Required Notices & Compliance
Use this page to find school reporting routes, required contacts, safety resources, governance records, current school information, and accessibility assistance. Report Child Abuse, Abandonment, or Neglect If a child is in immediate danger, call 911. Florida law requires suspected child abuse, abandonment, or neglect to be reported immediately to the Florida Abuse Hotline. Reports may […]
Required Notices & Compliance
Use this page to find school reporting routes, required contacts, safety resources, governance records, current school information, and accessibility assistance. Report Child Abuse, Abandonment, or Neglect If a child is in immediate danger, call 911. Florida law requires suspected child abuse, abandonment, or neglect to be reported immediately to the Florida Abuse Hotline. Reports may […]
Request Information
Considering Academie Da Vinci for your child? We’re glad you’re here. This page collects the most common things prospective families want to know, plus the fastest ways to get in touch with our front office for anything specific to your family. The quick version What: Tuition-free K-8 public charter school Where: 1060 Keene Road, Dunedin, […]
School Musical: The Wizard of Oz
This May, Academie Da Vinci students take audiences over the rainbow with our school production of The Wizard of Oz. The school musical is a full-scale staging that brings together the dance, music, drama, and visual arts work our K-8 students have built across the school year in Dunedin, FL. About the production Each year […]
Dance and Music Show
Each April, students across every grade at Academie Da Vinci take the stage for our Annual Dance & Music Show — a celebration of the year’s work in our K-8 dance program and music program. The show is free, open to the public, and one of the most-loved nights on our school calendar in Dunedin, […]
Annual Student Art Show
Each March, Academie Da Vinci transforms our halls into a gallery celebrating the visual arts work of every K–8 student. The Annual Student Art Show is one of the highlights of our school year — and it’s free and open to the entire Dunedin, FL community. What to expect Every student at Academie Da Vinci […]
School Safety
School Safety Academie da Vinci Charter School Safety School Safety Plan The Principal shall coordinate with Academie da Vinci Charter School’s Governing Board, Pinellas County Schools and relevant staff teams to develop and annually review a comprehensive School Safety Plan. This plan shall provide a comprehensive plan for ensuring the health, safety and welfare of […]
Lottery Information
2025-26 Lottery! Academie Da Vinci will be accepting applications on October 1, 2025 for openings for the 2026-2027 year. This year our lottery will be held on January 21, 2026 (computerized random lottery), 1060 Keene Road, Dunedin, Florida 34698. An Email (only winning lottery seats) will be sent out on January 23, 2026 and will […]
School Information
School Operating Hours 8:15am – 3:15 for Kindergarten, First, Second, Third and Fourth. 8:15am – 3:30pm Fifth and Middle School. The school office is open from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm. Monday – Friday. Bell Schedule 2026-2027 School Calendar School Size & Programs At Academie Da Vinci, we take pride in our diverse student body, […]
Governance
Meet our Governing Board Our governing board, formed by committed community volunteers, steers Academie Da Vinci with a focus on upholding our educational standards and values. They ensure transparent, community-driven decision-making in guiding our school’s academic success and financial well-being. President: Susan Latvala Vice President : Stephen Cerniglia Secretary: Kyra Jorgensen-Delaware Treasurer: Bob Symanski Director: […]
What is a Charter School
WHAT is a Charter School? A charter school is a public school funded with taxpayer money at no extra cost to parents and families. Charter schools are tuition-free. It is operated by parents, educators and community members through a governing board. The local school district must approve the “charter,” based upon the charter school’s proposal. […]
About Us
A School Rating Who We Are Academie Da Vinci Charter School for the Arts and Technology is a vibrant Kindergarten through 8th-grade school located in Dunedin, Florida. We are Pinellas County’s first tuition-free charter school established in 1997. Our school follows Florida State’s B.E.S.T. Standards and Pinellas County’s curriculum guidelines. We offer a unique program of studies […]