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here for an
overview of our facility. (Flash presentation)
The moment you pass the columns of the stately administration
building and pull into the landscaped parking area, one can’t
help but notice that a distinguishing aspect of Five Oaks
Academy is the
facility itself. The school is nestled on five acres of woods
and pasture near Simpsonville. The existing 100-year old farmhouse
has been fully renovated and now houses the school offices, library,
dining room, and our student's artwork. It also serves as a place to host regular events
such as teas, open houses, parent/teacher meetings, and more.
The adjoining carriage house has been converted into an art studio
and we have two 4000 square-foot buildings that house a total of
four classrooms between them. These
classrooms are state of the art with plenty of room for children,
supplies and activities.
The outdoor environment at Five Oaks
Academy is a natural extension of our learning in the classroom.
Learning begins the moment you enter the campus. Incorporated
into the overall design is a fountain, several flower
beds, a Labyrinth and a Zen garden. There is a brand new
professionally designed and built fenced-in playground that has
a range of play equipment. The playground is located adjacent to
a pasture that has been converted to be used as a soccer/play field.
There is a
half-mile nature trail that winds through the woods and along a
creek and half-way through has an outdoor classroom area. The master plan for
the facility includes an amphitheater and a children's garden and all features are slated
to be added in the years ahead.