Welcome to Oaklandon

School of Environmental Studies - Home of the Eagles

The Oaklandon School of Environmental Studies:

…will prepare students for a globally-linked society with others that appreciates the significance of environmentally sound living and decisions,
…will develop an appreciation and understanding of the influence of the interdependence on people and nature,
…will focus on inquiry related to a student’s role in the exploration and sustainability of his/her place in the community,
…will explore themes with global significance that require higher levels of thinking,
…will establish foundational knowledge and apply technological skills in gathering and analyzing data,
…will enhance a student’s citizenship, stewardship, and interdependence in the 21st century,
…will foster a passion in our students of today and be contributors to tomorrow.

The Goal of the Oaklandon School of Environmental Studies

is to develop compassionate, knowledgeable, and globally-linked young people who contribute to their school and local community. Students are provided opportunities to contribute to solutions that lead to the sustainability of the community’s and worlds resources as they achieve their goals in life.

Curricular Components:

• Project-based Instruction
• Service Learning Connections
• Authentic learning about nature
• Exploration Clubs
• Global Technological Communication
• Infusion of Environmental Science into Content Area Instruction
• Connections to Indiana Standards

School Features:

• Science Lab
• Courtyard
• After-school Clubs
• 2 Computer Labs
• Life Sciences Pond
• Weather Station
• Coming Soon
  • Outdoor Classroom & Watershed Area
  • Greenhouse
  • Compost Learning Center
  • On-Site Full Recycling Center

Learn More About
Elementary Redesign/School Choice