My son has attenended this school for three years. The first two were a very good experience. The third was not. It seemed like we were home schooling him. They put much pressure on the parents for the students success. The parents really have to step up at home if the student falls behind. We are lucky.
... Read more My wife and I have time to help him. Some other families may not have the rescources. I hope that my son gets more out of the school next year. We will have to consider private school if he doesn't. My wife and I are not school teachers. Maybe it was just a bad year. Like I said, the first two were good. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/06/07
Great experience for my child! Outstanding staff and curriculum. Definitely 2 thumbs up!
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Posted by a parent on 06/26/07
Oakland is a great school. I am very happy to have my children attend such a warm and inviting place. The administrators, teachers and staff are truly concerned about the students. I love how the administrators greet and get the students out of the cars in the mornings.
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Posted by a parent on 03/13/07
My child went here for pre k for special needs children for just 6 weeks. They acted like they didn't have time to treat her properly so I put my daughter in a private school until we can move. I say run away from this school. I don't think I would even leave my dog there, let alone my child!
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Posted by a parent on 02/03/07
I am very satisfied with the school as a whole. I had heard a lot of things about Oakland through friends and the other reviews online. Most comments were negative. I was nervous at first, but I sent my daughter to school anyway, she started Kindergarten. I am vert pleased with my childs, teacher.
... Read more I had a problem with another child harassing my child. I told the teacher and she was on top of the problem, and got it resolved very quickly. For a whole the school has been a wonderful experience, and I totally feel secure with my child attending there as long as she can. They are a safe, friendly environment and I recommend highly to people to send their children to Oakland. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/19/06
I was not satisfied with how the principal responded to the issues that I had with my son's teacher concerning his progress. The principal totally disregarded anything that I had to say about the issues, constantly took up for the teacher, and ignored my requests to 'look' into the issues. The teacher
... Read more was not really open to parental visitations during the school day which I feel is very important. It was like it truly bothered her that you actually came to the school and interrupted her lesson. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/22/06
I read the reviews here before my son started at OPS and was afraid to send him, fortunately I did and found that this is the best school I've ever seen. It's a poor school in a poor area and they still are better than the expensive private and public schools in the area. The teachers are there because
... Read more they care, not for money or the 'name' of the school. 'Don't judge a book by it's cover'. Go OPS! Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/18/06
My son has been at OPS for Pre K and now K and has had a very rewarding experience. There are faults in the school as in any school. I stay very involved in my son's schooling and feel that I am making an impact on not only his learning but that of the other students. There are staff members whom I do
... Read more not like because of the way they treat the children. My solution: I wrote a very formal letter to the principle and also the local district office about my observations. I have heard back from both with their response and the actions that were taken. I think OPS can be a great school....if you let it! Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/03/06
I have taught at Oakland for the past 5 years as a 1st grade teacher, and I know first-hand that we are definately not in it for the money. All educators have to have a love of students and teaching in order to stay in the profession. Parents, the quality of your child's educational experience does not
... Read more only depend upon the teacher, or the school. You are your child's first and best teacher. Get involved and stay involved! Also, keep in mind that private schools do not have required standards for what your child will learn, or qualifications of their teachers. They are not always the better choice. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 03/14/06
There are smiles in the morning and after school, but during the day, the smiles fade. Please come in an look for yourself durning lunch or other busy times, to get an accurate feel of the school. And Parent involvement are always the same 20 parents at most.
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Sumter schools — Oakland Primary School is located at 5415 Oakland Dr, Sumter SC 29154. 5415 Oakland Dr is in the 29154 ZIP code in Sumter, SC The school district for Oakland Primary School is the Sumter School District 2. Oakland Primary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 1.
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