Oakton Elementary School

At first we were a bit nervous about sending our son here, because of the school's low test scores. We were so wrong! Our son has flourished here, and we are very happy with having him attend our local school.
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Fabulous school. My three children have excelled there. Great teachers who get to know and show concern for each student. The creativity and inspiration of the teachers has been remarkable. The principal is approachable and willing to work with parents. I have found the curriculum to be very challenging. Children learn how to work independently and also how to work in groups. We enjoy the wonderfully diverse student population and the different ethnicities are shared and appreciated in a very relaxed environment.
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One of a kind in the nation combining general education, two-way immersion, and an African-centered curriculum! We are a Spotlight School and have great kids, teachers, and administrative staff.
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I also feel the need to chime in on what a great experience we've had since our oldest began kindergarten. He has homework and loves it because he loves his teacher! Wow! We would've never expected this level of learning in K but the way it''s presented we're totally on board. We love the Principal and how he has managed to bring everyone together. The music program at our recent 'brotherhood night' had us all in tears. So happy to be in a diversified environment that actually functions! a loving parent
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We are thrilled to be part of the Oakton Elementary School and it's multi cultural community. Our children have excelled in all areas, math, reading and science. By the time they were entering 2nd grade - they were reading at a 3rd grade level. I would highly recommend Oakton!
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Our experience with Oakton has been totally positive! Not only is our child challenged academically (Oakton was recently named an Illinois Spotlight School), but the school has a total commitment to teaching the value of cultural diversity through both classroom and all school events - this is ensuring my child is receiving the most well rounded education possible. All of this in conjunction with involved parents, excellent teachers and a supportive and creative school principle, has made Oakton a gem for our entire community.
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This is a school community that s shown great academic improvement on the D65 curriculum platform and astounding resilience against the naysayers. My kids at Oakton are already reading above their level and doing math in their heads. I m under no illusion that they re geniuses; the whole class is doing well using the differentiated instruction method. Their teachers engage them every day and they have home work every night. I m completely happy with their progress and have confidence they will continue to perform well in this challenging environment.
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This is a very poor school. There is no level of competiveness amongst the student body and the teachers/ principal could care less. They only try to prep the kids for the ISAT so that it can appear the academic progress is increasing when the kids are learning nothing. I would not recommend this school to a dog!
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Fantastic Principal...willing make positive change
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We are new to the area! Everyone was so helpful and Welcoming!
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Oakton has a great network of parents working together. Our teachers are wonderful!
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It is a diverse mix of students and parents, many of whom struggle financially. But, despite their socioeconomic struggles, they are parents who do their best to provide a good education for their children. There is an amazingly dedicated principal with an equally dedicated staff... including everyone from the classroom teachers to the librarian, art and music teachers to the custodial staff. Oakton is a school that makes me happy every time I walk through the door with or without my kids. I always see a smiling face. Not to mention, my children (kindergarten and 2nd grade) love their teachers and look forward to being at school.
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dedicated staff, involved parents.
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The strong sense of community at Oakton is what helps contribute to it's uniqueness! Oakton school is filled with wonderful students, staff and parents!!!
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Oakton is a wonderful community of dedicated teachers, an outstanding principal, parents who care about the school and the larger community, and hard-working students.
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Oakton is a wonderful school with a warm, welcoming community. The teachers and staff are fantastic. The principal is a skilled leader who works hard to facilitate a cohesive environment between the three curricula offered. It took us a while to find our school & 'home', but we've found it at Oakton!
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I'm the parent of a student in the Kindergarten TWI (Two Way Immersion) program and we love this school. Any hesitation we had coming in has been completely erased. Mr Daniels, the principal, is making things happen: dramatic improvement in test scores and motivated teachers, students, and parents alike. There is a strong, active PTA. Wonderful diversity. Strong community outreach/involvement. It's the type of school that motivates you as a parent to get involved because all of the above.
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Oakton is great!!!! My daughter has now in 3rd and my son in 1st. The class sizes are small and all the teachers that we have had has been really helpful. When my daughter fell behined in reading she was put into several extra reading help groups both during and after school. The Sat. morning reading and math was was fun for both of my children. Besides that the parents at Oakton are really great and involved even for a working parent they make it easy to comunicate with everyone through email groups. Last year's production of Song of Roland was something I never thought I would see at an elementery school level. And the most important thing is that my kids are happy.
—Submitted by a parent

Oakton is a wonderful school. The Principal and vice Principal are very involved and always outside in the morning and afternoon to make sure their students are @ school, and are where they need to be in the afternoon. My son has been @ Oakton since K, and he has had a wonderful learning experience. The Principal request that students read for a 1/2 hour every evening along w/completing their homework assignments. Oakton teachers and staff are great, and are always looking for the wellbeing of their students.
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Our daughter is in first grade this year in Oakton's TWI program. We are very happy with Oakton. They have small class sizes, gym and recess everyday and great art, music and library programs. Our daughter feels safe and special at Oakton. We really value the diversity of both the student body as well as teaching staff. Oakton also has a strong PTA.
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