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Parents, Students and Faculty Work Together to Beautify Campus

The parents, students and faculty of Five Oaks Academy came together on Friday, September 4 for our semi-annual Community Day. This event is held to work on beautification projects around campus, accomplish much needed tasks in classrooms, and build a sense of community with our families. It also provides a meaningful opportunity for everyone to give back […]

September 15, 2015

Keeping Children Safe on the Internet

Five Oaks Academy is proud to welcome guest speaker Joe Ryan, Education Coordinator for the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force within the SC Attorney General’s Office, for a special presentation on Keeping Children Safe on the Internet. Mr. Ryan will provide valuable information about the most popular social media apps that children and teens […]

September 02, 2015

FOA Advanced Spanish Students Visit Mexico

This summer, the 2015 Advanced Spanish group had the opportunity to visit Mexico City on a three day learning extravaganza. The day after arrival at the Mexico City Airport, the quintet (Ari Flanagan, Maddie Gagné, Kaitlyn Meade, Elli Pallenbaum, and Sidney Pinochet) took a forty-five minute bus ride through the city of Mexico to the […]

September 02, 2015

FOA Graduate Wins National Dance Competiton

Congratulations to Five Oaks Academy graduate, Maya Roberts, who won Best Solo at a national dance competition held in Gatlinburg TN on July 8-11.  This competition, Fire and Ice Talent Competition,  gave out two national titles, one for the Best Solo, and one for the Best Group Number. In addition to the Best Solo award, Maya and […]

August 14, 2015

Saxon Brown is on the Run!

We would like to congratulate Saxon Brown for qualifying to compete at the Jr. Olympics that will be held on August 4 and 5 in Norfolk, Virginia. Saxon competed at the state level last month and qualified for the 11 year old boys 400 M and 800 M races. Saxon is a part of a local track club, the […]

July 31, 2015

What Makes a Montessori Education and Five Oaks Academy so Special?

Learning is a hands-on experience in a Montessori classroom. Students learn using materials that engage their senses to gain a concrete understanding of concepts first before moving to a more abstract understanding of the material. This creates a solid base of understanding for students to build upon. The Five Oaks Academy Montessori curriculum is enriching and challenging. […]

July 03, 2015

“Out of the Box” Time in Upper Elementary Part of S.T.E.M. Education at FOA

  The Upper Elementary students love their “Out of the Box” time in the classroom. During “Out of the Box” time, the teachers introduce a specific piece of literature and then students are presented with a challenge that relates to that story.  In groups, students use teamwork and problem solving skills to collaborate on how […]

June 23, 2015

Art History Comes Alive at FOA

The Kindergarten and Elementary students are learning about Jackson Pollock, an influential American painter and a leading force in the abstract expressionist movement, in Art History.  Pollock was well known for his unique style of ‘drip and splash’ painting.  Last week, students learned about his life and the impact he had in the art world. This week, […]

May 29, 2015

Congratulations to Former FOA Students!

Congratulations to former Five Oaks Academy students Will Baur, Mac Berg, Juliet Jacob, and Shaun Schroder on their High School Graduation! In the fall, Will and Juliet will be attending High Point University, Mac will be attending USC, and Shaun will be attending the University of Missouri. We wish you the best on your next […]

May 28, 2015

International Festival Celebrates Diversity

FOA will celebrate the 12th annual International Festival this Friday, May 1. The students look forward to this exciting event all year. Teachers and students dress up in their choice of international costumes and perform songs they have practiced in their classroom and during Spanish.  This year we are thrilled to have a mariachi band, […]

April 29, 2015