Deer Creek Elementary School

The school lost our Kindergartener twice. The first time she was put on the bus after they sent us an email that she was to be picked up from the school at a specific time (they put her on the bus anyways and left her on a street-corner until the police picked her up). The second incident was due to the bus driver letting her off at the wrong stop (the school has a policy that Kindergarteners are not to be let off the bus without a parent/guardian present, which was ignored). Both times, she was off the grid completely, and the police had to intervene to locate our daughter. When my wife attempted to explain to the office staff that our daughter was literally gone, the woman at the front-desk kept holding up her finger to shush my wife so that she could finish writing a personal text message. Both times, the Principal did call, but was quick to brush the incidents aside without either apologizing or taking ownership for behaviors that caused a 5-year-old girl to go missing (twice). We were even advised by the Prinicpal that "little girls have a tendency to make things up, so they can't be believed", when our daughter called out the bus driver as being at fault the 2nd time.
—Submitted by a parent

We love this school. My daughter graduated and was well prepared for middle school. She was able to skip an entire year of math and enter the TAG program. Fifth graders can be school ambassadors and the teachers are open and supportive. Deer Creek was one of only three schools who went to regionals for OBOB(Oregon Battle of the Books) Deer Creek took first place and went to the state competition in Salem. Our other daughter is now following and taking advantage of all this school has to offer. Parents are and can be involved as much as they want. The families have fought hard to save full time PE and Music. The students come from diverse populations giving our children a real life environment. They are taught its not where you come from its where you're headed. My only statement about the district is that we have had 3 principals since we enrolled. But I respect our current principal and her ideas. She has her own school age children and knows what our school needs.
—Submitted by a parent

Deer Creek is a great school. We searched around and talked to other parents. We wanted a school with ethnic diversity so our children would fit in. The staff is like a family and treat the children like their own. Whether they need a bandaid at the front desk or an extra hug from a teacher. They constantly teach to be kind and respectful to others. This is more important over strict academic numbers. Here you can be an involved parent and help make a difference in your child's education.
—Submitted by a parent

Deer Creek is a great school with a positive learning environment, excellent teachers, a very approachable, supportive principal, and a strong academic curriculum. There are many academic programs, for both students who need extra help and those who need some additional challenges in math and reading. The school has a very strong volunteer base and offers many educational programs as well as community events. I have been extremely impressed with this school, and feel that it is one of the best in the Tigard-Tualatin school district.
—Submitted by a parent

Outstanding school, teachers and curriculum ! Compare to the Lake Oswego schools this school and district are much more competent. The children are ahead and better prepared academically. Socially everyone is included unlike the snobby community of Fake Oswego.
—Submitted by a parent

My opinion is that Deer Creek is a 'ok' learning enviornment... Besides alot of the teachers can get rude after the parents leave, pay no attention to the kids at recess and do nothing about alot of stuff, there fine. They only pay attention to the big and baddest or most messed up kids. I went to Deer Creek elem. for 4 yrs. trust me! At least thats how they treated me! If its not the highest priorety the say 'no thanks!'

In my opinion the school is not good for kids who are above grade level and looking to get challenged.
—Submitted by a parent

The principal very friendly and always ready to talk to parents but at the end nothing gets done. It seems that school only worries about kids safety and behavior , which is great,but when it comes to kids being academically challenge they loose any interst and become defensive. The school is not great for kids who succeed and get ahead.
—Submitted by a parent

Great School. Clean safe friendly environment. Teacher are both caring and involved.
—Submitted by James Capps, a parent

Teachers are excellent and highly qualified. Opportunities for enrichment are in place. Students are motivated and challenged. Clean, friendly and safe environment. Excellent school!
—Submitted by a parent

This school does not resolve conflict well. They do not show empathy to parents and are very defensive.
—Submitted by a parent