A New Kind of Dual-Language Public Charter School Is Coming to Wilmington, NC
Darden-Perry Academy is a proposed tuition-free public charter school where all students learn through English and American Sign Language in an inclusive dual-language environment.
Opening July 2027 with Grades K–8 | Growing One Grade Each Year Through Grade 12
Why Families Are Choosing Darden-Perry Academy
Our dual-language educational model brings English and American Sign Language, academic excellence, innovation, character, and belonging together in one school community.
A DIFFERENT VISION FOR EDUCATION
Two Languages.
One Connected Community.
Darden-Perry Academy’s Dual-Language Framework brings English and American Sign Language together throughout the educational experience. Students develop communication, collaboration, confidence, and academic skills while building proficiency in two languages and learning together as one school community.
Communication
Students develop multiple ways to express ideas, understand others, and communicate confidently across languages and learning environments.
Collaboration
Learning through English and American Sign Language gives students opportunities to collaborate, build relationships, solve problems, and learn from one another.
BILINGUAL ADVANTAGE
Students develop proficiency in English and American Sign Language while gaining greater awareness of language, culture, communication, and diverse perspectives.
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