Oak Crest Private School

After spending a miserable year and half in the CFBISD dual language program, I enrolled my daughter in Oak Crest Private School. Coming from a Montessori background, my standard were pretty high. I must admit I was a bit apprehensive, as I was not well versed in the teaching of Ron L. Hubbard. However, I must say my concerns all but dissipated within a week.

Before entering OCPS, she was constantly searching for social acceptance, bullied, afraid to participate in class, would shut down completely if she 'gave the wrong answer' or was teased for any reason and had very little trust in her teachers/administrators. To witness this daily and the impact it had on her (despite all the praise and encouragement she received at home) took it's toll on everyone in our home. Naturally, it also effected my work.

Now, my daughter looks forward to going to school. There are no more morning battles. Her writing/spelling has improved drastically. She is pushing herself to learn triple digit math, a unit they aren't even learning at OCPS, so 'she can make her teacher & mommy proud' (her words). Before joining OCPS, she count each page before attempting to read a book. Now, she LOVES to 'the big girl books' and attempts to read as many as she can to fill her reading log. I am no longer subjected to tales of bullying, which I never expected to encounter in elementary school. I've stop counting the number of times she asked my to wait so she can finish her final 'study hall' (yes, they actually learn and get homework assistance in day care!) assignment. What's more amazing, many times it's an upper classmen (who is also staying late) that's helping and encouraging 'as they have been there' (that's a direct quote from a 9 year old BTW) her. The teachers are compassionate, patient, and genuine invested into seeing each child succeed. She's not anxious anymore. I'm not stressed trying to figure out how to 'fix it.' It's like our household is finally at peace.

To see her confidence soar, observe her challenging/motivating herself and just 'fit in' ALL IN ABOUT 3 MONTH is priceless. Honestly, I can't tell you how many times I've cried tears of joy. I can't even talk to the head mistress without wanting to tear up. This experience has truly been a blessing. Thank you Mrs. Hildegard!!!