The teaching staff is outstanding. They make learning fun and instill the desire for more knowledge. They encourage parent participation and that of grandparents as well.
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Posted by a other on 10/08/09
All around great school! Great teachers, staff, programs and education.
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Posted by a parent on 09/16/09
At first I was upset about having to transfer my son from Magnolia Park to Pecan Park because it was further away. But I see such a difference! Pecan's atmoshere is a comfortable and caring one. The teacher's are incredible! Especially Ms. Peresich! My son is very fortunate to have her as a homeroom
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Posted by a parent on 09/28/07
I cannot say enough good things about our experience at Pecan Park experience! The staff is highly trained, exceptional in motivating students to do their best and still provides a very caring environment for the child (and the parent). Reading is emphasized, and the library makes a big impact on
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Posted by a parent on 09/22/07
Pecan Park Elementary is an excellent school and I would recommend it to anyone! The teachers are very competent and caring. The administration is top-notch. I have nothing but good things to say about Pecan Park! My children love to go to school and have many opportunities to learn in academic,
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Posted by a teacher on 03/05/06
School is well run and presents appropriate extra curricular opportunties.
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Posted by a parent on 10/03/05
I concur with the other comments on this board. My child has gone to Pecan Park from kindergarden through second grade. Everything said about Mrs. Illich is all true! She is a kind and caring professional who goes way beyond the call of duty. The first grade teacher team of Mrs. Wade and Mrs. Perisich
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Posted by a parent on 02/15/05
My children have excelled at Pecan Park. I trust Ms. Illich to make the right decisions for my children. Although we no longer live in the Pecan Park district, I fought to keep my kids there and with the schools help -- they have been allowed to stay. Teachers and Ms. Illich are responsive day or
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Posted by a parent on 04/11/04
Incredible learning atmosphere. I personally visited all of the schools in my local area. I was extremely impressed with Pecan Park - particularly the pricipal, Mrs. Illich. This woman is an absolute leader! Not just a manager...a true leader. As we walked the halls, her pride in her school, her
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Posted by a parent on 04/02/04
Pecan Park is a wonderful school. It is like a big family and the children think of Mrs. Illich as their second mother. They respond likewise from a level of love and respect and they behave because they want to model the staff and please them. The teachers my children have been able to have, have
... Read more exceeded my expectations. My children love school and I love being involved in the process. The school always welcomes and encourages parent involvement. I feel comfortable that if I had any concern that it would be immediately addressed. Thank you to all of the staff for making this such a wonderful environment for my children to get their first learning experiences. My only wish is that the children had more extra curriculum activites such as the chess team, more opportunity in the hand bells, or plays to participate. Read less
* 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.
Student enrollment:
610
Students per teacher:
13
Full-time teachers:
48
Number of classrooms:
25
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Special Education
Gifted Students, Learning Differences, Mentally Challenged, Occupational Therapists, Speech/Language Pathologists, Title I
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English as Second Language
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Ocean Springs schools — Pecan Park Elementary School is located at 504 Hanley Road, Ocean Springs MS 39564. 504 Hanley Road is in the 39564 ZIP code in Ocean Springs, MS The school district for Pecan Park Elementary School is the Ocean Springs School District. Pecan Park Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 4.
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