Academia Darden-Perry
BIENVENIDO A LA ACADEMIA DARDEN-PERRY
La Academia Darden-Perry se complace en anunciar su apertura en 2027. Seremos una escuela pública chárter con programas de K-12, ubicada en el corazón de Wilmington, Carolina del Norte. Nuestro compromiso es crear una comunidad de aprendizaje inclusiva y bimodal que integre el inglés hablado y la lengua de señas para garantizar el desarrollo integral de todos los estudiantes, incluyendo a aquellos con discapacidad auditiva y sordos o con dificultades auditivas. ¡Únase a nosotros en este viaje transformador hacia una experiencia educativa enriquecedora para todos!
drdarden-perry@dardenperryacademy.net
Teléfono: 910-275-4756
A Message from the Founder
Welcome to Darden-Perry Academy Charter School.
Thank you for taking the time to learn about our vision for a new educational opportunity in Wilmington, North Carolina. Darden-Perry Academy was founded with a commitment to providing students with an innovative, high-quality education that promotes academic excellence, meaningful communication, and lifelong success.
Our unique dual-language English and American Sign Language (ASL) model is designed to prepare students to become confident communicators, critical thinkers, and future leaders. By fostering curiosity, collaboration, and a love of learning, we aim to empower students to reach their full potential while developing the skills needed to thrive in an ever-changing world.
At Darden-Perry Academy, we believe strong partnerships among families, educators, and the community are essential to student success. Together, we can create a school culture that inspires achievement, encourages leadership, and supports every student's educational journey.
Thank you for your interest in Darden-Perry Academy Charter School. I am excited about the future and look forward to building a school community where students are empowered to learn, lead, and succeed.
Dr. Rebecca Darden-Perry
Founder
Darden-Perry Academy Charter School
Misión: En la Academia Darden-Perry, nuestra misión es brindar una educación bilingüe-bimodal inclusiva que empodere a todos los estudiantes, incluyendo a los oyentes, sordos o con dificultades auditivas, dotados y excepcionales. Nos esforzamos por crear un entorno de apoyo donde cada estudiante pueda crecer y prosperar juntos, garantizando que nadie se quede atrás.
Filosofía: Nuestra filosofía se basa en la convicción de que la educación es un camino compartido. Enfatizamos la importancia de la comunidad, la exigencia académica y el apoyo. Al promover el acceso total a la comunicación en cada aula, buscamos preparar a nuestros estudiantes para el éxito en la universidad, su carrera profesional y sus roles de liderazgo, a la vez que abarcamos las diversas necesidades de aprendizaje y celebramos a cada niño.
Darden-Perry Academy is a proposed public charter school currently seeking authorization.
Our Approach
At Darden-Perry Academy Charter School, we believe every student deserves an education that fosters academic excellence, meaningful communication, strong character, and lifelong success. Our unique approach combines a dual-language English and American Sign Language (ASL) framework with high expectations, hands-on learning, family engagement, and a commitment to developing future leaders.
Our Pillars of Excellence
Dual-Language Education (English & ASL)
Building confident communicators through two languages.
Communication Access
Creating an environment where communication, collaboration, and connection are valued.
Character & Integrity
Developing leadership, responsibility, respect, perseverance, and positive relationships through character education and The Positivity Project.
Small Class Sizes
Providing personalized attention and meaningful relationships that support student success.
Health & Wellness
Promoting student well-being through yoga, mindfulness, movement, and healthy lifestyle practices.
Hands-On Learning
Engaging students through project-based learning, exploration, creativity, and real-world applications.
High Expectations & Academic Excellence
Challenging students to achieve their highest potential while providing the support needed for success.
Leadership Development
Empowering students to become confident leaders in their school, community, and beyond.
Technology & Digital Citizenship
Preparing students to use technology responsibly, ethically, and effectively in a digital world.
College & Career Readiness
Equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and experiences needed for success after graduation.
Weekly Parent Classes & Family Partnerships
Strengthening the home-school connection through ongoing parent education, engagement, and collaboration.
Community Partnerships & Service Learning
Connecting learning to the real world through community involvement, service, and meaningful partnerships.
Growing with Our Students
Darden-Perry Academy Charter School is intentionally designed as a K–12 educational pathway. The school will open serving grades K–8 and will add one grade level each year until reaching K–12 in Year Five. This thoughtful growth model ensures students experience the full Darden-Perry Academy program and allows the school to graduate its first class of college- and career-ready students who fully reflect the mission, vision, and values of our school.