Oxford Academy of Miami

Our experiences at Oxford Academy have been positive year after year. We are impressed and proud of our child and his success. The teachers have been interested and caring. The staff and administration have always been available and understanding. We are all looking forward to another great year at this school!
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I being in Oxford for now 4 years. I like it, because by now everybody knows me and know my kids. The school is ok compare to most of the regular public school out there. The only compain I have its that the principal should make teachers payroll a priority and maybe that way we could keep the good teachers. I the fact that we have lost some many good one and they all leave for the same reason. Eventhough, the principal and all her friends dont have the honesty to admitt it. Hopefully things get better and we get to stay for more years to come. P/S. I believe putting Mrs. Urquiza to teach was a big mistake. She doesn't have the patient and it's always complaining about the kids.
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We who withdrew are happier! The grass is greener on the other side! Principal and teachers are amazing at our new school!!!! Thank you for doing so bad that we all left!
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My daugther has been in Oxford Academy for three years now and she is doing great! Currently her class has only 14 students which is a plus. I believe that the principal is doing an excellent job together with the teachers and parents.
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This is our 3rd year at Oxford Academy. My children are doing very well academically. Test scores say it all. The teachers are very highly qualified and the principal has a very good eye in choosing them. A small class size is always a plus! You can't beat it! We are a K-8 and hope to be a K-12 in the future. The parent involvement is great and strives to be even better.
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We are now a K-8 school!!!! AWESOME!!!! That's one of the reasons I decided to put my child in Oxford. We are so happy!!! Couldn't ask for more, or perhaps just ask for a little bit more of parents involvement. The PTSO is doing an excellent job!!! Let's support them. Also, the people who have withdrawn their children are really not aware in what they're missing, THE GRASS IS NOT ALWAYS GREEN ON THE OTHER SIDE, you just need to see the grades on your child's report card that's what is important!!!! By the way the administration is doing an excellent job!!!
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The size of the school is a plus, classes are small and your kid receives more attention this way. The environment is safe and friendly. There are lots of activities, and fundraisers that celebrate school spirit such as no dress code day. Howeve I consider having a 'nerd day' inappropriate. I cant understand why would a learning institution mock intelligence, or perpetuate a stereotype that ridicules being smart or socially awkward children. I think encouraging this type of event - especially at such young age they dont even know what a nerd is?!- might send the wrong message . There are other themes such as pajama day, or crazy hat day, dress like a historic figure etc. Lets stay away from negative stereoptyping.
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Great teachers left or were let go due to administration. I withdrew my child because I don't feel comfortable having my child in a school were administration and teachers do not see eye to eye. It is very sad because it was a school with potential.
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I love this school. I am glad I made the decision to put my child at Oxford rather than the home public school. Many great things are happening and more to come. But the only complaint I have is that I wish for the teachers to dress for success. I believe the teachers should also be required to wear uniforms as they are our children's role models and authority figure while they are in school. The sneakers and flip flops should be kept for the weekends.
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I am at loss about the criticism. This administrator and office manager have gotten a 6th grade added, and are now working very hard to get a 7th and 8th grade. This means our children will get to stay with their peers all the way through middle school. All this done without an assistant administrator and running a 200 child school. You want warm and fuzzy home school, you want a great education and safe environment then let them do their jobs and judge by your childs education.
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I am very pleased with this school, the teachers and administration have been so helpful and understanding. You will not find the warm caring atmosphere at another school. The principal cares about each class and puts forth her maximum effort to run such a good school. The receptionist has always been very helpful with anything I have needed as well as all the teachers. It is a good feeling when you can drop off a middle school student and know they are safe, unlike many other schools. I am looking forward to my child finishing middle school here and hopefully even high school.
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Teachers are amazing, doesn t matter if your kid is in Kindergarten or fifth grade all the teacher know your child. The classroom size is small, no more than 16 kids per class, teachers have the time to know your child s strengths and weaknesses and are able to work at the pace of each kid. Principal is doing a great job.
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Oxford Academy of Miami is the best SCHOOL I've found for my daughter does not understand how other parents can criticize Mrs KLINEDINST if she is doing her best work. For me has been the best and from us about the teacher or say are highly qualified in all respects
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Overall, I am happy with this school. The teachers/ administration really care about the ongoings of the school- and it shows. Between award ceremonies, field trips, and all of the extras that the school provides, the children receive a well rounded experience. FCAT scores may not be the highest, but the school doesn't seem to cater as much to the FCAT, unlike many other schools who postpone all activities until after the FCAT has been taken. For those parents whose children aren't able to receive more extracurricular activities, Oxford parents usually receive a discount for children at the JCC. About the principal- I really couldn't care about her being approachable or not- she seems to be a top notch administrator. I have addressed my concerns with her about the school before and she takes them all seriously and respectfully. She has a lot on her mind! She's trying to run our school, not run a bff competition. :) My desire for the school is this- I wish the children had access to foreign languages. 2x week in Spanish is simply not enough, esp. when children can learn so fast. I have noticed that many schools are running a EFL program (Extended Foreign Lang)- wish we had it, too.
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Love the small school, love that the classes are all gifted, Teachers are very loving. Principle is a hard worker but not approachable or easy to talk to. Silvia the cafeteria lady is amazing, cares and encourages kids to finish their plate. Kids have Spanish class twice a week a definite plus in Miami! No sports the is the only defect of this school. I feel kids are missing out on being able to be involved in sports like other schools
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I could not have chosen a better school for my children. The staff is great, excellent teachers and principal. The communication between parents and teachers is great. I am grateful for having my children at Oxford Academy.
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I've had my daughter in this school since she was in Kindergarten, she is now in 2nd grade and still loving school. The staff member are super friendly and super nice! Whenever I have questions, they have no problem in answering them. My daughter is an A+ Honor Roll Student.
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Great school. They care about each child as a whole. They show interest not only in the childs academic success, but in so many other areas such as confidence, self-esteem, mental and emotional health, etc., and much more. The child as a whole person, very important.

My daughters first year at Oxford was a wonderful experience, choosing Oxford was the best decision made, all the staff is wonderful and they know you by name, My daughters teacher was Mrs. T a remarkable, EXECELLENT teacher. Mrs T will care and teach one of them like their own kids.
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My son s first year of school at Oxford has been a wonderful experience. This school year has been very gratifying for us; as newcomers into the school system we feel we could have not chosen a better school. The teachers are excellent; they go above and beyond with the kids. It is a family environment, where everyone knows your child by name and parental involvement is greatly encouraged. I love the fact that discipline is a very important matter. The principal is hard worker, very dedicated and easy to reach. As a parent, in Oxford Academy you can trust your children will be safe while they enjoy high quality education. My son is in kindergarten with Ms. T, he just loves her!!! She is an excellent teacher with great values; she is very caring and dedicated. My son is always excited about going to school, he is very happy at Oxford. I couldn't ask for a better school. I can t forget to mention Miss Silvia, (cafeteria) she is always attentive to the kids, making sure they eat right and caring for them in any possible way.
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