Where Thinking and Leadership Take Root
The Upper Elementary years help students build confidence, critical thinking, and spiritual purpose — preparing them for life beyond Oak Arbor.
THINK
LEAD
BELONG
Deep Learning and Purposeful Discovery
In Upper Elementary, students move from curiosity to understanding.
Lessons encourage independent research, analysis, and creative expression.
Children ask big questions and develop the skills to find answers through hands-on exploration.
Highlights
In-depth projects and individual research
Advanced language arts, math, and geometry
Science and history integrated through story and experiment
Art and writing as tools for reflection and communication
Faith
Students learn to see truth as living — something that guides real-world decisions and deepens their understanding of God’s design in every subject.
Growing Confidence and Character
With greater independence comes greater responsibility.
Upper Elementary students take leadership roles within the classroom and school community — mentoring younger students, organizing projects, and contributing their ideas with confidence and grace.
Highlights
Personal goal-setting and self-reflection
Student-led presentations and peer teaching
Leadership through service and collaboration
Applying faith values to decision-making and daily choices
Faith
Faith continues to shape their growth, helping them see leadership as service — to God, to friends, and to the world around them.
Community, Confidence, and Connection
At Oak Arbor, students belong to a community that supports their growth in every way — academic, emotional, and spiritual.
The Upper Elementary environment is collaborative and respectful.
Students learn to work as a team, celebrate differences, and contribute to a shared goal.
Outdoor learning and community projects connect lessons to the larger world, instilling a sense of purpose and belonging.
Highlights
Strong peer relationships and mentorship
Small class sizes with individualized attention
Community projects and field studies
Reflection on faith, gratitude, and purpose
“Oak Arbor has helped our son become a leader who cares for others and takes pride in his work. He’s ready for what’s next.”
— Oak Arbor Parent
See How Students Think, Lead, and Belong at Oak Arbor
We invite you to visit our Upper Elementary classroom and see how students learn with purpose, lead with integrity, and belong to a community rooted in faith and love.
“It follows that the child can only develop fully by means of experience on his environment. We call such experience “work”.” — Dr. Maria Montessori