Ruby Young Elementary

At Ruby Young Talented and Gifted Academy, our classes are led by TAG-certified educators who are dedicated to our mission of cultivating active lifelong learners and responsible global citizens.

Established in 1964 and named in honor of DeSoto ISD educator Miss Ruby Marguerite Young, our academy has a rich history of nearly 50 years in nurturing and developing young minds. We pay homage to Miss Young's legacy of excellence.

Our curriculum is designed to challenge academically gifted students and help them reach their full potential. With a focus on accelerated learning, our reimagined campus provides exciting opportunities for scholars from Kindergarten to 8th grade, including exploration in agricultural and environmental science, drone flight, and more.

MISSION STATEMENT
Our mission is to develop all students to become active lifelong learners and productive citizens in a global society. We strive to develop students who demonstrate mastery of literacy, technological skills, exhibit analytical thinking, and demonstrate exemplary communication skills; acquired through excellence in teaching and modeling in conjunction with a commitment to learning. We will work in partnership with families and local communities, within our safe and nurturing environment.

VISION STATEMENT

At Ruby Young, we develop students academically and socially by turning caring into action. We see, we solve, we impact.

STUDENT AFFIRMATION

I have a purpose for coming to school today. That purpose is to learn as much as I can. I will be a productive citizen by being helpful, not hurtful to anyone. I will strive to demonstrate mastery in all subjects. I will use critical thinking in all situations that I face. I will use my exemplary communication skills to show that I am a life-long scholar who is preparing for a global society. I will show appreciation and respect to all of the teachers who teach me today. And at the end of the day, I will ask myself, “Did I fulfill my purpose for today?”

OUR NAMESAKE
The Ruby Young campus  was established in 1964 and named for DeISD educator, Miss Ruby Marguerite Young. She was a third grade teacher with a proven track record of engaging and growing young minds for almost half a century, before retiring in 1980. For more than 50 years, the Ruby Young  campus has remained a beacon of academic excellence, pride and honor for DeSoto ISD  and a place of continual inspiration birthed by this courageous and dedicated woman and constant reminder of the level of greatness to which the DeSoto community is accustomed.