Graduating resilient disciples

The Oaks now offers two learning pathways so families have more options.

University-Model® (offered for K - 6th)

Parents choose 2 or 3 day/week attendance on our Central Campus. 

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 8 am - 3 pm on our Central Campus
• Wednesday and Friday: Learn from home 

This option combines the best of on-campus instruction with one-on-one instruction at home. Children attend school on the Central Campus two or three days a week for classroom instruction from professional teachers. The remaining days are spent in their home Satellite campus, working on assignments with a parent, who operate as a para-teacher. Teachers stay in close communication with the parents about instruction in the classroom and at home to provide stability and consistency throughout their academic journey. Our Oaks teachers record grades and plan assignments so that students benefit from a strong academic framework--but parents get the gift of time with their children. 

The Academy (offered for K - 11th)

Students learn all 5 days/week on our Central Campus. 

• Monday - Thursday: 8 am - 3 pm
• Friday - 8 am - 12 pm

This option offers academic instruction from our professional teachers all five days a week. It ideal for families who have less schedule flexibility or who want an extra level of academic support for their children.

The Academy pathway is especially helpful in the grade levels in which students benefit from more time with teachers who are subject matter experts, they are gaining more independence and leadership outside the home, and they often appreciate more time with peers. 

Regardless of which pathway students are on, The Oaks is committed to a high level of parent partnership.

FAQs

For the University-Model, what does the schedule look like during Satellite (home) campus days? 

We recommend keeping a routine similar to the one we have on our central campus days to help students maintain good routine. Regardless of which campus they're on, students receive the same amount of instruction and are expected to complete the same types and amounts of assignments. Hence, it is truly a 5-day school. This creates a higher standard of rigor and ensures they can meet academic goals. If you attend an info meeting, we will show you what our assignment sheets look like for all days.

What are some of the benefits of the University-Model?

Children benefit from the structure of a classroom environment, working with peers, learning from another caring adult, and engaging in friendly competition. Parents are supported with guidance (through lesson plans) from a professional teacher, extra accountability, and a “break” from teaching. 

This method provides parents direct interaction with their child’s learning and builds strong study skills in the logic and rhetoric phases (aligns with middle and high school ages), leading to academic independence and long term success. 

If my student attends the Academy pathway, will I still be able to stay involved with his or her education? 

Absolutely! The Oaks was founded as a University-Model school. As such, we believe parents should be their child's primary influence--regardless of which pathway you choose. We always welcome parent observation of their student classrooms and maintain close communication between the school and home. Additionally, our Family Ministries component invites parents on campus regularly for fellowship and support. We feel that the more involved you are, the better! Lastly, we require parent volunteerism as another avenue for school support and parent involvement.

Are there separate classrooms for the two pathways or do all students learn together?

All students learn in one classroom regardless of the pathway they're on. We do not maintain separate learning environments for both. As such, the assignments and instructional plans are the same for both the Central and Satellite (home) campus.