DANIEL VISION ACADEMY | FALL 2026
Elevate Your Child’s Intellectual Journey: DVA Fall 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.
Fall Period:
Week of September 6 β Week of December 13, Total 14 weeks
No class during Thanksgiving week, Nov 22β28
β . MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL BOOK CLUB, WRITING & LITERATURE
Middle & High School Book Club, Writing & Literature (Rising 7th +)
Scholastic Art & Writing: Critical Essay
Prepare Rising 9th+ students for Scholastic Art & Writing Critical Essay submissions.
Class Structure: Students read, critically analyze contemporary texts, and engage in Socratic discussions. For writing, they craft persuasive, evidence-based essays for Scholastic Art & Writing Critical Essay submissions.
Outcome: Students complete polished critical essays for Scholastic Art & Writing Awards submissions.
π Schedule (Zoom)
Sunday (Teacher Joshua) Β· 9β10 th + Β· 7:00β9:00 PM Β· Text: The Tyranny of Merit, The 57 Bus, Short Stories
Wednesday (Teacher Debbie) Β· 8β9 th + Β· 7:00β9:00 PM Β· Text: How to Be Perfect, Fahrenheit 451, Animal Farm, Short Stories
Friday (Teacher Deborah) Β· 9β10 th + Β· 7:30β9:30 PM Β· Text: The Tyranny of Merit, The 57 Bus, Short Stories
Scholastic Creative Writing (Short Story, 8th +)
Text: Short Stories
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 Short Story areas and esteemed youth magazines.
π Schedule (Zoom)
Saturday (Teacher Yanghwa) Β· 7:00β9:00 PM
Literature Analysis (8th +)
Text: TBA
Class Structure: In-depth literary analysis of themes, characters, and craft through close reading, Socratic discussion, and analytical writing.
Outcome: Students strengthen literary interpretation and analytical writing skills for high-level coursework.
π Schedule (Zoom)
Sunday (Teacher Yanghwa) Β· 7:00β9:00 PM
β ‘. BOOK CLUBS
Book Clubs (3β8th)
Online Book Clubs & Writing Workshops (3-7 th graders)
Build a strong foundation in evidence-based discussion and versatile writing.
Hour 1 β Socratic Discussion: Students engage in open-ended discussions, 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.
π Schedule (Zoom)
Rising 3β4 Grade Β· The Tale of Despereaux, The Lemonade War, Frindle
Wednesday (Teacher Deborah) Β· 3β4 th graders Β· 7:00 β 8:30 PM
Wednesday (Teacher Eric) Β· 3β4 th gradersΒ· 7:00β8:30 PM Closed
Rising 4β5 Grade Β· The Tale of Despereaux, The Lemonade War, When You Reach Me
Friday (Teacher Eric) Β· 4β5 th graders Β· 7:00 β 8:30 PM
Rising 5β6 Grade Β· When You Reach Me, Number the Stars, A Long Walk to Water
Tuesday (Teacher Eric) Β· 5β6 th graders Β· 4:00 β 5:30 PM Closed
Rising 6β7 Grade Β· The Girl Who Drank the Moon, The Last Cuentista, The Wednesday Wars
Monday (Teacher Deborah) Β· 6β7 th graders Β· 7:00 β 8:30 PM
Wednesday (Teacher Matthew) Β· 6β7 th graders Β· 6:30 β 8:00 PM
Thursday (Teacher Yanghwa) Β· 6β7 th graders Β· 7:00 β 8:30 PM Closed
Writing Intensive Book Club (7β8th graders)
Text: Animal Farm, Lord of the Flies, The Great Gatsby (subject to change based on students’ level)
Class Structure: In-depth discussion of classic literature paired with intensive writing workshops and peer feedback.
Outcome: Students strengthen literary analysis and writing fluency through close study of canonical texts.
π Schedule (Zoom)
Monday (Teacher Joshua) Β· 7:00β9:00 PM
Wednesday (Teacher Joshua) Β· 7:00β9:00 PM
β ’. 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
6β8th Grade Β· Textbook: AOPS Competition Math for Middle School
π Schedule (Zoom)
Tuesday (Teacher Annie) Β· 6β8 th graders Β· 7:00 β 9:00 PM
Pre-Algebra Class
6β7th Grade (Advanced Math Learners) Β· Textbook: AOPS Prealgebra
π Schedule (Zoom)
Sunday (Teacher Annie) Β· 6β7 th graders Β· 7:00 β 9:00 PM
Basics of Pre-Algebra Class
6th Grade Β· Textbook: Big Ideas Math, AOPS Prealgebra
π Schedule (Zoom)
Saturday (Teacher Julienne) Β· 6th graders Β· 7:00 β 9:00 PM
Why Choose Daniel Vision Academy?
What Sets DVA Apart
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Scholarly Leadership
Courses designed by two enthusiastic directors (a Ph.D. in Psychology and an education area Korean best selling author) 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.
π Fall 2026 enrollment is now open β September through December
Enroll Now for Fall 2026
For registration and inquiries, please contact the DVA Director Team.
