About

DVS Vision And Mission:

At Da Vinci Science High School, we reimagine the high school experience by prioritizing people first.

Our holistic approach to STEM education provides an inclusive home for deep learning, real-world application, and inspiring experiences. With access to new opportunities, students are empowered to pursue their passions and contribute to a changing world.

 

About Da Vinci Science High School:

Founded in 2009, Da Vinci Science High School (DVS) serves approximately 548 students in grades 9th through 12th. The curriculum of DVS has a focus on STEM subjects, with all students having the opportunity to complete STEM-related career pathway courses throughout their high school experience.

The curriculum of DVS is founded upon the UC/Cal State “A-G” requirements for admission and uses a Project-Based Learning methodology for the delivery of course content, with assessment through a mastery-based grading system that is used by all teachers in the school.

DVS students have three career pathways to choose from: Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Biomedical Engineering. These pathways include specialized courses as well as unique opportunities for students to work alongside professionals in these fields as well as opportunities for internships and scholarships.

 

Learn more:

 

See staff profiles and more on the Da Vinci staff page.

DVS Staff Emails & Office Hours
Staff Names Grade Subject Email Office Hours
Allyn, Brooke 10 Chemistry ballyn@davincischools.org Mondays & Thursdays 8:15-8:45AM
Alvarez, Brittany Front Office balvarez@davincischools.org
Barba, Yamara 11,12 Resource ybarba@davincischools.org Tuesdays & Thursdays 8:15-8:45AM & By Appointment
Besina, Gerard 11,12 Biomed & Psych gbesina@davincischools.org Tuesdays & Thursdays 8:15-8:45AM
Cantellan, Jessi Academic Coach jcantellan@davincischools.org
Cha, Wendy 10 English 10 wcha@davincischools.org Mondays & Tuesdays 8:15-8:45AM
Choi, Joshua English 9 jchoi@davincischools.org Tuesdays & Wednesdays 8:15-8:45AM
Creencia, Alex 11 Biology acreencia@davincischools.org Tuesdays & Thursdays 8:15-8:45AM
Diaz, Liz Front Office ediaz@davincischools.org
Divinagracia, Frank 10 Algebra 2 fdivinagracia@davincischools.org Wednesdays & Thursdays 8:15-8:45AM
Gamboa, Ariana 11 Pre-Calculus agamboa@davincischools.org Tuesdays & Thursdays 8:15-8:45AM
Garcia, Andrea Academic Coach agarcia@davincischools.org
Garcia,Patrick 10,11,12 Art & Design pgarcia@davincischools.org Tuesdays & Thursdays 8:15-8:45AM
Hernandez, Merily 9 Spanish 1 mhernandez@davincischools.org Tuesdays & Wednesdays 8:15-8:45AM
Ho, Aileen Academic Coach aiho@davincischools.org
Ichiroku, Julie 10 World History jichiroku@davincischools.org Tuesdays & Thursdays 8:15-8:45AM
Kondo, Katie 12 Calculus kkondo@davincischools.org Mondays 7:45-8:45AM
Kurczek, Sam 9 Geometry skurczek@davincischools.org Mondays – Thursdays 8:15-8:45AM
Linton, Candace 11 U.S. History clinton@davincischools.org Tuesdays & Thursdays 8:15-8:45AM
Lodhy, Schehrezade 11 English 11 slodhy@davincischools.org Wednesdays 7:45-8:45AM
Long, Grace Principal glong@davincischools.org
Lopez, David Academic Coach dlopez@davincischools.org
Magana, Erika 10 Spanish 2 emagana@davincischools.org Tuesdays & Thursdays 8:15-8:45AM
Marquez, Francisca Counselor fmarquez@davincischools.org Mondays & Wednesdays 8:15-8:45AM
McBee, Elena 12 Gov & Econ emcbee@davincischools.org Tuesdays – Thursdays 8:15-8:45AM and Mondays & Wednesdays 4:00-4:20PM
McGregor, Andrew 11,12 Civil Engineering amcgregor@davincischools.org Wednesdays 7:45-8:45AM
Mitchell, Justin 9 Intro to Design jmitchell@davincischools.org Mondays & Thursdays 8:15-8:45AM
Munoz, Summer Front Office mmunoz@davincischools.org
Palacios, Kelsey Paraeducator kpalacios@dainvicischools.org
Perez, Ray 12 College, Career & Life rperez@davincischools.org Tuesdays & Thursdays 8:15-8:45AM
Reese, Jamia 9,10 jreese@dainvcischools.org Mondays & Wednesdays 8:15-8:45AM
Ruiz, Carolyn 9,11 Counselor cruiz@davincischools.org Mondays & Thursdays 8:15-8:45AM
Ruiz, Nalely Paraeducator nruiz@davincischools.org
Sandoval, Jovanie 9 Algebra 1 jsandoval@davincischools.org Wednesdays & Thursdays 8:15-8:45AM
Shapiro, Stephan 10,11,12 Mechanical Engineering sshapiro@davincischools.org Tuesdays & Thursdays 8:15-8:45AM
Sy, Amy 11,12 Spanish 3 & 4 asy@davincischools.org Mondays – Thursdays 8:00-8:45AM
Taube, Jamie 9,12 Physics jtaube@davincischools.org Wednesdays 7:45-8:45AM
Tully, Zach Paraeducator ztully@davincischools.org
Valle, Corinne 10,12 Counselor cvalle@davincischools.org Tuesdays & Thursdays 8:15-8:45AM
Vampran, John Paraeducator jvampran@davincischools.org
Wai, Saya Assistant Principal swai@davincischools.org
Wimer, Travis 12 English 12 twimer@davincischools.org Tuesdays 8:15-8:45AM & Thursdays 4:00-4:45PM
Wong, Jeremy 10,12 Biomedical Science jwong@davincischools.org Tuesday 8:15-8:45AM & Wednesday 4:00-4:45PM
***Office hours subject to change. Check Canvas for most up-to-date times***