About Us
Our Mission
"To ensure every child's potential is achieved"
Oak Grove School District has a total student enrollment of approximately 8,690 from grades TK-8. There are 14 elementary schools and 3 intermediate schools. Six out of seventeen schools receive Title I funds. Schools range from the highest student enrollment (730) to the lowest student enrollment (269). The percentage of English Learners is 29% representing 56 languages spoken in the district.
Oak Grove School District’s focus is driven by the LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan) and school site-specific SPSA (Single Plan for Student Achievement) these identifies short, intermediate, and long-term goals. First and foremost in all activities is the safety of students as well as student success in the areas of math and reading/language arts. Student performance goals have been integrated into the state and federal accountability systems. Annually, the LCAP and SPSA's are updated with various stakeholder groups while the District Vision Advisory Committee (DVAC) reviews the core values, the vision, and the annual goals.
The district is located in the southeastern corner of San Jose, California bounded by Capitol Expressway to the north, Canoas Creek to the west, Bernal Road to the south and the foothills to the east.
Our CORE VALUES
| Student Learning | We value a safe, nurturing, child-centered environment in which student learning is the major focus. |
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| Positive Interdependence | We value a cooperative environment of mutual support, teamwork, shared responsibility, and success. |
| Quality Performance | We value commitment to creativity, innovation, initiative, continuous growth, and a strong work ethic. |
| Inclusivity | We value equity in an inclusive environment in which all people feel appreciated and respected; and have access to the same opportunities regardless of race, age, culture, ability, ethnicity or nationality, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religious affiliation and socioeconomic status. |
| Integrity | We value ethical and honest interactions. |
| Respect | We value and respect the individual differences and diversity of our students, employees, and community. |
Subsequent to setting core values and the vision statements, four critical areas of focus were determined (empowered employees, image, redesign, and community involvement). Strategies were developed to lead the District to the attainment of the identified goals in each critical area. The success of the students, parents, and District is measured by identified standards and criteria (including performance rubrics) on six elements.
VISION ELEMENTS guide our actions and decisions
| Communication | Communication is the clear and concise exchange of information, ideas, and feelings in a non-threatening environment where all persons of the district and community at large are involved. |
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| Student Success | The successful student is a responsible, cooperative, productive member of the school and community who is focused and engaged in lifelong learning. Students have attained mastery of academics, developed critical thinking, communication, and interpersonal skills and are prepared to make a positive, productive contribution to society. |
| Quality Instruction | Total Quality Instruction (TQI) provides balanced curriculum to all students; adapts to student needs using a variety of instructional strategies; enables students to access, analyze, and communicate information; ensures equal access to needed resources; constructs student-centered environment which enables maximum lifelong learning promoting social responsibility; values and supports the instructional role of parents and community in student success. The most important interaction in any educational institution is between teacher and student. |
| Maximum Use of Resources | Maximum use of resources will incorporate time, money, and materials into an efficiently planned program to best utilize people and facilities. |
| Exemplary Staff | A group of diverse, caring people contributing to a common goal, self-motivated and dedicated to providing for each child a comprehensive education. |
| Innovative Spirit | Developing a community of learners through collaborative partnerships (district employees, parents, students, and community) where everyone is free to risk in a dynamic and supportive environment inspiring a contagious enthusiasm for highly creative endeavors. |