1. An 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 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 (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

4. 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 mortarboard You return the robes 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 mortarboard You return the robes

5. 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 pictures Friends and family Text: Messages, quotations

6. 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

7. Yearbook, Part III Vendor: Walsworth Yearbooks Order 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)

8. 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

9. 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 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

10. Senior Trip and Finals Description First W,R,F in June (hopefully) Finals and the trip Attendance, Grades and the trip Description First W,R,F in June (hopefully) Finals and the trip Attendance, Grades and the trip

11. Senior 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,

12. 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 sbell@djusd.net Karey Spivey (Parent Leader): Home email: - kareyrn@prodigy.net, work email- kspivey@djusd.net. 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 sbell@djusd.net Karey Spivey (Parent Leader): Home email: - kareyrn@prodigy.net, work email- kspivey@djusd.net. Home phone-(530) 723-5848, cell-(530) 867-0783

13. Chili Cook-Off Point People: Seniors in Leadership What? A massive FUN-raiser Why? 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! Point People: Seniors in Leadership What? A massive FUN-raiser Why? 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!

14. Senior Trip Funds $ 1,185 Disney Refund 1,237.81 ASB 6,184 Scrip 1,015.95 Gift GRAND TOTAL: $9,622.76 (27.4%) $ 1,185 Disney Refund 1,237.81 ASB 6,184 Scrip 1,015.95 Gift GRAND TOTAL: $9,622.76 (27.4%)

15. 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, 10 June immediately after DHS graduation until 5:00 am Saturday WHAT: All night celebration for the graduates of all four Davis high schools – who are eligible to graduate Non-stop activities WHEN: Friday, 10 June immediately after DHS graduation until 5:00 am Saturday

16. 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: info@davisgradnight.org, www.davisgradnight.org info@davisgradnight.org WHERE: Emerson Junior High HOW: Tickets are now $?? Scholarships are available Da Vinci needs a parent coordinator Questions or to Volunteer: info@davisgradnight.org, www.davisgradnight.org info@davisgradnight.org

17. 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) 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)

18. Applying for Colleges Naviance https://succeed.naviance.com https://succeed.naviance.com Professionalism Organization College Visits Naviance https://succeed.naviance.com https://succeed.naviance.com Professionalism Organization College Visits

19. 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 http://www.crc.losrios.edu/Student_Services/Assessment/ Study_Guides.htm 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 http://www.crc.losrios.edu/Student_Services/Assessment/ Study_Guides.htm

20. 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 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

21. 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 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

22. 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 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

23. 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 website Common Application is available at www.commonapp.org www.commonapp.org Testing required: Usually SAT or ACT, possibly two SAT Subject tests- check with the university. Letters of recommendation and essays: vary Time to Apply: varies -Early Decision/Early Action Fee to apply: varies Where to get application: check each university’s website Common Application is available at www.commonapp.org www.commonapp.org Testing required: Usually SAT or ACT, possibly two SAT Subject tests- check with the university. Letters of recommendation and essays: vary

24. 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

25. 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 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

26. 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. 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.

27. 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 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. 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 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.

28. 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.www.fastweb.com Some private colleges require the CSS Profile https://profileonline.collegeboard.com 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.www.fastweb.com Some private colleges require the CSS Profile https://profileonline.collegeboard.com

29. 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 cmessmore@djusd.net Michael Leahy J-Z mleahy@djusd.net 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 cmessmore@djusd.net Michael Leahy J-Z mleahy@djusd.net