Oakrook Prep New Family Information
We are excited to welcome the newest members of our Oakbrook community! The information below will help introduce you to some key programs and information to make your first days at Oakbrook Prep easier for all members of your family.
Contact Us:
We are located at 190 Lincoln School Road, Spartanburg SC 29301
Phone: 864-587-2060
Hours are 7:30-4:00 M-F during the school year and 9:00-1:00 M-Th during the summer.
The campus is closed the week of July 4th.
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School Day:
Students may not be dropped off prior to 7:30 AM. School hours are as follows:
- K3-K4: 8:15-11:30; Lunch Bunch 11:30-2:30
- K5: 8:15-2:30
- Lower School (1st-4th grades): 8:00-2:45
- Middle School (5th-8th grades): 8:00-3:05
- High School (9th-12th grades): 8:00-3:05
All visitors must check in during the school day with the School Receptionist at the main entrance.
Schedules: Student schedules will be available through FACTS Family Portal and Oakbrook app typically the first week of August.
Drop Off and Pick Up Info:
- Drop Off Locations:
- K3-2nd grades: drop off at Lower School entrance.
- 3rd-8th grades: drop off at Gym Building side entrance
- 9th-12th grades: drop off Main Office entrance
- Pick Up/Dismissal Locations: All students dismissed before their scheduled dismissal must be signed out from the Main Office.
- K3-2nd grades: pick up at Lower School entrance.
- 3rd and 4th grades: pick up Main Office entrance (please use the outside lane)
- 5th-8th grades: pick up at the Gym Building Side entrance
- 9th-12th grades: pick up at Main Office entrance (please use the inside lane)
Calendars:
Important Dates:
- Lower School Meet the Teacher: August 8 from by appointment 9am-11am (More details to come)
- Middle & Upper School Orientation: August 8 from 1pm-3pm
- New Students will arrive at noon for a special lunch and tour with the student buddy
School Supplies and Summer Assignments:
- Visit Oakbrook 101 for a Complete School Supply List and Summer Assignments
Technology
- 5th-8th Graders will need a personal Chromebook with a minimum of 4GB of RAM and 10GB of free (internal) storage space.
- 9th grade-12th grade are strongly encouraged to bring a Chromebook or laptop daily. Recommended devices are Chromebooks, Microsoft Surface (3rd generation or above) or Macs. Kindles, Nooks, and phones are NOT recommended.
- Laptops must also have an up-to-date antivirus program that is configured to routinely protect the system. (By their nature, Chromebooks are exempt from the antivirus requirements.)
- Students in lower school will have access to classroom devices. Smart watches are not allowed in lower school.
School Uniforms:
Order uniforms through our approved uniform vendor:
- Lands End
Landsend.com- Lands End Preferred School Number 900069857
- Iron On Patches may be purchased from the Main Office.
- Check out Oakbrook 101 for uniform specifics or click below:
Most Fridays throughout the year are designated Spirit Wear days on which students can wear any approved Spirit Wear shirt with jeans or regular uniform bottoms. Spirit wear items may be purchased through our Spirit Store or Parents' Club Online Store.
Lunch Program:
We do offer lunch purchase options from different vendors each day, ordered in advance. Some items, such as chips, are sold as a la carte items in the cafeteria. These items can be purchased by Middle and Upper School students without a preorder and are paid for through the student’s FACTS account.
HOW TO ORDER LUNCH (via Oakbrook Family app):
- Open the app
- Click on "Lunch"
- Click on Create Web Order button
- Click “Collapsible”
- A Lunch Order Menu will appear for each individual student in the family (i.e.: Lunch Ordering for John)
- Select Menu Choices for each student listed (labeled at the top of the menu) by clicking in QTY Box (Do Not press your Enter button) and recording the number of menu items for each day
- Scroll down for next student listed (labeled at the top of the menu) and select menu items
- Once all orders have been selected - scroll down to bottom of page for Grand Total and click on Order Items button
- Lunch charges will appear on your monthly invoice
Communication:
There are several methods the school uses to communicate with Oakbrook families.
- App: Download the Oakbrook App from your app store. The app and our website will be invaluable tools throughout the year. The app will give you secure log-in access to features in your FACTS account, such as lunch orders, financials, and your child’s academic info. Through other links, you can easily access public features like school calendars, athletics schedules, and more!
- Website: We house important documents and policies that are divided into key areas to make it easier for you to find what you need. Examples include school supply lists, handbooks, and other forms/links.
- Newsletter: During the school year, we send a weekly all-school newsletter via email each Thursday to all families. Lower School teachers also send out a weekly class newsletter in Thursday Folders along with samples of their work and special keepsakes.
Getting Ready for the Year:
As mentioned in the communication section, on our school website you will find Oakbrook 101 full of information for students and parents. Visit this page for your child’s grade level to find School Supply lists for items needed to start the school year off right.
After-School Care/Knight Shift:
Our after-school care serves students K3 through 12th grade 6:00 PM for an additional fee. K3-4th grade meets in the Lower School Building. Middle and Upper School meet in the Student Commons.
Back to School Celebration:
We will host an evening in August as a fun way to kick off the new school year. This is a great opportunity to hear from the Head of School, meet and greet other families, learn more about many Oakbrook programs, and take care of things like picking up spirit gear. New students/families will be notified of orientation times that might apply to their grade level.
Fundraisers/Giving Opportunities:
Tuition pays for the curriculum and day-to-day operations of the school. Fundraising allows us to do things with excellence above and beyond the day-to-day. Some things that fundraising has covered in the previous years:
- campus enhancements
- additional security enhancements, including door access, security cameras
- school buses
Fundraisers include:
- Victor's Birthday: Celebration for our mascot "Victor" to help raise funds for lower school
- End-of-Year Giving: Tax-deductible gifts before the December 31 deadline provide an opportunity to give towards designated needs.
- Gala – A spring event held at an offsite location with opportunities to bid on live and silent auction items.
- Other ways to support the school can be found here.
