Upper School at Oakhill builds on the solid academic foundation established during each student's Lower and Middle School years. Combining a mix of in-person core academics supplemented by online elective offerings is how Oakhill's Upper School program offers students the best of all worlds. Your family can expect supportive in-person guidance and the opportunity to form lifelong interpersonal peer relationships while receiving a high-quality, accredited high school curriculum. 

Why choose Oakhill for Upper School?

Oakhill's decision to use a combination of in-person and online instruction for learning is to give your family extensive course offerings that include a vast selection of electives, AP, and Honors courses, while also providing a nurturing classroom learning environment consistent with that of Oakhill's Early Childhood through Middle School divisions.

Our goal is to put your child in charge of their learning path.

Your child is in charge of their learning path at Oakhill. Our focus goes far beyond fulfilling graduation requirements. Oakhill Upper School students select classes that fit their interests, increasing engagement in the material and setting your child up for a future of success in and out of the classroom. 

Additional on-campus workshops, internships, work placements, and travel opportunities make your family's PRIME Upper School experience a well-rounded academic choice.

In addition to Advanced Placement classes, Honors, skill-based electives, and test preparation courses are available for students who want to take their schedules to the next level.

Academic requirements for graduation will align with those of the state of Missouri. The Academic Counselor will help students entering Upper School at Oakhill create a personalized learning plan.

Upper School staff will thoughtfully match your child with a community mentor, internship, or job placement based on student interest. Our goal is for your child and the community partner to get the most out of their time working together. Oakhill also offers workshops to prepare students for experiences outside of the classroom. Students must complete pre-requisite workshops and coursework before beginning internships or job placements.

These workshops may include:

• Work-ready skills
• Dress for success
• Resume writing and Interview skills

Oakhill makes accommodations for non-driving students to fulfill placements close to campus so that there are no transportation restrictions.

Oakhill's goal is to prepare your family for the days of learning ahead.

The "orientation" process begins before you complete enrollment.

• A Prime Administrator will meet with your family during your admissions tour to learn more about your family and the student's academic goals.
• Once your enrollment contract and student records are received, your child will meet with Upper School staff to discuss academic goals to outline the student's educational path. 
  • During this meeting, they will discuss the following:
    • Interests
    • Academic strengths and weaknesses
    • Ultimate life goals
    • Course selection
• An in-person community event will kick off the school year so students can get to know each other in the week leading up to the first day of school.
• Goal meetings occur the first week of each school year to create each student's personal schedule and work plan.
• Students spend the first weeks learning Oakhill's expectations on-campus and off and getting to know any online classroom platforms used throughout the year to ensure their academic success.

What makes a student PRIME-ready? 

Because we personalize the Oakhill Upper School experience to meet your child's learning needs and interests, any student can thrive in our learning environment. 

Accelerated Learners at Oakhill

Academically advanced and highly motivated students sometimes need the freedom to work ahead to stay engaged and challenged by the work in front of them. Accelerated learners can stretch their goals, explore content in greater depth, and work at their own pace at Oakhill. These students also have the chance to take on leadership roles as peer tutors and mentors.

Students who need extra motivation at Oakhill

Students who thrive with extra motivation will find comfort in the support they receive from Oakhill Upper School administration and staff, who ensure that our students stay on track with classroom and online academics. With the aid of our Learning Specialist, students have access to academic help to keep them from falling behind.

We understand that socialization is a huge part of the high school experience. Although our community is small, we want to ensure that our students have every opportunity to expand their horizons through clubs, student travel, field trips, and more! 

All offerings are based on student interest and are student-led. Want to start a podcasting club, cooking club, or chess club? Go for it! Our staff supports Oakhill Upper School Students as they work to get their initiatives off the ground.

There are also opportunities for students to plan gatherings like mixers and movie nights, and Oakhill hosts family-oriented social events at the start of each school year, like the all-school carnival and back-to-school nights.