You know the old saying you don't know what you have till it's gone. Well that is how we feel about Magnolia. We moved last year to Colorado and really miss the school. My 4th grader was in a language arts class challenging her post high school reading level. Bored to tears here. My special needs 2nd
... Read more grader is doing ok but we really miss Dr. Callahan's caring approach to his education. Both Mrs. Lewis and Dr. Callahan have high expectations for their students, which was always a plus for us. Great experience and definitely would go back to Magnolia if we ever get transferred back to Ms. Magnolia is a great school for parents wanting the best for their children. A very pleasant experience would return in a minute if we got transferred back to Ms. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/09/09
I have read some of the previous emails and I have to strongly disagree. I have a six year old as well who has just finished first grade. It was a very hard adjustment period for him and the teachers and school staff went out of their way and helped him work through his anxieties enabling him to excel
... Read more in school. My older child has attended MP for 4 years and I have been very pleased with the level of education he is receiving. As a military family we have had the opportunity to compare various schools and this school has an educational system that far exceeds the others. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/28/09
This is a great school! They have really helped my 10 year old son a lot. He was not doing so good when we lived in Vancleave, but he is doing great in Magnolia Park!
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Posted by a parent on 04/21/09
Magnolia Park Elementary has helped my children excel in all areas. I am most of all pleased with the dedication to challenging students academically to be the best they can be. A previous parent review questioned Magnolia Park's philosophy regarding fostering independence in students and challenging
... Read more them to be the best they can be. I have seen the benefits of this approach with my own 1st grade child and have seen tremendous growth with her academic, social, and organizational skills this school year. I am glad to see that the teachers and administration at Magnolia have high expectations for all! For the parent with a previous review who is not happy with that approach for her child , maybe the previous school in Gulfport was better suited for you if you don't value independence, high expectations, and academic excellence as do the other parents, teachers, and admistration at Magnolia Park. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/03/09
I moved from Gulfport in hopes of my child receiving a better education since Ocean Springs' is supposed to be the 'ritzy city' in the area. Needless to say, my child was better off in the Gulfport school system. MP has not informed me of failing grades, missed assignments, and more. MP has given up
... Read more on my child because he's not a 'mature 6 year old.' WoW. They pretty much left him there to hang and dry. I won't call names, but they show no emotion, they are snobbish as if I'm of a lower class when I walk in their double doors. My child WILL NOT be attending this school a second time around. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/30/09
My child is in the third grade, is going into the third nine weeks term, and is with his third language arts teacher. I do not think switching teachers so often is in his best interests because there is no continuity in the learning process. Each teacher is covering the same material it seems, but
... Read more in a different way and he is not getting it. I feel it would have been better for him to have remained with one language arts teacher for the entire year. He still has the same math teacher and the same science/social studies teacher he had at the beginning of school. I truly believe that language arts should be handled in an entirely different manner. Thank you for allowing me to express my opinion. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/14/08
I am a student here,so the school is great for learning.We also have A.R. partys for your child and their reading points,but your child only goes if she or he makes it if you know what i mean.
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Posted by a student on 12/25/07
I think Magnolia Park's a great school. I'm very happy with the dedication of teachers and administrators alike toward learning and excellence. At times it seems they don't give the kids enough downtime for fun activities but I'm not so sure that's always within their control. Personally, I'm not a
... Read more fan of Saxon math and I feel it keeps the kids behind other states at the same grade level. But I do like the division of the classes by skill. They have large classes and it's got to be very hard to teach when you've got students at all levels. By breaking them up not only are those that need the extra reinforcement getting it but those that are ready to move on and learn something new are able to do so and not get bored. All-in-all, I can't understand why everyone wouldn't want their child in this school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/18/07
My daughter attended this school for 4 years and the first three years were wonderful. However, after her second grade year the school started 'leveling' children. This is the only school in Ocean Springs that levels the children. For those who do not know what leveling is, it is when your child
... Read more is tested and placed in a 'class' (high, medium, low) to be taught. They are left here and are not encouraged to excel beyond this point. So, in the 3rd grade my daughter fell behind and still remains there to date! When she started making F's on tests (previous A student) no contact was made! What a poor way to teach children. If I had it to do over again, I would find another school. I agree that the school also has a very cold and snobish feel to it. I would NOT recommend this school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/13/07
We are happy to be a part of the Magnolia Park family! The teachers are very caring, knowledgeable, and involved. My children have learned much and enjoy going to school each day. The academic programs are excellent and our children are well prepared academically. We would like to see more field trips
... Read more and more 'fun' activities in place. The students deserve some down time to just be kids! The office staff is very welcoming on most days. The administration does an excellent job managing this large school. Dr. Callahan is all about the children. She is cheerful and welcoming and everyone loves her. You can find her working in her office all hours of the evening! Mrs. Lewis appears unapproachable, however she is very welcoming. We feel our children are safe, content, and well prepared for the future thanks to Magnolia! Read less
School Profile for Magnolia Park Elementary School
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MCT* Test Scores
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Test Year: 2008
Magnolia Park Elementary School
Ocean Springs School District
Mississippi
* In 2007-2008 Mississippi used the Mississippi Curriculum Test (MCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts and math. The MCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Mississippi. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.
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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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Ocean Springs schools — Magnolia Park Elementary School is located at 3500 Government St, Ocean Springs MS 39564. 3500 Government St is in the 39564 ZIP code in Ocean Springs, MS The school district for Magnolia Park Elementary School is the Ocean Springs School District. Magnolia Park Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 4.
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