Our goal is to help high school students become self-directed human beings who can express their unique perspective effectively in the world and create purpose and direction in their lives. To accomplish this, we will encourage students to reflect deeply and articulate their ideas with clarity and confidence. Our curriculum is built upon solid academic standards and challenges students to engage in a meaningful and personal education.
Enrollment in Oak Meadow High School gives students freedom to learn in their own way, while receiving academic credit and support as they learn. A variety of enrollment options is available, and you can customize course enrollment to meet your student's unique needs. High School enrollment is on a course-by-course basis.
In addition to curriculum materials and teacher support, Oak Meadow provides enrolled high school students with the following:
- College admissions support, including letters of recommendation
- Official transcripts
- Assistance with Work Permit documentation
- A diploma and graduation ceremony in Vermont for all graduating seniors
There are two options for High School Enrollment, and they vary by course material:
High School Printed Courses
Your children will send their lessons to their teachers by email or postal mail, usually on a weekly or bi-weekly basis, and their teachers will return lessons promptly. Teachers review lessons, provide comments and evaluations, and strive to develop and deepen their relationships with their students.
View our printed course descriptions
View a listing of our High School Teaching Faculty
Advanced Study Program
To integrate Oak Meadow’s spirit of independent learning, juniors and seniors are strongly encouraged to earn credit by engaging in a self-directed Advanced Study Project. This program is an ideal opportunity for learners to engage in an exciting and personal academic program while preparing for the challenging work of college.
During this semester-long project, students have the opportunity to develop an academic or professional area of interest by working with both a local Mentor and an Oak Meadow Faculty Advisor. The student develops a proposal and outline for the course of study, including reading lists, assignment descriptions and deadlines, and final project evaluation measures. Regular communication with the Faculty Advisor is necessary throughout the semester, yet students are truly empowered to create a course of study of their own design. There are two program options for our Advanced Study Projects: an Academic project or a Professional work experience. This course earns .5 credit and semester tuition fee applies.
Academic Advanced Study
In the Academic Advanced Study Project, students engage in a research-based learning experience that culminates in a final project that can take many forms: a research paper, a portfolio of experiments or essays, a Power Point or video presentation. Topics for the project can include any area of interest, broadly categorized into the subjects of science, literature, and history. Examples include: alternative fuel sources, bird migration, current foreign policy, peace studies, multicultural literature, graphic novels, the Civil War, etc. Our Faculty Advisors work with students to clarify interests and create clear guidelines for study and assignments.
Professional Advanced Study
In the Professional Advanced Study Project, students spend a minimum of 4.5 hours per week gaining hands-on experience in an active work environment. Through mentorship of a skilled professional, students gain skill and experience in a range of disciplines: musical or visual arts, crafts and trades such as carpentry and building, weaving, farming, cooking, film production, business and accounting, web design, education, etc.
The final project for the Professional Study Program includes a well-maintained weekly journal, documented hours and accomplishments, a mentor review, and a final essay reflecting on the learning experience and future ambitions.
Life Experience Elective Credit
Up to one full elective credit can be earned through our Life Experience Elective Credit program. As homeschooling students, we recognize that you are engaged in a variety of interesting and important experiences outside of your Oak Meadow course work. Work experience, including regular structured childcare, driver’s education, sports activities, visual and fine arts classes, dance and martial arts, can all be applied toward your Life Experience Elective Credit. Documentation of verified engagement in 180 hours of work, classes and activities equals one Life Experience credit. These hours can be submitted and earned over the course of several years.
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Graduation Requirements
For students who are planning to graduate high school with Oak Meadow, we require a distribution of academic subjects that will provide a comprehensive and challenging high school education, as well as a well-rounded transcript for college entrance requirements. Completing the required number of courses in each subject area, combined with a balanced schedule of electives, languages, and independent study, will fulfill the prerequisites for most undergraduate institutions.
Students who wish to receive a high school diploma from Oak Meadow must complete a minimum of 21.5 credits. (One credit equals a full-year course, or two semesters.) Whether you are taking online or traditional courses, the credits earned and courses required are the same.
Students must take at least three courses per year to be listed as full-time. Graduating seniors must be full-time students to receive a diploma.
If you are transferring to Oak Meadow from another accredited school, please contact our registrar. We will need to evaluate prior coursework to determine which Oak Meadow courses you will need to take in order to graduate.
Click here to download the full high school catalog.
Download the Oak Meadow College Admissions Guide (including graduation requirements).
Click here to download the High School Student Handbook.
Click here for tuition information.
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