Oxford
Academy
"It is our belief
that the most important part of your life is ahead of you, not behind, and we
are more interested in where you want to go than where you have been."
These are the words
of Philip H. Davis, Headmaster of Oxford Academy. Located in
Westbrook,
Connecticut,
Oxford is not only a high school, but also a
special opportunity for young men. For over 100 years,
Oxford helped develop the skills, both
academic and social, to prepare them for their future attainment as integral
persons of the global community.
It was the dream of
Dr. Joseph M. Weidberg to aid the waning performance of students through the
flaws of traditional education systems. Dr. Weidberg reverted to the
distinguished educators of the past for inspiration in developing a school to
attain his dream. His model was Socrates who was devoted in the
education and welfare of the citizens. Socrates’ method was to reveal core
beliefs and the degree of one’s knowledge by asking a series of questions. Thus,
in 1906,
Oxford
Academy was founded on the workings of
this influential philosopher.
Socrates’ methods
of philosophical inquiry lead to the formation of the Oxford Method, a unique
curriculum utilizing one-on-one tutoring for each student to advance at
their own pace, allowing even those with academic weaknesses to achieve
academic and social success. The Oxford Method is based on six core beliefs on
teaching and learning: strategy and logic, challenge, opportunity, personal
efficiency, self-advocacy, and control.
The
Oxford
Academy is fully equipped
with top-of-the-line facilities for their comprehensive academic, artistic and
athletic development. Students can also enjoy their time in the recreational
center which contains a pool table, foosball table, air-hockey table, ping-pong
table and two flat-screen television sets set up especially for gaming.
The
Oxford
Academy also offers assistance
in college placement. The Director of College Guidance cooperates with seniors,
their parents and educational consultants to choose and enroll in appropriate
colleges.
The
Oxford
Academy is one the finest
private boarding school dedicated to the thorough development of students with
exclusive non-traditional, highly-personalized high school education.
