We have just moved to the area there are 4 kindergarden classes 22 in a class. The school is large. It is too early to tell how this school will be. You will receive a car pool number to receive your child. Most kids take the bus. The gifted or alpha program is in another school the students are bused
... Read more there and you must test for it during the following school year or year prior to coming to Deer Ridge. Teachers seem motivated and there is a structured curriculum. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/20/09
Deer Ridge is the best. Great teachers and great students. This is a high achieving school. People who jsut send their kid to scholl and don't participate will find it hard to fit in as parents are very active.
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Posted by a parent on 02/08/09
My four children all have attended, or, in the case of my youngest, will attend Deer Ridge Elementary. I have a child who is classified as gifted, and one who has special educational needs, and the Deer Ridge faculty and staff have been able to meet the needs of both on either end of the academic spectrum.
... Read more While I do agree that there is a lack of cultural diversity at the school, this is not a fault of the school nor its administration, but rather a simple matter of geography. Deer Ridge neighborhoods are among the least culturally diverse in the area; therefore, the population coming from these neighborhoods reflects this. I attempt to make up for this lack of diversity by having my children involved in outreach through my church and in our home life; this can help with the sheltered feeling one can get at Deer Ridge. Excellent school! Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/05/07
fantastic leadership provided by the principal, Mr. Graf. Helps the highly motivated and dedicated teahers and staff at school, keep kids intellectually stimulated and interested in academics and all the extra curricular activities.Kids are so secured and happy at this school.cant thank my stars enough
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Posted by a parent on 07/26/07
This school lacks cultural enrichment. Their academics are high but Teachers, office staff are unable to relate to ethnic diverse students therefore unable to teach students cultural differences. I consider this a negative since we now live in a multicultural society and children need to be prepared
... Read more to work efficiently in multicultural groups in order to succeed in today's world. I would not recommend this school to those parents who are looking to provide a 'top notch' education to their children. We moved our child to a school where diversity is embraced and celebrated, and considered an enrichment. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/18/07
I was disappointed by this school my daughter and I had very negative experiences with staff, teachers and students. There is not much ethnic diversity in the student body and none in the staff.
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Posted by a parent on 06/02/07
We are moving, and I came to this site to find a school as good as Deer Ridge in our new area. The quality of instruction is excellent, and the principal is energetic and personal. There are many fun events throughout the year as well as after-school enrichment opportunties. Being a part of the Deer
... Read more Ridge community is like have a giant extended family. We love this school and we will really miss it. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/14/06
Deer Ridge is someplace special. The school's mottos of 'Do the Right Thing' and 'Treat People Right' are not just mottos they are reality. Every child should be allowed to go to Deer Ridge.
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Posted by a parent on 06/01/05
There is no place else like Deer Ridge. Academically it is top notch with ISTEP+ scores higher than private schools in the district, activities are abundant and full and there are usually more parents than teachers at the school at any given time. I put on a party for my kids room and 14 parents were
... Read more able to help out of 17 kids. This place is unbelievable. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/20/05
I have had two children attend Deer Ridge. Both are in high school and are straight A students. I feel a great part of their accomplishments have come from the work of the dedicated and motivated staff at Deer Ridge. This is as close to private school feel you can get and still be in the public school
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* In 2008-2009 Indiana used the Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress-Plus (ISTEP+) assessment to test students in grades 3 through 10 in English/language arts and math, and in grades 5 and 7 in science. The ISTEP+ is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Indiana. High school students are required to pass the grade 10 ISTEP+ to receive a high school diploma. The goal is for all students to score at the passing level on the test.
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general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
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Special Education Classes
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Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Fort Wayne schools — Deer Ridge Elementary School is located at 1515 S Scott Rd, Fort Wayne IN 46814. 1515 S Scott Rd is in the 46814 ZIP code in Fort Wayne, IN The school district for Deer Ridge Elementary School is the Southwest Allen County School District. Deer Ridge Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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