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Published on Sunday, 30 August 2009 16:04

Oak Grove students learn to use their minds, their bodies, and their hearts well because the overarching themes expressed in the Art of Living and Learning are embedded in the school’s culture, curriculum, classroom practice, and expectations of student learning.

The Art of Inquiry
observation • questioning • fact-finding • research • self-reflection

The Art of Communication
speaking • writing • listening • collaboration

The Art of Academia
knowledge and application of academic standards, conventions, and disciplines in core subject areas

The Art of Engagement
attention • self-direction • self-motivation • self-regulation metacognition or learning how one learns • examining one’s own thinking

The Art of Aesthetics
sensitivity and appreciation of beauty in all forms • finding the artist within • artistic expression

The Art of Caring & Relationship
Self: self-understanding and awareness • making healthy choices
Others: self-reflection and awareness in relationship • non-violent communication service to the common good
Local & Global Communities: service and citizenship
The Environment: mindful stewardship

Oak Grove School is a living, learning community and therefore these “arts” should not be perceived as fixed but dynamic in nature and in a constant state of review.