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February 28, 2024

Oak Hill Academy’s executive functioning learning support program offers students a customized pathway to improvement

At Oak Hill Academy, our holistic approach to adolescent growth melds educational outcomes (like GPA and test scores) with gains in executive functioning. The phrase “executive functioning” refers to a set of skills that can serve as markers for adult readiness. Things like time-management, self-discipline, and organizational skills are… Read More
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February 16, 2024

Spirit Days at Oak Hill Academy

During the chilly days of February, Oak Hill Academy celebrates school spirit with Spirit Days! Boarding school spirit is a time-honored tradition that helps promote community-building and fun memories for our student body. Students compete in teams for the ultimate prize – a day off from school! This… Read More
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February 5, 2024

A senior’s perspective of academic success and personal growth

At Oak Hill Academy, we gather together each morning for a school-wide assembly. On Fridays, we have the special treat of hearing a morning devotional from one of our seniors. During a recent week, we heard from Catie M, who shared her story in an inspiring devotional: I… Read More
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January 17, 2024

How Do Parents Feel About Oak Hill Academy?

Unlike a public school or larger private school environment, Oak Hill Academy is small enough to offer your student personalized attention meant to support their specific learning needs. The average public school class size in Virginia and North Carolina is 21 students, while at Oak Hill Academy our average… Read More
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December 21, 2023

Celebrating the holidays with boarding school traditions

Boarding school life at Oak Hill Academy thrives on traditions. We are a family, and as is the case with any family, traditions are useful for celebrating milestones – be they holidays, academic ceremonies, or community events.  Here on The Hill, our focus on traditions is part of the… Read More
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December 12, 2023

Nurturing well-rounded young adults: Oak Hill Academy’s life skills program

At Oak Hill Academy, our curriculum transcends the classroom.  We provide our students with a strong scholastic foundation, but preparing students for college classrooms is not enough.  Our aim is to spend equal time equipping students to manage themselves independently. Our Life Skills Curriculum helps us accomplish this goal… Read More
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November 10, 2023

Oak Hill Academy provides learning support for teens with ADHD

At Oak Hill Academy, our commitment to fostering academic and developmental growth is reflected in our comprehensive learning support program. Understanding that approximately 20% of American students grapple with learning, organizational, or attention issues, including ADHD, we recognize the critical need for personalized attention and reasonable accommodations. Surprisingly, only… Read More
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November 3, 2023

A Fresh Start: Embracing new opportunities at Oak Hill Academy

As the holiday season approaches and year-end reflections take place, families tend to evaluate their children’s academic progress and overall well-being. Questions arise such as: Is my child flourishing academically and socially? Could there be a more conducive environment for them? For those contemplating these pivotal questions, Oak… Read More
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