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Yes! We are a nonprofit organization, currently in the process of applying for 501(c)(3) status.
No! We accept non-gifted students as well, provided they meet other entrance requirements. Students who will do well at Da Vinci Academy are those who are curious and interested in learning, as well as kind and supportive of their peers.
To apply to Da Vinci Academy, students must submit an application form, two observation forms (at least one must be from a current teacher), and, if available, recent results on a standardized test such as the COGAT, MAP assessment, Renaissance STAR, iReady, etc. Admissions for the 2024-25 school year will open in January. We are looking for students who are either academically gifted or those who are talented (hard-working, high-achieving students). Community matters, so we prioritize finding students who are kind, empathetic, and supportive of their peers.
We will be located in Room 211 of the Williamsburg Community Chapel, at 3899 John Tyler Hwy, Williamsburg, VA.
No; we are a secular educational institution. We welcome students of all faiths!
At Da Vinci Academy, class sizes are always small, so that students can thrive and receive individualized support from their teachers. The maximum number of students in a class is 12 students, with 2 teachers.
To ensure that we provide the best possible service to our families, we are limiting enrollment for the 2024-25 school year to rising first through third grade students only. This will allow us to focus on fully serving these students. Measured growth also means we can be very selective about the teaching staff, ensuring that all teachers meet our very stringent criteria for serving gifted students, individualizing education, and providing hands-on, joyful learning opportunities. In addition, as first grade students have experienced a year of kindergarten, we can better understand students' academic capabilities and social needs, to ensure a good fit for the Da Vinci Academy learning environment.
Yes! Though the Da Vinci Academy is beginning as a micro school, in successive years, we plan to expand to eventually serve students in grades 1 through 8.
Leonardo da Vinci was the quintessential Renaissance man, exhibiting a lifelong curiosity and love of learning. His areas of interest were very diverse, just like those of the students we serve. Our philosophy is that schools should cultivate intellectual curiosity and critical thinking skills in students, to prepare them for the challenges of tomorrow's society. Gifted students often experience deep interests, and our responsibility in educating them is to provide them with broad exposure to a variety of topics that could catch their interest and possibly provide a direction for a future career or a lifelong hobby.
In the elementary grades, students will receive instruction in mathematics, science, social studies, and English language arts (reading, writing, and spelling). In addition, we are partnering with other organizations to allow us to provide diverse electives including robotics/coding, World Languages, art, and physical education.
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