Critical Design and Gaming School

Our mission is to educate and empower the teenagers of South Los Angeles to excel through higher education and become transformative leaders.

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We encourage eighth grade students and families deciding which high school to attend next year to CHOOSE C:\DAGS! Learn more about our innovative computer science pathway and supportive school culture by visiting our homepage: https://t.co/JYWpIqOb88

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A reminder that Monday (4/26) classes will be 100% asynchronous (no Zoom). In order to be marked present for attendance, all students must complete the assignment that will be posted by 9:00am on Monday in their CCR (Period 8) Schoology course.

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CDAGS families: Join us on April 15th or April 22nd at 5pm to learn about our plan for a safe return to classes on campus! Familias de CDAGS: ¡Únase a nosotros el 15 de abril o el 22 de abril a las 5pm para conocer nuestro plan para un regreso seguro a las clases en el campus!

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LAUSD now offers free COVID tests 7 days a week! Sign up at https://t.co/ikgG8Qnyfj. Planning to return to campus for hybrid, athletics, or tutoring? Get your test ASAP (Hybrid 9th: test 4/19-4/25 to start on 4/26 / Hybrid 10th-12th test 4/22-4/27 to return on 4/29)

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Families of 11th Grade C:\DAGS Students: On Tuesday, April 6th we'll be having an important meeting about the upcoming 11th Grade SBAC exam! Join to learn how to best prepare!

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Calling all Black @Hawkins_HS students who want to show their creativity and make some money! We have a scholarship opportunity that you do not want to miss! Visit https://t.co/6IpM8hG7cH to register. Deadline for submission is April 12th, 2021 at midnight.

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C:\DAGS has earned the @CollegeBoard's AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award for expanding young women’s access to AP Computer Science Principles. We're one of only 831 schools to be recognized for achieving this important result in CSP!

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In honor of Cesar Chavez Day, we will not have school on Friday, March 26th and will be following a modified schedule from March 22-25. Please see image for details.

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Hawkins students and families: We are able to have sports this spring! Log in tonight at 5 PM for more information on how you can participate in sports this month!

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And don't forget to watch part two, hosted by C:\DAGS seniors Ana and Roque, where Laura Hohman shows us how to add texture to that very same Krabby Patty! https://t.co/TB559mV0W3

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Shout out to @cdagsla seniors Javier, Ana, and Roque for hosting 3D modeling & texturing classes led by @NickAnimation animators Clara Coulter and Laura Hohman LIVE on Twitch earlier this week! #GameChangers 🎨🍔

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Check Clara Coulter's class on how to model a 3D Krabby Patty in Maya hosted by C:\DAGS senior Javier here: https://t.co/JbhDx4FOpn

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Class of 2021: your cap and gown measurements are due YESTERDAY. 🎓 If you haven't submitted your measurements yet, please do so ASAP here: https://t.co/qPS2gIVOQs

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Student-Led Conferences are this week! Please reach out to your student's CCR/Homeroom teacher to book an appointment if you have not already. Counselors & administrators will also be available this Thursday, February 25th from 5-7pm to answer questions & provide support.

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Three of our very own @cdagsLA students will be hosting these 3D animation classes led by @NickAnimation animators LIVE on Twitch this Wednesday & Thursday at 3pm! Don't miss it! #GameChangers

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Order up! 🍔

Join CG artists Clara Coulter and Laura Hohman as they create a Krabby Patty LIVE in our 2 part CG masterclass series

[Nickelodeon Animation @NickAnimation]

Order up! 🍔

Join CG artists Clara Coulter and Laura Hohman as they create a Krabby Patty LIVE in our 2 part CG masterclass series

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Hawkins students and families: join us this Friday, February 26th at 9:00am for an assembly celebrating #BlackHistoryMonth. See flyer for details on how to join the celebration.

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Fast & free COVID-19 testing will be offered by LAUSD on Saturday, February 20th for all students and staff. See flyer for site locations and schedule your appointment at https://t.co/f9Nswm352l

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C:\DAGS will follow a special schedule next week because there is no school on Monday, February 15th due to the Presidents' Day holiday. See image for details.

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🚨 ONE WEEK LEFT TO APPLY: Deadline is 2/16!

👉🏿 Encourage the Black boys & young men entering high school through 11th grade to join our program in Oakland, Richmond, & Los Angeles. https://t.co/xJvFkrGF2z

#BlackMentorship #BHM #TheHiddenGeniusProject

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The @LAClippers recently profiled the great support that our partners at @BCrusade are providing @Hawkins_HS students. Read the full story of Mykol Lewis and his mentee, Hawkins student Quintyn Boone, here: https://t.co/R6ar1rtTVC