The Levitt Lab at Da Vinci Connect
Kaitlin Toon, Executive Director
550 Continental Blvd.
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 725-5800 x 5205
For Prospective Families:
Brochure
For Enrollment Inquiries:
Ebony Bobadilla
ebobadilla@davincischools.org
Little has changed in High School education in the last 50 years.
But our world, and its demands, are vastly different.
We’ve reimagined what high school can be by asking one essential question: what do students really need to thrive in life, not just in school? Partnering with Da Vinci and ASU Prep means we can scale this vision, blending innovation with access to university-level opportunities. This is more than a program; it’s a revolution in learning.”
Steve Levitt
Economist, Author, The Levitt Lab Founder
High school reimagined
The Core
Foundational knowledge for lifelong learning.
Personalized and interactive, supported by our content expert Guides, completed through your laptop.
Both on and off campus.
Wonder Sessions
Entertaining demonstrations of how the world works.
Hands-on, solicit wonder and ignite desire to learn.
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Socratic Seminars
Socratic discussion of societal import.
Develop confidence and compassionate thinking through complex issues.
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A Focus on Dual Enrollment
Increasingly, colleges are restricting AP credit.
Earn college credits through ASU’s concurrent enrollment program. Approximately 40 college credits are built in to a 4-year course journey that meets the A-G requirements for Cal State and UC eligibility.
Both on and off campus
In-Depth Explorations (IDE)
To exhibit students’ deep understanding across topics.
Practice at creating new content for the world, find solutions to big problems and develop projects that are shared with peers and community.
Both on and off campus
Da Vinci Signature Practices & Experiences
Students engage in the full range of Da Vinci’s signature practices and experiences —from Exhibitions and Presentations of Learning to Advisory, CIF Athletics, Performing Arts, clubs, robotics, dances, and more.
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Who thrives here?
Curious and Inquisitive
Asking big questions and seeking deeper intellectual engagement.
Collaborative and Open-minded
Value diverse perspectives and embrace respectful discourse.
Driven and Self-Motivated
Eager to take ownership of their time and learning.
Creative and Bold
Unafraid to explore the unknown and connect ideas in new ways.
Where we gather
Our campus will be co-located with Connect High School
550 Continental Blvd., El Segundo, CA 90245
Four unique learning spaces built for collaboration, personalization, and flexible learning–plus smaller meetings spaces for mentoring, conferencing and more!
When we gather
4 days in person (required) and 1 day flex day (Wednesday), with core learning hours
Weekly 60-minute Wonder Session (collaborative, fixed time)
Weekly 60-minute Socratic Seminars (collaborative, fixed time)
Weekly labs to support students based on need (Core boost, writing workshops, guest speakers, etc.)
How to Apply
The Levitt Lab at Da Vinci Connect has limited spots for 9th grade students for 2026-27.
Acceptance will be on a rolling basis.
Priority Application Deadline: February 28, 2026 at 11:59 pm to be included in the Da Vinci lottery.
