O'rourke is a very good school if you are part of the in crowd or click. My child has not had problems with peers, but problems with the teachers who pick and choose. More time needs to spent on teaching the curr. instead of your friends child or the happens at church. last, please allow parents who
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Posted by a parent on 05/28/09
O'Rourke is a very good school. The principal is absolutely amazing. This is my child's second year at O'Rourke and she loves it. The staff and teachers are wonderful. We only wish we had found this school sooner.
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Posted by a parent on 03/31/09
It is a good school compared to others in the district but still leaves a lot to be desired. My son is a high achieving honor student and felt as if his potential is not being tapped by the administration or his teacher. He finishes his work the helps the other kids and gets in trouble. I requested a
... Read more class change because I don't care for his teacher and was told absolutely not. Now neither one of us is happy and are gladly leaving this school after this year. They do offer a lot of educational activities but not much as far as physical activities and as a parent of a young boy that is very important to me. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/05/09
One of my Children attended this school from K-5th. The other K-3. Then we moved to GA and the old one on was so far behind we held him back, the younger is strungling. Both were on the Honor Roll Was Gives. Are you so far behind you think your a head?
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Posted by a parent on 09/19/08
This will be our 3rd year at O'Rourke & we LOVE it. I have been Room Parent for 3 years now & I absolutely love being involved in my children's education. The P.T.O. is wonderful & the new principal is FABULOUS! This is a great school with great teachers who love teaching. I highly recommend this school.
... Read more We'll be here until our youngest, who is 4, finishes 5th grade. :) Outstanding school! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/27/07
My child attended O'Rourke for three years and we both loved every minute of it. I would recommend this school to parents who want an excellent educational program with an emphasis on Math and Science.
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Posted by a parent on 08/01/07
Beware of the PTA moms,they think they are hollier than thou and also think they run the school. The office staff is highly in competent and lose everything. The teachers are wonderfull.But i do not know if i will put my 3 rd in this school.There are way too many changes every year. 2006 -07: There
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Posted by a parent on 08/06/06
I have been very pleased with my child's experience at O'Rourke. There is a high level of parent involvement in this school. I would like to see more music and art in the academic program. My child is a high acheiving student and has been able to attend enrichment classes to help her further her education.
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Posted by a parent on 03/07/06
O'Rourke Elementary is a wonderful school. The children at O'Rourke are high achievers. The reading curriculum that is implemented into the classroom is excellent. The teachers really care and truely teach. The principal goes above and beyond the call of duty! Art is available during one semester and
... Read more music the next semester! O'Rourke has a SECME club, Juggling Club, & Sewning Club! The level of parent involvement is high! PTA welcomes you with open hands! The school has structure and guidelines in a daily schedule, you see this allows the teacher to teach without interuptions. I LOVE O'Rourke! Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/01/05
I will not put my 3rd child in this school.6 year ago, when my first child entered kindergarten,it was wondeful,but the office staff is very abrupt,and do not put much care in their work.The teachers are wonderful for the most part.but the principal is forcing them to change grades,a 1st grade teacher
... Read more becomes a 5th grade teacher,and 3 rd grade teacher becomes a 1st grade and so on.in those cases ,the teachers lack experiences in their new grades and the children are the one suffering. Read less
School Profile for Pauline O'rourke Elementary School
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ARMT* Test Scores
Grade Level:
Test Year: 2008
Pauline O'rourke Elementary School
Mobile County Public School District
Alabama
* In 2007-2008 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
Student enrollment:
928
Students per teacher:
16
Full-time teachers:
57
Number of classrooms:
65
Special Education
Gifted Students, Speech/Language Pathologists
Vocational Education
Phys Ed
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
"Extended day" programs where the school day is extended before and after school to accommodate working parents. These programs should not be confused with common after school clubs or athletic activities.
Gifted and Talented
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general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
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Mobile schools — Pauline O'rourke Elementary School is located at 1975 Leroy Stevens Rd, Mobile AL 36695. 1975 Leroy Stevens Rd is in the 36695 ZIP code in Mobile, AL The school district for Pauline O'rourke Elementary School is the Mobile County Public School District. Pauline O'rourke Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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