Oak Mountain Academy Inc

Programs: See schedule oprovided faith-based, non-denominational, college-preparatory education for students in pre-kindergarten 3-year-old through twelfth grade with approximately 208 students. Historically, 100% of oma students continue to graduate and matriculate to colleges and universities throughout the united states. Members of the class of 2017's sat and act scores exceeded local, state, and national averages. Scholarship offers in 2017 reached $1. 7 million. Community service hours schoolwide totaled more than 5,000. The academy offered financial assistance to qualifying students in the amount of $117,450. Oak mountain academy continues to focus on a varied curriculum with each student experiencing art, music, pe/health, technology, drama, foreign language, and a core curriculum enhanced by advanced placement classes, and the opportunity to participate in georgia's move on when ready and dual enrollment programs. During the past two years, the "house system" was introduced and expanded in the middle school, and place-based learning was implemented and continues in the lower school. A focus on work ethics and citizenship, the "total warrior porgram", was introduced in the upper school. Technology instruction was further enhanced with the addition of a competitive robotics focus in the lower school and middle schools. Efforts continued to provide a steam approach across the curriculum, as well as an increased focus on research-based writing. Additionally, a full-time counselor provided counseling services, as well as character-based instuction and speakers for all students. Facilities were improved with refurbished restrooms in the lower school, and corrective measures continued as aging hvac and water heaters were replaced. Efforts continued by the faculty to grow professionally as participation in professional development opportunities is required. Teachers strive to meet the needs of all students while providing an educational environment that is both nurturing and challenging. Exceeding expectations both in and out of the classroom is required, and a dedicated commitment to the mission and the faith-based values on which the academy was founded continues.