Oaktree Academy is a unique private Christian school that began in 1994. Having grown in numbers and excellence over the years, the school is now a concrete expression of a new educational model in which two proven elements of educational success…the professional instruction of a classroom teacher and the one-on-one instruction and/or guidance of each student’s parents… are combined in a single, unified, college simulated program known as University Model School® .

University-model education takes the best aspects of traditional public and private schools, as well as home schools, and molds them into one model. Oaktree Academy’s goal is to partner with parents to develop children who are morally and academically prepared to reach their maximum potential and uses a university-style schedule adapted to the elementary, junior, and senior high levels. Professional teachers teaching in their areas of expertise conduct central classroom instruction, taught from a biblical worldview. Elementary students attend classes on Tuesday and Thursday while secondary students attend classes on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Students spend alternate days at home in their “satellite classroom” where parents continue their instruction or monitor student progress. Teachers provide parents with detailed instructions for days spent at home. Communication is also enhanced through the use of specialized software, called RENWEB, which connects parents, teachers and school administration via the Internet. This model requires a strong student work ethic and employs low teacher/student ratios. University Model Schools® have been proven to be one of the best preparations for students planning on attending college, at a cost far less than traditional private school.

Though off-campus parental roles are clearly defined and required in the model, UMS should not be equated with home schooling or home schooling cooperatives. Nor should UMS be understood as traditional classroom education that has simply reduced classroom time (i.e. a Mon/Wed/Fri. classroom agenda). Its significance lies in its ability to effectively partner parents with highly qualified teachers to gain solid academic results while also strengthening a foundation of Christian discipleship.

Oaktree Academy is fully certified by NAUMS as a University Model School and is accredited by CITA (Commission on International & Trans-Regional Accreditation) and SACS (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools). Oaktree Academy is also a member of the Hampton Roads Association of Christian Schools. Full-time students who successfully complete all the requirements for graduation will be issued a diploma at graduation. 

Oaktree Academy also offers a diversified fine arts program and a competitive athletic program. Our sports' teams include boys’ & girls’ basketball, boys’ & girls’ soccer and girls’ volleyball. Our Oaktree Grizzlies have won many tournaments on both a local and national level, competing with other Christian and private schools.

Oaktree students have consistently earned scholarships, both athletic and academic, over the past fourteen years and have gone on to attend the colleges and universities of their choice.  We invite you to explore this revolutionary, family-friendly and academically solid educational model. We’re looking forward to having you join us!

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Oaktree Academy admits students of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to its students and does not discriminate on the basis of race in administration of its educational policies, admission policies or athletic and other school-administered programs.