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Navigating Senior Year: A Comprehensive Guide for Parents and Students

Discover essential information for a successful senior year at Da Vinci Charter Academy. This guide covers important topics such as parental support during this crucial time, graduation packet and class ring orders, senior trip fundraising, and yearbook ad submissions. Learn about the DVCA Internship Program, college application workshops, and the exciting events planned for seniors. With tips for overcoming challenges and maximizing opportunities, this resource is invaluable for parents and students aiming for a memorable graduation experience.

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Navigating Senior Year: A Comprehensive Guide for Parents and Students

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  1. A evening of “SIN” Brought to you by Team Senior

  2. Foundations • Parental Support during this interesting year • Pseudo adults – it is an odd time • Parental role/assistance critical • The Race for Graduation • Senior Year can be a challenge: portraits, senior ball, trip, yearbook, class ring, applications, ACT/SAT, Cap and Gown • FULL Legal Names for Diploma - transcripts

  3. Say Fromage! Prestige WILL be coming to take photos of Da Vinci seniors (Nov.) – Free, only one pose, for yearbook Da Vinci photography option/donation Susan Miller parent in charge: mamabeardavis@gmail.com)

  4. Grad “Swag” • Class Rings www.jostens.com • Graduation Packets and Ring Ordering Day: Tuesday 29 October during lunch, delivered 17 December • Grad Packets: delivered 22 April • Some items available for loan • See handout for more dates and prices

  5. DVCA INTERNSHIP PROGRAM • Experience the reality of the work world through an interactive internship program. • Be placed with local businesses, non-profits, and community organizations. You will be matched with an employer based on your personal interests and abilities. (45 hours) • Be provided with hands-on experience and a chance to see if this is something you want to pursue during college and beyond. • Upon successful completion of the 45-hour internship, you will receive 2 1/2 units of practical arts credit.

  6. Yearbook, Part I SENIOR PARENTS – GET YOUR SENIOR ADS NOW! Senior Ad space is available now! Design ideas – editors work with you Baby pictures Friends and family Text: Messages, quotations

  7. Yearbook, Part II Early Bird Ad pricing – now through 30 September $125/full page $75/half page $45 page $25/eighth page Commit to your space; design begins in January  Add $5 if purchased online

  8. Yearbook, Part III New vendor: Walsworth Yearbooks To purchase a yearbook: Order forms on DV website, in the office, online at www.yearbooksforever.com (search “DaVinci”) Checks payable to Da Vinci Charter Academy (Student name in Memo)

  9. Yearbook Pricing $60 - Now through 30 Sept. $70 - 01 – 31 Oct. $80 - 01 Nov. – 01 Dec. Yearbooks will not be available for sale after 01 DECEMBER Add $2 if purchased online

  10. English and the University • Personal Statements in middle of October, ready for November deadline • UC and Private applications will be addressed • Students will receive direct instruction, write the essays, and receive feedback and commentary (and a grade).

  11. Senior Trip and Finals • Description • 28 – 30 May (the weekend after Memorial Day) • Senior Awards Night Tuesday 03 June • Attendance: the trip and school

  12. Senior Trip: Funds • Estimated number of participants: 82 • Parental (cheer) Leaders – Mrs Kim Beck and Ms Christine Ziccardi • Goal: 100% participation • Estimated cost: $30,000 • We ask that you give what is comfortable for your family, no accounts, no refunds • Funds raised to date:

  13. Senior Trip Funds • $    106.06   Tips for Trip •    1,919.91    Carousel Earnings • 200.00 BTSN Bake Sale •   3,697.17    Scrip   • 10,255.00    Donations • GRAND TOTAL: •       $16,417.09 

  14. Senior Trip and Fundraising • Fundraising: Carousel, Carwashes, Chili Cook-Off • Parent contacts: Mrs Kim Beck and Ms Christine Ziccardi • Student contacts: Maite and Yasmin • Parental and Student involvement is essential • Staff contacts: Mr Bell and Marguerite Fleming mfleming@djusd.net or Mr. Bell

  15. Chili Cook-Off • Point People: Yasmin, Maite, and Matt • What? A massive FUN-raiser • Why? Compete with peers, raise funds, try and beat Mr. Bell’s Amazing Canadian Chilli • When? Saturday 02 November 11:30 – 1:30 • How? Form a team ($25), donate prizes, attend, and eat!

  16. Davis Grad Night • WHAT: All night celebration for the graduates of all four Davis high schools – who are eligible to graduate • Non-stop activities • WHEN: Friday, June 13 immediately after DHS graduation until 5:00 am Saturday

  17. Davis Grad Night II • WHERE: Emerson Junior High • HOW: • Tickets are now just $75 but prices increase after December 31 to $90 • Scholarships are available • Tickets will soon be available online through the GradNight website • Questions or to Volunteer:info@davisgradnight.org, www.davisgradnight.org

  18. Projects and Questions • S.A.N. Tuesday 03, Senior Picnic & Graduation is Thursday 05 • Close Up: D.C. Trip meeting • Lynn Fowler (History) • Christina Rae (Yearbook, English) • Scott Stephen Bell, Marguerite Fleming – Senior Trip • Carol Curinga, Cara Leppington (Counselors) • Troy Reeves (Principal)

  19. Post-Secondary Planning • And now, please welcome the amazing: Carol Curinga and Cara Leppington • Transcripts: • Check for accuracy • Check for graduation requirements • Stay for the college application workshop

  20. Transcript Pick Up • Bell – A – G • Fowler – H – M • Rae – N – S • Kirby – O – Z

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