FREE PRACTICE ACT

Thursday, April 1st ACT practice test at 3:00pm

Thursday, April 22nd ACT practice test at 3:00pm

Thursday, May 20th ACT practice test at 3:00pm

***ALL TESTING WILL BE DONE REMOTELY***

Practice exams will be scored by The Princeton Review.  They will not be official scores and will not impact college applications.  Although, many colleges/universities have opted to be Test Optional, that may change. These exams are purely for practice and exposure.

All students and grade levels are invited to participate.

By |2021-03-22T18:30:47-07:00March 22nd, 2021|Uncategorized|Comments Off on FREE Practice SAT and ACT tests with Princeton Review! Still time to sign up!

Weekly Update

Happy Friday!

Hope everyone had a nice week!

CLICK HERE for the daily tracker to plan out your asynchronous days, due dates for assignments and assessments, view class recordings, etc. Its a great way to keep up to date in your classes!

Also, please don’t forget that Learning Log #4 is due NEXT FRIDAY MARCH 26! Please know that turning in learning logs on time and filled out completely, including student work samples, is a requirement by the state for independent study. Failure to turn in a completed Learning Log with appropriate work samples will trigger a non-compliance letter to be sent.

Attention students, please check your Learning Logs #1, #2, and #3- some of you have feedback that needs to be addressed and edited! So also check those.

Thank you for your work on these!

Reminder that next two Mondays and two Tuesdays, the daily class schedules has been altered time wise to accommodate the CHYA.

In compliance with the California Healthy Youth Act, all Da Vinci Schools will hold two sessions of the California Healthy Youth Act (CHYA) Webinars provided by Da Vinci Schools school nurse, Dr. Emily Green. Please CLICK HERE for the letter from Dr. Green.

The DV Connect HS CHYA webinars will be held on:

Mon/Thurs A/B cohort: March 22 and 29; 12:30pm-1:30pm https://zoom.us/j/93164221311

Tues/Fri C/D cohort: March 23 and 30; 1:05pm-2:05pm https://zoom.us/j/96516919402

The daily class schedules for those days listed above will be slightly altered to accommodate. Please CLICK HERE for the daily class schedules that have been adjusted timewise to accommodate.

Spring Break is taking place April 5-9, no school that week.

Have a great weekend!

By |2021-03-19T22:11:19-07:00March 19th, 2021|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Weekly Update

California Healthy Youth Act Parent Notification

Hi DV Connect HS Families,

In compliance with the California Healthy Youth Act, all Da Vinci Schools will hold two sessions of the California Healthy Youth Act (CHYA) Webinars provided by Da Vinci Schools school nurse, Dr. Emily Green. Please CLICK HERE for the letter from Dr. Green.

The DV Connect HS CHYA webinars will be held on:

Mon/Thurs A/B cohort: March 22 and 29; 12:30pm-1:30pm

Tues/Fri C/D cohort: March 23 and 30; 1:05-2:05

The daily class schedules for those days listed above will be slightly altered to accommodate. Please CLICK HERE for the daily class schedules that have been adjusted timewise to accommodate.

Any questions, please contact the School Nurse, Dr. Emily Green, at egreen@davincischools.org

By |2021-03-17T22:02:58-07:00March 17th, 2021|Uncategorized|Comments Off on California Healthy Youth Act Parent Notification

Phase II Re-opening Plan Meeting TONIGHT at 7pm!

Hello Connect HS families,

Our schools are working hard to develop and communicate Phase II reopening plans. Please be sure to read the update sent out last week by Da Vinci Schools.

Da Vinci Connect HS is holding its reopening plan meeting for parents TODAY, MONDAY, March 15th at 7pm. Here is the Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/s/3105421796

Thank you!

 

By |2021-03-15T20:48:28-07:00March 15th, 2021|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Phase II Re-opening Plan Meeting TONIGHT at 7pm!

Career Fair- Volunteers needed!

Greetings!

Da Vinci Schools is hosting a Virtual Career Fair on Monday, May 10, 2021 from 12:30pm – 3:00pm. We are looking for panel speakers to share their careers and work experiences with Da Vinci students via ZOOM.  This is a great opportunity to expose our students to a variety of careers. You do not need a degree and/or certificate to be a part of  Da Vinci Schools Virtual Career Fair. We would like to encourage anyone that would like to speak about their experiences within their career or profession. If you are interested in volunteering as a virtual panel speaker, please complete the following Google form Virtual Career Fair Form  by Friday, April 9th, 2021 at 4:00pm.

To complete the Google form, you will be required to include your ZOOM link information. This information will be used for students to access your ZOOM room during the career fair. In the Google Form there is a step by step YouTube video explaining how to get started with your ZOOM account and how to schedule a meeting.

Panel speakers will be hosting 20-25 minute sessions starting at 12:30pm with a 5-10 minute break in between sessions. The sessions will start at the following times: 12:30pm, 1:00pm, 1:30pm, 2:00pm, and 2:30pm. To help panel speakers prepare for their sessions, the following are questions you can consider preparing for and answering, Panel Speaker Career Questions. It is not required but recommended that you prepare a presentation.

Any questions, please email your counselor, Erin, at eknott@davincischools.org

Thank you!

By |2021-03-15T20:08:05-07:00March 15th, 2021|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Career Fair- Volunteers needed!

Explore Careers with SpaceX!  

Exploring Careers with SpaceX!

When: Friday, March 19 11:30am-12:30pm 

Join us for a Lunch and Learn session with various SpaceX employees who will talk about specifics of their careers within the company.

All students are welcome to join and will be encouraged to come with questions to ask. We plan on making this an interactive session to make connections.

Below are the list of careers that will be shared during the session:

  • HR/Diversity
  • Legal
  • Marketing/Communications
  • Recruiting
  • Health/Flight Medicine
  • Systems Engineering/Reliability
  • GNC/Flight Trajectory
  • Structures
  • Propulsion
  • Supply Chain
  • Avionics
  • Launch
  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Software
  • Technicians

If you are interested in attending the session. Please complete this form by Wednesday, March 17 and you will get the zoom link through email.

**If you are in the Tues/Fri cohort and would like to attend, please email Erin and let her know (eknott@davincischools.org) and she can make arrangements with your teacher for you to attend**

If you have any questions about the SpaceX Career Session, contact Tina Hannouche channouche@davincischools.org

By |2021-03-15T15:22:22-07:00March 15th, 2021|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Explore Careers with SpaceX!  

Weekly Update

Hello DV Connect HS students and families-

Hope you had a great Friday! The staff was hard at work during this Professional Development Day!

CLICK HERE to access the Daily Tracker- an easy, one-stop shop to view your assignments, due dates, assessments, and any class recordings to help you plan your asynchronous work days.

Don’t forget, Spring Break is April 5-April 9. There will be no school during this week.

Have a great weekend!

 

By |2021-03-13T03:09:55-08:00March 13th, 2021|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Weekly Update
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