Admission process
The admission process begins with a purchase of the admission form at the school. The form requires the details of the child as well as the Parents, and more importantly, the class they wish to enroll in. After submitting the filled form, a date for entrance exam is shared with the family and the child participates in the entrance exam.
The family will be contacted on the performance outcome of their ward, and an admission letter given. The contents of the admission letter spells out the deadlines for payment of fees, which is usually a week’s notice. Admission fee is non-refundable.
Structure of Oakwood Community School's Academic Programme
Tots.
Toddlers
This department has
3 class levels:
(6 months to 2 years)
(2 years to 3 years)
(3-year-olds)
KG.
Kindergarten
This department has
2 class levels:
(4-year-olds)
(5-year olds)
Prim.
Primary
This department has
2 sub-departments:
(Grades 1 – 3)
(Grades 4 – 6)
JHS
Junior High School
This department has
3 class levels:
Junior High 3
The national exam is written at the end of year three in Junior High.
Areas of Learning Offered
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
& 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
Curriculum
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.
Goals
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.
Oakwood Community School shall continuously improve its educational practices in order to achieve its goals:
