Education is a lifelong process built on a foundation created in childhood. Good education is reflected in a love of learning and characterized by skills and attitudes that enable a person to grow and adapt throughout life. At the heart of our philosophy is an understanding and appreciation of our students as unique, complex individuals in the midst of discovering themselves and the world around them. By offering challenge balanced with support, we develop their understanding of what they can do and what they can contribute.

The attributes listed below comprise a brief description of the elements that make up an Oasis education. More information is provided about many of these elements elsewhere in the web site.

Passionate pursuit of knowledge
Children become capable thinkers, readers, writers, mathematicians, artists, and scientists while developing socially, emotionally, and physically. Our dynamic curriculum blends innovative and traditional methods in ways that are engaging, meaningful and purposeful, to provide the rigor and skills necessary for independent thinking and personal achievement.

Full learning experience
Learning is most effective when it is experienced by all the senses and is followed by reflection, discussion, and evaluation. From these processes come the insights, discoveries and understanding that represent true education. Our nurturing environment invites students to try new experiences, take intellectual risks, and learn that mistakes are opportunities for learning.

Living lives responsibly and with integrity
Each day our students are expected to be trustworthy, to be truthful, and to do their personal best. They have opportunities to use good judgment; take responsibility for their actions; show respect, tolerance and compassion for others; exhibit initiative, perseverance, patience, organization, and resourcefulness in their work; develop problem solving skills; and maintain a sense of humor.

Growth in intellect, creativity, leadership, and compassion
Individuality in our students is celebrated. Recognizing that children bring with them a range of personal traits and passions that contribute to their unique learning requirements, we utilize these individual strengths to build strong skills foundations that allow students to explore their own interests fully. The learning style and particular interests of each child are considered as the teachers focus on empowering each student to approach life’s challenges with creativity, confidence, and integrity

Enriching their communities
Students discover the necessity and rewards of cooperation through multi-age collaborative class and community activities involving other students, teachers, parents, and appropriate mentors.