Answers To Frequently Asked
Questions
 How does Oak Crest Private School achieve 100 percent mastery of the subjects
taught?
Oak Crest Private School focuses on having students achieve full mastery of all subjects
taught.
At the end of any segment of work that students participate in, whether this is a math chapter,
a reading book or a science or geography course, they receive a test. If they miss any questions or parts of
questions, they receive individual tutoring or assignments to help them with the area of difficulty.
Once this is sorted out, the children are tested again on the material they had missed on the
first exam. Only when they can show that they now understand and can apply it fully is the course considered
complete. In this way, students are never left with uncertainties that can trip them up later in their
education.
Does Oak Crest Private School give students grades?
Due to this thorough approach to learning, Oak Crest Private School does not issue grades,
since all children ultimately pass the course with full understanding.
Does Oak Crest Private School issue progress reports?
Parents
receive regular progress reports. These show the courses that the student completed in the term along with
the score received on the final exam. Letter grades are not given. This regular update allows parents
to monitor their child's progress through their courses.
Parental participation
and backup of the program is essential to a student’s success, and hence it is vital that the parent
understand their child’s progress and the school’s expectations fully.
How can I see the
School?
Please call the school at 214-483-5400 to schedule a tour.
What are your normal
hours?
School starts at 8:30 AM and goes until 3:45 PM. A before and after school care program is available from
7:30 AM until 6:00 PM.
From 4:15 to 6:00 PM, students attend study hall where teachers are available to help with homework as
needed.
What age students do you
accept?
Students may enroll as early as 3 1/2 years old for our pre-school program.
What is your yearly
calendar?
The school year begins in mid-August and goes to the end of May. In order to get a copy of this year's
calendar, please call the school.
Do you have a summer
camp?
During the summer the school offers a summer camp which is a combination of a half day of academics and fun
activities for the rest of the day. This can be a great time for a child not regularly enrolled at Oak Crest to
try out the school.
How does the school determine who
qualifies for admission?
Students applying to our pre-school program are expected to spend a trial day at the school. This would be
scheduled with the teachers and the administration. This allows the school to test the child to see if he or
she is ready for a program such as ours and allows the parents and children to see if they are happy and
comfortable with the school.
Students six years old and above are expected to complete admissions tests.
What kind of student does well at Oak
Crest Private School?
Bright students have a unique opportunity to excel with the individualized curriculum taught at Oak Crest
Private School. They have the potential of learning far more than they would in other settings where they might
be held back by slower members of their class.
However, it is not uncommon that an otherwise smart child has run into difficulty in one or more subject
areas in school and now has lost his or her enthusiasm for learning. At this school we have the tools to help
such a child regain lost ground and become a happy student again. Whether such a child can be admitted to the
school depends on several factors including how far behind the child has gotten. This would be evaluated as a
part of the admissions process.
Do you offer any Art, Music or
P.E.?
Every student in the school participates in Art, Music, and Physical Education. In addition to the classes
where the students learn to enjoy these subjects, the school has field trips to art museums and the symphony
most years.
Is Oak Crest Private School affiliated
with any particular religion?
Oak Crest Private School is not affiliated with any particular religion. We are, of course, open to
qualified students of all religious and ethnic backgrounds and value our diversity.
What is the
tuition?
Please call the school at (214) 483-5400 for current rates.
Where exactly is the school
located?
The school is near the George Bush Tollway and 35E:
1200 E. Jackson Rd. Building 2, Carrollton, Texas 75006.
Going north on 35E, turn right on Sandy Lake/Whitlock and drive for a 1/2 mile.
Then turn left to go north on Old Denton Rd. Go about 0.4 miles. Turn right on E. Jackson. The school is
about 1/3 mile down on the right. Turn in at the flagpole.
There are two buildings on the property: The front building is a daycare not affiliated with Oak Crest.
Follow the driveway around to the back building. You have arrived!
How can I get more information about
the school?
The best way to get more information is to call the school at
(214) 483-5400 and schedule a visit of the school.
What happens to students after they
have completed their years at Oak Crest Private School?
Oak Crest Private School students have passed the admissions tests and have been accepted at various highly
regarded private schools as well as going on to do well in different public schools.
How does Oak Crest Private School teach
students to make good ethical choices?
We use The Way to Happiness book to teach
common sense values to our students. It was written by L. Ron Hubbard in 1981 as a separate work that is not
religious. It has been used in schools, businesses, police officers, military personnel and other professionals
around the world. In fact, over 85 million books have been distributed in 94 different languages. The book
contains concepts like:
These rules are used as a basis for character education with the children. A copy of this
booklet is available to all parents. When students understand they feel better about themselves when they
have nothing to hide, it becomes natural to follow such rules.
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