For over a century, The Out-of-Door Academy has embraced our founders' vision to educate and inspire the world's future leaders. Rooted in their legacy, our strategic priorities inspire creativity, collaboration, innovation, and resilience set the course for ODA's next 100 years.

Engaging in Teaching and Learning

As we have for over 100 years, The Out-of-Door Academy incorporates innovative strategies to actively involve students in meaningful and relevant learning experiences.

Students take ownership of their education through inquiry based approaches that foster critical thinking skills and build positive relationships. Our goal is to inspire a growth mindset in our students as we prepare them to be successful in an ever-changing world.

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Our educators at Out-of-Door make all the difference as we strive to provide our learners with a truly distinctive and transformational educational experience.

                  -  Julie Bianchi, Associate Head of School for Academics & Innovation

 Cultivating a Safe, Healthy, and Impactful Community

We foster a culture of safety, wellbeing, and respect among our community members through professional development, student support systems, curricular resources, and outreach efforts. 

We create an encouraging environment, where students and educators can thrive physically, grow intellectually, and develop emotionally, both within our school and in the broader community.

Our Out-of-Door community provides a caring environment through meaningful connections that build student self-efficacy, empowering them to thrive in both academics and life beyond graduation. 

                  -  Melinda Lloyd, Director of Academic Support & Upper School Counselor

Focusing on Our Future 

We reflect the needs of our community by responding to local population growth, expanding the campus footprint, and cultivating a culture of philanthropy.

We actively engage in efforts to ensure long-term programmatic sustainability and to provide exceptional and professional learning, performing, and competitive spaces. Our aim is to offer an extraordinary educational experience that prepares developing youth for a successful future.

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OUR NEW LOWER CAMPUS ON CLARK ROAD

I feel fortunate to be a part of a school that constantly strives to be better.  Our commitment to excellence and continuous improvement ensures that our students receive the best education possible.

                  -  Laura Murphy, Director of Enrollment Management

 

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