Orems Elementary School Profile
2008 - 2009
ADMINISTRATORS:
Marcia Wolf: Principal
Julia Olmedo: Assistant Principal
COMMUNITY: Orems is located in the
northeastern section of Baltimore County known as the Middle
River Essex area. The community is
a stable one with rich historical traditions.
SCHOOL: Orems is a comprehensive
elementary school serving 340 children. Orems offers fully
accredited and validated prekindergarten programs, kindergarten
programs, and first through fifth grades. Special education
programs are delivered through inclusion, resource, and preschool
outreach.
STAFF: The professional staff is
composed of 15 classroom teachers, a reading specialist, 2 resource
teachers, math resource teacher, guidance counselor, librarian,
art teacher, vocal music teacher, instrumental music teacher,
physical education teacher, speech and language pathologists,
nurse, and two administrators. Each
teacher meets the standard of being a highly qualified teacher.
SCHOOL GOALS: The Orems Elementary
School Improvement Plan centers around each child being on grade
level in reading, math and writing. Schoolwide programs
are implemented to address these goals. A nurturing, active
and challenging learning environment is maintained through the
collaborative efforts of all constituencies.
PTA: The PTA is composed of dedicated
parents who are advocates for the education of the students at
Orems. The organization provides informative general meetings,
cultural events, special awards, book fairs, community service
projects, and active volunteers. http://sites.google.com/site/oremspta/
