Welcome to Oak Prairie Junior High!
Oak Prairie Junior High School is located at 15161
South Gougar Road, in an unincorporated section of
Homer Township. Oak Prairie Junior High School opened
its doors to students for the first time in August
2002. The school then became one of four elementary
schools operating in the Will County School District
92 boundaries. At Oak Prairie, teachers
enthusiastically promote academic excellence,
individual responsibility and appropriate social
skills. Our staff prepares students for a smooth
transition to the high school level. These goals and
ideas would not be possible without the professional
dedication of a tireless staff. Oak Prairie Junior
High School is proud to have such a staff.
The academic day at Oak Prairie is structured around
an eight (8) period class day. During these eight
periods, every student has five (5) core subjects
(Reading, English, Math, Science, Social Studies) and one
P.E./Health class. 6th grade students participate in a mini course rotation class
(Computers, Study Skills, Music and Art) and one
elective class (Study Hall, Choir, Band). 7th and 8th grade students have two elective class choices.
Students are academically placed in Language Arts,
Math and Science classes. Additionaly Oak Prairie offers REI (Regualr
Education Initiative) classes in order to accomodate our diverse
learning population. We offer cross grade level
instruction in elective classes and Synergy Lab only.
Oak Prairie Junior High School is especially proud of
its Special Services programs. We have instructional,
resource and special education classes to aid our special needs
population. The Will County Sheriff’s Department also
provides our seventh graders with a seven-week GREAT
(Gang Resistance Education and Training) program.
These programs along with our ELL (English Language Learners) and SOAR, a study skills program, help all
students to succeed in school.
Before and after school programs include but are not
limited to sports, student council, newspaper, music
lessons, tutoring, S.O.S. (Student Opportunity to
Succeed), art club, and school dances. For more
information on programs at Oak Prairie, please consult
our web site under school information and then go to
special services/programs.
Much effort goes into the successful education of a
child. One component of that process is a strong,
caring school system with dedicated loving teachers.
We have that at Oak Prairie Junior High School but
without the extraordinary parents and community, our
job would be made near impossible. We are grateful for
the time and commitment our parents and community
members show to further the educational process of all
our students. To the District 92 Foundation, PFA,
Athletic Association and other such support groups we
can only say, “Thank You”!
If you have any questions about our programs, please
call or e-mail me at Oak Prairie Junior High School,
815-836-2724.
Sincerely,
Mark Murray, Principal
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