I was a sub teacher this past year with all the Oak Grove Schools and I have never seen any discrimination of students. I hate when someone comments about this every time something is going on. Students are treated as equal and I must say it was a pleasure to sub for them...I got first hand of how hard
... Read more they work for such pathetic pay! If the only error one finds is not having a certain race or creed at one showing...geeze why not praise the great job the teacher did more and less on your idea of fairness! Thanks teachers...enjoy your time off! Read less
Posted by a teacher on 06/28/08
I have one child currently attending OGLE ,as a black parent I've notice a difference in this school . My son's first grade teacher was not a good teacher .His second grade teacher has been great . I'm very observant and notice certain things that is not right, that goes on there. Case and point when
... Read more they did the official opening of the OGLE new school in January 2008,there was no students of color invited to stand out there with the principal and staff. Why you must ask the school.I don't wont special favor for my child just fairness. And yes my child is an 'A' student and does very well but fair is fair and wrong is wrong. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/22/08
I have had two children in this school and can say nothing but positive things about it. The quality of education is exceptional and the teachers and staff are creative and caring. As a stay at home mom, I spend a great deal of time at the school and have never encountered anything negative. In this
... Read more world where all you read about public schools is bad, I am proud to be a part of a school that shows the system still works. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/23/07
I have one child in ogle, but I have two others that have been through the lower elementary and let me say that I was very pleased with the school. The teachers that my boys have had has been awesome. They know their stuff and they are very creative in ways for the kids to learn. The teachers are friendly,
... Read more intelligent, and cares about the welfare of the children. I have found them very easy to talk to about any problems that arises. I am satisfied as a parent with teacher qualities, principal leadership, and how they encourage parents to participate in everything. One of my major concerns is the safety issue. I personally don't think that there is enough security. There is easy access to the school. I would like to see that issue addressed in the near future, due to prior small incidences. Overall, the school is excellent! Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/04/07
I have 2 children in OGLE. Both have had a great experience and have received a quality education. I am in education and have found the teachers and administrative personnel very helpful in my children's education. The staff are very involved in the classroom environment and we have been pleased with
... Read more the availability of the teachers and staff for consultation. The academic programs have provided adequate challenges to my children and both are involved in the excel program to further advance their education. The arts program is growing and financial support from the community is increasing greatly. Lamar County is growing rapidly and the district is doing a great job in handling the increased enrollment with the funds available to them. All in all, the environment is very conducive for learning and development of the children into productive members of society. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/24/07
We moved to the area in 2004 from wi and i have 2 children attending ogle. I am not all that impressed with the school nor it's educational program, but it does depends who your child gets for a teacher. My daughter's 1st grade teacher was not a good teacher for her, but her 2nd grade was wonderful.
... Read more So far my son has had good teachers for 2nd and 3rd. However, the office staff is rude. When entering the office you never get a greeting of any kind. They either look at you or pretend they do not see you. I have on occassions stood in the office for a good 20 mins before anyone acknowledge my presence. Ogle so far has not been the best school my children have attended. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/17/06
I am very unhappy with the quality of the teaching in the oak grove area. We moved to ms in 2004 and heard all the rave about the oak grove school district. My daughter goes to ogle and we have had nothing but problems. The staff is very rude and do not care about the children. We are planning a move
... Read more in the near future and i will not be staying in the oak grove school zone. I would not recommend the oak grove school dristrict to my worst enemy. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/09/06
OGLE is a good school my child has been there for 2 years. She enjoy the school and the environment. I have had know conflict with the school or its staff. I would recommend the school. Remember that you must staff involve to keep up with the progress.
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Posted by a parent on 12/20/05
I have 2 children in OGLE and we love the school. We have found the staff to be very helpful and very caring about the students. I also graduated from OGHS in 1988. I would not have chosen any other school for my children because I know they care, and they challenge their students to do their best. To
... Read more all those considering OG you can research yourselves and let the test scores speak for themselves, as well as the % of students that go on to college and receive degrees and are very successful! Oak Grove schools are the Best in the state! Read less
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
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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
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Special Education Classes
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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
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Hattiesburg schools — Oak Grove Lower Elementary School is located at 1762 Old Highway 24, Hattiesburg MS 39402. 1762 Old Highway 24 is in the 39402 ZIP code in Hattiesburg, MS The school district for Oak Grove Lower Elementary School is the Lamar County School District. Oak Grove Lower Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels 2 - 3.
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