Durham Academy is an independent, coeducational day school with 1,135 students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12. The school was founded in 1933 as the Calvert Method School. Durham Academy's mission is to provide each student with an education that will enable him or her to live a moral, happy and productive life. The development of intellect is central to such a life and, thus, intellectual endeavor and growth are the primary work of the school.The acquisition of knowledge; the development of skills, critical judgment and intellectual curiosity; and increased understanding are the goals of the school's academic program. Durham Academy believes that enhancing the spirit of community among faculty, students and parents is essential to the achievement of its goals. The faculty approaches each student as an individual, and the school encourages close personal relationships fostered in an atmosphere of trust, respect for individual differences and appreciation for the racial, cultural and religious diversity in our society. In addition, Durham Academy offers extensive opportunities in athletics, fine arts and community service. Durham Academy is committed to helping each student achieve personal growth in an atmosphere that is both supportive and challenging.
롤리(Raleigh)는 미국 노스캐롤라이나주와 웨이크 카운(Wake County)의 주도로 참나무가 많기 때문에 '오크스의 도시'라고도 불린다.롤리(Raleigh)는 1792년에 설립되었으며 면적은 299.3제곱킬로미터, 인구는 405,791명(2009년 기준)으로 그 중 백인이 52%, 흑인이 30%, 아시아인이 3%로 미국의 제45의 도시이다. 롤리의 산업에는 은행 및 금융 서비스, 전기 및 전자, 통신 장비, 의료, 의류, 식품 가공, 종이 제품, 의약품 등이 포함된다.노스캐롤라이나 주립대학교가 리 도시에 위치해 있습니다.2007년 2월,포브스(Forbes) 매거진은 롤리(Raleigh)를 미국에서 가장 취업하기 좋은 도시로 선정했다.