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 […]
FOA Hosts Adult Artisan Series: Art with Ms. Jill
Please join FOA for the third Parent Artisan Series event of the year on February 11 at 6:00 pm. This lively social evening will be hosted by Ms. Jill Plumley, Art History Teacher at Five Oaks Academy. She will guide you in creating a one of a kind masterpiece by giving simple, line by line, instruction on how […]
ScanSource Expands Middle School Students Understanding of 3D Printing
The Middle School Program at Five Oaks Academy strives to give students opportunities to understand the business world through meaningful presentations given by experts in their specific fields. This year, our Middle School students have expressed a specific interest in computer design and technology so they contacted ScanSource, Inc, an international distributor of specialty technology products. ScanSource’s Greg […]
Imagine a Place…
…where students participate in World Cultural Studies that help them understand the global community and appreciate the differences among cultures. Five Oaks Academy parent, Missy Hammer, visited the Primary classes to share her knowledge about the traditions practiced during the Jewish religious celebration of Hanukkah. Students learned that Hanukkah spans over 8 days, the types of […]
Strengths Shows Celebrate the Individual Strengths and Talents of FOA Students
Five Oaks Academy holds “Strengths Shows” throughout the year that celebrate the individual strengths and talents of our students. Our students are given the opportunity to select a strength they possess to share with the entire FOA student body. We have had an array of acts over the years from singing and playing instruments to […]
Thanksgiving Feasts at FOA Celebrate Gratitude
Thanksgiving Feasts are a wonderful tradition at Five Oaks Academy. While every program’s traditions vary, all of the classrooms take time to reflect on the many things that we are grateful for in our lives. Gratitude is an important part of our Grace and Courtesy curriculum at FOA. Additionally, research supports a strong link between […]
