Gifted and Talented Students
Inspiring, Challenging, Educating Gifted Minds
Oak Crest Academy is a fully accredited school for gifted and talented students, grades PreK-12, specifically designed to address the needs and learning styles of gifted learners; bringing together of highly trained faculty, carefully designed and award-winning gifted curricula, and like-minded peers; a community of enthusiastic learners who share a passion for intellectual inquiry, creativity, and discovery.
Everything we do at Oak Crest Academy is guided by one simple mission: to allow gifted children to realize their full potential. These children are extraordinary. Their school should be, too. Because maximizing a child’s potential is one of the greatest gifts you can give.
Curriculum Designed to Meet
Gifted and Talented Students’ Needs
Our gifted and talented students are provided an exceptional hands-on academic experience, while also integrating creative courses such as; music, foreign language, yoga, chess, rocket engineering, fine arts, woodworking, meditation, Odyssey of the Mind, and more.
Oak Crest Academy at a Glance
Oak Crest Academy uses William & Mary research-based curricula for gifted students. This curriculum was carefully developed through years of research and field testing. The curriculum is based on an integrated curriculum model that matches key characteristics of gifted students to the curriculum design and ensures a cohesive approach to learning across all disciplines and units.
Oak Crest Academy has a low student-to-teacher ratio of 10:1 Kindergarten, 12:1 Lower Elementary, 15:1 Upper Elementary and 20:1 for Middle School.
Oak Crest Academy cultivates a faculty of experienced educators who can appropriately challenge and meet the needs of our student body. By design, our faculty are educated, innovative, creative thinkers with diverse perspectives and backgrounds committed to working as a cohesive team to build a positive school community. Examples of some of our staff include NASA educated science teachers, Emmy winning creative writing teacher, former UCLA professors and gifted expert teachers.
We believe that surrounding a gifted child with a community of his/her peers strengthens and supports the child’s development. The gifted child can often feel isolated in the traditional classroom, where he/she may be resented or inhibited from developing his or her learning potential. One of the main benefits of programs that group gifted children together is the opportunity for varied and satisfying friendships to emerge, enhancing the children’s social spheres. Additionally, building awareness and understanding of emotional needs of the gifted child is also important and fostered at Oak Crest Academy.
Our students are provided an exceptional hands-on academic experience, while also integrating creative courses such as; music, foreign language, yoga, academic chess, rocket engineering, fine arts, woodworking and more. These courses are woven through each day to foster a whole child approach to learning.
News + Announcements
JUNE & JULY 2023
School closed for summer break.
AUGUST 2023
1 – Office reopens for normal hours M-F 10am-3pm
22 – First Day of School
SCHOOL LUNCHES
Oak Crest Academy offers healthy meal options for your child’s lunch. Call us to find out what options are offered at your campus.
Show School Spirit
We offer a variety of custom designed apparel, accessories, and merchandise to help build and boost school spirit at each campus! Be sure to browse through all the new Oak Crest Academy gear by visiting our online store.
Your Child’s Success Is Our Priority
Begin the journey to meet their gifted educational needs.
NCAA-Approved Courses
In order for courses to be NCAA Division I and II approved and in alignment with the new criteria, they must meet certain requirements in rigor, content, and length. The NCAA expects that approved courses will adhere to college preparatory standards. There are high expectations for student/teacher interaction and evaluation (including phone conversations and email discussions) so that students and teachers are engaged on an individual level. Additionally, there must be a clearly-defined time period for each course to be completed, and the course length must be similar to that of courses in traditional school programs.
Oak Crest Academy offers NCAA-approved courses. Our school is proud of our commitment to academic excellence, as well as our dedication to providing full eligibility for our student athletes.
Working at Oak Crest Academy
Thinking about joining our team?! If you are interested in applying for teaching positions at Oak Crest Academy or seeking options for campus-specific job opportunities within our school district, please click on the button featured below to view our campuses’ current open positions and categories.
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