Da Vinci Connect High: College & Career Launch, Starting in 9th Grade
Get a powerful head start by taking college classes beginning in 9th grade through a flexible, hybrid model. Students build career-ready skills through real-world, hands-on projects. After graduation, our LifeLaunch program helps students seamlessly continue toward careers in aviation or healthcare—or earn an AA or Bachelor’s degree—all at no cost to families.
Dual Enrollment
As colleges increasingly limit AP credit, Da Vinci Connect High students can earn college credit beginning in the 9th grade—at no cost to families. Students take dual enrollment courses through Arizona State University, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and El Camino College, all meeting California’s A–G requirements. With access to 9 ASU courses and 3 Embry-Riddle courses, and a 91.7% success rate in ASU classes, Connect High students gain a strong, supported head start on college.
Hybrid Learning
Students experience the best of both worlds: on-campus learning and collaboration 2 days a week, combined with flexible asynchronous learning that allows time for internships, jobs, passions, or personal projects. Optional on-campus study hall support enables students to be on campus up to 4 days per week while personalizing their learning experience.
Career-Connected Learning
At Da Vinci Connect, we integrate hands-on, project-based learning across all content areas to build career readiness skills. This real-world approach is further concentrated in our two specialized Career Technical Education (CTE) Pathways—Entrepreneurship and Aviation—preparing students for the demands of the modern workplace.
Social Emotional Learning
Students cultivate crucial socio-emotional competencies, including the ability to form supportive relationships with peers, regulate their emotions, demonstrate empathy, and engage in responsible decision-making.
Student-Centered Teaching
Our team is composed of passionate, fully credentialed teachers who specialize in student-centered education. They are experts at designing engaging, project-based learning experiences that foster deep understanding and real-world skills.
Small Schools, Big Opportunities
Da Vinci Connect High combines the close-knit community of a small school with access to Da Vinci’s full range of signature practices and experiences —from Exhibitions and Presentations of Learning to Advisory, CIF Athletics, Performing Arts, clubs, robotics, dances, and more.