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Welcome to Discovery

A unique charter school opportunity fostering creativity, curiosity, and collaboration

Open enrollment is January 1, 2023 to February 28, 2023 for the 2023-2024 school year.

**APPLY NOW HERE**
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​Sign-up for an information session and tour here. 

CONGRATULATIONS TO DISCOVERY! ​

Discovery is the recipient of:
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-  $800,000 from the Charter School Growth Fund grant,

- the NC GreenPower Solar + Schools grant,

- $2.37 million from the EPA for electric buses, and
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​- the NC Academic Growth Award for the 2021-22 school year!

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Check out the videos below to learn more about Discovery 

Introducing our 2023 Music Video! 

Discovery is so proud to introduce our 2023 music video! Each year Discovery's students and staff work together to create a music video. This year's music video is "Brand New Day" from the movie "The Wiz".  Check it out, and be sure to watch all the way to the end.  Older music videos are posted below. 

(Watch on YouTube)

Introducing Our 2023 Program Video! 

We're so excited to launch our 2023 program video! Click the video to the left or watch on YouTube to learn about Discovery's exciting Passion Learning Time, mastery-based learning philosophy, restorative justice discipline policy, academic program, performing arts program, tech program, and more! Hear from our staff, see our students in action, and learn what makes Discovery Charter School an incredibly special educational option for middle and high school students. 
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(Watch on YouTube)
Check out our 2022 Instructional Program video showcasing all that makes Discovery a unique and welcoming middle school for children!
​(Watch on YouTube)
Check out our 2022 music video of the song "This is Me" from the musical The Greatest Showman! 
(Watch on YouTube)
Check out Discovery's new 2021 academic program video! Learn more about our innovative Education Plan including student voice and choice, master-based learning philosophy, restorative justice discipline practices, exciting Passion Learning Time, and more!
Check out our 2019 promotional video! Learn more about our innovative Education Plan and some of what we have to offer at Discovery! ​

We work hard and play hard! As a STEAM school we know the importance of arts integration including dance! In this fun video students and staff do The Git Up Challenge! 
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See the PEFNC video about Discovery including how we're engaging students and involving the local community in educating students! 
​(Watch on YouTube)

Parent and Student Testimonials

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We took a chance on Discovery and it turned out to be the best educational decision we made! Our son has thrived in this academic environment. He is supported, encouraged, and challenged academically. The team of teachers are passionate about what they do and it is reflected in the students. The administration is receptive to parents concerns and their primary focus is making the school successful. I was amazed at how quickly they were able to transition to remote learning, within a couple of days, in response to COVID-19 and my son was able to stay on track. ​- Discovery 2019-20 Parent

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I appreciate how hard the entire staff works to make education fun and engaging in the most creative and innovative ways! We appreciate the sense of community and family like school culture that staff have created! We have enjoyed our Discovery experience! 
- Discovery 2019-20 Parent 

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When we chose Discovery, we did so because we were looking for an environment for our son that was safe, engaging, small enough that he wouldn't get lost in the crowd, yet challenging enough that he would continue to grow academically as well as personally. Discovery provided all of that and more. When the pandemic hit, that was when we learned how special Discovery truly was. Because of the STEAM rich curriculum at Discovery and the fact that every child enrolled there is given a Chromebook, we were already fully prepared to segue into remote learning. It took the Discovery team mere days to get up and running with regular classes. I cannot understate the value of this and how amazing the entire staff has been throughout the whole process. The communication between parents, teachers, and administrators has been seamless and efficient, and we as parents could not be more pleased. - Discovery 2019-20 Parent

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I like that the teachers and staff give us more than one chance to turn in assignments. Also, they are good teachers and they make it fun to learn! - Discovery 2019-20 Student

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Discovery is an amazing school, they let kids have a choice to learn what they are interested in. They help you succeed in whatever way makes it possible. They make school seem exciting and make you want to learn, helping you understand and enjoy the curriculum. Discovery is an amazing school, it's the perfect school for me! - Discovery 2019-20 Student

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I think what’s great about Discovery is the amount of choice you get over what you want to do. It’s about discovering your passion in the way that works best for you. It’s the school of the future. Your future. - Discovery 2019-20 Student

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Education Plan

Discovery features a unique STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) educational program where student interests and talents drive learning. 
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Admissions

We are currently accepting applications for rising 6th through 9th grade students for the 2022-2023 school year. Applications may be done via our online system or via paper.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to frequently asked questions including questions about school hours, facilities, student services, our lunch program, and more.  
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More Parent Testimonials

He LOVES your school!!! I am the happiest mom in the world right now!!!Thank you sooooo much for making my little guy happy again!!! Thank you for letting him in to a school he adores! It was exactly the atmosphere he was looking for!!! ​

Jenny, 7th Grade Parent

He loves all his teachers! You have something so awesome here and I'm so excited that my son can be a part of it!! 

Devin, 7th Grade Parent

I love that my son is rocking his Discovery clothes on the weekend. He is loving his new school and making new friends. We drive 40 minutes to get to school and so far it's more than worth it!!

Catherine, 6th Grade Parent

Location

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. "

Physical Address: 501 Orange Factory Rd., Bahama, NC 27503
Mailing Address: PO Box 72117, Durham, NC 27722

Contact Us

Phone: 984-888-5504
Fax: 984-888-5278
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