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Da Vinci Connect High Students Sharpen Interview Skills with Real-World Feedback from Industry Partners

Da Vinci Connect High Students Sharpen Interview Skills with Real-World Feedback from Industry Partners

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Da Vinci Connect High Students Sharpen Interview Skills with Real-World Feedback from Industry Partners

“I feel well prepared for the future” - Donald Thomas (11th grade, DV Connect High) Da Vinci Connect High students participated last week in a transformative Mock Interview Session at Belkin Headquarters, thanks to the Portal Learning program, which...
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Gloria Perez Mar 28, 2025 Comments Disabled
Make your plans today for the 2025 Career-Connected Learning Gathering in L.A. on March 12-14, 2025

Make your plans today for the 2025 Career-Connected Learning Gathering in L.A. on March 12-14, 2025

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Make your plans today for the 2025 Career-Connected Learning Gathering in L.A. on March 12-14, 2025

Whether you're looking to design and implement new opportunities for career awareness, exploration, and/or immersion learning experiences at your school, or to build a community of practice around this work, this gathering is for you. During our time...
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Carla Levenson Jan 31, 2025 Comments Disabled
HOW YOU CAN HELP: Accepting food donations this week for wildfire victims, volunteers and first responders

HOW YOU CAN HELP: Accepting food donations this week for wildfire victims, volunteers and first responders

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HOW YOU CAN HELP: Accepting food donations this week for wildfire victims, volunteers and first responders

Dear Da Vinci Families, Staff and Friends, As a reminder, Da Vinci is accepting food donations this week (Wednesday through Friday, Jan. 15-17, 2025) from 8:00-10:00AM to provide support for wildfire victims, volunteers and first responders. Please...
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Emily Shapiro Jan 14, 2025 Comments Disabled
Project Booktalk: Fostering a Love for Reading (and Writing) at Da Vinci Design & Beyond

Project Booktalk: Fostering a Love for Reading (and Writing) at Da Vinci Design & Beyond

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Project Booktalk: Fostering a Love for Reading (and Writing) at Da Vinci Design & Beyond

Da Vinci Design students are rediscovering the joys of reading through Project Booktalk, a project-based learning initiative that not only inspires a love for books, but also gives students a voice beyond the classroom. Through their participation, students...
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Emily Shapiro Oct 30, 2024 Comments Disabled
Da Vinci Design Recognized as a Top 10 Charter School in CA for Boosting College and Career Success by the California Charter Schools Association (CCSA)

Da Vinci Design Recognized as a Top 10 Charter School in CA for Boosting College and Career Success by the California Charter Schools Association (CCSA)

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Da Vinci Design Recognized as a Top 10 Charter School in CA for Boosting College and Career Success by the California Charter Schools Association (CCSA)

In the recent California Charter Schools Association 2024 “Portrait of the Movement” study, the association recognized 10 exceptional charter schools in California whose focus on college and career preparation has achieved incredible results for students....
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Carla Levenson Aug 29, 2024 Comments Disabled
With 1,151 Enrollments in Our ‘24 Summer in Wiseburn Camp Programs, it’s our Biggest Camp Experience Yet!

With 1,151 Enrollments in Our ‘24 Summer in Wiseburn Camp Programs, it’s our Biggest Camp Experience Yet!

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With 1,151 Enrollments in Our ‘24 Summer in Wiseburn Camp Programs, it’s our Biggest Camp Experience Yet!

It’s been an unforgettable summer with our Wiseburn Da Vinci community's first-ever athletics camps, which were created in partnership with Wiseburn USD, Da Vinci Schools, Wiseburn Education Foundation, and Da Vinci Schools Fund. Between the athletics...
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Emily Shapiro Jul 29, 2024 Comments Disabled
Fostering a Sense of Community as Students Make the Transition from Middle School to High School

Fostering a Sense of Community as Students Make the Transition from Middle School to High School

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Fostering a Sense of Community as Students Make the Transition from Middle School to High School

Moving from middle school to high school can be exciting, intimidating and scary at the same time. Students leave behind a comfortable and familiar place and step into new surroundings with older teenagers and a focus on preparing for college and career. ...
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Emily Shapiro Jul 29, 2024 Comments Disabled
Kaiser Medical School Partners with Da Vinci RISE to Target Health Disparities

Kaiser Medical School Partners with Da Vinci RISE to Target Health Disparities

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Kaiser Medical School Partners with Da Vinci RISE to Target Health Disparities

Earlier this month, Da Vinci RISE Executive Director Erin Whalen taught a lesson to medical students in their second year of training at the Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine on how Adverse Childhood Experiences, known as ACEs, can...
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Carla Levenson Jun 24, 2024 Comments Disabled
DVS Students Attend The Youth & Government’s Model Legislature and Court in Sacramento

DVS Students Attend The Youth & Government’s Model Legislature and Court in Sacramento

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DVS Students Attend The Youth & Government’s Model Legislature and Court in Sacramento

Over President’s Day weekend, 28 Da Vinci Science students embarked on a transformative journey at Youth & Government’s Model Legislature and Court program. This four-day event, which drew over 2,000 students from across the state, provided...
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Emily Shapiro Feb 29, 2024 Comments Disabled
Most CA High School Seniors Have Not Met the “A-G Requirements” to Apply to the State’s Public Universities

Most CA High School Seniors Have Not Met the “A-G Requirements” to Apply to the State’s Public Universities

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Most CA High School Seniors Have Not Met the “A-G Requirements” to Apply to the State’s Public Universities

This month EdSource released its analysis of the 2023 A-G requirement records from the California Department of Education and found that most high school seniors in California are shut out from applying to the state’s public University of California...
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Carla Levenson Feb 29, 2024 Comments Disabled
December’s Performing Arts Showcases had 560 Student Performers and More Than 2,200 Audience Members

December’s Performing Arts Showcases had 560 Student Performers and More Than 2,200 Audience Members

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December’s Performing Arts Showcases had 560 Student Performers and More Than 2,200 Audience Members

This month, we had many firsts in our recently expanded Wiseburn Da Vinci Performing Arts Department, including two performances at two locations with 560 student performers and more than 2,200 audience members. On December 5th, we had the pleasure of...
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Emily Shapiro Dec 22, 2023 Comments Disabled
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond Visits Da Vinci Schools

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond Visits Da Vinci Schools

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State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond Visits Da Vinci Schools

April 24, 2023 -- Today, Da Vinci Schools had the honor and privilege to host State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond as he recognized Da Vinci Schools as a leader in bringing personal finance curriculum to students. Supt. Thurmond visited...
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Carla Levenson Apr 24, 2023 Comments Disabled
Da Vinci’s Robotics Team Featured in “More Than Robots” Original Documentary Streaming on Disney+

Da Vinci’s Robotics Team Featured in “More Than Robots” Original Documentary Streaming on Disney+

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Da Vinci’s Robotics Team Featured in “More Than Robots” Original Documentary Streaming on Disney+

Da Vinci Schools’ Robotics Team 4201: The Vitruvian Bots has a lot to celebrate this week! Not only did they just win the Chairman’s Award at the Orange County Regional over the weekend which qualified them for the FIRST® Robotics World Championship...
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Carla Levenson Mar 14, 2022 Comments Disabled
DVC DECA Competes in their First In-Person State Career Development Conference Since 2020

DVC DECA Competes in their First In-Person State Career Development Conference Since 2020

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DVC DECA Competes in their First In-Person State Career Development Conference Since 2020

  By Mahina Matias, DVC Class of 2022 and DVC DECA Vice President of Marketing Six DECA members from Da Vinci Communications High School were recognized at the 2022 California DECA State Career Development Conference in Anaheim. DECA is a career-oriented...
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Carla Levenson Mar 10, 2022 Comments Disabled