DAYS CREEK CHARTER SCHOOL = 2008 BRONZE AWARD WINNER IN THE U.S. NEWS AND WORLD REPORT SEARCH FOR AMERICA'S BEST HIGH SCHOOLS! Congratulations staff, parents, and students. Days Creek Charter School, serving 170 students with innovative programs in grades 6 - 12 and open enrollment, has attracted over 100 students from neighboring districts. Students at Days Creek enjoy the advantages of a small, rural secondary school with an average class size of 20 students, increased individual attention, and a sense of family while they also enjoy access to a comprehensive curriculum enhanced by online courses and community partnerships. The support of philanthropic organizations, local businesses, community fundraising, private donations, patron volunteers, federal grants, state grants, and the community has helped to create a thriving educational environment. We offer a high-quality 21st century education in a small school environment.

PHENOMENAL MIDDLE SCHOOL STATE ASSESSMENT SCORES! Our program for grades 6-8 implements best practices for middle level education including outdoor education, an exploratory elective wheel, data-driven instructional decisions through response to intervention results, and a Positive Behavior Support program. The academic gains of our middle school students are phenomenal! By the spring of 2010, 86% of our 8th graders met or exceeded grade level expectation on state assessments. An additional 7% "nearly met" grade level reading. In math, 75% of our 8th graders met or exceeded grade level expectations while an additional 20% reached the "nearly met" level. Wow! 93% of our 8th graders met or nearly met state reading targets and 95% of our 8th grades met or nearly met math targets!! Good job, students, staff, and parents!

ELECTIVE COURSES OFFER A VARIETY OF ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES:  Our video production program is state-of-the-art and prepares students for careers in the field. Our metal arts program creates and markets Western silhouette art. Our Forensic Science course provides motivating applications of science skills. Elective courses in cooking, sewing, foreign language, creative writing, band, horticulture, shop, agriculture, art, tech, and robotics provide many opportunities in small groups. Academic opportunities include a comprehensive college prep program with four years of English required and advanced courses in chemistry, physics, and mathematics including calculus. Tuition-free dual credit courses are offered by Umpqua Community College through which students complete under-grad credits that also contribute to high school graduation requirements. Students are supported by the ASPIRE program for post-secondary planning. All students accepted into a community college or university by the end of their senior year, AND get the application in on time, will receive a scholarship from Dollars for Scholars.

AND THERE'S MORE! Additional student support is provided by a guidance counselor, a scholarship counselor, a school nurse, and an amazing food service program. Ask our students what they like best about Days Creek Charter School and they usually say, "THE FOOD!" Meals from scratch with careful nutritional balance and portion control include offerings such as quinoa and black bean salad - and the kids love it! A student-led recycling program supported by Oregon Green Schools encourages environmental responsibility. Many sports are offered to students including middle and high school volleyball, middle and high school football, middle and high school basketball, middle and high school track, and high school cross-country, wrestling, baseball, softball, and cheerleading. Over 70% of our students in grades 6 through 12 are involved in school sports.

WE ARE SMALL BUT WE ARE MIGHTY!  The staff and administration of the Douglas Co School District 15 strongly believe in rural education - knowing small schools offer the best learning environment possible. We are committed to making our schools the best of the best. You are welcome to contact our superintendent, Laurie Newton, for information regarding enrollment and programs by calling 541.825.3296.