Tour Our School

Visiting in person is the best way to see what makes Oakside Prep Academy different. Schedule a tour to walk through our classrooms, meet our staff, and ask the questions that matter most to your family.


Know Before You Go

What to Expect On Your Tour

A tour takes you through the spaces where your child would spend their day:

  • Classrooms
  • Grade-level areas for Y5-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12
  • Gymnasium and athletic facilities
  • Science labs
  • Specials and electives spaces for art, music, and technology

You'll also learn more about our academic programs and school culture, take home an information packet, and have time to ask questions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Top Tour Questions From Families Like You

When you arrive, please park in the main parking lot and enter through the main entrance. For safety, doors are secured during the school day, so you will need to be buzzed in before entering. Once inside, you will be greeted by our staff and asked to check in.

Please bring a valid ID. You will need to show it when you check in at the main office.

Our school tours typically last about 30 minutes.  

During your visit, you will see key areas of our campus, including:

  • Classrooms
  • Grade-level wings: Y5–2, 3–5, 6–8, High School
  • Gymnasium
  • Specials areas: art, music, technology
  • Athletics spaces and extracurricular areas

You will also learn more about our academic programs, including opportunities like tutoring and Early Middle College, and how we support student success with clear expectations for behavior and learning. You will also receive an information packet and have time to ask questions. 

Yes. We encourage you to bring your child so they can see the school, meet staff, and begin to feel comfortable in their new environment.

Tours are typically led by a member of our team, often the Admissions Representative. You can learn more about our team on the Admissions page.

Oakside Prep Academy in Waterford, MI

Take a Look

A Tour of Oakside Prep

Principal Amy Tansel walks you through the building, from the secure entrance and front office to classrooms, the gymnasium, and the computer lab. Along the way she covers how wing bands are organized, what Moral Focus™ looks like day to day, and what changes when students reach middle school.

Next Steps

Ready to Explore More?

Start Your Application

Apply online, in person, or over the phone, and don’t hesitate to ask us questions along the way! We are here for you.

Admissions

Our Admissions team is here to answer your questions about applying, enrollment, and what to expect along the way.