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Programs & Activities

Learning is a lifelong process that extends beyond the walls of the classroom. At Great Oaks Academy, children can explore their interests, learn new skills and make new friends through a variety of extracurricular activities.

Activities and Clubs

Kindergarten - 2nd Grade3rd - 5th Grade6th - 8th Grade

Kindergarten - 2nd Grade
Activities and Clubs

S.T.E.M.

S.T.E.M. includes: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. We use this model to guide our scholars in authentic learning activities.

Community Service

Moral focus virtues are practiced beyond the classroom! Scholars who participate in service projects get the chance to model compassion and courage by working to meet local needs.

Multicultural Fair

Students and families are invited to join us and celebrate diversity. Our cultures are shared with music, food, history and fun!

Field Trips

Each year we take learning outside the classroom and invite parent volunteers. A variety of age-appropriate outings are planned for our scholars.

Coding

Coding isn't just for college students anymore. With the importance of STEM careers on the rise, we are making sure our students are prepared and ready to code.

Engineering Club

This club introduces our scholars to concepts of engineering. Students get hands-on experience with projects and demonstrations.

Black History Programs

Every February, we celebrate African-American history and culture during school events. Our scholars also celebrate through reading, writing, and art.

3rd - 5th Grade
Activities and Clubs

Drama Club

Members of this club get an intro to theater arts and learn about acting, play production and stage work.

S.T.E.M.

S.T.E.M. includes: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. We use this model to guide our scholars in authentic learning activities.

Community Service

Moral focus virtues are practiced beyond the classroom! Scholars who participate in service projects get the chance to model compassion and courage by working to meet local needs.

Multicultural Fair

Students and families are invited to join us and celebrate diversity. Our cultures are shared with music, food, history and fun!

Field Trips

Each year we take learning outside the classroom and invite parent volunteers. A variety of age-appropriate outings are planned for our scholars.

Robotics

Problem-solving minds come together in this league. Our student engineers are challenged to build robots to complete tasks.

Coding

Coding isn't just for college students anymore. With the importance of STEM careers on the rise, we are making sure our students are prepared and ready to code.

Engineering Club

This club introduces our scholars to concepts of engineering. Students get hands-on experience with projects and demonstrations.

Black History Programs

Every February, we celebrate African-American history and culture during school events. Our scholars also celebrate through reading, writing, and art.

6th - 8th Grade
Activities and Clubs

Drama Club

Members of this club get an intro to theater arts and learn about acting, play production and stage work.

Multicultural Fair

Students and families are invited to join us and celebrate diversity. Our cultures are shared with music, food, history and fun!

Field Trips

Each year we take learning outside the classroom and invite parent volunteers. A variety of age-appropriate outings are planned for our scholars.

Robotics

Problem-solving minds come together in this league. Our student engineers are challenged to build robots to complete tasks.

Dance

We encourage our dancers to express themselves through movement. Group or solo performances may also be taught as a part of this program.

Coding

Coding isn't just for college students anymore. With the importance of STEM careers on the rise, we are making sure our students are prepared and ready to code.

Engineering Club

This club introduces our scholars to concepts of engineering. Students get hands-on experience with projects and demonstrations.

Black History Programs

Every February, we celebrate African-American history and culture during school events. Our scholars also celebrate through reading, writing, and art.

Sports

Basketball

Basketball

5th - 8th Grade

Boys & Girls

Cross Country

Cross Country

5th - 8th Grade

Boys & Girls

Soccer

Soccer

5th - 8th Grade

Boys & Girls

Volleyball

Volleyball

5th - 8th Grade

Girls

Cheerleading

Cheerleading

5th - 8th Grade

Girls

Track

Track

5th - 8th Grade

Boys & Girls

Student reading audiobook

Technology

At Great Oaks, we embrace technology in classrooms and our computer lab. Students may also use tablets during workshops to practice skills they are learning.

Students working on art project

S.T.E.A.M.

We encourage critical thinking with S.T.E.A.M. - science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. We believe this is just the tip of the iceberg to supporting multi-discipline innovation.

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