We have a wide variety of student activities at Deer Creek.
Activities
Students are encouraged to participate in activities outside the classroom. Listed below are some of the activities that are available at Deer Creek School:
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Football (Junior High and High School)
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Fastpitch Softball (Junior High and High School Girls)
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Cheerleading (Junior High and High School Girls)
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Cross - Country ( Boys and Girls -- Junior High and High School)
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Basketball (Boys and Girls -- Junior High and High School)
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Track (Boys and Girls -- Junior High and High School)
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Tennis (Boys and Girls -- Junior High and High School)
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Baseball (Junior High and High School Boys)
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Yearbook Staff
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Student Council
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Honor Society
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Teenage Republicans
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Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Poor attendance and inappropriate conduct could result in a student being dismissed from any activity by the Headmaster. Other clubs or student organizations will be provided if interest is shown. These organizations must have approval of the Headmaster.
Participation Policy
The participation policy is applicable to all student athletes and cheerleaders enrolled at Deer Creek School in grades 7 - 12. Deer Creek School will adhere to MPSA guidelines for academic standards in establishing eligibility. Once eligibility is established it will be valid for the remainder of the school term.
Student Council
1. Four (4) student council officers : President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer are to be elected by the student body the previous year to be served.
2. Six (6) class presidents from each grade 7 - 12 shall represent his class. Should the president of the class be an officer of the student council, then the vice president of the class shall be on student council.
3. Twelve (12) student council representatives, two (2) from each grade 7 - 12, shall represent their classes.
4. A maximum of four (4) additional members may be added to the roster during the year. They may be from any class from grades 7 - 12. It is not necessary that nay additional members be chosen. An additional member may be suggested bye any current member of the student council but may not be allowed membership if they receive four (4) "NO" votes from current members.
5. Any number of additional students may be allowed to help on special projects but may not be allowed membership unless suggested by rule 4.
6. The class president is on the student council.
1. Members of the student council must contain an average of 80 without having an F in any class. Officers must contain an average of 85 without having an F.
2. All members of the student council must be individuals in good standing with the school. All candidates and members are subject to a vote by the faculty. Should a candidate receive three (3) "NO" votes by the faculty, then he/she will be denied membership
3. All members of the student council should not have a major disciplinary record.
4. Should a member have difficulty maintaining a credible record, then he/she may be subject to dismissal requiring only 1/2 vote of current membership.
5. A candidate for an office in the student council who is not a current member must currently have an average of 85 and will be subject to a vote by the faculty. He/She will be denied candidacy if he/she receives three (3) "NO" votes or dose'nt't meet the grade requirements.
6. A current member of the student council must have an overall average of 85 to run for office but will not be subject to a vote by the faculty.
7. The president of the student council may not be an officer of any more than two (2) of the following organizations: Honor Society, Annual Staff, or Paper Staff, Teenage Republicans, FCA, or other clubs of the following organizations: Honor Society, Annual Staff, or Paper Staff, Teenage Republicans, FCA, or other clubs.
8.The president of the student council can not serve as a campaign manager.
9. Any member must attempt to be present at all student council meetings or functions. Should a member miss two (2) meeting or functions without an excuse than he/she is subject to dismissal requiring only a majority vote by the current membership.
10. Should a member of the student council be dismissed for any reason, this his/her class shall elect a replacement who will be subject to the same requirements as original members. Should the member be an officer of the student council, then the entire student body shall elect a replacement.
11. Candidates for office in the student in the student council should also meet requirements by class. The new president should be, at the time of election, a junior; the vice president, a sophomore; the secretary, a freshman; and the treasurer, a member of the the grade
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Must be a senior
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Leads student body in prayer and pledge before each school assembly.
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Responsible for helping organize Homecoming Festivities, May Day, and other events
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Secretary -
- Keeps minutes of the meetings and records of all matters of business presented to student council
Treasurer
- Helps keep record of Student Council funds.
The Student Council operates by the authority and according to the provisions of the Deer Creek Student Council Constitution. The Student Council may propose or ask for rule changes. These changes will be brought to the Headmaster for approval or disapproval. Each teacher should encourage his/her to elect competent student officers who can assume the role of homeroom leadership and provide good representation on the council. Each homeroom will be represented at every meeting of the student council. Each class president will serve on the student council as a class representative. Each class will elect 2 (two) additional representatives to serve on student council.
Specific purposes of the student council are to:
- Provide citizenship training and encourage the practice of good citizenship.
- Stimulate and develop a healthy school spirit.
- Promote democratic relationship between teachers and students, and among students themselves.
- Co-ordinate and promote student activities and encourage students to accept and discharge their responsibilities.
- Provide opportunities for developing leadership abilities.
Class Officers Guidelines
- Each class will elect the following officers: President, Two (2) Student Council Representatives, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer in the above stated order
- The Class President and the two(2) Student Council Representatives will serve on Student Council and be required to attend meeting of Student Council.
- Each officer elected must have and maintain an 80 overall average.
Honor Society
The purpose of Deer Creek Honor Society is to promote academic achievement, to create an enthusiasm for scholarship, to simulate a desire to render service, to promote worthy leadership, and to encourage the development of character in all students attending Deer Creek School. Students in grades 10-12 will be eligible for membership.
To be eligible, a student must have an overall average of 90 with no grade below an 85. Eligibility will be determined after checking the students yearly averages from he ninth grade and averages from the first semester of their tenth grade. Induction will take place in his/her 11th or 12th grade year if his/her grades are up to standards. Once inducted into DCS Honor Society, The student must maintain the required overall 90 average wit no grade below an 85. This based on yearly averages after induction.
If a DCS Honor Society member is disciplined for cheating, he/she will immediately lose membership privileges and be dismissed from the MPSA/DCS Honor Society Roster. He/She will not be re-instated as a member wile attending Deer Creek School.
