Oakmont's Instruction

Oakmont School prepares each student:

1. to be an academically successful person and a lifelong learner

• in a supportive, nurturing environment.
• with a low student/teacher ratio.
•  in an interdisciplinary framework.
• by maintaining high standards in each discipline.
• through inquiry, investigation, collaboration, independent study and   critical thinking.

2. to be a responsible citizen of the community and the world

• by having the opportunity for and responsibility of decision-making.

Students are encouraged to take active roles in the Oakmont community by learning to function as a cohesive and effective student body.  For example, students work together in the discussion of and planning for field trips. 

• by taking leadership roles and working as a team.

They must come to a consensus on a leader, establish processes for decision-making, implement their procedures, and determine accountability.

• by participating in community service.

Students at Oakmont have been working at the Habitat for Humanity warehouse for three years.  Small groups of students spend from three to six hours painting, filing, making signs, cleaning, crushing cans for recycling, and other jobs that are needed.  Oakmont received an Outstanding Volunteer Group Award from Habitat in recognition for the work that the students have done

3. to be respectful of all people and all ideas

• by learning in a diverse community.
• by investigation, discussion and reflective study