Orange Grove Elementary Charter School

Message from the Principals

Orange Grove Elementary Charter school is a publicly funded school that is run by an independent board of parents and community members. Orange Grove Elementary converted to a charter in 2006. It has received several prestigious awards, which include the National Blue Ribbon Award for Exemplary Schools from the U.S. Department of Education; the SC Palmetto's Finest Award; Exemplary Writing School; Palmetto Gold; and the Environmental School of the Year. Incentive Reward funds totaling over $264,000 were received from the SC Department of Education for outstanding test scores over a period of thirteen years.
Orange Grove's curriculum overflows with innovative, motivational techniques for instructing children of all different ability levels. We strive to create a learning environment, which will challenge and stimulate all students so that maximum learning will occur. Effective instructional programs such as Daily Oral Language and Math; RIT Band Math Instruction; SRA Reading; Walk to Read; and the Accelerated Reader enhance our curriculum. We also have an emphasis on writing, hands-on math and inquiry based science activities. The world of technology comes alive for our students with three networked computer labs, SMART Boards, and PC's in all the classrooms. Strong parental support and active involvement have been key ingredients in the success of Orange Grove School. Our PTA has had 100% membership for the past 42 years. Over twenty business education partners also support our school with their time and resources. As our students return to school, we always want them to be WILD ABOUT LEARNING!!!"
Larry DiCenzo, Principal
John Clendaniel, Assistant Principal