Olive Chapel Elementary

Olive Chapel Elementary School is located in Apex, North Carolina and serves Pre-K through 5 grade students with a student population of 986 and a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. The school is an established academic high achiever with 87% of their students proficient in Math and 85% of their students proficient in reading, ranking Olive Chapel in the top 5% in the state of North Carolina. Olive Chapel provides the Gifted & Talented program and has a diverse community as almost 45% of enrolled students identify as a minority. The administration under Principal Ruth Steidinger is continually working to build and maintain a safe and inclusive environment focused on academic excellence, developing social emotional skills, and creating a lifelong love for learning.Olive Chapel Elementary is ranked 15th in North Carolina Elementary Schools.

Unity Day: On October 22, Olive Chapel Elementary recognized Unity Day to promote kindness, inclusion and efforts to prevent bullying in the school community.

Spirit Nights at Tap Station: The school is partnering with Tap Station where a portion of the sales will support school programs and initiatives.

Yearbook Orders: Yearbooks can now be ordered coordinating with family to have a record of memories from the current school year.

Q1. Is there a nurse or health services at the school?

Ans. Yes, we have a nurse, health checks, and resources to keep students healthy.

Q2. Are field trips offered?

Ans. Yes, we offer trips that build on what's taught in class.

Q3. What is the school’s homework policy?

Ans. Homework helps reinforce classroom learning, and the amount varies by grade.

Q4. How do parents access their child’s student grades/progress reports?

Ans. Parents can check grades and progress at conferences and also online.

Q5. Does Olive Chapel participate in community service projects?

Ans. Yes, we encourage all students to get involved in service projects to learn about being good citizens.