My son transferred to Oak Hill from Hightower Trail Elem. in Rockdale County. I am very disappointed with the quality of this school. I have spoken to Dr.Gammons once. She was very rude and abrupt with me. This makes me wonder how she interacts with the children and staff when the parents are not there.
... Read more I have experienced huge communication problems with my son's teacher. The first grade curriculum is not challenging enough for my child. The staff at Hightower Trail Elementary set the bar very high last year for students and parents. I love the community where we live. However my only regret, is that my son is zoned to Oak Hill Elementary. Paula White Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/04/09
My daughter has attended Oak Hill since Kindergarten and is about to move on to 6th grade. Overall we have had good experiences. There have been a couple of instances where we have had to meet with the Vice-Principal, Mrs. Lynn due to miscommunications with the teachers. I believe that the Principal
... Read more should be involved when a parent is concerned about what is happening within the school, and Dr. Gammans is NOT involved at all at the school. She should just retire. Mrs. Lynn attempts to make everyone happy instead of taking a teacher to task when they are clearly in the wrong about something. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/07/08
There have been some much needed changes this year at Oak Hill. We have have had some problems in the past , but have had some really great teachers, except for last year when my oldest son was in 2nd grade. The teacher did not want ANY parental help at all. This disturbed me and when I brought it
... Read more to the attention of the principal she said she would have to back the teacher for now. Mrs. Lynn is one of the assistant principals. She came last year and is amazing. The kids love her, she is easy to deal with, she has made parents feel much more welcome. After pulling our oldest son from the school last year, we decided to put him back at Oak Hill with the changes that have been put in place. We love our kids teachers and Oak Hill is a great school now! Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/13/08
My son has attended Oak Hill since his Kindergarten year in 2003. During the duration of time he has attended Oak Hill, he has been blessed with some really amazing teachers (especially Mrs. Rowe in first grade and Mrs. Bird in second)! As a parent, I have felt welcomed and really enjoy spending time
... Read more at Oak Hill, whether I am volunteering or substitute teaching. My husband and I feel really fortunate to have such an elementary school for our son's education and are thankful for the teachers and staff that work there!! Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/23/07
I completely disagree with the previous couple of comments. My child has attended Oak Hill for the past 4 yrs and I am completely impressed with the school and the principal, it is a very safe and friendly place to send your child. We unfortunately are moving and I only hope that my childs next school
... Read more is as wonderful as Oak Hill. I believe that if parents would get more involved with their childs education at the school they would see first hand how wonderful the teachers and administration is. As for the front office personel they are dealing with about 900 students and their parents on a daily basis, please keep that in mind if they seem a little busy at times. In conclusion, I would like to just say we will miss Oak Hill and everyone we have met there, it is a wonderful school! Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/13/06
My daughter went to Oak Hill from the time it opened until this year. Oak Hill was great until Mr. Newton left. He was a great principal and very involved. Morale has gone way down with the new principal. She is very hard to contact and is rarely involved in school functions. On the rare occation
... Read more she is involved she is gruff to down right rude. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/22/06
I was recently in Georgia researching a new place for our family to move to. I entered the school to inquire and was very pleased at the school's clean environment. I was not pleased with the greeting I recieved from the front office staff. Where was the smile or the simple 'Hello,can I help you?' I
... Read more was only there for two minutes and left thinking what a cold ,uninviting place. We are still planning on moving there and I only hope my first impression was wrong. I must say though that the reveiws on this site have me wondering if I may have chosen the wrong school. I certainly hope not. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/18/06
The office staff is making this school an unpleasant place.
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Posted by a parent on 07/29/05
My son is in the second grade and is going to the 3rd grade. This is his first year as he transferred from Bouie Elementary. I think the school is okay but I agree that the administration makes the parents as well as myself feel unwelcome! The school should allow parents to be involved more within the
... Read more school more often rather than just relieving their part-time nurse! The curriculum is okay, but I do not feel my son is being challenged with the school work. Bouie's curriculum was a lot more advanced and now my son is bored with the school work and I am having to supplement his work with additional work I buy from School Box. So far I have really enjoyed the teachers though! Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/06/05
I would never wish to take credit away from the teachers, staff, and custodians who are wonderful people and do wonderful jobs at Oak Hill. However, I must say that I believe the attitude and work style of the current principal and administration have caused great negativity in the environment. I visit
... Read more the school often and more times than not, I hear teachers speaking to the children in such an ugly way. I like Oak Hill. I do whatever I can to support the school. I only wish the administration and the school board would see there is something negative going on within the staff, and for the sake of our children, correct it! I have presented my concerns to both school and board and it seems to be that I waste my breath. Read less
* In 2007-2008 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, English language arts and math in grades 1 through 8 and in science and social studies in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
Student enrollment:
867
Students per teacher:
15
Full-time teachers:
59
Number of classrooms:
50
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Covington schools — Oak Hill Elementary School is located at 6243 Highway 212, Covington GA 30016. 6243 Highway 212 is in the 30016 ZIP code in Covington, GA The school district for Oak Hill Elementary School is the Newton County School District. Oak Hill Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 5.
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