I have been interning for Pat King, a 7th-9th grade Algebra and Pre-Algebra teacher of this school,…read morefor over a year now and I absolutely love it :) She also teaches Algebra Clinic, a new program they implemented this year for students who are a little more behind than their peers. I believe that it's working because my students have been making great progress since I first started tutoring them. Great staff, great teachers, great students! Definitely recommend student teachers to check this school out.

Now, no one liked their junior high school. Most normal people are just glad they survived it…read more This review gets four stars for Beverly Maul. Don't you remember that horrible teacher who videotaped all the young girls' pre-pubescent breasts? That guy literally stunk. She kicked him to the curb. Thank you, Bev. More young girls survived junior high because of you.

Highly recommended! I've got two of my students at DaVinci presently, a 9th grader and a 12th…read moregrader. Both started in 7th at DaVinci Jr High on the Emerson campus. It is a smaller pond than Davis Senior High, and there is less of an academic pressure-cooker vibe at DV. The students and faculty there are accepting of different folks and the atmosphere is very welcoming. There is academic rigor without brutal competition, which to me is the educational sweet spot. Check it out - you'll like it.

I'm eternally grateful that I chose to go to Da Vinci Charter Academy - the teachers are amazing…read moreand really care about the students here. The community is excellent ( I made so many life-long friends) and the project based learning challenged me and helped prepare me for college and my career. 11 years later I'm still using skills I learned at Da Vinci. If you're on the fence about choosing Da Vinci over a more traditional high school experience, I cannot recommend it enough!

Great school, plenty of amenities and choice of classes an activity's. The teachers are engaging…read moreand genuinely care about the students academic progress and mental state. Clean campus with a new science building and great band- orchestra, lots of opportunity for after school sports and other clubs.

Nice little school, I brought my Jr. High basketball team here 4 time this year. Each time the…read morestaff greeted us and was very friendly, The gym hasn't changed since I came here when I was in Jr. high. The only bad thing about the place is its hard to find a restroom and there was a lot of trash on the ground.

Grades 10-12 only here. Not enough parking for students much less others to come on campus. Parking…read morelot rough in spots and crazy at start and end of school day. Good school but campus is not in the best of repair. Newly revamped football stadium is best feature of the school currently.

Was charged assessment fee and then told there was no room in the class. Was told there was room in…read moreanother class I was interested in. Was told admissions/administration would call me back within day or two to answer my questions. Several days later and still haven't heard back from school. It's deceptive to charge assessment fee when admissions knows there isn't room available. Bad business practice not to return calls as promised.

Talked to Kelly by email many times. I was available 3 out of the 5 days they operate, in order to…read morehave a tour. Wanted to tour the campus to see if the school is right for my kids. Kelly could not set that up. But asked me for a multi-year commitment before I even had a chance to see if the school might be a good fit. It wasn't the only problem, but the the strangest. In my mind that sums everything up. A school with a sense of importance above the children and families they serve. It is not unusual for a school such as this to have this attitude. It is simple disappointing. Remember, if the person set up to interact with you when making an enrollment decision is unhelpful and inexperienced, think what the kids will get. Enrollment for the first time should be the honeymoon period.

This district doesn't have it together like the others. They can be messy with their work and can…read morebe unresponsive. Sadly I also agree with the other review about services. If you are not receiving services for your child that they are entitled by law to, you might need a lawyer to ensure those services are met... Stars go to the wonderful teachers and staff who try to make a difference everyday despite the structure and organization and lack of resources and funding.

The school ! I was once a student here the staff are so nice and welcoming the school is very clean…read morealso the food fire all the teachers help you if you need it no matter what and they get to know as person not just as a student for a person for example for example one teacher is learning a dance for me you Learn a lot from the classes

This just isn't a good school. Pick another. Always begging for money while "fighting" social…read moreinequity. I'd feel bad if there were more than 5 poor kids in Davis because they certainly wouldn't be welcomed by this school! Terrible mess in the morning at dropoff. Zero supervision. I'm surprised no children have been ran over. I hear more about donations for the teachers birthdays and completely inappropriate bs like that than how my child is doing. Also, what are all of these donations for exactly? The school has ZERO activity besides a sugar-free snowcone on Friday for $5. Straight losing here! Disappointed that I signed my kid up here after moving to Davis. Pick another school. Keeps getting worse.

Principal cares more about her ego than actually resolving issues constructively with others. Not…read moresure if that's in the best interest of school and students.

When we first moved to Davis, we assumed our kids would go to one of the great public schools here…read more-- that was part of why we chose this area. After the first few months, with 27-30 kids in our son's class, we observed that it was hard for him to get individual attention, and during our first parent-teacher conference, it felt like his teacher didn't really know him. A friend mentioned Peregrine, and at first we weren't sure -- especially because of the tuition. But when we visited, the campus immediately stood out. There were tree forts, gardens planted by students, zip lines, hay bales, and ample space to run. It just felt alive. Our son absolutely loves it there. Every morning he sprints onto the playground before we can even say goodbye. The teachers know him -- really know him. Within the first two weeks, they even noticed he was having trouble pronouncing certain words and suggested we check with our pediatrician about a speech evaluation. That early attention made such a difference. We've also been amazed by how intentional the academics are. He has one-on-one reading time twice a week, small group literacy sessions, and a class library full of graphic novels like Dog Man and Zita the Space Girl that keep him excited about reading. His progress has been incredible. He learns outside -- rain or shine -- with teachers who guide gardening, cooking, ceramics, and project-based lessons. The school celebrates different cultures through music, food, and dance, and the meals are cooked right on site and actually healthy. What stands out most is how much the teachers care. They communicate proactively, notice social dynamics, and address things right away. It's clear that he's seen, supported, and surrounded by people who genuinely care about his growth. After his first week there we received a detailed assessment of his reading and math levels with handwritten notes explaining areas of improvement and where we can help him further. This sort of detailed individual feedback really showed how they truly took the time to get to know our son. We also really appreciate the weekly class emails we get from his teachers. They summarize what the kids learned that week in reading, math, and other subjects -- along with photos and little anecdotes. It's such a thoughtful touch, and it makes us feel connected to what's happening in the classroom day to day. In addition the teachers are always accessible before and after class for us to discuss concerns and questions that arise. As the more financially cautious one in our family, I wasn't sure how we'd feel about private school -- but seeing how happy and curious he is now, it truly feels worth it. Watching him grow, ask questions, and grow his love of learning has been such a gift. One thing we've learned is there's no one-size-fits-all when it comes to school. Davis has so many great options -- I'm just glad we found one that fits our son so well. We ended up enrolling our daughter there at the preschool as well!

This is our forth year at the Peregrine school: my daughter started at 3 years old in their…read morepreschool and now she is in their elementary school. I wanted to share our experience from this most recent school year. The school's full-day kindergarten program has small student-to-teacher ratios, a nurturing environment, a terrific teaching team, and an immersive project-based curriculum. My daughter was in a classroom of 12 children and three teachers. Two of the teachers swapped places depending on the subjects that were taught that day, so there were always two teachers with the kids. The school created a trilingual program where the kindergarteners were learning a bit of Spanish and Mandarin in addition to having the core curriculum in English. What I particularly appreciate about the language component is how the teachers wove in cultural literacy into their lessons along with language instruction. There are many things that set apart this kindergarten program from others. Six hours of daily programming allows teachers to create a rich experience filled with language arts, math, science, gardening, cooking, music, and movement. The program allows you to drop off your kid at 8:30 am and pick them up by 3:15 pm with before and after school care available to those who need it; instruction takes place between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm. Children are served healthy, nutritious, and well-balanced meals that are prepared on site and given at snack time and lunch. The food is so good that my child begged me to get a recipe from the school chef for a "lentil dish that is better than candy." The school's acre of gardens and play space allows the children to learn and play while being surrounded by beautiful nature. Kindergarteners spend at least an hour outside each day. Additionally, the school has three teacher specialists who work with the students weekly in the areas of gardening/cooking, music, and movement. The incredible food program coupled with the gardening lessons exposed my child to lots of new food that she was resistant to try before. My daughter particularly enjoys the kale and peas she gets to eat straight from the school garden. This past year the class got to go on five field trips to visit the Davis food co-op, a farm in West Sac, and attend three events at the Mondavi center. (This does not include many smaller trips to the playgrounds and parks near the school.) The Peregrine school also arranges for performances around Chinese New Year and other holidays on the school site. Towards the end of the school year, as part of their science unit, the class got to watch caterpillars hatch out of eggs and transform into butterflies. Children also witnessed the entire lifecycle of silkworms ending with moths laying eggs. I feel lucky to have this kindergarten program available in our town and I wanted to share our experience in case this may be a good fit for other families in this group. The Peregrine school offers instruction at all elementary grade levels through sixth grade in case you have an older child and you are interested in their program.