The Oakwood School

About
The Oakwood School is an independent, non-sectarian, college preparatory school for grades Pre-K-12 that prepares its students by teaching a 21^st Century education through integrated, experiential and collaborative learning.
Admissions
The Oakwood School seeks students who demonstrate characteristics consistent with the mission of the school. The goal of the admissions process is to determine whether Oakwood is a good environment for the student's social, emotional, and intellectual development.
Academics
As educators, we establish a school climate that nurtures student growth so that our students will ultimately become independent, wise, creative, thoughtful, and engaged citizens who can manage their time, work in a team, set goals, and problem solve effectively.
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Athletics
At The Oakwood School, the interscholastic athletic program is an important part of the student’s experience. Oakwood is committed to providing competitive opportunities through interscholastic, recreational, and intramural sports programs.
Fine Arts
The Fine Arts programs at Oakwood offer wonderful experiences that serve as a catalyst for students to explore and realize their creative potential. We have created a very intentional arts curriculum knowing that the arts are an essential and critical part of human expression and the human experience.
Giving
At Oakwood, our goal is to shape our students to be: people of integrity, lifelong learners, leaders, confident individuals, empathetic citizens of the world, disciplined, insightful, and courageous thinkers and learners. It is Oakwood’s vibrant culture of philanthropy that has sustained our ability to fulfill this goal.

Band

Middle School
Upper School

Middle School

In band, woodwinds, brass, and percussion instruments are introduced. Students study the fundamentals of and overall involvement in the arts. Students do not need to have prior experience with an instrument to join band. Performance opportunities for Middle School students include Grandparents’ and Special Friends’ Day, Winter and Spring Concerts, Art Shows, school assemblies, the variety show, and community events.

Upper School

The Upper School Band is the most advanced of The Oakwood School concert band ensembles. Enrollment in the Upper School band is open to students in grades eight through twelve with previous band experience. The study of standard band literature is combined with method book instruction in order to promote the acquisition of comprehensive technical ability. The Upper School Band performs at the Upper School Winter and Spring concerts.

Band

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