Oakwood elementary School, Ft. Collins, CO

Oakwood School

About Our School

Oakwood School is unique in the way that lifelong skills are woven throughout the curriculum and daily activities. The acquisition of these skills constantly broadens and evolves with age, equipping young individuals with a solid foundation for an enjoyable, productive life.

History

Oakwood School was the inspiration of Phyllis Smith, Phyllis Nakagawa and Vic Smith. Having worked in both public and private schools, they recognized the need for an elementary educational program that would nurture the whole child. After three years of planning and preparation, they opened Oakwood School in 1993.

As both owners and teachers, the three founders are invested in ensuring that all Oakwood students are recognized and valued. The entire staff nourishes both social and academic growth through an individualized curriculum that builds on each child’s inherent strengths. This approach encourages creative thinking, supports academic excellence, and produces accomplished graduates and strong leaders.

Teachers are aware of students' needs and individual differences and work as a team to insure consistency. Classes are small and purposeful, and promote successful learning in a physically and emotionally safe environment.

An Education at Oakwood...

Provides a curriculum which is individualized for each child based on her or his inherent strengths.
Nutures the whole child.
Teaches children to think creatively and communicate effectively.
Respects individual differences and learning styles.
Nourishes social growth through the teaching of interpersonal skills and conflict resolution.
Incorporates mutli-age student groupings into numerous activities.
Fosters an atmosphere of trust and respect.
Offers parents support and peace of mind.
Promotes in-depth cooperative exploration in science, math and social studies.
Integrates families into the school community.
Provides freequent feedback to parents through conferences, weekly written communication and informal contacts.
Exposes every child to vocal and instrumental music, P.E., Art, Spanish, Junior Great Books and Yoga on a regular basis.
Offers a wide selection of enrichment opportunities and community resources.
Ensures that every child is recognized and valued.

We Believe...

Children are worthy of our expectations.
Children are inherently interested in finding out about the world around them; they are "programmed to learn".
It is our responsibility to protect and encourage children's curiosity and desire to learn.
Self confidence is essential for effective learning to occur.
When children are able to assume responsibility for themselves, they possess the elements necessary to become successful learners.
Each child learns best when allowed to master concepts which are presented at her or his own academic and developmental level.
Children deserve the respect and trust which allows them to become responsible and self-motivated explorers of all there is to learn.

Oakwood School builds a solid foundation for life-long learning.

Oakwood School 1401 West Mountain Avenue Fort Collins, Colorado 80521 (970) 221-0566 oakwoodabc@earthlink.net