About Deer Creek Elementary

Mission
To develop Deer Creek's community of learners as creative problem solvers, skillful communicators, productive team workers, capable of using technology to process information in a life-long pursuit of excellence.

Philosophy
"A STRONG EDUCATION IS THE FOUNDATION FOR A STRONG WORLD TOMORROW"

The ongoing philosophy of Deer Creek Elementary School is to develop the maximum interests of each individual student.

The educational program shall provide a creative learning environment which nurtures self-respect and self actualization, while developing positive attitudes toward higher levels of learning. Each child shall be encouraged and challenged to develop individual creativity, sensitivity, inquiry, and critical thinking skills and an appreciation of cultural and aesthetic values to the best of his/her ability. The student should be taught to think creatively and logically in order that he/she may rely upon his/her own initiative and judgment. With the opportunities provided, each student should achieve a sense of accomplishment and individual security with the recognition of the need to respect the rights and privileges of others.

Curriculum
The Deer Creek Elementary basic curriculum includes instruction in reading, phonics, language arts, spelling, mathematics, science, and social studies. In addition, children attend physical education, art, and music classes.  Enrichment special interest groups are offered to students. Guidance classes are also offered on a regular basis. In addition, our students utilize the computer lab and the media center in conjunction with their basic studies.