About Discovery Charter School
Discovery Charter School is a STEAM-based (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) middle school opening in northern Durham County in the Fall of 2019. Discovery Charter will use experiential and blended learning strategies to help students become critical thinkers, creative problem solvers, and both independent and collaborative learners. Please LIKE us on FACEBOOK and complete our INTEREST SURVEY for important updates. If interested, our charter application is available for viewing on NCDPI's website.
Our Mission
The mission of Discovery Charter School is to prepare students to be self-motivated, lifelong, independent and collaborative learners through a challenging STEAM-focused curriculum in an innovative and supportive environment.
Our Facilities
Discovery will open with brand new facilities on Orange Factory Road in northern Durham County on nearly 60 acres of land! Discovery's buildings will feature a unique design that allows for collaboration between classrooms, a virtual reality lab, a performing arts space, and many other amenities that support Discovery's mission and Education Plan.
FAQs
> What grade levels will Discovery offer?
Discovery will be a middle school with 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. Our first year (2019-20) we will only offer 6th and 7th grades. The following year we will add 8th grade.
>What is Discovery's schedule?
Discovery's operating times will be 8:15-3:15 Tuesday through Friday. On Mondays, Discovery will release two hours early to allow for essential professional development for staff. Students may either leave upon dismissial or partake in our many on-campus Enrichment classes aligned to our STEAM mission.
> Will Discovery be a traditional or year-round school?
Discovery will use a traditional school calendar. Our goal is to align closely with the local public school districts to lessen the burden on parents with children in multiple schools.
> Who is eligible to attend Discovery?
Any student who resides in North Carolina is eligible to attend Discovery regardless of what county the student resides. For the 2019-20 school year, rising 6th and 7th grade students are eligible to apply. The following year, rising 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students may apply.
> What are the class sizes?
Class sizes at Discovery are planned to be no more than 22 students.
> Will Discovery offer athletics?
YES! Discovery will offer soccer, basketball, baseball, and more. Check out our athletics page.
> Is transportation provided?
YES! Discovery will offer limited transportation to pick-up points in Person County and Durham County.
> Will there be a dress code?
Discovery students will wear uniforms. Research shows that uniforms minimize classroom disruptions, are overall less expensive, and create an equal playing field for students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. Our uniforms will offer choice, be stylish, and allow for creative expression.
> Will free and reduced lunch be provided?
YES! Discovery will offer free lunch to all students who qualify for free or reduced lunch. We will not have a cafeteria; lunch will be provided by third-party vendors.
> Will technology devices be provided?
YES! Discovery is a STEAM school and as such technology is central to our mission. All students will receive a laptop and an e-reader. Students will be taught how to use devices safely and effectively to enhance learning.
> Will services be provided for EC and/or AIG students?
YES! Discovery will use an inclusion model of teaching that ensures every student is reached and challenged at an appropriate level. Teachers will be well-trained on differentiation methods, and students will be provided with a variety of resources at different skill levels to ensure each child is actively engaged in their learning.
> What is Passion Learning Time?
Passion Learning Time (PLT) is akin to Google's Genius Hour. It is a time of day set aside where all students in grades 6th through 8th take time to explore their passions. Teachers will serve as facilitators of learning, and students will move between grade levels to work with others who share similar passions. Learning will be hands-on, real-world, and collaborative.
Discovery will be a middle school with 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. Our first year (2019-20) we will only offer 6th and 7th grades. The following year we will add 8th grade.
>What is Discovery's schedule?
Discovery's operating times will be 8:15-3:15 Tuesday through Friday. On Mondays, Discovery will release two hours early to allow for essential professional development for staff. Students may either leave upon dismissial or partake in our many on-campus Enrichment classes aligned to our STEAM mission.
> Will Discovery be a traditional or year-round school?
Discovery will use a traditional school calendar. Our goal is to align closely with the local public school districts to lessen the burden on parents with children in multiple schools.
> Who is eligible to attend Discovery?
Any student who resides in North Carolina is eligible to attend Discovery regardless of what county the student resides. For the 2019-20 school year, rising 6th and 7th grade students are eligible to apply. The following year, rising 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students may apply.
> What are the class sizes?
Class sizes at Discovery are planned to be no more than 22 students.
> Will Discovery offer athletics?
YES! Discovery will offer soccer, basketball, baseball, and more. Check out our athletics page.
> Is transportation provided?
YES! Discovery will offer limited transportation to pick-up points in Person County and Durham County.
> Will there be a dress code?
Discovery students will wear uniforms. Research shows that uniforms minimize classroom disruptions, are overall less expensive, and create an equal playing field for students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. Our uniforms will offer choice, be stylish, and allow for creative expression.
> Will free and reduced lunch be provided?
YES! Discovery will offer free lunch to all students who qualify for free or reduced lunch. We will not have a cafeteria; lunch will be provided by third-party vendors.
> Will technology devices be provided?
YES! Discovery is a STEAM school and as such technology is central to our mission. All students will receive a laptop and an e-reader. Students will be taught how to use devices safely and effectively to enhance learning.
> Will services be provided for EC and/or AIG students?
YES! Discovery will use an inclusion model of teaching that ensures every student is reached and challenged at an appropriate level. Teachers will be well-trained on differentiation methods, and students will be provided with a variety of resources at different skill levels to ensure each child is actively engaged in their learning.
> What is Passion Learning Time?
Passion Learning Time (PLT) is akin to Google's Genius Hour. It is a time of day set aside where all students in grades 6th through 8th take time to explore their passions. Teachers will serve as facilitators of learning, and students will move between grade levels to work with others who share similar passions. Learning will be hands-on, real-world, and collaborative.
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