Academics
Enrichment & Arts
Hands-on classes taught in Mandarin or Spanish, so every class is a language class too.
Enrichment at Oasis
Learning that’s joyful, creative and practical
Our enrichment program makes learning more enjoyable and gives students the skills and insights to thrive in an ever-changing world. Classes are taught bilingually in Mandarin or Spanish.
Art & music
Art & Music
Art at Oasis is joyful and transformative. Projects follow guidelines, but we encourage young artists to push boundaries and give them the tools and space to bring their ideas to life.
Our music program covers singing, dance, instrumental music and music literacy, and students perform in concerts and presentations through the year. Elementary students have music weekly; middle schoolers and orchestra meet more often.
Film & drama
Filmmaking & Drama
From TK to 8th grade, students alternate between filmmaking and drama during the year, with bilingual or trilingual productions that put their Mandarin and Spanish to work.
In film class they study filmmakers from the silent era to today, learn the three-act structure, and make their own short films, learning cinematography, lighting, crew roles, acting, set design, storyboarding, green-screen effects and editing. Past films range from stop-motion to comedy and science fiction. Drama students stage bilingual or trilingual plays twice a year, with songs and dances in all three languages.
Garden & kitchen
Gardening & Cooking
Taught in Spanish and Mandarin, our gardening and cooking program connects to both cultures and to social studies. Students tend the school garden, learn sustainable agriculture, then turn their harvest into meals, gaining culinary skills and an understanding of healthy eating.
Make & build
Woodworking & Sewing
In the Creative STEAM Lab, students explore materials and techniques to craft one-of-a-kind woodworking projects, building 3D thinking and creativity. In sewing, they design and make clothing, accessories and textiles, refining fine motor skills and a sense of design.
Out in the world
Field Trips
Once a month, students go on a field trip or take part in an interactive in-school workshop. Trips range from indoor rock climbing, which builds fitness and teamwork, to a local Mandarin-speaking market where students practice their language skills with native speakers. Every trip is chosen to connect with what students are learning.
