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Each spring, schools nationwide celebrate Decision Day, a milestone moment when students finalize their college and post-high school plans. At Da Vinci Schools, this tradition reflects years of growth, exploration, and preparation as students take their...

Gloria Perez May 29, 2026 Comments Disabled

Launching into the Future: The Stories of Clair and Antonio

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Launching into the Future: The Stories of Clair and Antonio

As the inaugural year of LifeLaunch comes to a close, the program’s mission—connecting student potential to real-world opportunities—is best captured through the experiences of its students. From earning industry certifications to logging flight...

Carla Levenson Apr 28, 2026 Comments Disabled

650+ Da Vinci Students Begin Spring Semester with College Classes

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650+ Da Vinci Students Begin Spring Semester with College Classes

Spring 2026 is officially underway — and more Da Vinci students than ever are starting the semester already enrolled in college. Last week marked the start of dual enrollment classes with El Camino College, and over 650 Da Vinci students across our...

Carla Levenson Feb 26, 2026 Comments Disabled

Alumni Spotlight: Jaylon Jones – From Da Vinci to Stanford and Beyond

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Alumni Spotlight: Jaylon Jones – From Da Vinci to Stanford and Beyond

College and career success doesn’t happen by chance — it’s built through purpose, persistence, and the people who believe in you. At Da Vinci Schools, that belief runs deep. From project-based learning and real-world experiences to the powerful...

Gloria Perez Oct 31, 2025 Comments Disabled

Introducing LifeLaunch: A Bridge to College and Career Success

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Introducing LifeLaunch: A Bridge to College and Career Success

This fall marks an exciting new chapter — the official launch of LifeLaunch, a free college and career programming initiative designed to help young adults take their next steps into college, career, and adulthood with confidence and support. At its...

Carla Levenson Oct 31, 2025 Comments Disabled

Celebrating the Future: Commitment Days Highlight Senior Successes

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Celebrating the Future: Commitment Days Highlight Senior Successes

Each spring, schools nationwide celebrate Commitment Day to honor graduating seniors and their post-high school plans. Whether heading to community college, a four-year university, the workforce, Da Vinci’s new LifeLaunch programs, or the military,...

Carla Levenson May 29, 2025 Comments Disabled

Beyond the Classroom: Real-World Learning in Action

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Beyond the Classroom: Real-World Learning in Action

The start of the spring semester at Da Vinci Schools has been nothing short of inspiring. With hands-on career exploration and creative collaborations, our students are immersing themselves in valuable real-world experiences. Here’s a glimpse into some...

Emily Shapiro Feb 26, 2025 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)

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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....

Carla Levenson Aug 29, 2024 Comments Disabled

Celebrating the Class of 2024

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Celebrating the Class of 2024

Family and friends gathered earlier this month to celebrate Da Vinci Schools' Class of 2024 in five graduations and an 8th grade promotion ceremony. Close to 7,500 people attended the ceremonies to see 496 seniors from Da Vinci Communications, Connect,...

Carla Levenson Jun 27, 2024 Comments Disabled

Congratulations, Class of 2024!

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Congratulations, Class of 2024!

Our Da Vinci seniors are in the midst of making big decisions about their futures! May represents a pivotal time of year when many students commit to college or other varied paths to start a new phase of their life. We are overwhelmed with pride and admiration...

Emily Shapiro May 01, 2024 Comments Disabled

Dual Enrollment Helps Shape and Transform the Lives of Kids at Da Vinci Connect High School

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Dual Enrollment Helps Shape and Transform the Lives of Kids at Da Vinci Connect High School

When Milissa Sutton and Leo Millot chose Da Vinci Connect High School, they knew the idea of earning a college degree, and/or taking college classes, while in high school intrigued them, but they didn’t realize all the other life-changing benefits...

Emily Shapiro Apr 30, 2024 Comments Disabled

Setting the Bar High: 94% of Da Vinci Seniors Eligible for UC and Cal State Admission

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Setting the Bar High: 94% of Da Vinci Seniors Eligible for UC and Cal State Admission

At Da Vinci Schools, 94% of graduates meet the entrance requirements for UC and Cal State admission — far surpassing the statewide average. By comparison, EdSource’s analysis of 2023 A-G requirement records from the California Department of Education...

Carla Levenson Feb 29, 2024 Comments Disabled

Celebrating Student-Athletes’ Success on National Signing Day

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Celebrating Student-Athletes’ Success on National Signing Day

We are thrilled to share that four Wiseburn Da Vinci student-athletes officially signed a Letter of Intent to play sports in college at a ceremony for family and friends on February 7th marking National Signing Day. National Signing Day represents a...

Emily Shapiro Feb 29, 2024 Comments Disabled

The Road to Self-Discovery through College & Career Readiness

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The Road to Self-Discovery through College & Career Readiness

For all high school seniors who are applying to UC and Cal State universities, the process of applying to college happens in the Fall, in the months leading up to the November 30th deadline. For many public high school seniors, the process of applying...

Emily Shapiro Nov 29, 2023 Comments Disabled

Celebrating the Opening of Connect High’s New Campus

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Celebrating the Opening of Connect High’s New Campus

This week, we celebrate a wonderful new start for Da Vinci Connect High as they open their doors at their beautiful new campus, located at 550 Continental Blvd. in El Segundo. The 13,300 square foot campus underwent an extensive interior renovation of...

Carla Levenson Feb 08, 2022 Comments Disabled

Part 2: Aligning Our Curriculum from K-Career

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Part 2: Aligning Our Curriculum from K-Career

Who better to teach us how to prepare students for the real world than working professionals? Da Vinci engages with professional partners in various ways to ensure our students are prepared with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in college...

Carla Levenson Feb 19, 2020 Comments Disabled

Film Screening & Discussion: Autism Goes to College (Jan. 29)

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Film Screening & Discussion: Autism Goes to College (Jan. 29)

You’re Invited! We would like to invite our Da Vinci and Wiseburn Families to attend a free screening of Autism Goes to College on Wednesday, January 29th at 6pm in the Blackbox Theater at the high school campus, located at 201 N. Douglas Street, El...

Emily Shapiro Jan 14, 2020 Comments Disabled

Celebrating College, Career & Life at Da Vinci Extension

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Celebrating College, Career & Life at Da Vinci Extension

Da Vinci Extension (DVX) hosted its first ever DVX Achievement Awards on May 22nd to celebrate student accomplishments across the DVX programming of college, career and life. Students who attend DVX opt in to stay at Da Vinci beyond the 12th grade to...

Carla Levenson May 30, 2019 Comments Disabled

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