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4990 Ross Bridge Parkway Hoover, AL 35226 Phone: (205) 439-3300 Fax: (205) 439-2501 Principal: Wayne Richardson [email protected] Asst. Principal: Scott Mitchell [email protected]

School Stats Enrollment: 825 Classroom Teachers: 47 Specials (Art, Music, Library, Enrichment, PE): 7 Paraprofessionals: 8 Math Coaches: 2 Reading Coach: 1 Technology Coach: 1 Counselors: 1.5 Office Team: 4 Administrators: 2

Welcome to Deer Valley! “Working together, the faculty and families of Deer Valley Elementary are committed to empowering children to become responsible, respectful, and resourceful citizens.” We are a K-5 school established in 1991. We currently serve approximately 825 children.. Through our program students are given a variety of engaging opportunities to facilitate their love of learning . Teams of teachers work together as professional learning communities to seek strategies to best meet the needs of students and to assure high levels of learning by all.. We offer many layers of support staffing including: enrichment teacher, reading coach, math coach, technology specialist, counselor, school nurse, and more. We offer daily PE classes and scheduled music, art, counseling, health, and library times.

Academic Resources Enrichment Student Council Broadcast Reading Coach Math Coach Technology Coach 2 Computer Labs Field Trips Library/Media Center (over 14,000 books) Professional Development Opportunities Professional Learning Communities CARE/BBSST Team Science Lab Summer Reading Program

Student Programs Community Service Character Education Explorer Classes (4th & 5th grade interest classes including: art, music, performing arts, cooking, etc.) Spelling Bee Geography Bee Performing Arts Peer Tutoring Programs Safety Patrol Instr. Support Extended Day Service Chess Club Student Broadcast Student Performances Afterschool tutoring

At Deer Valley We Believe All children can learn. Self-esteem is fostered in children through respect, encouragement, and a spirit of community and cooperation. A school should provide a loving, nurturing, safe environment where learning is celebrated. A school should help children become independent, confident, self-directed learners and encourage curiosity and risk-taking. Each student is a valued individual with special talents, abilities, and needs that should be met with a variety of individualized programs that are challenging, engaging, and meaningful. A school should instill an appreciation and respect for all individuals through character development and good citizenship. An open line of communication between students, parents & the school is vital to each child's education. EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Parent Volunteer Opportunities: Actively involved PTO Fundraisers Field Trips Room Parents Kindergarten Kickoff Book Fairs Library Helpers School Pictures Yearbook Office Helpers Parent Fair Career Day Classroom Volunteers Read-a-thon PTO Board Vision and Hearing Screenings Teacher Appreciation week

(Board policy, File: JAA) No student shall be denied the benefits of any educational program or activity on the basis of race, color, handicap, ability, creed, national origin, immigrant status, English-speaking status, or sex. All programs offered by schools within the school district shall be open to all students consistent with statutory and judicial requirements. Admission of students to special and advanced programs or activities shall be based on appropriate criteria. Inquiries regarding compliance and complaint procedures can be directed to: Dr. Barbara Mayer, IDEA Coordinator, Kimberly Worley, Section 504 Coordinator, Dr. Deborah Camp, Title II Coordinator (grades K – 5) Ron Dodson, Title II Coordinator (grades 6 – 12), Dr. Barbara Mayer, Title III Coordinator, Carol Barber, Title IX Coordinator, Hoover City Schools 2810 Metropolitan Way Hoover, AL 35243(205) 439-1000 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT (Board policy, File: GAAA) No person in the school district shall, on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, handicap, national origin, or similar personal distinction, be subject to discrimination in regard to employment, retention, promotion, transfer, or dismissal. Inquiries regarding compliance and complaint procedures can be directed to: Mary Veal, Equal Opportunity Employment Coordinator Hoover City Schools 2810 Metropolitan Way Hoover, AL 35243 (205) 439-1000