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The Oakley School- [website] Post Office Box 357/367 Oakley, UT 84055 United States of America | |
| Phone: | 435.783.5001 |
| Ages: | 14-18 |
| Gender: | Co-ed |
| Description: | A boarding school that provides a whole education - one that challenges the student's mind, spirit and body. |
| Director Name: | Mollie Mylar, Admissions Director |
| Enroll Info: | Has a rolling enrollment policy with the school accepting applications throughout the calendar year |
| Academics: | Provides a college preparation program where learning is its own reward. Oakley stresses a """"""""hands-on"""""""" learning environment, where lessons are not only applied and retained, but a lifelong love of learning becomes part of the student. A full curriculum includes Advanced Placement courses in all academic areas, while life skills classes enhance academic achievement. Foreign language classes and technology training provide young leaders with the skills essential to being part of an international community |
| Activities: | Oakley organizes students' recreational learning into Modular Programs. These programs explore service opportunities, the arts, recreational adventures and team sports. Here, students master various skills, improve natural abilities and are motivated to share their capabilities with others |
| Counseling: | Individualized, strategic counseling is required on an ongoing basis to assist students in taking full advantage of all elements of the Oakley program. Counseling service can be accessed every day, both for individuals and to facilitate group meetings |
| Campus: | Each student is part of a """"""""house"""""""" -- a kind of family group that shares home base |
| Family Involvement: | The Oakley experience is a family process. For this reason, all applicants along with their parent's) are required to visit the campus for a personal interview with all members of the admissions committee |
| Philosophy: | The Oakley School Mission Our mission is to inspire each student to respect and pursue educational and moral growth while developing individual skills crucial to success in a complex, changing world. By engaging in diverse educational experiences, both in and out of the classroom, self-esteem is strengthened and life skills are promoted. What parents find in Oakley School is a place for their children to excel in academics, acquire positive emotional communication and responsibility, and discover new strengths in physical adventures and community service. |
| Staff: | James Meyer Head of School M.A. in Education - Fairfield University B.A. in History - University of Colorado |
| Specialties: | crc health group Specific Site: OAKLEY SCHOOL Website: http://www.oakley-school.com/ Contact: JAMES MEYER, director Phone: 435 7835001 Mail: 251 WEBER CANYON RD OAKLEY, UT 84055 County: SUMMIT License: Type: RENEWAL Begins: 3/1/2010 Ends: 2/28/2011 Service: Therapeutic School Specific: Capacity: 128 Gender: Ages: 14-19 years old Two distinguished faculty members recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to receive presidential awards for teaching excellence in math and science. (They also happen to be husband and wife.) |
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