Interested in learning more about the theater? The DV Theater program will focus on performance, culminating in a fully staged production at the end of the semester. Any and all students are welcome. If you’re passionate about performance, or just looking to learn something new and challenge yourself, this is a program for you! Da Vinci Theater will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00 to 5:30 starting Tuesday, January 22^nd.

Hello students and families, we are excited to welcome you back on Monday the 14^th for the second semester! Please note that there will be no office hours on Monday or Tuesday. The big change for the second semester is that students will start to have access to our brand new gym and pool very soon! We will have students using the gym area for basketball, volleyball, and weightlifting/CrossFit, and the pool for swimming seminars. Of course, our student-athletes will be using both for practices and games as well.

Another exciting development for the second semester is that Da Vinci Schools/Chartwells will start serving breakfast starting on Tuesday, January 15th from 7:30 to 8:30 in the morning in the cafeteria.  Price is $3.50 for paid students, 30 cents for reduced students and those students that are free for lunch are also free for breakfast.  No reapplying is needed. Information about the program can be found here: https://www.davincischools.org/meals/

The menu for the week can be found here: https://davincischools.nutrislice.com/menu/menus-eula

Don’t forget to check out this post for important information about Spring Athletics: https://dvc.davincischools.org/spring-athletics-update/

Seniors and Parents, click here for upcoming dates for senior activities such as grad nite, prom, and graduation in which you will find dates, prices, relevant information. DVC Senior Activity Form 2018-2019

Finally, we would like to remind our students and families that our business neighbors’ campuses are private property. Parents should not drop students off in their parking lots and students should not cross through their parking lots or use any of their spaces or seating areas. Students who are found trespassing on neighbors’ private property may face disciplinary consequences from DVC as well as trespassing charges by the business owners.

We look forward to seeing you on Monday morning at 8:45!

ACT Prep course during the Winter Break. Da Vinci is once again offering a winter ACT Prep course to its students through PJ Test Prep, a small test prep and tutoring company based in the south bay. There are still spots available in the afternoon session. Please click here to learn more and sign up.

SAT Seminar – $600 course, free of charge!

Run by IVY Prep on Tuesdays and Thursdays during regular seminar times, this class will help students prepare for the SAT test. It is highly encouraged that all students take a test prep course at some point sophomore or junior year prior to taking the ACT or SAT. There will be optional full-length practice test sessions for this seminar as well. Parents, if you would like to sign your student up for this course (recommended for sophomores and juniors), please tell your student that you are doing so, and email Dr. Weatherford at sweatherford@davincischools.org with their full name and grade level. We only want students who want to be in this class and are committed to learning, as the course is expensive for the school to run and we don’t want to waste any spots on kids whose parents have forced them to be there if you know what we mean! J

Free College Course on Campus (11^th and 12^th graders)

DVC is once again partnering with West LA College to offer a free college course on our campus. The course meets Mondays and Wednesday from 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm at Da Vinci. Course Description is as follows: CINEMA 003: HISTORY OF MOTION PICTURE – 3 units,  UC: CSU transferable. History of the development of motion pictures, with examples, from their beginnings to the present day. Emphasis is placed on the American feature film. Classics and important films from the birth of the medium to the present time are screened and discussed with regard to their cultural influence. The course follows the evolution of the art, industry, and technology of moviemaking. If you are interested in your student taking this course, please discuss with them to make sure they are interested and committed, then email Dr. Weatherford at sweatherford@davincischools.org with their full name and grade level.

Students and Families, Happy Holidays from the DVC Staff! We hope you have a great and restful break. A reminder that our school will be closed from Dec 21st through January 7th and staff will not be responding to emails or voicemails. Students start back Monday, January 14th at 8:50 am.

Students, if you haven’t already signed up for a seminar, please do so here asap.

Seniors and Parents, click here for upcoming dates for senior activities such as grad nite, prom, and graduation in which you will find dates, prices, relevant information. DVC Senior Activity Form 2018-2019

Hello Students,

Interested in participating in one of our Spring Sports? Boys Volleyball, Baseball, Softball and Swim team are all hosting tryouts in mid- January. Below you will find all spring sport tryout dates and locations.

Please visit www.davincischools.org/athletics/

And click on ‘Athletics Interest Form’. Fill out the info and we will send you and your parents updates on team schedules, athletic clearance notifications, special events, and more.

Interested in finding the team schedule, stats and records? Starting January you can find that information on the Maxpreps link.

• Swim Tryouts will be held on January 15-17^th from 4:30-6: 00 PM with Coach Hannouche and Coach Muratalla.
• Softball Tryouts will be held at Del Aire Park January 14^th-16^th from 4:30-6: 00 PM with Coach Doug Cowgill
• Baseball Tryouts will be held at Del Aire Park January 18^th-20^th from 4:30PM-6: 00 PM with Coach Glenn Noya
• Boys Volleyball Tryouts will be held at Dana Middle School January 15^th-17^th from 4:30PM-6: 15 PM with Coach Korey Hlaudy & Coach Jamie Larson
• Archery Team – Please check with Coach Siri and Coach Sullivan
• Team stores are up so make sure to purchase your WDV gear before December 30^th.

Basketball: https://davincibasketballstore1.itemorder.com/sale

Soccer: https://davincisoccerstore1.itemorder.com/sale