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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)Are students expected to be Adventist? How many students attend OAPS? What is the ethnic diversity of the student body? What hours is the school in session? How much religious instruction do the students receive? Do students wear uniforms? Does OAPS provide hot lunches? Does the school offer an aftercare program? Does OAPS provide programs for students with special needs? What schools do OAPS graduates attend upon completing 8th grade? Are students expected to be Adventist? No, as a Christian community we welcome families from many different denominations. Our goal is to encourage all students to have a personal relationship with Christ as their Savior and to develop morals and virtues grounded in Scripture. Return to Top How many students attend OAPS? 135 students attend our school. There are 92 students in the Lower School (grades K-5th) and 43 students in our Upper School (grades 6th-8th). Return to Top What is the ethnic diversity of the student body? We are committed to developing a diverse school community. The following percentages reflect our current diversity: 65% Caucasian, 22% African American, 5% Asian, 4% Hispanic, and 3% Indian. Return to Top What hours is the school in session? Students in grades K-8th are in school Monday through Thursday 8:15 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and from 8:15 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Friday. Return to Top How much religious instruction do the students receive? We incorporate Christian values throughout the curriculum and a sense of service and responsibility throughout the school day. Classes begin with a time of worship that includes a devotional and prayer time. Bible is taught on a daily basis with a curriculum developed by an Adventist publisher. Chapel in the church sanctuary is held every Monday morning for the whole school. A week of prayer is held twice a year in which different scriptural themes are taught and discussed, and students are paired with a prayer buddy for the week. Return to Top Do students wear uniforms? In order to foster a team spirit and a sense of community, we require all students to wear the uniforms specified in our uniform policy. This demonstrates the belief that the emphasis is on the heart, not on what you wear. Uniforms are purchased through a uniform company. Students dress in formal uniform on Monday and wear casual or P.E. uniforms Tuesday through Friday. Return to Top Does OAPS provide hot lunches? Monday through Thursday students bring their own packed lunch. On Friday, pizza lunch is available to all students. Parents may order pizza for their child anytime throughout the year through our pizza lunch coordinator. Due to safety issues, microwaves are not available for student use. Return to Top Does the school offer an aftercare program? Yes, Olney Prep offers an aftercare program Monday through Friday. The aftercare program is an independent service provided to OAPS students through an Aftercare Director. An aftercare packet of information is available in the school office. Return to Top Does OAPS provide programs for students with special needs? While we do not have a particular program for special needs students, all teachers are trained to work with students who have IEP’s. Teachers will accommodate these needs and work with students after school. Additionally, private academic therapists regularly come to the school campus to tutor students with IEP’s. Return to Top
What schools do OAPS graduates attend upon completing 8th grade? Approximately half of our graduates attend public schools and half attend private schools. This varies year to year with a trend toward private school. Our graduates have been accepted at schools such as Washington Christian Academy, Good Counsel, Chapelgate Christian Academy, Sandy Spring Friends School, Spencerville Adventist Academy, Takoma Academy, and Shenandoah Adventist Academy. Those students attending public schools have been accepted into accelerated programs at Sherwood High School, Hubert Blake High School, Gaithersburg High School, and Damascus High School.
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