DV Connect TK-8
Start of Year Guide for Families
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Contact Info School Messenger
Front Office Lynne and Jen | |
Admin Team Robin Brown (Principal) Nydia Ochoa (Assistant Principal) | |
Counseling Team Ariana and Marcel Tywana, Counseling Intern | |
Parent Educator Support Theresa (curriculum, homeschool, PEC, SSTs) Nancy (Learning Log support) Jahmal (FAN events) |
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Our handbook outlines all policies and procedures, including drop off/pick up, dress code, cell phones, etc.
An informational overview of the philosophies of our program embedded in the application process before enrollment
A private group on Facebook for our families to connect, share resources, and collaborate
A website built and maintained by our Parent Educators with resources for homeschooling PW: DVConnect2021
This website has information about all Da Vinci Schools, and also houses info like our school calendar and weekly menus
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This website made by our
Counselors houses family support for mental health, resources for our Habits of Heart and Mind + social justice, and more
Technology Support
Student Google Account | Clever |
All students are given access to a Google account created by the IT department. Below you will find the username format, default password, and where to sign in: 1. Access: accounts.google.com, or for quick access to a specific service, mail.google.com, drive.google.com etc. *This is also the account used to sign into student Chromebooks* 2. Username format: firstname_lastname@student.davincischools.org 3. Student Password: Monalisa1 (reset password to something secure)
4. If your student does not have access to a device at home and requires one for homeschool learning, you may request to borrow a school chromebook to use at home for the year HERE | Some of your curriculum resources are accessible via a Single Sign On system called Clever. In order to access your students clever account:
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Technology Support
Student Canvas Account | Parent Access to Canvas |
Canvas is where all classroom information, learning logs, resources, calendar, family directory, and weekly updates from teachers are shared /stored. While it is a student account, it should be considered a “family platform” and grownups should be checking Canvas at least weekly! 1. Sign in to student google chrome account 2. Click this LINK **Please bookmark this page by either clicking Ctrl+D or clicking the little star emblem in your search bar at the top right corner of the browser. 3. Additional Resources:
| Please do not use pairing code or link to become an observer of your student’s Canvas page. Remember that this is a family platform and grownups should be logging in to Canvas (at least weekly!) through their student’s account! If you would like to have easy access to your student’s account on your phone (watch this screen recording if you get stuck): 1. Download Canvas app on your phone 3. Press “Find your school” (Da Vinci Schools) 4. Input student email and password 6. Your child’s account will populate onto the Canvas phone app |
HomeSchool Curriculum
We aim to work in partnership with all our families to meet their homeschool needs. We provide a variety of homeschool curriculum resources so that families have voice and choice in how they build their homeschool toolkits. THIS LINK provides all the curriculum options available to families by grade level. Families are free to choose from our list OR use their own preferred secular curriculum. As a reminder, families are responsible for instruction in reading, writing and math on their homeschool days.
If you are new to homeschooling, or looking to calibrate your plan against another example, below are links to sample homeschool schedules for each Core, curated by teachers using the recommended curriculum options from the choice menu:
For a glance at the standards in friendlier terms and what it looks like in action- please explore this link. (password: DVConnect2021)
If you feel that you cannot provide a consistent homeschool space, routine, supervision and instructional support, please contact Nydia Ochoa to discuss options: nochoa@davincischools.org
Learning Logs
Families are required to log their homeschool learning in reading, writing, and math and submit evidence of work (1 sample for each subject) every few weeks via “Learning Logs”. Learning Log completion and submission is a high stakes requirement that is audited by the state of CA each year and is directly connected to funding that keeps our school open. Below is everything you need to successfully complete and submit Learning Logs this year:
A helpful checklist to review before submission to avoid non-compliance
Frequently Asked Questions on how to properly complete and submit a Learning Log
A screen recording to demonstrate how to submit a Learning Log via the Canvas website from a computer
A screen recording to demonstrate how to submit a Learning Log via the Canvas App on a mobile device
For additional support in accessing, completing, and submitting Learning Logs
please contact Nancy Waites: nwaites@davincischools.org
Parent Educator Support
Our Parent Center (Room 101) is staffed with experts and stocked with resources and collaborators to support your homeschooling journey–all with the added bonus of quality connection to our community.
This flexible-use space allows you to work independently, browse curriculum resources, collaborate and connect with other Parent Educators, or work one-on-one with the staff who inhibit and support the space.
The Parent Center “open-for-business hours” + all resources �can be found in the Parent Center class on Canvas.
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Theresa Leone | Parent Educator Workshops, Parent Educator Conferences (PECs), Office Hours, Curriculum Support, and Student Success Team (SST) Meetings | Directly book an individual meeting with Theresa for Parent Support Office Hours |
Nancy Waites | Learning Log and work sample support, attendance compliance support | |
Jahmal Durham | FAN Events, Parent Social events, Middle school dance, community building | More info about FAN found HERE |
Thank You for joining us this year!