Oak Grove Elementary Fine Arts Academy

Low student support in all areas. Staff and faculty mixed between a couple who care and more that don't. Safety concerns on premises that are hidden from parents. If you're child needs classroom support- this is not the school. You may be lucky enough to get a good teacher who does their best despite admin providing no support. They're disorganized, don't follow through, allow unsafe teachers at the school and bullying. Most of the teachers seem to be unhappy and overwhelmed.

We relocated to Georgia in December of last year, and the transition to this school exceeded my expectations. I was initially concerned about how my son would adjust, but he quickly felt at home and absolutely loves it here. The staff and environment made the move so much smoother for our family.

Racist, homophobic, and sexist. All i have to say

Be very mindful when choosing a school for your children. It’s important to ensure the staff truly supports them and not the opposite. My experience with Jessica Appleyard as a principal has been incredibly disappointing. This experience has been heartbreaking and frustrating. The lack of compassion, transparency, and genuine care for my son’s well-being has been deeply disappointing. Parents, think carefully before sending your child here.

My children spent three awful years here. They started in 3rd and 2nd grade and stayed on through 5th and 4th grade. Over the course of these three years, they were frequently bullied, physically injured, and had their lives threatened. My son came home with a huge knot on his head, and we ended up taking him to urgent care to check for a concussion. We contacted the school, and nothing was done. He was also repeatedly kicked in the privates by a group of girls. When I spoke with administration, I was told that the girls were just flirting with him and that they didn't mean any harm. They show favoritism towards certain kids and ignore others that don't fit the typical mold of the school. They treat parents the same way. My daughter spent three years in a once-a-week pull-out class with a teacher that called her by the incorrect name for the entirety of those years, despite my daughter telling her the correct name several times. They also fail to notify parents that the after-school program is monitored by teenagers. This is where my children experienced the worst bullying, both verbal and physical. They would come home complaining that they notified the "teachers" (aka teenagers) about things and were either ignored or laughed at. My children had such a terrible experience here that we have decided to pull them from public school altogether.