learn a variety of increasingly complex visu- al arts techniques. They also participate in PE classes and compete in a variety of ath- letics programs. After years of thoughtful planning, the projects and initiatives the school has underway are transforming the campus and making it possible for future generations of Oakwood students and facul- ty to excel and discover, to imagine and pio- neer, to lead and transform. They will unite the school as a community to create an even better Oakwood and amplify their students’ impact on the world—both locally and glob- ally. The completion of this growth at Oakwood School will propel a bright, new generation of gifted, young people into vital leadership roles in our community. The need for active learning and critical thinking to create a bold, entrepreneurial spirit in students has never been more apparent. When people visit the Oakwood School campus, they feel
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ties and expanded extracurricular offerings for current stu- dents as well as sustaining excellence in education decades into the future. These enhancements greatly support two of the key tenants that set Oakwood apart from other schools – confident self-expression and unbridled exploration. At the heart of the Liberal Arts building is a 200-seat theater along with a Maker’s Lab where students will be able to build whatever they can imagine and turn their technolog- ical dreams into reality. Oakwood students from first grade through twelfth grade study drama, take part in plays and musicals, and
there is something quite special. The reason for this is no secret. When children are taught in a small and nurturing classroom environment by subject-focused teachers who love what they do (Oakwood boasts a 9:1 student teacher ratio), wonderful things happen. Add to that a strong cur- riculum, broad extra-curricular opportunities and beautiful facilities and you have an educational opportunity that is unmatched in the area. We are certain the Gopisetty girls think so. We can’t wait to see the great heights they reach next.
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