OBE, WOW Being a parent of a visually impaired student. I am happy to say that OBE is giving my daughter an excellent opportunitiy to learn in a normal class envoirnment. They have been so helpful with not only educating my child, but they have also showed that they truly care about her education
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Posted by a parent on 01/21/09
OBE is the best! We are ending our first year here as a military family and couldn't ask for a nicer office staff and teachers. Everyone is always smiling and very friendly. I am very pleased with both of my children's teachers. They far exceeded my expectations in challenging them to higher levels.
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Posted by a parent on 06/01/08
This is an excellent school with strong leadership and outstanding teachers.
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Posted by a other on 05/14/08
I have had 6 children go to Old Bridge Elementary, We have been there since 1999. I am very pleased with the school, and the teachers. I have only had one teacher I didn't feel was doing the very best for my child. She was a screamer. All of the other teachers (there have been many!) Are excellent!
... Read more My children feel safe, they are in a very diverse cultural society at OBE. My children don't see race issues. They have excellent programs for gifted kids, and the playground is really fun. The kids have really enjoyed the music programs too! Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/24/08
I have had children at Old Bridge since the second year it opened. Two of our children have moved on and we still have two at Old Bridge. We have seen many changes over the years, three different principals, many staff changes and a diversity of children. We love Old Bridge and always have.
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Posted by a parent on 04/18/08
Our daughter loves OBES as do we. The teachers are professional, caring people. They have helped our daughter make great strides in the two years she has been there. We are thoroughly pleased with the academic and social progress she has made.
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Posted by a parent on 04/16/08
From the moment you enter the school you see smiling faces of the students and staff that make you feel very welcome. It is a great school! It is a school of excellence for 7 straight years. I would highly recommend this school to anyone moving into this area.
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Posted by a other on 04/14/08
Old Bridge Elementary School is one of the most outstanding schools my children have ever attended. We are a Military Family and two of my three children went to OBE. I loved the school so much that after my children moved on to Middle School and High School, I decided to apply for a job at OBE. I
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Posted by a teacher on 04/13/08
What can I say? I love to send my kids to OBES each day! The diversity in this school is phenomenal...many different ethnicities and languages spoken. The kids feel special because their teachers care. I disagree with the parent who stated that there is too much emphasis on mastery for the SOLs and
... Read more not enough on the curriculum! The SOLs measure the mastery of the curriculum and I've seen teachers monitor this all year long. OBES has a great test score history and continues to strive for the best for their kids. The teachers my kids have are very caring and loving but instill in my kids a positive work ethic and level of responsibility that I've not seen elsewhere. There are problems in every school. OBES has its share of challenges but the administration and teachers do everything possible to ensure the safety of my kids and others! Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/13/08
Old Bridge Elementary is a dynamic school. The principal projects excellence and expects it from the teachers and students. All parties rise to the challenge! For 7 straight years, Old Bridge has been rated a 'School of Excellence' by Prince William County Schools. I am pleased with the education
... Read more my son is receiving there. My son has been at the school for 2 years and I've been able to participate in the classroom, PTO, special events, field trips, career days, amongst many others. All I had to do was show up, stay in touch, and be willing to help out in a variety of capacities! I find that everyone is excited to do more to make OBES the best! Read less
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
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Gifted and Talented
A school system may identify 10% to 15% or more of its student population as gifted and talented. A brief description of each area of giftedness or talent as defined by the Office of Gifted and Talented:
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
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Woodbridge schools — Old Bridge Elementary School is located at 3051 Old Bridge Rd, Woodbridge VA 22192. 3051 Old Bridge Rd is in the 22192 ZIP code in Woodbridge, VA The school district for Old Bridge Elementary School is the Prince William County Public Sd. Old Bridge Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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