2010 National School of Character

Mr. Carl Kearney, a former New York Jets player, talked with our students on "Super Bowl of Reading Day."  He talked about the importance of reading, learning and going to school as well as sharing what his mom told him when he was in elementary school at Orrs.  His mom said to remember the 3 L's:  Look, Listen, and Learn.  The New England Patriots were the Orrs' Super Bowl Champions. (Pictured are Carl Kearney and Dexter Martin, Principal of Orrs Elementary School.)

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Check Out What Orrs is All About!

At Orrs, we believe it is important for you to know where we are going and what we stand for. For a complete view of our mission statement, vision statement, and values be sure to visit the link to your left, "Orrs Information." Under this tab you will find all sorts of information about us as a school.

In the meantime, take a look at our short term goals:

1. Have a successful Southern Assosication of Colleges and Schools (SACS) accreditation visit this year

2. Improve our school culture

3. Close the achievement gaps in our school

 

School Improvement Plan

Click on the attachment below to see a copy of our School Improvement Plan.



Orrs Vision Statement

We will lead the system in student achievement.

Griffin-Spalding County Schools Vision Statement

We will be a leader in the State in student achievement.

Orrs Mission Statement

Learners today make leaders tomorrow through: Opportunities, Responsibility, Respect and Success.

 

Griffin-Spalding County Schools Mission Statement

To prepare each student for tomorrow by providing a quality, standards-based education today.

Orrs' Initiatives

  • Common planning 2 days a week in conference room
  • Setting grade level goals
  • Identifying high impact students
  • Using data to drive instruction
  • Blackboard configuration
  • Posting standards and commentary related to standard
  • Cognitively guided math instruction
  • Increased time in reading and math
  • Learning more about our student population  through book studies- Ruby Payne and Dr. Adolph Brown
  • Teaching math in computer lab
  • Specials supporting instruction of mathematics
  • Specials – supporting instruction of standards
  • Science/Math lab
  • Character education with emphasis on five pillars of character
  • 3 positive phone calls a week
  • CRCT Coach Books- will be adding science and social studies this year
  • Including guided reading and D.I, higher order thinking skills in lessons
  • Study Island grades 3-5
  • I Station
  • Increased time in reading/math instruction
  • Adding mini-laptops
  • Use of STEEP data to plan specialized instruction
  • RTI time in daily schedule
  • Writing everyday

Cubs of the Month

Congratulations to these students for being chosen as the Cub of the Month for their class. These students have shown excellent character and we are very proud of them.

 

Staff Member of the Month

Congratulations to Mrs. Childs, our Staff Member of the Month! We appreciate all that you do!