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Nancy Goldberg Director of Admissions Grades K-6

Nancy Goldberg, Director of Admission K-6, also serves as Assistant Principal at the elementary school. A former Oakwood kindergarten teacher and Director of Studies, Nancy is uniquely poised to introduce new families to the school. Nancy may be reached at (818) 752-4449.


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Oakwood seeks capable, motivated children who bring a variety of talents, interests, and backgrounds. Through our admission process, we seek to enrich our school community with families of different races, ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations, and economic backgrounds.

Oakwood students engage in a rigorous academic curriculum, a comprehensive athletic program, and numerous opportunities in the visual and performing arts. Oakwood families live in neighborhoods throughout the Los Angeles area. Oakwood School is a member of A Better Chance and founding member of the Independent School Alliance for Minority Affairs.

Applications for the 2008-2009 school year were due January 18, 2008. To receive admission materials by mail please complete our online inquiry form.

Late applications will be considered only if space allows.

If you are ready to submit an application for your child, click here to...
          

At the Elementary School

Prospective parents who wish to learn more about Oakwood are invited to one of several scheduled Tuesday morning sessions (reservations for these meetings are required). They are:
  • September 18
  • September 25
  • October 2
  • October 16
  • November 13
  • December 11
Once an application has been received, the parents and child will be invited to participate in a grade-level screening. During the screening process, parents have an opportunity to ask questions about the school program and philosophy.

For more information regarding elementary school applications please contact Karen Batista, Assistant to the Director of Admission K-6, at (818) 752-4462.

Learn more about elementary school admission and to apply online...

          
At the Secondary School

The application packet includes teacher recommendation forms, information about the Independent School Entrance Examination (our school code is 052146), and a request for transcripts. Once the application has been received, an appointment will be arranged for the applicant and parents to meet with teachers and students on the Admission Committee and take a tour of the campus. Three open houses for prospective parents take place.To attend please call Margie Llinas, Assistant to the Director of Admission 7-12, at (818) 752-5277.or click on the desired date below (reservations are required). Please include your name, your child's name, birthdate, their current school and the grade you are applying for along with your phone number: Admission Open Houses are for parents only.

For more information regarding secondary school applications or Prospective Parent events please contact Margie Llinas, Assistant to the Director of Admission 7-12, at (818) 752-5277.

Admission decisions for both elementary and secondary students are made in March.

Learn more about secondary school admission and to apply online...


Oakwood Secondary School
11600 Magnolia Boulevard, North Hollywood, California 91601-3015
Phone 818-752-4400 · Fax 818-766-1285
Oakwood Elementary School
11230 Moorpark Street, North Hollywood, California 91602-2602
Phone 818-752-4444 · Fax 818-752-4466
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Meet Director of Admission 7-12, Julia Coley. Julia, a former English teacher and parent of an ES student, is happy to answer your questions. Julia may be reached at (818) 752-4417.



Oakwood will make financial aid available to qualified students on the basis of demonstrated financial need and the current availability of funds. The school reviews its awards annually. Admission decisions are independent of financial aid considerations.

For this year's tuitions and fees please

For more information regarding financial aid please contact Karen Bohanan at 818-755-8085 or...



The Los Angeles Consortium of Independent Schools invites 5th through 11th grade prospective Parents to a Secondary School Open House on Monday, May 6. For details...