Post on 15-Feb-2021
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The History of Orange City Elementary The hallmark of Orange City Elementary is its history. First established in 1876, the first wooden schoolhouse was built in 1878 on ten
acres of land. Housing first through eighth grade students, it was named Orange City School.
In 1927, the wooden schoolhouse was replaced by the stucco building which now houses the main office. At that time, 120 students in grades one through nine attended the school.
In 1965, the school was renamed Orange City Elementary as the junior and senior high school students moved to schools in DeLand.
Currently, we have 10 buildings , 12 portables, and the stucco main building. Many of our current students have parents and grandparents that attended
Orange City Elementary, and some of our current teachers attended this school in their youth.
There is truly a sense of history and pride on our campus.
OCE is truly unique!
The school is now in a suburban area, surrounded by single-family homes, churches, retirement communities and small businesses.
We are uniquely situated within a city block. Cross the street in any direction and you will be in someone’s front yard. As such, we have close ties with the neighborhood.
Additionally, the police and fire departments, as well as the public library, are all within walking distance, and several of our classes utilize these places for educational field trips.
School Mission
All students learn at Orange City School, where CPR—Cooperation, Pride and Respect—brings us to life and helps us to do our best.
School Belief Statements
At Orange City Elementary School, the principal is the instructional leader of the school, and the teachers have high expectations and believe that each child will learn. The climate of our school is conducive to teaching and learning with a strong emphasis placed on involving parents and community in students’ education.
Alma Mater
Alma Mater we hold dear
Everyday through out each year
Memories of the time we've shared
And for teachers who have cared.
Orange City School has stood the test
Far above all others it's the best
Blue and gold, strong and true
OCS we're proud of you!
Home of the Roadrunners Approximately 600 students
Title I
80% of students on free or reduced lunch
77 faculty and staff (46 teachers)
What happened in August 2012? 25 % of our teachers were new to OCE
7 of our 46 teachers were first year teachers
12 teachers switched to new grade levels
To top it off…
A new principal, Carrie Crkvenac
Our PARs to the rescue…. Michele Brown, Mentor PAR Candie Ezell, Evaluator PAR
Work closely with Mentor PAR, Michele Brown
8 years in education
Masters in Education (specializing in ESE)
Elementary Education, Grades K-6
K-12 Reading Endorsement
K-12 ESE
ESOL Endorsement
Currently working on Educational Leadership
Specialized Trainings Thinking Maps
Write From the Beginning
Kagan Cooperative Learning
CHAMPs, Classroom management
The Impact Good match for OCE
Visits our new teachers twice a week to observe and conference with them
Supports struggling teachers (2 identified)
Weekly meetings with academic coach
Assists with Professional Development
Supports VSET (Volusia System for Empowering Teachers) including the Framework Rubric and the Deliberate Practice Plan (DPP)
Roadrunner Rookie Meetings
Roadrunner Rookies Purpose: To support the new teachers at Orange City Elementary
Survival Topics: First Day Procedures Cum Folders Interim Reports Grading Report Cards Scantron Procedures Parent Conferences Literacy Centers Math Centers Differentiating Instruction Problem Solving Team (PST) Mid Year Procedures End of Year Procedures Thinking Maps Kagan Structures Write From the Beginning
The New OCS Family!!!