Choosing a school is one of the most important decisions a family makes. At Ooltewah Adventist School, we believe education should do more than prepare students for tests. It should prepare them for life.
As a Seventh-day Adventist Christian school family, we partner with parents to nurture every child academically, spiritually, socially, and emotionally. Our students are known, loved, and challenged to grow in an environment where faith shapes learning, excellence is expected, and every child is encouraged to discover the unique purpose God has for their life.
Through engaging academics, meaningful relationships, athletics, fine arts, robotics, leadership opportunities, and daily opportunities to grow closer to Jesus, students develop the knowledge, character, and confidence to make a lasting impact wherever God leads them.
At OAKS, your child won’t simply earn an education. They’ll discover who God created them to be.
1. Your child will be known.
Many schools can say they have small classes. OAKS goes beyond that. Students aren’t just names on a roster; they are children created in God’s image with unique gifts, personalities, and potential. Teachers know their students well, celebrate their successes, notice when they’re struggling, and partner closely with parents. At OAKS, families aren’t joining a school. They’re joining a school family.
2. Faith isn’t just another class.
At OAKS, faith is woven into everything. Students learn what it means to walk with Jesus through daily relationships, service, worship, classroom discussions, athletics, and the example of caring adults. Our goal is to help students know Jesus personally.
3. Excellence is about more than grades.
OAKS pursues academic excellence while recognizing that success includes character, wisdom, resilience, creativity, and servant leadership. Students are challenged to think critically, communicate well, solve problems, and develop the skills they’ll need long after graduation.
4. Every child has a purpose.
Rather than asking, “What career should I have someday?” students begin asking, “Who did God create me to become?” Whether in the classroom, on the soccer field, in robotics, music, art, or service, students discover their gifts and learn to use them for others.
5. Parents are partners, not customers.
Many schools view education as a service. OAKS views it as a partnership. Teachers and parents work together with the shared goal of helping each child grow spiritually, academically, socially, and emotionally.
6. Students experience a well-rounded education.
Families aren’t forced to choose between academics and opportunities.
Students can participate in:
- Fine arts
- Athletics
- Robotics
- Music
- Leadership opportunities
- Outdoor education
- Service projects
- Technology-rich learning
The goal is to develop the whole child.
7. Students belong.
In a culture where many children feel pressure to fit in or perform, OAKS intentionally creates a community where students know they are loved because they are children of God. Belonging creates confidence. Confidence allows students to grow.