Oak Ridge Elementary School

I love the teachers in the school especially the first grade teacher she took good care of my kid...About the principal...lack of professionalism....I think the principal needs to think first before she say something... So far I have not seen a worksheet dated 1973.. I agree as well that there is no differentiation for advance students,,, But overall the school is so far developing my kids ability to learn. The parent involvement is awesome...
--Submitted by a parent

As a professional educator, I was extremely dissatisfied by the archaic methods used to "teach" children. One worksheet my daughter was given was dated 1973. It was a "one-sized-fits-all" approach with NO differentiation for advanced students. Luckily, we were able to transfer to a school where teachers actually teach rather than hand out a stack of worksheets each day.
--Submitted by a parent

If this school were my only option, I would home school my child. I cant post it here under threat they wont allow my posting to warn other parents, but there is a current teacher that disciplines by corporal punishment. With the exception of a few, this school is full of teachers who are there to collect a paycheck and not there for your child. They refuse to actually teach things like reading and writing and believe the best way to educate is to overwhelm kids with worksheets-lazy! For that matter, I could buy workbooks at the teacher supply store. This school expects the parents to send their children to school knowing how to read and the teachers do not take any true responsibility for a childs struggles. Oh but they are quick to pat themselves on the back with praise the years the kids achieve high API scores. CH is a community of professional parents who believe in education and take an active part in their children's education which benefited Oak Ridge. This school is a poster child for why the public dislikes teachers unions. I would love to see the school board clean house here. Oh and by the way, OR had the highest mass exitous for transfer to Oxford.
--Submitted by a parent

This is truly a great school! The principal is kind and caring. The staff run a tight ship. My child has enjoyed her years there. As it is at whatever school you attend, there are better than other teachers though I've had mostly good experiences. And there are a variety of student's personalities but most seem to care about academics. There is a lot of parent input as well. The atmosphere is conducive to learning and each child seems cared for well.
--Submitted by a parent

I went to this school for seven years kindergarten through sixth and graduated in 2009 the school is awesome!!!!!!!! Kindergarten was great! First grade was a little lacking, but second through 6 were great!!!!! I was struggling in math during 4th and 5th grade but got it up in 6th grade, and now am taking geometry as an 8th grader, which is unusual. I like Mr. berg, he was great!! Mrs.Coleman,the principle during my 2nd year was not very good. Mr. Wilson was okay but i preferred Mr.Berg. Overall a great school!!!!

My son is in 2nd grade. His 1st grade teacher was fantastic! However, it's a different story for his 2nd grade teacher. It's very sad when it's obvious that a teacher no longer has any passion to teach. She is very old school and has no problem letting the parents know that. Frankly, this teacher should retire. I've also been hearing that since the new principal took over, his leadership skills are a bit suspect. Some parents are considering a new Charter School but we're not at that point. Our son likes the school and has many friends and the parent involvement is amazing. If anyone has anything to add to make us feel better about the quality of teaching in grades 3-6 at Oak Ridge, it would be much appreciated.
--Submitted by a parent

I am 100% satisfied on the overall performace of this school.My two kids are currently enrolled as 1st and 6th graders and they have achieved excellent grades. I give credits to the principal, teachers and all the school staff members who are continously working hard in helping each students achieve their goals. Though I am not an active parent when it comes to school activities (due to the fact that I am a working mom), I admire the parents who always devote their time to volunteer. Last but not the least, Oak Ridge students will sure have the best a school can offer with the superb supervision of their school principal Mr. Wilson.
--Submitted by a parent

Good school! great teachers! very nice principal ! very friendly staffs and environment !
--Submitted by a parent

Excellent, friendly, effective staff, principle, curriculum, activities, and environment. My daughters enjoy the school.
--Submitted by a parent

Oak Ridge has asuperb staff led by number one principal, Mr. Berg !!!!
--Submitted by a parent