"Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the
way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law
he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in
season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers."
Psalm 1:1-3
Character...
In cultivating the character of habits of citizens with a Christian world view, Oakbrook strives to prepare students to live full and satisfying lives, rich in devotion to God and service to others.
Daily devotions, weekly chapel services, Old and New Testament survey courses help build the foundation as each student discovers servant leadership.
Oakbrook students serve on campus and through mission trips, and participate in community service as well as national and international humanitarian efforts.
Academic Excellence...
Oakbrook seeks to provide academic opportunities and learning experiences that fully develop a student's intellectual potential. The school ofers a rigorous broad-based college preparatory curriculum for pre-kindergarten through grade 12 with numerous Advanced Placement courses available.
* South Carolina Independent Schools Association ranks Oakbrook as one of the top college preparatory schools in the state of SC.
* Students consistently average 1200 on the math and verbal portions of the SAT examination and receive entrance into their college of choice.
* Over a half a million dollars was offered in scholarships to the 24 students in the Class of 2008.
* Recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Program - in its four-year graduation history, two Oakbrook students have been recognized as National Merit Finalists; six have received Commended status.
Cultural Diversity...
From its international blend of students to an academic emphasis on world languages and cultures, Oakbrook celebrates its ethnic, economic and religious differences.
* Students are instructed in French, German, Chinese, and Spanish in the Lower School. They then may choose German or Spanish through the Advanced Placement level.
* Oakbrook's International Festival overlows with the ambiance of the world and cultures we share.
Creativity...
Students are challenged to become creative and critical thinkers.
Students engage with novelists, poets, philosophers, scientists, mathematicians, artists, musicians, historians, and explorers; when they wonder "Why?" and "How?"
Attention to the mind, body and spirit is expressed throughout the Oakbrook experience as the classics, the sciences, athletics and the arts are embraced to the fullest.
Community...
First and foremost, Oakbrook is an educational community of parents, teachers, and students working to develop self-discipline, responsibility, and accountability. hey inspire one another to discover and cultivate their God-given potential.
Statement of faith...
Oakbrook Preparatory School is a nondenominational Christ-centered School. We seek to educate our students within the framework of the Christian faith, as revealed in the Holy Scriptures. We do not divide education into spiritual and secular components, but acknowledge that all truth is God's truth.
We believe in the sovereignty of God, the authority of Scripture, the Lordship of Christ. We affirm the creation of man by a direct act of God, the sinful nature of man, the virgin birth and incarnation of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We believe in Christ's atonement for our sins by his death on the cross, the resurrection of his body on the third day, His power to save man from sin, and the gift of eternal life by the grace of God.
OPS seeks to complement the work of the family and church, and to establish a link between faith, service and learning. In matters of faith, we seek to unite our students around the person of Jesus Christ, allowing many issues of doctrine to take second place.
Founded on the educational philosophy of British educator Charlotte Mason...
Oakbrook views each child as an individual spirit to be kindled rather than a vessel to be illed - a person endowed by God with uniqueness. The Oakbrook educational experience seeks to be a joyous adventure and celebration of life, as well as a solid preparation for living.
