Five Oaks Academy, an award-winning, innovative Montessori school in Simpsonville, SC is proud of their Middle School program where students thrive amongst the combination of rigorous academics and unique learning opportunities. The Five Oaks Middle School environment is a one-of-a-kind experience!
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Educating The “Whole Child”
As a Montessori school, alongside core academic lessons, Five Oaks provides instruction in executive functioning skills such as interpersonal communication, conflict resolution, digital citizenship, and expressing needs constructively.
Independence is fostered from a young age, helping students to budget their own time to complete daily work and projects. Middle School students from Five Oaks enter high school with a solid academic foundation, independence, and confidence to tackle challenges. Students even gain real-life experience by planning their own field trips, culminating in a larger 8th-grade trip.
Building Community
Community is very important at Five Oaks, and more than 38 different countries are represented on the campus. In multi-age classrooms, students develop life-long friendships and learn to communicate and negotiate their needs with peers.
Students also serve as role models for younger peers. To further foster community, 6th, 7th, and 8th graders have opportunities for on-campus mentorships in addition to off-campus, community internships.
Implementing STEAM
Five Oaks encourages research, inquiry, and discovery through STEAM. By fostering creative thinking and problem-solving skills, Five Oaks prepares its students for professions that may not even exist today!
For example, on our “FedEx Day,” Middle School students plan creative projects in advance and then spend one day completing the project—from start to finish. Projects range anywhere from woodworking to building and coding to painting and cooking.
Five Oaks is accredited through the South Carolina Independent Schools Association (SCISA) as a:
- Private School
- Montessori School
- STEAM-Accredited Institution
Learning In An Outdoor Environment
Five Oaks is located in Simpsonville on 11 acres of land and nature trails. The campus features varied outdoor working spaces, from screened-in decks to the amphitheater and mural courtyard.
Middle School students have bi-weekly PE classes and enjoy daily recess. The creek on campus provides the opportunity for exploration and scientific inquiry.
As part of the hands-on science approach and to gain experience with a variety of campus jobs, Middle School students even care for the campus chickens!
Developing Entrepreneurship
Five Oaks champions opportunities for student entrepreneurship. Middle School students plan, shop, cook, and distribute lunches once a week for the school community through Fox Box, their micro-economy business.
They also have the chance to participate in the annual Holiday Open House Makers’ Market and explore the world of small business. At this year’s market, nine students made and sold handmade goods and treats, including marketing to adults and students, receiving payment, designing attractive displays, and calculating wholesale/retail prices.
Celebrating Strengths
Through the Clifton Strengths program, Middle School students explore their unique strengths and challenges, enabling them to approach their future paths in an informed and mature way.
Five Oaks students make a difference in their own lives, the lives of the school community, and the community at large with energy and enthusiasm.
Learn More About Five Oaks
Imagine a place where your child will love to learn and will treasure their Middle School experience. That school is Five Oaks Academy.
Five Oaks Academy offers programs for Pre-Primary (toddlers) through Middle School. Open enrollment begins at the end of February!
Schedule a Tour or Attend an Open House
To schedule a tour or to attend an open house this winter, contact Sinead at sinead@fiveoaksacademy.com. To learn more, visit fiveoaksacademy.com.
Five Oaks Academy | 864-228-1881 | 1101 Jonesville Rd, Simpsonville, SC
