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Philips Academy is all about "Real Learning For Real Life". The curriculum is focused on academics, job training, and social/ life skills.

Our program is designed for middle and high school students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This purposeful education prepares our students for all of the benefits and responsibilities of adulthood. Bridges, our post-secondary program, supports young adults to achieve independence, like finding a job, riding the bus, and cooking a meal. Students explore volunteering, paid employm

ent, independent living and more to find their path to success. Philips Academy is a nonprofit independent school.

07/22/2025

We recently visited the office of Paving The Way sponsor Beacon Partners to treat them to coffee service! The students enjoyed meeting new people and sharing more information about Flavor House Coffee and our Student-Based Enterprise program.

It was a pleasure to spend the morning with the Beacon Partners team. We are so grateful for their ongoing support and look forward to future partnership opportunities!

07/18/2025

Our wishlist items are rolling in, and we are so grateful to SHARE Charlotte and EVERYONE who Shopped for GOOD this week! Your generosity ensures that our students and teachers have the tools they need for a successful school year of learning and growing. We can’t thank you enough for your continued support, which makes a Real Learning For Real Life education possible for our students!

In case you missed it, there’s still time to Shop our Amazon Classroom Essentials Wishlist and send essential supplies straight to our faculty! A few items we need: copy paper, disinfectant wipes, binders, pens, and wall adhesive. Click the link to Shop for GOOD today!

https://tinyurl.com/PhilipsSFG25

07/17/2025

The second week of summer camp is in the books, and it was a blast! PA and Bridges students got energized with daily RyzAb0ve Fitness sessions, visits from an Atlantic Dermatology in Charlotte Sun Hero and Disability Rights & Resources Kitchen Help Crew along with lots of learning “Happy & Healthy Living" through fun and creative activities.
Now, let’s rest up and get ready for Week 3!

07/14/2025

It’s SHARE Charlotte Shop for GOOD week, and we’re getting ready to go back to school! Help us stock up on classroom essentials necessary for academics, job training, and building independent living skills.

Shop our Amazon Wishlist and send essential supplies straight to our classrooms! A few items we need: copy paper, disinfectant wipes, binders, pens, and wall adhesive. Click here to shop the list: sharecharlotte.org/nonprofit/philips-academy-nc.

With your support, we can ensure that our classrooms have all they need for a successful year, allowing students and teachers to focus on what matters most: learning and growing.

Every donation makes a Real Learning For Real Life difference, supporting our students on their journey toward purposeful adulthood. Click the link to Shop for GOOD now through Friday, July 18!

07/11/2025

The first week of summer camp is in the books, and it was a blast! PA and Bridges students kicked off each day with energetic Zumba sessions, followed by a week of learning “All About Animals” through fun and creative activities.

A highlight of the week was a visit from some scaly and furry friends from Party Pets. Students also enjoyed hearing from Amy Cremens from the Shelter Dog Transport Alliance, who discussed their work rescuing and transporting animals across the country. Thanks for stopping by!

Now, let’s rest up and get ready for Week 2!

07/10/2025

This Friday morning, catch Philips Academy on QC Life on WBTV at 9 AM! We’re being featured during the QC Cup of Kindness segment to showcase all the amazing things happening on campus! This feature is a great way to kick off SHARE Charlotte Shop For Good Week, from July 14-19, where we invite our community to shop for classroom essentials to help us prepare for the school year. Stay tuned for more information and be sure to check out QC Life tomorrow at 9!

07/09/2025

Calling all alumni! Join us on Thursday, July 24, for BINGO with a musical twist! PA alumni and former students are invited to an evening of Music Bingo at the Kilted Buffalo in Plaza Midwood from 7-9 p.m. Stop by anytime. Food and drinks will be available for individual purchase.

RSVP today: bit.ly/paalumevent. We can't wait to see you there!

07/03/2025

Last month, our students provided coffee service to community partner Citizens Bank, which has been volunteering with our Student-Based Enterprise program by helping out with the Bracelet Boutique.

During the visit, the students got a behind-the-scenes look at the office in a tour led by alum parent and Managing Director John Carlin. They had an opportunity to meet the finance team and explore the world of trading and investing.

Thank you, Citizens Bank, for your ongoing support of our school and students! We look forward to partnering again soon!

07/02/2025

Bridges students ended the year on a high note with a successful two-night overnight with Ms. Holbrook! During overnights, the young adults spend one to three weeknights together in the Belise House, tackling the day-to-day responsibilities of independent living. They complete tasks related to housekeeping, personal care management, and meal preparation.

To kick off the overnight, the students went grocery shopping before heading to the McLawland Farms market for some fresh produce. For dinner, they prepared salmon patties along with vegetables, various sides, and gluten-free options. After the meal, they cleaned up and took out the trash with minimal prompts.

The next morning, they got themselves ready for the day, including making their own breakfast. Later that evening, they enjoyed a meal at Leroy Fox before returning to the house for movie night!

Ms. Holbrook raved about the overnight experience, saying, “This stay was a huge success! I’m so proud of the progress these young men have made towards independence, thanks to their hard work and the support of their families.”

06/26/2025

To help celebrate the end of the school year, our friends at Cresa hosted a fun PE session full of games, sweet treats, and a surprise gift for our graduating students!

This event is just one of the many ways Cresa has supported our school since the partnership began in 2024. From volunteering and sponsoring events to shopping the Silver Wolf Shops and facilitating in-kind donations, the commercial real estate firm has found meaningful and creative ways to get involved. They have also been vocal champions of PA, raising awareness, galvanizing support, and bringing other enthusiastic supporters on board.

We are so grateful to have the Cresa team as part of our school community. They truly embody what it means to be a community partner—giving time, talent, treasures, and ties to further our mission.

06/20/2025

We recently met up with some of our friends from The Ability Experience for a fun pickleball party. Our students had a great time hanging out while enjoying some friendly competition on the court!

The Ability Experience is a philanthropic initiative of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity, dedicated to creating inclusive experiences. We are so appreciative of their continued support and look forward to partnering with them again soon!

Address

3115 Providence Road
Charlotte, NC
28211

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4pm
Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 4pm
Friday	8am - 4pm

Telephone

+17043654533

Website

https://linktr.ee/philipsacademync, http://philipsacademync.org/

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Philips Academy is a community of learning unlike any other in Charlotte! Designed specifically for students requiring a life-centered approach to education, our program offers a unique combination of remediation, practical instruction and community-based application. Following North Carolina Course of Study guidelines, Philips Academy has crafted a distinctive curriculum matching the individual needs of our students. Serving Middle, High School grades and into adulthood, we offer a long-term educational solution for students—not just a temporary accommodation.

Philips Academy is a private non-profit school for students in middle and high school with complex language, learning and/or cognitive disabilities. Philips Academy believes that these students thrive when given a purposeful education that prepares them for all of the benefits and responsibilities of adulthood. Our mission is to provide our students with the academic, occupational and social skills needed to be self-reliant, confident and contributing members of their communities. To fulfill our mission, Philips Academy is dedicated to hiring experienced and qualified teachers, developing strong community networks, and instilling confidence and competence through daily experiences.