Applications due Wednesday, April 4, 2012, before 4 pm in either DVCA office
Application, materials, and information regarding Da Vinci Academy application process for Grades 7-9 are now available at either the Da Vinci Junior High office, 2121 Calaveras Ave., Davis, CA (same as Emerson Junior High office) OR the Da Vinci High School (DVHS) office (1400 E. 8th Street, Davis, California, 95616) and online here (see below).
Step One: Complete the application form (you only need to complete one of these – either pdf forms or the rich text format document, not all of them – they are identical in content)
- Application for Da Vinci Junior High 2012-2013 – (pdf to print and fill out)
- Application for Da Vinci Junior High 2012-2013 - (online form to save on your computer, fill out and email as attachment or print and mail or drop off at DVHS office)
- Application for Da Vinci High 2012-2013 (in Rich Text Format for most word processors); the form should download to your browser download folder when you click this link. If not, right click on the link and select “Save” to save the file to hard drive then fill it out, re-save it, and print to mail or drop off at the DVHS office or email it to: Debbie Martin (dmartin@djusd.k12.ca.us)
Step Two: Write a personal statement explaining why you feel that Da Vinci would be beneficial to you, and what you are willing to offer to the school (any length is okay).
Step Three: Arrange for a recommendation form to be completed. Ask someone who knows you well to complete the form. We suggest teachers, clergy, scout leaders, employers, etc. Download and complete the recommendation form and send it to Debbie Martin via email (dmartin@djusd.k12.ca.us) or print it out and mail it or deliver it to Da Vinci High School office at 1400 E. 8th Street, Room 12,Davis, CA 95616. It can be hand delivered to the Da Vinci High School office (map) by the person making the recommendation in a sealed envelope, but not by the student or the student’s parents.
- Recommendation Form
NOTE: If the form doesn’t appear in your browser, or you get an error message, you may need to download the free Acrobat Reader here (Requires version 7 & up)
Problems with the online Recommendation Form? Below is the same recommendation form in Word (rich text) format you can download and fill out and email as an attachment to Da Vinci to Debbie Martin (dmartin@djusd.k12.ca.us) or print and bring to the DVHS office (students and parents may not drop off recommendation forms).
- Recommendation Form (NOTE: This form should automatically download to your browsers downloads folder when clicked. It does not preview in your browser. If it doesn’t automatically download, try right clicking & select “Save” to save the file to your hard drive rather than “open”, edit it in a word processor and re-save it to mail or drop by the DVHS office or email it to Debbie Martin (dmartin@djusd.k12.ca.us)
Step Four:Submit your completed application and personal statement in person, email or by mail to the DVHS office at 1400 E. 8th Street, Room 12, Davis, CA 95616 no later than 4 pm on Monday April 4, 2012 (mailed applications must be received by the deadline).
Application/Admissions Timeline:
Applications due Wed. April 4, 2012, before 4 pm to either DVCA Office
HOW TO APPLY TO DA VINCI JUNIOR HIGH INSTRUCTION SHEET HANDOUT
Da Vinci Charter Academy 2012-2013 Junior High Information Summary (updated March 16, 2012)
Junior High Parent Information Nights
Monday, March 19 6:30 – 7:30pm C10
Tuesday, March 20 6:30 – 7:30pm C10
(same presentation both nights)
Elementary School Lunchtime Activity with DVJH Student Ambassadors:
Wednesday, March 14– Patwin (12:30 – 1), Pioneer (12 – 12:30) Montgomery (11:30 – 12)
Wednesday, March 21 12:00 – 12:30 – Birch Lane, Chavez, North Davis
Wednesday, March 28 12:00 – 12:30 – Korematsu, Willett
Junior High Student Preview Days Fridays, March 23 or March 30 (10am -12pm or 1pm -3pm)
To sign up for a preview day, attend a parent night on March 19 or 20 or
contact Debbie Martin at 757-7154 or dmartin@djusd.net
Da Vinci Junior High Open House March 21 6:00 p.m.
Junior High Applications Due Wednesday, April 4 4:00pm
DVJH Acceptance Notification Wednesday, April 18
Contacts:
Rody Boonchouy, Principal rboonchouy@djusd.net
Troy Reeves, JH Vice-Principal treeves@djusd.net
Counselors:
Cara Leppington cleppington@djusd.net or
Stephanie McGrath smcgrath@djusd.net