Raleigh Oak's
ACADEMICSRaleigh Oak intentionally and creatively merges Public Waldorf Curriculum and Pedagogy with the NC Standard Course of Study.
Kindergarten
Kindergarten emphasizes creative, open-ended play that catalyzes young children to develop the problem-solving, relational, motor, and creative thinking skills that they will need throughout life.
1st Grade
First grade is full of fairy tales and wonder at the world around us. Experiential learning is full of song, art, and movement as students build their solid foundations in reading and math.
2nd Grade
2nd graders are at an age of in-between with “one foot still on the rainbow bridge.” From their own duality they can better understand stories from around the world that show the equally stark contrast of man: good and evil, Saints and tricksters. 2nd graders grow to better understand their world around them in this context.
3rd Grade
In third grade, stories about farming and nature, as well as ancient creation stories from all over the world, form the background for the language arts curriculum. It’s also the year of practical math. The children begin to build on the skills they have acquired during the past two years. They are expected to know the multiplication tables by heart, standards of measure, and telling time. 3rd graders learn about and create miniature models of ancient dwellings.
4th Grade
In 4th grade, students learn how to deeply think about and make connections in new material, and grasp more complex concepts across all subjects. They also write with clarity, flow, and structure similar to that of traditional essays. Fourth graders are encouraged to be more independent in how they learn, and depend less on their teacher’s guidance. They research, plan, and revise their work more by themselves — setting the foundation to be lifelong, self-starting learners.
5th Grade
In 5th grade, students transition from Myth to History. They learn about Ancient Civilizations and Mythology through project based learning. After learning all about ancient civilizations such as ancient Greece, at the end of the year students will participate in the annual Pentathlon.
Middle School - 6th, 7th, & 8th
Students foster a lifelong love for learning by:
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emphasizing critical thinking skills
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encouraging curiosity
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cultivating a global understanding
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nurturing a growth mindset
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and setting personal goals for growth and independence while meeting state standards for education.
- introduction of extracurricular clubs, including Art, Yearbook, Robotics, and Math Circle
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Get In Touch
Location: 321 Rock Forest Rd. Raleigh, NC 27610
Telephone: (919) 322-2615
Fax: (919) 322-2634
Email: info@raleighoakcharter.org