Ocean City Elementary School is a PreK through Grade 4 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. The unifying thread of our school is that we work as a team with one vision in mind. This vision is to make all students successful academically, as well as behaviorally, and make children productive citizens in our society. To consistently focus on our vision, we have built a set of rigorous "norms" which are maintained and modeled by all faculty and staff.
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School Profile
Mission Statement
Ocean City Elementary School's mission statement is based upon the belief which is reflected in our motto: "I can be anything, I can learn anything, if I believe in myself, and work hard." All faculty and staff believe in the premise that what we expect is what we get. At OCES, we hold high expectations both behaviorally and academically for all children, as well as ourselves. We are committed to providing a safe, orderly, and attractive environment in which on-task behavior is a norm expectation. We are united in our belief that there are “no excuses” when it comes to educating all students.
New Section! Look What is Happening this Month at OCES!
September 2008 Newsletter: The OCES Newsflyer (click to view)
School Highlights and Awards
2001 Maryland Blue Ribbon School, 2001 National Blue Ribbon School, 2002 Maryland Distinguished Principal, Tied for third Top Performing School in Maryland on the 2001 Maryland School Performance Assessment Program, Most Improved School in the State of Maryland on the Maryland School Performance Assessment Program, 1993-2002; exceeded all of the Maryland School Assessment standards in 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007, and continue to be one of the top performing schools in Maryland; named one of the top five schools in Maryland in a national study by the National Center of Educational Accountability; received accreditation by the Middle States Association in 2005; Based on 2007 MSA results, Ocean City Elementary School was recognized as the first Maryland elementary school (out of 1,455 public schools) to achieve 100% proficiency in both reading and math. In addition, OCES ranked #1 in Maryland for having the highest percentage of students who scored at "advanced" levels - the highest of the three achievement levels (basic, proficient, and advanced). Seventy-two (72%) percent of students tested on the 2007 MSA achieved at advanced levels.
Special Programs
OC Stars Choral Group, Gifted and Talented Enrichment Program, Early Success and Soar to Success, Accelerated Reading Program, Students of the Month, Star Citizens of Ocean City Elementary
After School Programs
Homework Academies, Jump Club, Digital Dolphins
Parent Involvement Opportunities
PTA, PTA Committees, Volunteer Program, Classroom Visitations, Parent Contact Cards, School Improvement Advisory Committee, Accreditation for Growth
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Principal
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Ms. Irene Kordick
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Assistant Principal
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Mrs. Karen Marx
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Guidance Counselor
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Mrs. Linda McGean
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Address
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12828 Center Dr.
Ocean City, MD 21842 |
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Phone
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410-632-5370
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Fax
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410-632-5379
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Grades
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Pre-K through Grade 4
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School Day
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Begins at 8:25 AM; Ends at 3:25 PM
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Enrollment
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560 students
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Staff
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43 Teachers, 15 Educational Assistants, 3 Food Services, 1 Nurse, 2 Secretaries, 1 Media Specialist, 6 Custodians
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School Built
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2005
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Addition
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Total Size
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87,477
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Site
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17.4 acres
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Teacher to Student Ratio
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1:19
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