Da Vinci Counseling Bulletin
Information & Opportunities ** April 9
Schedule a Meeting with the Counseling Department
Nicole Chiamparino Roper--Last Names A-K grades 11/12; Last Names A-L grades 9/10
Make an Appointment: https://calendly.com/nchiamparinoroper/appointment
Erika Strand--Last Names L-Z grades 11/12; Last Names M-Z grades 9/10
Make an Appointment: https://calendly.com/estrand
Judy Wong-Chen--Internship Specialist
Becca Wittman--CTE & Dual-Enrollment Specialist
Unable to find a time that works? Please email your counselor directly!
Emotional Domain
Digital Mental Health Support!
California is now offering digital mental health support for youth, young adults, and families! These platforms will offer all California families with kids, teens, and young adults ages 0-25 free one-on-one support with a live wellness coach, a library of multimedia resources, wellness exercises, and peer communities moderated by trained behavioral health professionals to ensure content is appropriate and safe for all users.
Learn more at https://www.calhope.org/!
NAMI Basics Support Group - In-Person and Virtual monthly group
NAMI Yolo presents a FREE in-person and virtual support group. It is peer-led for any adults (parents, caregivers, and other family) who provide care for youth (ages 22 and younger) who are experiencing mental health and seeking support from others with a shared understanding. Participants will receive mental health support and education. Contact NAMI Yolo at friends@namiyolo.org for more information or go to their Supports webpage.
Free Mental Health Resource for Students & Parents
Wellness Education Lab™ (WEL) offers free online mental health trainings for students (13+), families, and educators/school staff. Created by Wellness Together in partnership with the California Department of Education. Each training module is fun, relevant, and inclusive, offering strategies that participants can use immediately. Free WEL trainings include: Rethinking Anxiety, Mental Health Foundations, and Skills Lab. Parent/guardian modules also available in Spanish. Learn more: https://wellnessedlab.org/
Academic Domain
Dual Enrollment Update--Social Media Marketing Certificate!
We are so excited to offer a new pathway to a Social Media Marketing Certificate through Sacramento City College. In order to receive the certificate, students will need to successfully complete 5 dual enrollment courses, including COMM 351 (summer) and MKT 300 (fall). We will continue to offer courses every semester in this certificate program!
Social Media Marketing Certificate
Small and large organizations develop an authentic social media presence by building connection and community with their existing and potential customers. In this program, students will learn how to build a strong brand presence and use social media platforms to connect with their target market and grow followers and engagement. Topics related to building a following, targeting content, managing accounts, and measuring social media analytics are also covered. Whether you want to leverage your personal social media experience or are new to social media, this program will teach you how to create innovative social media marketing campaigns that get results.
Dual Enrollment Courses Summer & Fall 2024
All classes are online and asynchronous. Students must have a free period to take a dual enrollment course.
Fall 2024
MKT 300 Principles of Marketing
This course provides a general overview of marketing principles. The course covers the process of planning and executing the conception, pricing, promotion, and distribution of ideas, goods, and services to create exchanges that satisfy individual and organizational goals. Elements of the marketing environment such as government regulation, environmental protection, competition, and consumer behavior will be analyzed. Part of the Social Media Marketing Certificate
DEAF 310 American Sign Language I
This is the first course in a series of five courses in American Sign Language (ASL). The instructional activities are based on an immersion approach, in which the learners develop language competency in source and target language. It focuses on non-speech communication. Topics include grammatical features such as adjective descriptors, differentiation between cardinal/ordinal numbers, contrastive structure, temporal aspect markers and temporal sequencing, conversational skills, narrative skills, and discussions with peers.
HCD 310 College Success
This course provides students with an introduction to student learning expectations and the outcomes of higher education. Through exposure, exploration, and application of intellectual, social, cultural, and psychological principles students will obtain the skills necessary to reach their educational objectives and prepare them for the challenges of the educational curriculum required to be successful in higher education. Students will expand their knowledge and personal awareness in regard to academic motivation, self-discipline, career exploration, and personal responsibility. Strategies will include an introduction to critical thinking in an academic setting, effective communication skills, goal setting techniques, and study skills. College resources and information competency will also be covered. It is highly recommended for new, continuing, and returning students. The course may be offered for specific populations. An optional field trip may be included.
HCD 330 Life and Career Planning
This course offers a holistic approach to life and career planning based on extensive measurement of interests, aptitudes, skills, values, personality, and life and personal circumstances. Personal and career goals will be formulated using career research and decision-making strategies.
PENDING---AH 108 Introduction to Health Occupations
This course provides an introduction to the healthcare field and to the core foundational skills needed by all healthcare workers. Topics include types of healthcare delivery systems and careers, history and trends of healthcare, law and ethics pertaining to health care, personal qualities of health care workers, confidentiality and reportable incidents, and infection control and safety procedures for health care settings. Students will be introduced to research tools in the campus library and on the Internet. Students will use these tools to research health care careers and relate them to their own interests, values, and abilities. This course is open to all students wishing to explore the healthcare industry. A field trip to a local health care facility may be required.
PENDING---ECE 300 Introduction to Principles and Practices in Early Childhood Ed.
This course is an introduction to early childhood education, including an overview of the history of the field, evolution of professional practices and ethics, and developmentally appropriate educational principles and practices that support child development from birth through the school-age years. The early education principle of teaching practices based on observation, documentation, and interpretation of children's behavior will be introduced. The importance of the teacher/child relationship based on positive, supportive, culturally relevant, language inclusive, and mutually rewarding interactions is a foundation of the course. ECE 300 is recommended as the first course for students interested in learning more about the field.
Summer 2024
COMM 351 Mass Media & Society
The class will offer a survey of the mass media: history, philosophy, structure and trends, as well as theories, which help to explain effects and the importance of media as a social institution. The course will explore economics, technology, law, ethics, and social issues, including cultural and ethnic diversity. This course is the same as JOUR 310; only one of these courses may be taken for credit.
Part of the Social Media Marketing Certificate
Dual Enrollment Workshop @ Extended Time
Grades 9-11 are invited to attend the dual enrollment workshop during extended time on 4/17.
--New students go to the presentation room
--Returning students go to room 18
You can find the process and applications HERE
Summer School Enrollments
Da Vinci students have access to recover/remediate credits through DJUSD Summer School and Da Vinci Summer School. The information for the two different summer school programs is listed below. Humanities courses are offered through Da Vinci summer school; science and mathematics are offered through DJUSD summer school.
Students will be enrolled in summer school if they have received a grade of a D or F in core academic subjects. Families will be notified by email of their enrollments.
Da Vinci Summer School
Where: Da Vinci High School
1400 E 8th ST Davis CA 95616
Tech Hub
Format: The courses are competency based and designed to allow the student to make up deficiencies from material covered during the regular academic year. For this reason, students will attend summer school for as long as necessary, but no more than 13 days, to remediate their grade.
Schedule: Tuesday, June 11th to Friday, June 28th. (No class on June 19th.) All classes will be held 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (30-minute lunch break plus 2 short breaks). A sack lunch will be available to students through DJUSD Food Services.
DJUSD Summer School
DJUSD Courses Available to Da Vinci Students: Health, PE, IM1, IM2, IM3, Common Core 3, Biology, Chemistry, Physics
Where: Harper Junior High School
4000 E Covell Blvd, Davis, CA 95618
Format: Two 3-week in-person sessions allowing students to recover up to 10 credits
Students in most classes will be asked to take an assessment to gather information within the first two days of summer school. They will have the opportunity to demonstrate proficiency to a C level at (or by) the end of the second week of summer school. If a student has mastered the course content to a C level AND has attended all of the first eight days of summer school classes, they will have the option to take a grade of a C and be released from summer school early. Students will also have the option to stay the entire length of the three week session to dive deeper into the course material and possibly earn a higher grade.
Schedule:
- Monday - Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
- There will be two sessions.
- Session 1 is June 17 through July 3
- Session 2 is July 8 through July 26
- Holidays will occur on June 19 and July 4
College and Career Domain
College & Career Technical Information Night
SAVE THE DATE! College and Career Technical Information Night for Juniors is Tuesday, April 16 at 6:00 p.m. in Davis Senior High School’s Richard Brunelle Performance Hall theater. At the event, juniors and their parents will hear presenters discuss the University of California system, California state universities, community colleges, transfer opportunities, career technical education and financial aid.
Join us on April 16 to find out more about the process of attending college!
What Should I Be Doing to Prepare for College?
9th-graders
Build an awesome summer reading list:- Start with picks from this recommended list for excellent teen reads. And consider asking your teachers what their favorite reads were in high school.
NYT Writing Prompts for Students: If you haven’t already, start keeping a journal and use some of these questions as inspiration.
10th-graders
Build an awesome summer reading list that includes some biographies and memoirs: Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson is a must-read and can be found at your local library.
100 Brave/Interesting Questions + NYT Writing Prompts for Students: Commit to keeping a journal this summer, and use some of these questions as inspiration.
11th-graders
Values Exercise (video): Spend some time thinking about your core values by working through this simple exercise. Your answers may help drive how you spend your summer ahead.
How to research colleges without visiting a campus: Learning more about colleges is an exciting and time-intensive process. Make sure to expand your search beyond your local public universities—and use your values as a guide.
Colleges That Change Lives: As you build your college list, consider this set of 44 schools that focus on providing a personalized, student-centered experience. Listen to this podcast, and check out upcoming events.
Explore colleges with 800+ lists: Use this fun online, searchable database from CollegeXpress, which covers everything from academic environments to school spirit.
Think about financial fit: Experiment with the Net Price Calculator to get a rough estimate of what you might likely have to pay for college.
BuildStrong Academy for Construction
BuildStrong Academy for construction. Tuition-free training and job support program in Sacramento. No previous experience in construction needed. 18+
Post-Secondary Planning for Juniors & Families
Your counselors would like to support you through post-secondary planning.
Juniors--please sign up for an appointment with your counselor today!
Did you miss the meeting on March 5th? Check out the important Powerpoint HERE.
SAT/ACT Testing Dates for Juniors
As you think about testing and the admissions process, it is important to note that University of California no longer considers SAT or ACT scores as a factor in admissions (beginning with the graduating class of 2021). California State Schools, too, have discontinued the use of standardized tests scores in undergraduate CSU admissions. Private schools, and those outside of California, may have different admissions processes including using standardized tests.
Fee waivers for the tests are available for students with demonstrated financial need! Students should see their counselor to receive a code for test registration.
The College Tour Videos
The College Tour Videos shares the story of colleges through the lens of current students. The episodes stream on Amazon Prime and on the website - www.thecollegetour.com. We have featured 150 colleges to date - 10 of which are in CA.
Scholarships
Scholarship Opportunities still available!
A dozen local scholarships are still available. Amounts vary from $250-16,000+. Eligibility could include being admitted to UCD, pursuing a career in criminal justice, wildlife bio, ag or teaching, going to a trade school, advocating for responsible gun control, being a member of the India Association of Davis, or writing an essay about passion or project of yours. Remember to submit your application in time, deadlines vary from April 10-26.
More details here: https://cdnsm5-ss18.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_1997375/File/BULFINALApr24.pdf
Please note there is an error in the description of the two $1,000 Chamber of Commerce scholarships, due April 26. This year’s prompts are: Option 1: If you were to give a TED Talk where you had to describe a topic, idea, or concept you find so interesting that it makes you lose track of time, what would you address? How would you promote your interest to others as a part of your talk? OR Option 2: Share an instance where you initiated a project or implemented an innovative idea or cause that had a significant impact on your school or community. What challenges did you face, and how did you overcome them?
Scholarships
Da Vinci Alumni Network Scholarship, $1,000, due May 1
Respond to “I’m glad I joined the Da Vinci community because…” You can creatively do this anyway that seems fit, be it essay, video, scrapbook, quilt…
Watch the video for more context: https://www.dvalumni.net/about/scholarship
Summer Paid Job Opportunities
City of Woodland Paid Jobs, due early April
There are many paid Recreation and Community Services positions to be an activity leader, swim instructor aide, lifeguard, program staff or score keeper this summer. Applications dates vary by position. Apply here: https://www.calopps.org/city-of-woodland
PAID City of Woodland Summer Civic Fellowship, Application due April 15
Juniors and Seniors, here are opportunities in GIS at the Cemetery, Climate Action Planning and Equity, Utilities water treatment, Community Outreach with the Fire Department, Spanish services for the elderly, parking enforcement and public safety, STEAM Maker Camp at the library, and public works outreach. Knowledge of Woodland and passion for field of interest preferred. Must be available 8 weeks, June 17-August 9. Pays $19-24/hour, based on experience. You may apply to multiple positions, but can only accept one. More details here! https://www.cityofwoodland.gov/1429/Civic-Fellowship-Program; apply here: https://www.calopps.org/city-of-woodland
City of Woodland ENGAGE (formerly Summer at City Hall). Details to be determined...
Look out for a multi-week local government course that provides the experience to engage with local government!
Finding Strengths High School or College Internship
Assist with Summer Explorers Camp in south Davis/Putah Creek. Work with 6 children ages 8-12 each week, 8:45 am-12:15 pm, June 17-August 2; training and planning begins May 18. To apply, submit email to o Jeanie@FindingStrengths.com by April 19, a letter of interest with current and summer availability, how you heard about this opportunity, and why you want to work with Finding Strengths. Prior experience with elementary age students (especially working with ages 8-12), current child CPR/first aid certificates and a passion for positive progress preferred. https://www.findingstrengths.com/work-with-us
Paid Part-time Promotions Assistant, iHeartMedia
https://iheartmedia.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External_iHM/job/Promotions-Assistant---Part-Time_Req33327-4
Summer Enrichment Opportunities
Volunteer Opportunity:
Loopalooza, Sunday May 5
Calling bicycling enthusiasts! The City of Davis needs volunteers to register participants at this annual biking event. Training will be provided. Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080C44AAAC2BA4FF2-48501977-loopalooza#/
Summer UCD Neurotechnology Program, June 17-21, 9 am-12 pm, Da Vinci High School
Love Brain Science? Love STEM and technology? For current 7th-11th graders, learn about neurotechnology, neuroengineering, entrepreneurship, publications and education in this growing field! Exclusively for Da Vinci Junior High and High School students. Start your summer with a strong program and still have July/August free! Register here. Meet Neurotech reps at Da Vinci Wednesday 4/17 at lunch outside the Tech Hub.
Paid Apprenticeships via the Bayha Group, Applications due April 24 @ 10 pm
10-15 hour virtual internships in the areas of Business Development/Entrepreneurial Thinking, Engineering and Design in Product Development, Environmental Restoration, Event Production and Planning, Generative Artificial Intelligence, and Product/Service Innovation Development. Pays $18/hour for rising 11th and 12th graders.
Timeline:
--Application Available April 11-April 24, Due April 24, 10 pm
--Info Session April 16, 5:30-6:30 pm
--Resume/Interview Workshop April 18, time TBD
--Interviews April 30
--Offers Made May 14
--Confirm acceptance or decline May 15
--Sign documents May 17
--Orientation June 10-June 13
--Deep Dives June 17-July 29; Final Showcase August 1
--Ongoing optional college admissions work June-November
To apply, complete the online application, including an introduction, pdf upload of your resume, and ranking of the 6 deep dive topics. Include responses about jobs, companies, careers and job skills of interest, as well as time conflicts. https://airtable.com/applFzx4WzMMYpMLm/shr4cAzl1O3Ik1SHI?prefill_Internship+season=reczDNvzikYT3Jwxh&hide_Internship+season=true&prefill_Status=Active&hide_Status=true&
On the Horizon
4/16 College & Career Tech Night @ 6 pm DSHS
4/17 Dual Enrollment Workshop for students in grades 10-12 during extended time
4/17 Dual Enrollment Information & Registration Night @ 5:30 pm on Zoom
4/22-4/26 CAASPP Testing at DVHS