Program Planning: Grades 10-12

Here you will find links to view and download all the necessary documents to help you through the Da Vinci Academy Program Planning process for the 2012-2013 school year.  Please note these documents can not be edited directly, but must be printed, filled out, and returned as a printed document. Questions? Call Adela Johnson at (530) 757-7154.

In planning a 4 year high school program, it is the student’s responsibility to include all required courses. You can use this chart to plan a tentative program which should be re-evaluated each semester as courses are completed. Meeting with your guidance counselor to confirm you are “on track” is a good idea.  Courses already marked in this document are required and should be taken during the indicated semester.

Course Catalogs for Da Vinci Charter Academy Senior High and Davis Senior High School:

Independent PE at Da Vinci High School

  • Independent PE at Da Vinci High School (updated 3/21/2011) -  Class Outline
  • Independent PE Contract  Word or  pdf format

Internship/Job Shadow Program Information can be found here
For questions contact the internship coordinator, Susan Kirby at sskirby@comcast.net

SAC City College Classes
Sacramento City College classes offered at Da Vinci High School have their own expectations and guidelines. They are scheduled during the 7th period time slot, but do not meet everyday.  The cost is $5 per course.  All the info you need is presented in the document

Instructions for the Program Planning process for Da Vinci Charter High School incoming 10th Graders

Forms for the Program Planning process for Da Vinci Charter High School incoming 10th, 11th & 12th Graders

NOTE: For your information, a copy of the Davis Senior High School Course List is here

DV High School Honors & Advanced Placement (AP) Classes

AP Calculus AB
AP Art History
Physics Honors P
American Lit Honors P
AP Statistics
AP Studio Art
Spanish 4 Honors P

Our curriculum is not focused on AP courses because emphasis is placed on heterogeneous grouping and differentiated curriculum to support all students in reaching their potential. Depending on availability in their schedule, it is sometimes possible for a Da Vinci student to take additional Honors or AP courses through concurrent enrollment at Davis Senior High School. However, because the English/Social Studies core is the cornerstone of our Project Based Learning curriculum, AP courses in those areas are not available. However, an American Literature Honors P calss is offered in 11th grade.


AP Studio Art
Are you a highly motivated good student interested in continuing to improve their artwork? Consider applying for Advanced Placement Art Studio, there are three portfolio choices: (1) Drawing/Painting, (2) 2-Dimensional Work, and (3) 3-Dimensional Work.  To be considered, you must submit a portfolio by March 25th.  All the info you need is in the pdf document.