
A New Kind of Dual Language Public Charter School Is Coming to Wilmington, NC
Darden-Perry Academy is a proposed tuition-free Dual Language Public Charter School where all students will learn through English and American Sign Language in a schoolwide framework designed to strengthen communication, collaboration, academic growth, and meaningful connections.

Darden-Perry Academy is a proposed tuition-free public charter school currently seeking authorization from the North Carolina State Board of Education. Proposed opening: July 2027, pending charter approval.
Darden-Perry Academy Monthly Information Sessions
Join us on the last Saturday of each month to learn about Darden-Perry Academy, meet members of our governing board, explore our English and American Sign Language Dual-Language Framework, and ask questions.
Join the Live Zoom Session
Registration is encouraged but not required. At the scheduled meeting time, click the button below to join the live Zoom session.
Monthly Family and Community Information Session
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6:00 p.m. Eastern
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5:00 p.m. Central
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4:00 p.m. Mountain
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3:00 p.m. Pacific
Monthly Volunteer and Employment Information Session
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5:00 p.m. Eastern
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4:00 p.m. Central
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3:00 p.m. Mountain
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2:00 p.m. Pacific