Da Vinci High School

Counseling Corner

Announcements

• Read the April 19th Counseling Announcements
• Read the March 7th Counseling Announcements
• MARCH 2 is the deadline to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the California Dream Act Application (CADAA) .  By submitting the FAFSA, you are applying for federal and state grants (including Cal Grants), loans, work-study, and aid from your student’s college as well. Colleges use the FAFSA to award their own grants and scholarships.  Even if you think you are not eligible, you should still apply. Many factors besides income are taken into account to determine eligibility, and submitting the FAFSA will ensure you are considered for every type of financial aid possible!  Go to https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa to complete the FAFSA application.  Go to https://dream.csac.ca.gov to complete the CADAA.
  Need help with FAFSA completion?
                  **"ASK AN EXPERT! DROP IN NIGHT" Monday, February 28, 2022 from 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm.  Cal-SOAP and Cash for College experts will help individuals complete their FAFSA or CA Dream Act application.  For the Zoom link, click here.
                **Students planning to attend Sac City can attend virtual lab zooms or workshops to get individual help completing applications. Go to https://scc.losrios.edu/admissions/financial-aid-and-fees for more information and to sign up. FAFSA is required for students who seek free 2 years of community college.
                  **Contact your student's counselor (Ms. Strand [email protected] or Mrs. Roper [email protected]) for an individual appointment PRIOR to  March 2.
  
•  Read the February 16th, Counseling Announcements.
• Summer Opportunities
• Read the February 3rd Counseling Announcements.
• Make sure to note the new Summer Opportunities Database.
• View the Post-Secondary Information Night recording.
•  Read the January 25th Counseling Announcements.
• Read the January 10th Counseling Announcements.
• Read the December 3rd Counseling Announcements.
• Read the November 16th Counseling Announcements.
• Read the November 9th Counseling Announcements.
• Read the October 25th Counseling Announcements.
• Read the October 18th Counseling Announcements.
• Read the October 8th Counseling Announcements.
• Read the September 24th Counseling Announcements.
• Read the September 3rd Counseling Announcements.
• Senior Information Night was September 9th. View session recordings below.
  
  Senior Information Night General Session: 
  https://djusd-net.zoom.us/rec/share/bsHOCsIVtv7joooXTri3WC3hYe81umZA_984ppTR2vxrKtVOQE03QYR6TqObhu0.sGpwd3OYnVDZPPo2
  Passcode: DaVinci1!
  
  Senior Information Night – PowerPoint (Set for View Only):
  
  https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1bk5_9A95HphMq6DUu6Xr5x9ZEURhLFBF/edit#slide=id.p1
  
  Private School Presentation with Sally Springer
  (recording coming soon)
  Passcode: 
  
  UC Presentation
  https://djusd-net.zoom.us/rec/play/PFaYg7m8joU8QdroiUidzmdz5ZBGqhjKtIFpCnx4_07z-42FL8DoRohimQ6hMCLz1zzglgxzGS8rLPW_.hATEgsT_2ACXT9R3
  Passcode:  DaVinci1!
  
  CSU Presentation with Angel Orejel 
  (recording coming soon)
  
  Sacramento City College Presentation with Courtney Frank
  (recording coming soon)
  Passcode: 
• Homework Club with Peer Tutors and Mr. Ream in Room 21
  M, T, Th:  2:35-4:30
  W:  1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
• Senior To-Do List
  Seniors--are you struggling to get organized to apply to 4-year colleges? Check out this to-do list for guidance! 
• Senior 4-year College Application Workshops
  Tuesdays @ lunch in Ms. Conners’ room -- Bring your food & your computer! 
  September 21st Early Decision vs. Early Action 
  September 28th Common App Students: Transcripts + Letters of Rec
  October 5th CSU application
  October 12th UC application (Activities/Awards)
  October 19th UC application (PIQ)
  October 26th Common App  
  November 2nd Application work time/proofreading 
  November 9th Application work time/proofreading 
  November 16th Application work time/proofreading
• Sac City College Course
  Interested in challenging yourself with a Sac City course? Check out Mass Media and Society! Please note that it’s an 8-week course. Complete the advanced education application  HERE
• College Boot Camp Summer 2021 - View recordings below.
  College Boot Camp Day 1  Access Passcode: ?Aj5Cs
  College Boot Camp Day 2  Access Passcode: Kd80m
  College Boot Camp Day 3  Access Passcode: 1Xt3=Y
  
• College and Career Planning Workshops--Grades 10-12
  Need a resume? Thinking about life after high school? View recordings from 2020-2021 below.
   
  Tuesday, May 18th--Resume Creation - View Recording 
  Monday, May 24th--Major/Career Exploration - View Recording
  College Lists
  
• 9th Grade Parent Information Night
  
  February 18, 2021 Recording
• Scholarships are a great source of free money for college! Click this Scholarship Bulletin link for a variety of current scholarships. In January and throughout the spring, the Bulletin will list local Davis community scholarships that are only offered to Davis seniors. The Bulletin is updated every two weeks, so check it often for new additions. You can find the same list of scholarships on Naviance by clicking on Colleges, then click on Scholarship List.
• View the recording of the  Advanced Education Workshop
• Instructions for parents on how to access the Echo Gradebook 
  View pdf instructions
  View screencast video
• College Worshop Recordings from 2020
  
  
  September 28th Transcripts + Letters of Recommendation
  October 5th CSU application
  October 12th UC application (Awards + Activities)
  October 19th UC application (PIQ’s)
  October 26th Common App  
  November 2nd Application work time/proofreading 
  November 9th Application work time/proofreading 
  November 16th Application work time/proofreading