FAQ

Appointments

How do I pick up and return my student for an appointment?

Attendance

How do I let the school know when my student will be absent?

Cameras on Campus

What are the expectations for students using cameras on campus?

Connecting with my Student

How do I contact my student or get “stuff” to him or her?
When can my child use a cell phone?
What if my student needs to call me?

Concerns

To whom do I talk about concerns I have?
What are the school’s policies regarding bullying and sexual harassment?

Custody Arrangements

How does the school address custody arrangements?

Where do I find the dress code and appearance policies?
What do I do with outgrown uniforms that are still in good condition?
Where do I purchase uniforms?
When do students have free dress?
What happens when an outfit does not conform to dress code?

Emergency Preparedness

What can I expect during an emergency?
Remote Learning

Enrollment

What do I need to do to enroll my child for the next school year?
What if I don’t enroll my child by the priority re-enrollment date?
Do younger siblings of Oakwood students receive priority enrollment?
Do 8th grade students need to apply to Oakwood high school?
Whom can I contact if I have enrollment questions?

Facilities

Why are gum and pets not allowed on campus?
What items are banned?
Where do the students eat lunch? What if it rains?
What restrooms/locker rooms/changing areas are available to students?
Where is the lost and found?

Friends and Family Referral Program

What is the process if I’d like to refer a new family to Oakwood?

Fundraising at Oakwood

How does fundraising work at Oakwood?
Why should I donate when I already pay tuition?
Are all families at Oakwood asked to donate to the school?
Does Oakwood qualify for matching funds from my work?
Can donations to Oakwood be tax deductible?
How are the donated funds used?
Do my donations have to be designated to go to one of the five funds?
Does any of the donated money go to day-to-day operations?
How will I know the results of fundraising each year?
What type of recognition do donors receive?
How Does Amazon Smile work?

Governance

Who owns the school?
What is the Board of Directors and what is its function?

Independent School

What does it mean for Oakwood to be an “Independent School”?
What characteristics make Oakwood an “Independent School”?
How do independent schools differ from church-affiliated schools?
How do independent schools differ from other private schools?

Lunch Program

How do I order lunch for my student?
How do I get an emergency lunch for my student?
How do I pay for lunches?
What is the school’s policy on delivery services (DoorDash, Uber Eats, etc) delivering food to campus?

Medical

What medical information do I need to provide?
What is Magnus Health?
Why does Oakwood ask its community to support the goal of having a peanut-free campus?
What happens if my student is hurt or becomes ill?
What if my student has a communicable disease?
Mandated Reporter Law

OSSP – Oakwood Student Success Program (Middle School)

What is OSSP?

Parent Service Auxiliary (PSA)

What is the PSA?

Party Invitations and Birthday Celebrations

May my student bring a special birthday treat to share with classmates?
May my student hand out invitations at school to his party?

Photography on Campus

Under what circumstances will you use photos of my student?

Placement

How do I request a specific teacher for my lower school student for next year?
How is the math placement in upper school determined?

Public Display of Affection (PDA)

Are public displays of affection allowed on campus?

Reporting to Colleges

Does Oakwood report disciplinary action to colleges?

Scholarships

Does Oakwood offer scholarships?

Security for Students and the Campus

How is security handled at Oakwood?
How are registered sex offenders handled?
How are student searches handled?

Struggling Students

What do I do if my student is struggling?

Transfer Credit For High School Courses

Will high school courses taken outside of Oakwood transfer?

Transportation

How do students arrive to and from school?

Tuition, Fees & Other Costs

How is Oakwood tuition set each year?
Why is there an enrollment fee?
How are funds received through enrollment fees used?
Why doesn’t the enrollment fee “count toward” my tuition?
Are there other costs in addition to tuition and the enrollment fee?
How does Oakwood’s tuition compare to other independent schools?
Why is the annual enrollment contract important to read and understand?
How are overnight field trip costs determined?
How is the amount of the book and activity fee determined?
Why are middle school elective fees separate from the book and activity fee?

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Oakwood Family Handbook

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