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Who We Are

Deerstream is an independent, board-governed, nonprofit organization, offering classes and support to homeschool families from across the Triangle area. We provide students with academic instruction from a Christian perspective; teachers seek to help children recognize the hand of God in all they study and do. 

 

The mission of Deerstream Learning Center is two-fold:

 

  • To provide a classroom experience for homeschoolers, taught in a Christian environment by qualified faculty;
  • To offer homeschooling parents support for their own teaching.

 

Deerstream is not a school.  Deerstream students are legally registered as NC homeschoolers, and their parents retain responsibility for their children’s education.  Deerstream classes and teachers offer guidance, inspiration, enrichment, hands-on experiences, class discussions, and labs.  These activities are designed to be an extension of and a support to the homeschool.  


What We Do

Classes for our younger students (PreK – 5th grade) emphasize the joy of learning in community.   They are characterized by hands-on activities, curious learners, and wide-ranging content.  Our older (6th grade – High School) students tackle traditional academics through courses that challenge and inspire them to grow as independent learners. Students are assigned homework that they are expected to complete at home throughout the week.   Teachers use class time to present core concepts and opportunities to engage deeply with learning. Teachers partner with parents by providing clear course descriptions, class requirements, and assessments of student work.


 The Role of the Parent at Deerstream

At Deerstream, parents retain their role as the primary educators for their children.  Deerstream Teachers of younger students (PreK-5th grade) do not assign homework so these children can spend time outside of class engaged in their core homeschooling activities with their parents.  Deerstream Teachers of older students (6th grade – High School) partner with homeschooling parents.  Parents are expected to…

 

  • set the course for their student’s academic plan
  • help students organize their weekly work
  • remain actively and consistently involved with their students during the week’s work
  • encourage their student to communicate with the teacher about questions
  • be ultimately responsible for assigning course grades and creating transcripts


 The Admissions Process

  1. Fill out the inquiry form below.
  2. If you’d like a phone call (optional), indicate that on your form, and we’ll reach out to you within 5 business days.
  3. Attend an information session, which includes a tour. Attending an information session is a required part of the application process.
  4. The application will open on January 31 for those families who have attended an info session.  Complete the application and submit two references for each applicant.   Please note that at the time of submission you will be required to pay a non-refundable application fee of $35 for each applicant.  This fee must be paid even if you have applied to Deerstream in the past.
  5. Applications received by February 10 will be considered in the first wave of new applicants.
  6. Applicants and their families will be invited for an onsite interview and offers made as space allows.
  7. Applications are received and considered until classes are full!

If you're interested in learning more about Deerstream, provide your information below, and we'll look forward to interacting with you!  Meanwhile, visit the Deerstream website at www.deerstream.org.  Course descriptions and schedules for 2025-26 will be published in mid-January.

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Parent / Guardian Information
  • First Parent / Guardian
  • First Name *
  • Last Name *
  • Email Address *
  • Confirm Email Address *
  • Work Phone
  • Cell Phone *
  • Second Parent / Guardian
    (leave blank if not applicable)
  • First Name *
  • Last Name *
  • Email Address *
  • Confirm Email Address *
  • Work Phone
  • Cell Phone *
  • How Did You Hear About Us? *
    Details:

  • Attending an information session is a required part of the application process, but does not obligate a family to apply.  Directions for parking and entrance will be sent to families who register.  Younger siblings and all family members are welcome to attend.  Prospective students are not required to attend the information session, as it is aimed primarily at parents.

     I will attend a Deerstream information session on this date (choose one):
    *

  • I would like to set up a phone call to ask some questions.
    * Yes   No
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  • Student 1
  • First Name *
    Middle Name
    Last Name *
  • Birthdate *
    (mm/dd/yyyy)
    Gender *
  • Grade Level of Interest *
    School Year *
  • Current School

  • Potential Classes of Interest

    Explorers (choose all days that might work)

  • Elementary Classes (ages 5-11 on August 31)

  • Junior Division Prep (6th grade)

  • Junior Division (7th/8th grades)

  • Math (6th-12th grades)

  • High School:

  • Does this student have interest in any of the following programs? (check all that apply)

  • Has this student completed a Deerstream application in the past?
    * Yes   No
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  • Is There Another Student?
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  • Parent / Guardian Notes
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