this school is a very good school with a great teachers
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Posted by a student on 07/16/09
This school happens to be a very good school with students much more mellow here than my precious school in California, I feel that there definitely time for us to socialize and there are dances here, but they are known as 'Socials'
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Posted by a student on 05/19/09
Orange Grove is a very supportive enviroment for the young teen interested in excelling academically. The teachers are often seen supporting students at after school functions and make every opportunity to encourage and mentor this important period of our childrens lives. We moved from Chicago and
... Read more are so pleased to meet many Tucsonans who fondly recall the middle school years at Orange Grove. The school has high expectations of the students. The respect the students show the teachers is unparrelled in any middle school setting I've observed as we selected a school for our daughter. Orange Grove students have a proven track record of becoming leaders in valued community activities. The sustained positive interactions with the principal and the dean have fostered a safe enviroment for our young people to develop the life skills they need to continue standing up to peer pressure while enjoying a strong academic enviroment. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/17/08
There are too many classes in one day for this age group and the time for the classes are short so the student skims and has to catch up at home. Classes start too early for the teenager. Children do not have time to socialize. This is a school with competitive parents that push their children acadamically
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Posted by a parent on 10/12/08
I happen to go to this scool and think it is the best. I love all my teachers and fellow students.
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Posted by a student on 04/21/08
Orange Grove Middle School is one of the best in Arizona! The teachers are very creative in engaging the children. There is a band program, which I really like, and the instructor is great and knows how the get the kids into it. The children carry eight classes, and Spanish or French is one of the
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Posted by a parent on 05/23/06
It's an alright school. Probably one of the top public school's in Tucson. It has pretty good education, but lacks social oppurtunites, such as recess or dances.
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Posted by a student on 04/29/06
This school places a strong focus on rigorous academics. The history and english departments have an innovative approach to teaching humanities.
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Posted by a staff on 10/31/05
ogms adminsitrative team works with staff and parents to create an academically challenging, safe environment for students. an active family/faculty organization ensures parent involvement in a many aspects of the ogms community. teachers work in teams to monitor/guarantee the success of each child
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Posted by a on 05/05/03
The discipline in this school needs improvement. Its amazing how many times one student can disobey teachers, harrass other students via telephone and still be able to attend with minimum consequences. My child will not be back next year.
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Tucson schools — Orange Grove Middle School is located at 1911 E Orange Grove Rd, Tucson AZ 85718. 1911 E Orange Grove Rd is in the 85718 ZIP code in Tucson, AZ The school district for Orange Grove Middle School is the Catalina Foothills Usd 16. Orange Grove Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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