HIGH SCHOOL EXPERIENCE

By the time an Oaks students reaches high school, they already have a strong understanding of their identity and the strengths they bring to the classroom. They are not looking for friends for feedback about their self-worth, because this has been established during the elementary and middle school years. They face the teenage years with like-minded friends that will support them through these challenging years. Parents can feel secure knowing their children are surrounded by like minded families that want the best for their teenage experience. 

The high school experience includes exposure to American and British Literature, daily grammar practice, and extensive writing assignments. Student receive extended time for math instruction with plenty of time for reviewing and asking questions with a teacher. Students are placed in math courses that allow them to excel at the appropriate skill level. Science and history courses include engaging discussions, debates, hands on experiments, and an emphasis on note-taking and study skills. Dual enrollment opportunities offer an opportunity for students to receive high school and college credit for courses completed. Afternoon electives provide practical opportunities to build leadership and career prep skills. These include the John Maxwell Leadership Course, theater, show choir, art, and entrepreneurship. 

The Oaks is offering the Chick-fil-A Leader Academy in the fall of 2022, which is a national high school leadership program focused on IMPACT THROUGH ACTION. The program engages students with a monthly “Leader Lab” focusing on important leadership skills such as vision, servant leadership, teamwork, communication, innovation and impact. . Throughout the program, students also plan a student led “impact project” that will benefit our local community. 

The high school experience also includes school sports which allows students the opportunity of playing sports at the age when rec sports are limited and public school sports are too competitive for most students to participate in.  

Other opportunities provided include encouraging, informed teachers that help guide teenagers through the college decision and application process. Teachers encourage opportunities that match the student’s skills and interests.