Transforming the Upper School Experience
We are fostering innovation and imagination critical for 21st century careers.
Beyond the Threshold donors have supported projects that enhance the Upper School experience for every teacher and student.
Great teaching requires great resources. Every student at Durham Academy is guided and mentored by exceptional teachers, and Beyond the Threshold enables them to learn without limits. Now our students and teachers have intentional, state-of-the-art learning environments supporting innovative, interdisciplinary approaches to engineering, science, technology, math, the humanities and fostering a collaborative community.
STEM & Humanities Center and K Family Commons
Completed 2019
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Creates innovative, spacious, safe learning environments specifically designed for current and future needs
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Adds 44,200 square feet of space with academic and social benefits
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Brings academic disciplines together and fosters cross-disciplinary collaboration
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STEM wing houses biology, chemistry, physics, robotics and math classes, innovation studio and group study/work spaces
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Humanities wing houses English and history classes, two-story commons with seating for 125, seminar-style classrooms and departmental offices
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Outdoor commons includes an amphitheater and pavilion for studying, dining, performances and gatherings
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Completes Upper School Master Plan and provides campus-wide accessibility
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Impact: Beyond the Threshold in Action
Together we are ensuring Durham Academy students and teachers will grow and learn without limits.
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