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IN THE NEWS:
The following article is from a non-affiliated source For real education reform, take a cue from the Adventists
Amid all the buzz on education reform, the Seventh Day Adventist school system might seem an unexpected place to look for models in improving student achievement. But by educating mind, body, and spirit, Adventist schools outperform the national average across all demographics.
Especially during the winter, Oakview Preparatory School closes whenever the Yonkers Public School system announces its closing. Check the links below for the latest information.
November 16, 2011
On November 16, 2011 Oakview held its second annual National Junior Honor Society inductees ceremony. Among those inducted were students who were inducted at the first ceremony held January 26, 2011. Shown here are the students flanked left to right by: David A. Cadavero, Superintendent of Schools for G.N.Y.C; J.Eric Imbert, Principal of Oakview; and Beverly Waithe, Oakview's Grade 7 Teacher and Junior Honor Society Committee Chair.
Click photo above for history and larger pictures of award ceremonies.
This powerful video demonstrates the power of Adventist Education to create characters in young people who are dedicated to service for here and eternity..
Jan. 9 & 23, 2012 School closed on these Mondays for faculty in-service meetings
Jan. 12, 2012 "Retake or Absentee picture day".
Students doing "picture retake" must come to school in school uniform. Gym uniform may be brought for changing after picture retake.
Jan. 13-20, 2012 Grades 3-8 Mid-Year Examinations in core subjects Grades Pre-K to 2 will function as usual on these days.
Jan. 16, 2012 School Closed - Martin Luther King Day Holiday
Jan. 20, 2012 Make-up Examinations for specified Grades 3-8 students. All other grades 3-8 students should remain at home on this day
Jan. 26, 2012
Spelling Bee competition begins. February 3, 2012 next level of competition. Finals on February 8, 2012.
Jan. 28, 2012
Junior Choir (Pre-K to 3) will be singing at the Grand Concourse SDA Church for Divine Hour Service.
Please see school's
Handbook for other events and reminders
OPSCorrespondence
2012 Mid-Year Examinations Reviews
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