Academics
Lower School
The Lower School’s superior academics are enhanced by unique programs that promote crucial growth and development of our youngest students. Our academically and intellectually rigorous curriculum emphasizes the mastery of essential skills through collaborative inquiry and customized learning environments.
The core curriculum of language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies is enhanced with the seven Specials that provide innovative approaches to problem-solving through age-appropriate instruction.
ODA’s culture of innovation is balanced with rich traditions designed to teach critical thinking, collaboration, communication and creativity. Our educational approach lays the foundation for lifelong learning from curious students who seek to understand the world around them.
See what's happening in the Lower School
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Now Broadcasting...WODA Goes Live!
Lower School students in the new Broadcasting class put a myriad of skills to the test during their weekly newscast. Click here to view an archive of their weekly broadcasts.Click to Learn More -
Back to Our Roots: Out-of-Door Learning in Action
From the beginning, Out-of-Door founders Catherine Gavin and Fanneal Harrison envisioned a school where some of the most important lessons would be learned “out-of-door” or outside of the classroom. Click here for photos of more outdoor learning activities around campus.Click to Learn More -
Upper School Students Champion Water Quality in Sarasota
Reece Whatmore ’21 and Harper Campbell ’23 were selected as two of only 50 students in the nation to join EarthEcho as EarthEcho Water Challenge Ambassadors. Their first outreach project was to hold a community program to educate about the importance of water quality. They chose to work with ODA Lower School students.Click to Learn More -
ODA Celebrates Opening of New Middle School Facility
Eighth graders return to Lakewood Ranch campus and get a first look at new facility.Click to Learn More
View the Lower School Curriculum
The "Four Cs": creativity, communication, collaboration and critical thinking provide the foundation for our early childhood program.
The Out-of-Door Academy
LOWER SCHOOL | Historic Siesta Key Campus | Pre-K – Grade 5
444 Reid Street, Sarasota, FL 34242 | 941-349-3223 | Fax: 941-349-8133
444 Reid Street, Sarasota, FL 34242 | 941-349-3223 | Fax: 941-349-8133
MIDDLE & UPPER SCHOOLS | Uihlein Campus in Lakewood Ranch | Grades 6 – 8 | Grades 9 – 12
5950 Deer Drive, Sarasota, FL 34240 | 941-349-3224 | Fax: 941-907-1251
The Out-of-Door Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, physical ability, color, religion, sex, age, gender, sexual orientation, or national origin.
The Out-of-Door Academy is an equal opportunity employer.
© 2020 The Out-of-Door Academy
© 2020 The Out-of-Door Academy