Academic Overview

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We offer an extended school day from 8:00 am - 5:15 pm that allows for a rigorous and robust learning schedule including:

  • Comprehensive, literacy-rich core academic instruction

  • Community Core social and emotional learning curriculum

  • Community as Campus approach that integrates field work, local partnerships, and action for social justice

  • Daily access to Outdoor Classroom and school garden

  • 1:1 Chromebook laptops for each student

  • Evening Study from 4:15 -5:15 pm for supervised homework completion and academic support

  • Visual and performing arts including music, theater, dance, studio and digital arts

  • Strong foundation in design thinking, natural sciences and STEAM

  • Sports, physical fitness, and developmentally-appropriate health and wellness education

  • Project-based learning, public speaking, and electives that foster student voice and choice

  • Tutoring, mentoring, and counseling opportunities

  • Preparation and support for transition to high school

OSS is accredited by the Association of Independent Schools in New England, a member of the International Coalition of Girls’ Schools, and recognized by the New England League of Middle Schools as a 2019 Spotlight School.

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