School Closed Tomorrow, January 9
Greenville County School District announced that they are closing tomorrow (Monday, January 9) due to icy conditions across the county. Five Oaks Academy will also be closed on Monday for the safety of our families and employees. Stay safe and warm!
FOA Middle School Students Explore Different Career Paths Through Internships
The second week of October was Internship Week for FOA’s Middle School Students. During this week, our 6th-grade students mentor throughout the FOA campus as they learn about the internship process. Our 7th and 8th-grade students go out into the Greenville business community to shadow business professionals in areas of interest to them. Seventh-grade FOA student, Filip P., was […]
FOA Celebrates Fall with the Annual Fall Festival!
“Best Fall Festival ever!!!” was sung by students and parents alike during this year’s Fall Festival. This annual school-wide event brings FOA families, friends, students and teachers together to celebrate the Fall season, recognize harvest traditions worldwide, and enjoy socializing and laughing together. The festival kicked off with student performances from each level […]
Where Do Students Attend High School After Graduating from Five Oaks Academy?
“Where do students attend high school after graduating from eighth grade at Five Oaks Academy? ” This is a question many prospective parents ask when considering FOA as a fit for their child and family. This very important question is answered by looking at the individual student. The Middle School (MS) teachers begin the conversation […]
FOA Joins the United Nations in Celebrating the International Day of Peace
On September 21 at 9:30 a.m., FOA students, teachers, and faculty (as well as students from all over the state of South Carolina) gathered together, joined hands, and sang a beautiful version of “Light a Candle for Peace” lead by World Music Director, Mr. Chris Cash. This song was sung around the world for 24 […]
FOA’s Chess Teams Compete at State Level
FOA’s Upper Elementary and Middle School Chess teams competed on Wednesday, March 16 in the South Carolina Independent School Association’s (SCISA’s) State chess competition in Sumter, SC. As a team, the Middle School finished 2nd out of 19 schools and the Upper Elementary finished 10th out of 17 schools. Two members of the Middle School […]
Upcoming Open House
If you are considering choosing a Montessori education for your child and would like to find out more information about Five Oaks Academy, we invite you to attend one of our two upcoming Open House mornings on March 15 or April 12 at 9:00 am. Please call or email Jessica Greer at 864-228-1880 jessica@fiveoaksacademy.com for more information or to […]
FOA Middle School Students Experience Internships in the Greenville Business Community
Five Oaks Academy is the only Montessori program in the area that goes through 8th grade. The Middle School is a hybrid program that merges elements from both the Montessori program and a traditional classroom. It is thought of as a bridge program that prepares students for high school and beyond. In conjunction with an […]
Governor Nikki Haley Supports Montessori Education Week
Our Governor, Nikki Haley, has continued the tradition of recognizing “Montessori Week” by signing the State of South Carolina Governor’s Proclamation. As we celebrated Montessori across the state and around the world February 22-26, we were able to reflect on the opportunities this educational method offers our students. This amazing educational environment fosters critical thinking skills, creativity, […]
Lower Elementary Students Explore Literature and Different Cultures in a Unique Way
In January, the Lower Elementary students went to the Peace Center to see Doug Berky’s GEMS: The World’s Wisdom Stories. Doug Berky is a one of a kind storyteller who takes a unique approach to conveying a story to his audience. His belief that a story should be seen as well as heard is demonstrated […]
