The Oaks supports students with a number of unique academic, spiritual and social opportunities.
These include training in parts singing (cantabile, all students), memorization (using Proverbs for younger students), cursive penmanship, speech recitation, math competitions, writing skills (Progymnasmata), debate, classical logic, string ensembles, advanced chorale, group conversation (Harkness method), science fairs, talent shows, classical etiquette (Protocol), an annual history emphasis week, school ball and, as capstones, a European Grand Tour(juniors) as well as publicly presented theses (juniors and seniors).