At Drakes Creek Middle School, our desire is for each student to engage and connect for success. We want each child to embrace a growth mindset, and we strive to create an educational setting that promotes that for every student. We want to serve the whole child by providing academic instruction and addressing the social/ emotional needs of each child. To meet the unique academic needs of gifted students, a supportive environment exists for developing talents. Teachers strive to appropriately challenge students through rigorous lessons and activities within the classroom through differentiated instruction. Additionally, a wide variety of leadership opportunities are available to students with over 30 clubs, teams, extra-curricular activities here at the Creek. We also stand prepared to support the social and emotional development of each child. Among challenges gifted students may face are perfectionism, underachievement, or peer relations. It is our desire to collaborate with parents to best support each child as he/she navigates through the adolescent years. We look forward to joining you on this journey. Welcome to the Creek!