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