Oakland Military Institute College Preparatory Academy

If you are looking for a safe school in Oakland for your children this is it. No longer do we worry about whether or not our children are on campus or being supervised. They are! And not just supervised but involved. The teachers are courteous, thorough with their homework assignments an are always available even when we come in after school. The Superintendent himself is actually located on the campus and always make time to meet with us to answer questions about uniforms and permission slips when nobody else is around. He knows the students by name and ours feel they can go to him for anything. Even the after school staff take the time to let us know how they did on their homework that day too. The military management has changed a lot since last year and more inconsistent than we were used to but the company sargents who do work with the students are dependable. I'm glad our children are still receiving the attention and education from the school that we were looking for. We recommend this school to any parents who want their children to be well cared for while preparing for college.
--Submitted by a parent

The school is quick to hand out demerits to the students while not taking responsibility for their actions! Children learn from those who teach...practice what you preach!! If you can find excuses for staff behaviors then certainly children should be excused at times too...Mr. Wells don't be so quick to dispose of families, look to dispose of staff first!!!!! Educators make sure you put children first..a mind is a terrible thing to waste, so check yourself.
--Submitted by a parent

If you want your child to experience real dedication to excellence this is your school. I have been part of the OMI family for seven years and have seen it grow into an amazing institution. The school readies young adults for college by emphasizing discipline, respect and dedication. The staff is truly committed in helping to raise responsible and caring people. There is more support staff than I have seen at any other middle / high school in my life and they all play valuable rolls in the children's daily lives. I encourage any parent serious about their child's successful future to consider OMI as your families choice.
--Submitted by a teacher

I am very happy to have found the school that has made a difference.. The Oakland Military Institute. Not only are they a college prep academy, but the faculty and staff have proven to every student that they have a devoted interest in their future. It's an extraordinary school that allows our children to benefit from highly educated, professional members. My son has learned to take full responsibility for his actions, he is growing up to be a respectful young man. A special thanks to the Admissions officer, MAJ Wells, for the opportunity. The school tour was incredible and he was able to answer all my questions and explain any doubts I had. My son refers to him as being an astonishing person, who helps people equally. The dean of students, Miss Frost, gets five stars! If it was not for her, I would know very little. She truly cares about her kids! Her dedication and consistency proves it. We admire and respect the faculty and staff at OMI. They are all great!!! THANK YOU.....OMI !!!
--Submitted by a parent

MY SON IS BEGINNING HIS SECOND YEAR AT OMI. WE BOTH KNOW HOW LUCKY WE ARE TO HAVE FOUND OMI. WHAT WE LEARNED QUICKLY WAS THAT OMI OFFERS A PROGRAM THAT REFUSES TO ALLOW THEIR STUDENTS TO FAIL. THEY OFFER CLEAR EXPECTATIONS OF EACH INDIVIDUAL (STUDENTS, PARENTS, AND STAFF). OMI DOESN T JUST DICTATE EXPECTATIONS. WHEN YOU WALK THROUGH THE HALLS YOU ARE IMMEDIATELY AWARE THAT YOU ARE A VALUED PART OF THIS COMMUNITY. EACH INDIVIDUAL FROM THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF ADMINISTRATION TO THE YOUNGEST STUDENT, EVERYONE IS TREATED WITH THE SAME LEVEL OF RESPECT. ADMINISTRATION AND STAFF WALK THE WALK NOT JUST TALK THE TALK AND THE RESULTS ARE AMAZING!!! THEY ARE CONSISTENT AND THEIR GOAL IS NOT ONLY TO EDUCATE BUT INSTILL INTEGRITY AND BUILD CHARACTER. THEY PROVIDE THE SUPPORT AND RESOURCES REQUIRED FOR EACH STUDENT TO BE CONFIDENT, SUCCESSFUL, INDEPENDENT, RESPONSIBLE AND RESPECTFUL YOUNG INDIVIDUALS PREPARED TO GO ON TO COLLEGE...LIFE!!
--Submitted by a parent

My son enrolled at OMI last year for sixth grade. He is a very bright son that we adopted just 3 years previously from South America. He had a very difficult time in oth schools, and never attended the same school years in a row. Everyone at OMI, from the admissions officer, to the principal, dean and superintendent have done everything in their power to help our son succeed. I have never seen a school with staff and administration so dedicated to students' success. I hope to see my son graduate OMI and go on to a high quality college like 80% of their graduates.
--Submitted by a parent

We enrolled our son in OMI at the beginning of his junior year because as smart as he is, it was not displayed in his grades. Within 2 - 3 months we started seeing a remarkable improvement in our son: he was happy, his grades were improving, and we didn't have to 'beg' him to do his homework. When we asked him why the big change, he told us "because I can tell the teachers at OMI really care." That was a HUGE testament coming from a 16 year old student and we see it every day when we pick him up; there are so many teachers still at the school at 6 and 7 pm in the evening!! Not only are the teachers dedicated but the administrative staff is also awesome. If I forget to complete a form, my son's counselor will contact me to remind me of deadlines. She's helping us understand the college process. The one-on-one contact with the OMI staff always amaze us. Our only regret is that we discovered OMI so late, we wished we had discovered this school when our son was in middle school. We are 100% confident that he would be far more advanced than he is today. OMI faculty and staff, thanks for EVERYTHING that you do to develop our Oakland children!!!
--Submitted by a parent

I transfered my son to OMI for high school because he was having a little difficulty in the public/large classroom setting. He is now in his Sr. year and I must say had I kept him in a regular public school, I do not believe he would be graduating with the 2012 class. The teachers and staff and OMI are wonderful! The REALLY care about the kids' success and it shows in my sons renewed commitment and dedication. I developed a relationship with all of his teachers and office staff and it just feel like a small family. It's nice to know that the teachers and staff also care. My son has attended OMI for 4-years and will be graduating this year (2012) and I must say that I am EXTREMELY happy and appreciative with the school. I urge you to call or give them a visit if you are looking for the BEST for your child without paying private school fees!!
--Submitted by a parent

authorities of this school do not have good communication to parents. I personally had a issue that happened there which I felt unsatisfied with the resolution. When it happened they never told nothing, Im still wating for an explanation what happen with my son. Some bad students accused him of something that never could happen. I know my son and they know him, too. Al teacher put their hands on fire for him, but authorities don't , because they don't know the students. I'M PLANNING TO MOVE MY SON TO OTHER SCHOOL. HE WAS ACCEPTED AT LOWELL HIGH SCHOOL IN SAN FCO, BCAUSE HE GOT 3.5 TO 4.0 GPA. AND NO DEMERIT SINCE HE STARTED IN 6TH GRADE.. I AM COMPLETELY UPSET OF THE SCHOOL DISCIPLINE PERSONAL
--Submitted by a parent

this is a good school but they want to kick kids out to fast because they act bad but by kicking them out what will that slove the problem they should help the kid out instead of kickinhg them
--Submitted by a student