Oakbrook Preparatory School is a independent, inter-denominational, Christian school, serving grades K4 through 12 located in Spartanburg, SC.
Oakbrook Preparatory School Facts
 
   

  • Founded: 1992 by Rosemary Moore, Director Emeritus

  • Grades Served: K4 through Grade 12

  • Enrollment: 375+

  • College Acceptance: 100% of Oakbrook graduates have moved on to post-secondary institutions of higher learning

  • Property: 32 acres

  • Facilities: Currently 3 buildings
    The Main building, which houses the administrative office and Upper School
    The Gym Building, which houses the Lower School (grades 3-5), some Upper School, art room, computer labs, band room, drama and dance rooms, and gymnasium
    Primary Building, which houses grades K4 through grade 2

  • Faculty Members: 60+ (Administration, Teachers, & Staff)

  • Teacher/Student Ratio: From as little as 3/1 in an AP class to a possible, but atypical, 20/1 in a upper school class. Typical kindergarten class size - 12; typical lower school class class size - 15.

  • Advanced Placement Offerings: Calculus AB, Statistics, Biology, Chemistry, English Literature, Spanish Language, German Language, Art Studio, US Government & Politics
    *AP courses are offered on a rotating basis
    (Additional information: High School)

  • Boys' Athletic Teams: Soccer, basketball, golf, swimming, cross country
    Girls' Athletic Teams: Volleyball, cross country, soccer, basketball, swimming, golf, cheerleading
    Lower School students can participate in Running Club
    (Additional information: Athletics)

  • Clubs and Activities: Jr & Sr Beta Club, Battle of the Brains, Academic Team, Silver Scroll Newspaper, Equites Christi Yearbook Staff, Drama, Band, Glee Club, Art, Dance, Guitar, Knitting/Crocheting Club, Scrapbooking Club, Book Club, Creative Movement, Lego Club, Greening Club, Fitness, Debate Club, Model U.N., MUSE Machine (Fine Arts Club), MATHCOUNTS, Math Meet, Schools for Schools, Outdoors Club

  • World Language: Students begin studying world languages (Spanish, Chinese, Italian, and German - one term of each) in kindergarten. At grade three, students select the language they will study for the remainder of their time at Oakbrook.
    (Additional information: World Languages)

  • Arts Opportunities: Students in grades K4 through grade 4 participate in music, visual arts, and may elect to take private piano lessons. Beginning in grade 5, students continue their weekly visual arts class and begin to choose their performing arts elective (band, dance, or drama). Middle and high school students choose their arts electives from visual art, band, drama, dance, and guitar. They also may elect to have private piano lessons. The art of broadcasting and journalism is also an option for high school students.
    (Additional information: The Arts at Oakbrook)

  • Dress Code: A traditional dress code provides a consistently attractive and neat appearance for all students, reduces peer pressure, and reinforces the precept of school as a place for learning.
    (Additional information: Oakbrook Dress Code)

  • Before & After School Care:
    "Early Bird" - For students through grade five, 7:30 until class begins (free service)
    "Knight Shift" - For students grades K5 through grade eight from dismissal until 6:00 pm ($50 per week, drop-in fee of $5/hour)
    "Lunch Bunch" - For students in K4 from dismissal until 2:20 pm

  • Religious Affiliation: Independent; Inter-denominational
    (Additional information: Religious Affiliation)

  • School Hours:
    K4:     8:30 am - 11:30 am
    K5 half-day: 8:30 am - 12:15 pm
    K5 full-day & Lunch Bunch: 8:30 am - 2:20 pm
    Grades 1 & 2: 8:15 am - 2:30 pm
    Grades 3-5: 8:00 am - 2:45 pm
    Grade 6-12: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

  • Half-Day Dismissal Times:
    K4-K5:     11:20 am
    Grades 1 & 2: 11:30 am
    Grades 3-5: 11:45 am
    Grade 6-12: 12:00 pm

  • Students can bring a bag lunch every day if they wish. However, we team up with local vendors to offer a bag lunch alternative. Students can order any or all days if they wish. Heat-ups are allowed every day for Upper School students. Drinks are available every day of the week. We also offer "Emergency Lunches" for those occasional days when a lunch is forgotten.
    (Additional information: Lunch Menu)

  • Accreditation: Oakbrook is an accredited member of the South Carolina Independent School Association. All staff members meet association requirements for teaching children.
    (Additional information: South Carolina Independent School Association www.scisa.org)

  • Tuition & Financial Aid: 2010-2011 tuition ranges from $2513 for K4 to $7134 for high school students. Financial aid is available to current school families based on financial need and funds available. Applications must be submitted by April 1st of each year to www.FFNA1.org .
    (Additional information: Tuition & Financial Aid)

  • Mission: Built on a foundation of Christian faith, Oakbrook educates students to be independent learners in a changing world. (Additional information: Mission, Vision, Values)

 

  
  Oakbrook Preparatory School - 190 Lincoln School Road - Spartanburg, SC 29301
  Phone 864-587-2060 - Fax 864-587-2092

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Oakbrook Preparatory School is a independent, inter-denominational, Christian school, serving grades K4 through 12 located in Spartanburg, SC.