2nd Annual CARnival! This Saturday March 25th!
For more info, CLICK HERE to access the website!
Connect HS Schedule Reminder for Week of 3/20
Just a reminder, we will be completing NWEA/MAP test on March 20th and March 21st. The class schedule is below. Our regular class schedule (and make up tests) will resume on Thursday March 23rd.
NWEA/MAP Schedule
- Advisory 9:15 – 11:10 (NWEA/MAP Testing Session)
- 1st – 11:15 – 12:20
- Lunch – 12:20 – 12:50
- 2nd – 12:55 – 2:00
- 3rd – 2:05 – 3:15
Opportunity for Young BIPOC Musicians
The Rise Diversity Project aims to diversify the world of film and studio recordings by assembling an orchestra of young, BIPOC musicians from all across Los Angeles. The young musicians will work side-by-side with professional studio musicians and perform and record in a world-class recording studio. Students can apply by clicking here.
For more information, please contact Crissel Rodriguez, Director of Real World Learning, at crodriguez@davincischools.org.
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Announcements From Real World Learning Director (3.16.2023)
For students interested in animation, art, and game development:
Noggin Nickelodeon is looking for 18-24 year-olds who are interested in gaining work experience and looking for a career pathway in animation, art, game development, etc. As you can see on this flyer, there is no experience necessary to be part of this awesome opportunity. Youth will be coached and mentored by Noggin’s Award-winning industry experts. To learn more, click here.
For students interested in entrepreneurship:
iDEAS by Youth Entrepreneurship Competition: Offered by Dignity of Children, this competition is a complimentary 8-week program that will teach high school students how to build a business, create a prototype and present it to a panel of experts in a shark-tank format for a chance to win a cash prize (to launch their business) and a 3-month business mentorship to take their idea to the next level. The program is designed to empower young people to solve important problems such as poverty, injustice, health crisis, and climate change. The deadline is March 27th, 2023. Apply here.
For more information, please contact Crissel Rodriguez, Director of Real World Learning, at crodriguez@davincischools.org.
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Summer classes at El Camino College
If you are interested in taking Summer classes at El Camino College, please click below link for the full document to give you ideas of classes to take! See you counselor with any questions!
Youth & Young Adult Job Fair on April 19, 2023, from 9am to 1pm at El Camino College
DV students were invited to participate in a Youth & Young Adult Job Fair on April 19, 2023, from 9 am to 1 pm at El Camino College. Over 50 employers will be hiring that day. The Southbay Workforce Investment Board is going to be providing DV with a bus to transport 50 students from the 201 N Douglas campus.
Please, only students serious student candidates apply. You MUST be:
- Be 16 – 24 years old
- Have a resume ready (Ideally they need to bring multiple copies with them to share)
Interested students must email Director of Real World Learning Crissel Rodriguez by Friday, March 17 and she provide you with a link and paperwork to sign up. When you email Ms. Rodriguez, you must state which Da Vinci school they are enrolled in.
Questions? Email Director of Real World Learning Crissel Rodriguez at crodriguez@davincischools.org
NCAA March Madness College Basketball Bracket!
Join the Connect Crew for NCAA March Madness College Basketball Brackets! This exciting event is a great way to show support for your favorite college and predict the winner of the 64-team tournament.
We’re offering gift card prizes for the top three brackets: 1st place will receive a $25 gift card, 2nd place will receive a $10 gift card, and 3rd place will receive a $5 gift card.
Selection Sunday is this Sunday, March 12th, so don’t miss your chance to participate. The deadline to complete a bracket is March 16th.
To join, simply scan the QR code on the attached flier and enter the password “connect.” Good luck!
GRAMMY Camp: accepting applications now!
GRAMMY Camp is a 7-day non-residential summer music industry program for high school students interested in having a career in music. Students from across the country apply for one of the eight offered career tracks. 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.
Financial assistance is available for students who need it, and the form to apply can be found as part of the GRAMMY Camp application.
PLEASE NOTE: During GRAMMY Camp, Campers must reside with a parent/guardian or with an adult approved by the GRAMMY Museum.
All applicants must submit a short (3-5 minutes or less) video essay explaining what you hope to gain by participating in GRAMMY Camp. Some possible questions to address can include why you want to come to GRAMMY Camp; how you will benefit if accepted; your long-term career goal(s) in the music industry; and some influences in the Career Track you are applying for. Be concise. Be creative. Be yourself!
This year we are excited to announce that we will host GRAMMY Camp at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, and students from across the United States are eligible to apply.
How To Apply:
- Complete the online application. (Please note: Parents or guardians must complete the application form on behalf of the camper.)
- Review video essay and career track requirements. Check out the AUDITIONS tab on grammycamp.com for guidelines and helpful hints. Applicants can apply for multiple career tracks but can only participate in one career track per GRAMMY Camp session. Each career track has unique submission requirements.
- Prepare and submit your materials by March 31. Upload your video essay and audition video to YouTube.com submit your link(s) to the GRAMMY Museum via the online application portal.
- (Optional): Complete the financial assistance form – If you are applying for needs-based financial assistance for GRAMMY Camp, have a parent or guardian complete the online Financial Assistance Form once you’ve filled out the online application. Over the past 3 years 70% of campers that applied for financial aid received some sort of assistance. Financial assistance recipients will be announced and notified by early May.
If you would like to speak further about GRAMMY Camp, contact Julie Mutnansky, Director, Grammy In The Schools, at 310-581-8668.
Announcements From Real World Learning Director (3.9.2023)
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.
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Exclusive Future Doctors Program by Harvard Student Agencies and Learn with Leaders- Applications Closing Soon
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.
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