Welcome

For the past twenty-two years, students in grades eight through twelve have been choosing Bending Oaks School. We provide a quality high school education, in a nurturing family environment, that promotes growth and success.

"My son has attended Bending Oaks since the beginning of the 2007 school year. He previously hated school and was certainly not a model student. Having now spent 12 weeks at Bending Oaks he enjoys going to school, is applying himself to his work during class and his behavior is, overall, reflecting a complete change of attitude to school. From a parents perspective I was concerned about the lack of homework that is given, however, the small sizes of the classes equate to fairly intense learning and my son utilizes his free time before school and during breaks to manage any homework that is given. It is a small community which means all the teachers are aware of each student's strengths and weaknesses and they manage my son well. I am very happy with Bending Oaks High School."- from GreatSchools.com

Admissions

Admission is open to all students, grades 8 through 12, who meet the following criteria:

• Aptitude is shown to be within one grade level or higher of the norm for the student’s age group.

• The student expresses a personal desire to attend Bending Oaks.

• The student makes a commitment to academic performance and agrees to abide by school policies.

• The student is leaving their previous school in good standing.

Objectives

Bending Oaks provides a structured, yet nurturing, environment that imparts a sense of belonging by:

1. Encouraging the student to develop a personal set of ethics to guide conduct in personal, family, and community living.

2. Assisting the student in the development of self-discipline and a sense of responsibility.

3. Equipping the student with awareness that they are a functioning member of a democratic society, and the responsibility that role entails.

4. Helping the student develop their personality based on a proper understanding and acceptance of themselves and others.

5. Promoting a desire for good physical, mental, and emotional health.

Bending Oaks guides the student toward academic achievement and fulfillment of their individual potential by:

1. Helping each student improve communication skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

2. Teaching and encouraging the use of good study habits and regular attendance.

3. Exposing the student to the sciences and methods of scientific inquiry.

4. Equipping the student with self-assessment skills.

5. Developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

6. Encouraging the development of aesthetic values and creativity.

The school works closely with the parents in all phases of the student’s development, especially as it relates to the school program by:

1. Helping parents understand the school’s purpose and programs.

2. Initiating and facilitating parent/teacher relations and communication.

3. Soliciting input from parents by interview and questionnaires.

4. Encouraging the student to be self-reliant and to accept the responsibility for their actions.