Oak Grove Elementary School
Oak Grove
Elementary School
5005 Grandin Road Ext., Roanoke  24018
Principal: Cris Flippen
540-772-7580  (FAX) 540-776-7150  
© 2012-13 Oak Grove Elementary School  

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Enrollment:  496
Grade levels:  Pre-K - 5
Professional staff:  46
Motto: Developing Leaders of the 21st Century 
Mascot:  Tiger
Colors: Black and Gold
Middle school:  Hidden Valley Middle School 
High school: Hidden Valley High School
Reporting periods:  Each 9 weeks with interim reports each  period  
Average daily attendance:  97%

Textbooks 

  1. Language Arts (reading, English, spelling) - Harcourt Brace Jovanovich
  2. Handwriting - Scott Foresman / D'Nealian
  3. Math - Scott Foresman / Addison-Wesley
  4. Social Studies - MacMillan/McGraw-Hill (History of Roanoke, grades 3 and 5), Silver Burdett (Virginia History, grade 4)
  5. Science - Addison-Wesley Destinations in Science and Optical Data Windows on Science
  6. Health - Scott Foresman 

Differentiated instruction is provided for students with specific needs. 

Students are provided with a wide variety of educational offerings including computers, and classes with specialists in physical education, music, art, library, and guidance. 

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Student progress is constantly monitored by teachers and administrators. Regular conferences and reports keep parents abreast of student progress. Parents are encouraged to request conferences if they feel a need. 

Annual school events include: 

The Oak Grove goals are:

  1. Provide a growth oriented environment for every student and teacher.
  2. Communicate with all Oak Grove parents in order to provide the most effective education for every child.
  3. Provide a positive, safe environment for students and staff.
  4. Utilize a variety of materials and employ a variety of practices when planning and implementing programs of instruction.

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