Mission:

Doing what is best for students is our guiding principle. To this end, the Oakwood School community commits the resources, support, expertise, and experiences needed for all students to achieve.

Vision:

The Oakwood School community educates students to become ethical decision-makers who achieve their life goals, take responsible risks, and contribute to the greater good of the world. Graduates are prepared for their post-secondary pursuits, proud of their Oakwood education, and poised to lead and serve.

Core Values:

Excellence: Excellence is our commitment to superior standards in all that we do. We pursue continued growth and strive to achieve the highest levels of performance in all endeavors.

Community: Community describes a commitment to our students that is shared by our citizens, families, faculty and staff. Our students thrive when relationships and a sense of common purpose are focused towards making a positive difference in their lives.

Trust: Trust is the confidence we place in one another to act with integrity and in the best interests of our students.

Respect: It is important that we seek ways to demonstrate our understanding of and appreciation for differences among us. All of our students deserve to experience the excellence Oakwood offers in ways that complement their individual strengths and needs.

Accountability: Accountability is the commitment to examine all endeavors with a constructive and critical eye in order to take responsible and dynamic action.

Service: Going beyond self and giving back to the broader community are essential experiences for personal growth.

Tradition: We celebrate our history by appreciating our traditions. A shared sense of belonging to a special place inspires commitment to quality.

Future: We honor our history by embracing the luture. This requires leadership at all levels that is forward thinking and informed by divergent perspectives.