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Last week, the 9th graders at Academe of the Oaks got their hands in the soil as they prepared our school garden for the upcoming fall planting season. Rather than simply learning about plants, soil, and seasonal changes from a textbook, students had the opportunity...

Last week, seniors from Academe of the Oaks traveled to Maine for an exclusive Marine Biology learning adventure, giving students the opportunity to take their science education beyond the classroom and into the field. Led by one of Academe’s talented and passionate...

Join Academe of the Oaks for Spirit Night at Wheelhouse Pub The Academe of the Oaks Firebirds are bringing our school community together for an evening of food, fellowship, and support for student athletics. On Monday, September 28, Academe of the Oaks families,...

At Academe of the Oaks, learning does not stop when students leave the classroom. Our annual senior Maine trip gives Academe students the opportunity to take their academic studies into the field, combining science, environmental education, music, literature, and...

What happens when we move beyond simply reading a text and begin asking questions about it together? At Academe of the Oaks, we believe some of the most meaningful learning happens through curiosity, conversation, and the exploration of ideas. Our Chautauqua Saturdays...

What happens when art is treated as more than an elective? At Academe of the Oaks, art is part of how students learn to observe, think critically, solve problems, communicate ideas, and understand the world around them. As a college-preparatory high school in Decatur,...

More Than a Class Schedule: Discover What You Love at Academe of the Oaks What if choosing a high school also meant discovering interests you never knew you had? At Academe of the Oaks, students have opportunities to go beyond a traditional class schedule and explore...

Learning a Language Is Different When You Experience the World A language can be studied in a classroom. But there is something powerful about hearing it spoken around you, using it to communicate with new people, navigating an unfamiliar place, and experiencing the...

See the World. Learn From It. Grow Through It. What if part of your high school education could take you beyond Atlanta and into another country? At Academe of the Oaks, international exchange gives students the opportunity to do exactly that. Our international...

Each fall, as the days grow shorter and the season begins to change, the community at Academe of the Oaks comes together to celebrate Michaelmas, a meaningful Waldorf tradition centered on courage, inner strength, perseverance, and community. For students, Michaelmas...