Daniel Vision Academy | January โ May 2026
Elevate Your Child’s Intellectual Journey: DVA Summer 2026
At Daniel Vision Academy (DVA), we go beyond conventional tutoring. Our programs, directed by an expert with doctoral training and the bestselling author of an educational book, are designed to help students become thoughtful thinkers, confident writers, and systematic researchers. Every class emphasizes active inquiry, creative exploration, and real-world outcomes.
โ . Elite Writing Competitions
Master the Art of Persuasive Writing and Critical Thinking
Master the art of persuasive writing and critical thinking.
NYT Summer Reading & Scholastic Essay Prep (8th and up)
Prepare Rising 8th+ students for NYT Summer Reading Challenge and Scholastic Critical Essay competitions.
NYT Summer Reading (60 min): Students read and analyze Factfulness alongside curated NYT articles, developing evidence-based analytical thinking and discussion skills.
NYT & Scholastic Essay Prep (60 min): Students practice structured essay writing and argument development in preparation for NYT and Scholastic Critical Essay contest submissions.
๐ Schedule (Zoom)
Rising 8th+ ยท Sunday | 7:00 โ 9:00 PM PST
Rising 8th+ ยท Tuesday | 7:00 โ 9:00 PM PST
Creative Writing for Scholastic Essay Prep (8th and up)
Turn imagination into a published portfolio.
Class Structure: Lessons on award-winning narrative techniques and character development, followed by a Writing Lab with individualized feedback.
Outcome: Students complete submission-ready stories for Scholastic Art & Writing areas and esteemed youth magazines.
๐ Schedule (Zoom)
Rising 8th+ ย ยทย Saturday | 7:00 โ 9:00 PM PST
Rising 8th+ ย ยทย Sunday | 7:00 โ 9:00 PM PST
โ ก. Science & Systematic Research
From Curious Learners to Junior Researchers
Middle School Science
Class Structure: Hands-on exploration beyond the textbook, encouraging students to ask “why” behind scientific phenomena. Includes group research projects covering hypothesis development and data collection.
๐ Schedule (Zoom)
Thursday | 7:30 โ 9:00 PM PST ยท Grade 6โ8 Closed
High School Advanced Research
Class Structure: Advanced course in scientific inquiry, guiding students to produce a Systematic Review Paper from peer-reviewed literature.
Outcome: Academic paper ready for submission to high school or undergraduate journals.
๐ Schedule (Zoom)
Saturday | 8:00 โ 9:30 PM PST ยท Grade 9โ12 Closed
โ ข. Critical Literacy & Book Clubs
Build a Strong Foundation in Evidence-Based Discussion
Online Book Clubs & Writing Workshops
Build a strong foundation in evidence-based discussion and versatile writing.
Hour 1 โ Socratic Discussion: Students engage in evidence-based debates, learning to support their interpretations with text references.
30-Min Applied Writing: Focused writing exercises across multiple genres, with immediate instructor feedback.
๐ Schedule (Zoom)
Rising 3โ4 Grade ยท One and Only Ivan, The Story of the World, Because of Winn-Dixie
Wednesday (Teacher Deborah) ยท Rising 3โ4 ยท 7:00 โ 8:30 PM
Rising 4โ5 Grade ยท One and Only Ivan, The Story of the World, Savvy
Friday (Teacher Deborah) ยท Rising 4โ5 ยท 7:00 โ 8:30 PM
Rising 5โ6 Grade ยท Hoot, The Academy: A Middle Grade Soccer Adventure, The Parker Inheritance
Tuesday (Teacher Sharon) ยท Rising 5โ6 ยท 4:00 โ 5:30 PM
Friday (Teacher Eric) ยท Rising 5โ6 ยท 5:00 โ 6:30 PM
Rising 6โ7 Grade ยท Refugee, Mananaland, Hunger Games
Monday (Teacher Deborah) ยท Rising 6โ7 ยท 7:00 โ 8:30 PM Closed
Wednesday (Teacher Matthew) ยท Rising 6โ7 ยท 6:30 โ 8:00 PM
Thursday (Teacher Yanghwa) ยท Rising 6โ7 ยท 7:00 โ 8:30 PM Closed
โ ฃ. Mathematics
Build Strong Mathematical Foundations Through Active Learning
Students take an active role in their learning through peer teaching, systematic error analysis, and personalized 1:1 feedback sessions to achieve deep mathematical understanding.
Concept Internalization: Rather than passively listening, students reinforce their understanding by explaining concepts to their peers, making the knowledge truly their own.
Targeted Improvement: Students systematically use error notebooks to analyze their mistakes, identify weak areas, and address them with focused practice.
1:1 Personalized Feedback: For concepts that require extra attention, dedicated one-on-one sessions with the teacher ensure complete understanding before moving forward.
AMC 8 Class
Rising 6โ8th Grade ยท Textbook: AOPS Competition Math for Middle School
๐ Schedule (Zoom)
Tuesday (Teacher Annie) ยท Rising 6โ8 ยท 7:00 โ 9:00 PM
Pre-Algebra Class
Rising 6โ7th Grade ยท Textbook: AOPS Prealgebra
๐ Schedule (Zoom)
Sunday (Teacher Annie) ยท Rising 6โ7 ยท 7:00 โ 9:00 PM
๐ In-Person (No Class During Summer)
In-Person Book Club & Writing Class โ Fremont, CA (No Class During Summer)
Structure: 1-hour Socratic debate + 1-hour individual writing coaching + vocabulary mastery (Wordly Wise 3000).
Target Competitions: John Locke Global Essay, Bow Seat Ocean Awareness.
๐ Schedule & Location
Friday | 5:00 โ 7:00 PM ยท Grade 5 & up / Ages 13+
๐ New Life Church, Fremont, CA
Why Choose Daniel Vision Academy?
What Sets DVA Apart
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Scholarly Leadership
Courses designed and taught by a Ph.D. in Psychology to ensure academic rigor.
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Evidence-Based Learning
Students actively inquire and practice thinking, writing, and research skills.
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Proven Results
From international awards to published papers and books, DVA students achieve tangible, meaningful outcomes.
โฐ Summer 2026 enrollment is now open โ June through August
Enroll Now for Summer 2026
For registration and inquiries, please contact the DVA Director Team.
