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An Evening of “SIN”Brought to you by Team Senior
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
Say Fromage!
Prestige WILL be coming to take photos of Da Vinci seniors (06 Nov.)
– Free, only one pose, for yearbook
For photo session: Located in Elk Grove and Citrus Heights, T-F 2-7, S 10-6
Grad “Swag”
Graduation Packets and Ring : order online www.jostens.com
We (Da Vinci) provide cap, gown & tassel. You provide height and weight.
You may decorate the mortarboardYou return the robes
Yearbook, Part I
SENIOR PARENTS – GET YOUR SENIOR ADS NOW!
Senior Ad space is available now!Select a template– editors work
with you. You can include:Baby picturesFriends and familyText: Messages, quotations
Yearbook, Part II
Early Bird Ad pricing – now through 30 September$125/full page$80/half page$50/quarter page$Commit to your space; ad sales
end 02 NOVEMBER
Yearbook, Part III
Vendor: Walsworth YearbooksOrder with credit card online at www.yearbooksforever.com (search “Da Vinci”)
Pick up form in the office, pay with cash or check
Checks payable to Da Vinci Charter Academy (Student name in Memo)
Yearbook Pricing
$60 - Now through 25 Sept.
$70 - 26 Sept. – 01 Nov.
$80 - 02 Nov. – 18 Dec.
Yearbooks will not be available for sale after the first semester!
Add $2 if purchased online
English and the University Personal Statements begin in October
and are returned according to application deadline
Students will work on one essay from their assigned prompt(s) (UC, Common App, etc.)
All students will Read examples of first person writing Practice and execute first person writing Receive feedback in the form of
commentary and a grade
Senior Trip and Finals
DescriptionFirst W,R,F in June
(hopefully)Finals and the tripAttendance, Grades and
the trip
Senior Events: FundsSenior Events: Funds
Estimated number of participants: 105 Goal: 100% participation Estimated cost: $35,000 We ask that you give what is
comfortable for your family (time and/or money), no accounts, no refunds
Asking to help fund: trip, graduation, senior lunch, Inaugural Ball,
Estimated number of participants: 105 Goal: 100% participation Estimated cost: $35,000 We ask that you give what is
comfortable for your family (time and/or money), no accounts, no refunds
Asking to help fund: trip, graduation, senior lunch, Inaugural Ball,
Senior Year and Fundraising
Senior Year and Fundraising
Fundraising: Carousel, Chili Cook-Off, ? Student contact:
Genevieve Rose Moriarty Kirsch “Vivi” Parental and Student involvement is
essential Staff contact: Mr Bell
[email protected] Karey Spivey (Parent Leader): Home
email: [email protected], work [email protected]. Home phone-(530) 723-5848, cell-(530) 867-0783
Fundraising: Carousel, Chili Cook-Off, ? Student contact:
Genevieve Rose Moriarty Kirsch “Vivi” Parental and Student involvement is
essential Staff contact: Mr Bell
[email protected] Karey Spivey (Parent Leader): Home
email: [email protected], work [email protected]. Home phone-(530) 723-5848, cell-(530) 867-0783
Chili Cook-Off
Point People: Seniors in LeadershipWhat? A massive FUN-raiserWhy? Compete with peers, raise
funds, try and beat Mr. Bell’s Amazing Canadian Chilli
When? Saturday 14 November 11:30 – 1:30
How? Form a team ($30), raffle prizes, attend, and eat!
Senior Trip Funds
$ 1,185 Disney Refund 1,237.81 ASB 6,184 Scrip 1,015.95 GiftGRAND TOTAL: $9,622.76 (27.4%)
Davis Grad Night
WHAT: All night celebration for the graduates of all four Davis high schools – who are eligible to graduate
Non-stop activitiesWHEN: Friday, 10 June
immediately after DHS graduation until 5:00 am Saturday
Davis Grad Night II
WHERE: Emerson Junior High HOW: Tickets are now $?? Scholarships are available Da Vinci needs a parent coordinator Questions or to Volunteer:
[email protected], www.davisgradnight.org
Contacts and Events
Senior Awards Night Tuesday 07, Senior Picnic & Graduation is Thursday 09 June
Dragons’ Den : 15 December and Inaugural Dinner 01 April, Close up 21 Sept (meeting)
Emma Gist (English) Lynn Fowler, Gretchen Conners
(History) Scott Stephen Bell, Karey Spivey,
Adela Johnson, Vivi Kirsch – (Senior Trip)
Applying for Colleges
Naviance https://succeed.naviance.com
Professionalism OrganizationCollege Visits
Admissions Testing
ACT & SAT – completed by December.
Send individual scores to all schools that require admissions testing.
Community College assessments/placements http://www.crc.losrios.edu/Student_Services/Assessment/Study_Guides.htm
The College Application Process California Community
Colleges Time to Apply: February-March for best course
selection Fee to apply: None Testing is not required for admission
Placement tests in Math and English; required after admission
No letters of recommendation or personal statements are needed
Must be 18 or have a high school diploma to enroll
Register for Sacramento City College in February of Senior year. Attend Senior Saturday event in spring
www.cccco.edu
The College Application Process California State University
Attend CSU Workshop on September 17 7:00 p.m.
CSU Workshop @ DSHS Brunelle Theater Time to Apply: October 1- November 30 Fee: $55 per campus to which you apply Testing required: SAT or ACT Students must satisfy a-g course requirements Minimum GPA to apply: 2.0 Students must meet a minimum eligibility
index based on GPA and SAT/ACT scores No essays or letters of recommendation are
accepted www.csumentor.edu
The College Application Process University of California
Time to Apply: November 1-30 only Fee: $70 per campus to which you apply Testing required: SAT or ACT with writing Students must satisfy a-g course requirements Minimum GPA to apply: 3.0 Students must meet a minimum eligibility index
based on GPA and SAT/ACT scores Essays (personal statements) are required No letters of recommendation accepted
www.universityofcalifornia.edu
The College Application Process
Private and Out of State Public Colleges and Universities
Time to Apply: varies -Early Decision/Early Action
Fee to apply: varies Where to get application: check each
university’s websiteCommon Application is available at
www.commonapp.org Testing required: Usually SAT or ACT,
possibly two SAT Subject tests- check with the university.
Letters of recommendation and essays: vary
Ask two teachers to write a letter of recommendation for you, if required.
Complete the College Questionnaire in Naviance. Provides assistance with college applications.
Email the College Questionnaire to your counselor.
Schedule a 30 minute meeting with your counselor. They will submit the School Report (recommendation, transcript and school profile)
The College Application Process
Letters of Recommendation
The College Application Process
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) The WUE is a program of the Western
Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE). Student who are residents of WICHE states may enroll in participating two and four year college programs outside of their home state at a reduced tuition rate.
www.wiche.edu/wue
Fee Waivers for Testing and College Applications
Apply for the Free/Reduced National Lunch Program: Eligibility may qualify for testing waivers. Students in foster home placements may also
qualify.
You may apply for a application fee waiver to UC and CSU campuses when you apply online. College Board has a waiver to use with private colleges. See your counselor.
Scholarships and Financial Aid
Financial Aid Workshop for seniors December 1st at Brunelle Theater at DSHS 7pm.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) is available in December. When to apply: January 1-March 2. Completing the FASFA online is the best
method: www.fafsa.ed.gov Collegeboard.org offers an Expected Family
Contribution Calculator to estimate how much the student’s family will be expected to contribute.
Scholarships and Financial Aid
Ask private colleges for specific financial aid and scholarship information.
Check the Davis Joint Unified local scholarships on Naviance.
Visit the DJUSD Career Center at the DSHS Library.
Check the financial aid website of each individual school.
Check out www.fastweb.com for additional scholarships.
Some private colleges require the CSS Profile https://profileonline.collegeboard.com
Important Events
Meeting with Counselor in October
College Workshops/Drop Ins Wednesdays @ Lunch
CSU Workshop – Sept 17 @ 7pm DSHS Brunelle
Financial Aid Workshop – December 1 @ 7pm DSHS Brunelle
Counselor contact info: Cara Messmore A-I [email protected]
Michael Leahy J-Z [email protected]
