Oakwood Academics

Word of God
*Mathematics
*English Literacy (reading, writing skills, spelling, grammar, comprehension, literature)
*History
*Science (theory and practical)
*Physical Education and Health Science
*Creative Arts & Creative Arts and Design
*French
*Religious & Moral Education
*Ghanaian Language (Asante Twi)
*Library Studies (use of e-readers and hard copy story books)
* Social Studies
* Our World our People

Oakwood Community School adopts the National Curriculum (NaCCA) in its teaching and learning, while it also blends in the Montessori curriculum at the preschool level. Learners in the Primary and Junior High school are given some exposure to Cambridge content, including Progression Tests and Checkpoint Examinations.

Oakwood Community School focuses on the mastery of reading, writing, and mathematics skills appropriate to the educational level of
individual students. Abundant opportunities to practice these skills are provided in class and through homework assignments.

The sudden acceleration of academic expectations for students entering Oakwood Community School may be stressful for some. Our school counselor is on hand to help students and families through the transition period. Additional study skill techniques are also taught to help students learn to use their time efficiently and to develop effective study habits. For those students who need extra help with homework or difficult assignments, teachers are available by appointment to provide tutoring. Core class sizes are limited to fifteen students. Self-discipline and academic effort are required of every student and real academic success is the result.

Oakwood Community School shall continuously improve its educational practices in order to
achieve its goals:
1. Highest student achievement for ALL students
2. Safe, secure and respectful school climate
3. Engaged and supportive parent and community involvement
4. Appropriate, timely and cost-effective staff training and development
5. Effective and proactive classroom support
6. Results-oriented school operation
Guiding Principles
7. All students can learn
8. All decisions are student-driven, supported by data and research in
the student’s best interest
9. Success for students is a shared responsibility
10. Expectations for learning, achievement and behavior are set at the highest standards and shall not be compromised

At Oakwood Community School, all members will be highly
effective and caring professionals who will ensure that each and
every student learns, grows and succeeds; and each member of our school community is treated with dignity and respect.

Oakwood Community School, inspiring Excellence; building character