Infants - VPK
At Discovery Academy of DeLand, our childcare program is rooted in research-based curricula designed to support every stage of early development. For our infants to 2-year-olds, we use Beyond Cribs and Rattles, a curriculum that focuses on building secure attachments, promoting sensory exploration, and supporting early language and motor development. For our 3 to 5-year-olds, we implement Beyond Centers and Circle Time, which encourages learning through purposeful play, creativity, and hands-on experiences in a structured environment. These curricula help foster cognitive, social-emotional, and physical growth while respecting each child’s individual pace and interests. Our goal is to create a warm, nurturing space where every child feels loved, supported, and ready to thrive.
Kindergarten - 8th Grade
At Discovery Academy of Deland we believe in the total development of the child—academically, socially, emotionally, physically and spiritually. Class sizes are limited and a sense of community is stressed within each class. Respect, responsibility, hard work, and concern for others are keys to success.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Discovery Academy of Deland utilizes the Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) curriculum. This curriculum emphasizes a close student-teacher relationship allowing the teacher to meet every child's unique needs.
Studies Weekly - Science & Social Studies
Discovery Academy of Deland utilizes Studies Weekly for Kindergarten - 5th grade Science and Social Studies curriculum. Studies Weekly offers an engaging and easy-to-use curriculum that brings science and social studies to life through interactive content and real-world connections.
https://www.studiesweekly.com/
Gradelink
We use Gradelink to manage all academic records, including grades, attendance, and classes. Parents can access Gradelink at any time to view their child’s progress and stay up to date on academic performance. With Gradelink, we ensure transparency, consistency, and real-time updates to support student success.
attendance
Arrival/Dismissal & Attendance Policy
Preschool Hours 6:00am - 6:00pm
School Hours are from 8:30am - 2:30pm
Early Dismissal Hours are from 8:30am - 1:30pm (Early Dismissal occurs the First Wednesday of every month - once a month)
Please note that school arrival times are strictly enforced and parents may not drop off students earlier than 8:00 for Kinder - 9th Grade. If you are interested in Before & Aftercare, please call 386-343-6750 and speak to Ms. Alyssa, Ms. Jessica or Ms. Adel in regards to our extended hours.
Before Care Hours: 6:00am - 8:15am
After Care Hours: 2:30pm - 6:00pm
If a student is tardy for any reason, parents will be required to stop by the school office to sign a tardy slip for their child, which will be given to the teacher for attendance purposes. Please understand that excessive tardies and absences throughout the school year may lower a student’s grade.
Attendance Policy will follow State of Florida, Volusia County School Policies and the Early Learning Coalition - Voluntary PreKindergarten. Regular attendance is essential for academic growth.