Academic Program Update By Director of Academics Dr. Jeremy Jernigan
" Nothing can beat the individual approach to teaching that a small class affords.” - Anonymous 2021 Parent Survey Response Reading student and parent surveys is not only the most valuable activity I do each year, but also an annual highlight of my school year. The results across these surveys are consistently and remarkably strong, a testament to our faculty and the unique learning environment at Oldfields. We know our students at Oldfields, which is what allows us to focus on each girl's success. When I think of our academic program, I think of excellence, with support. We hold each student to high standards that will prepare them for college and beyond, and we provide the support each student needs to achieve those high standards. What that means for each student can vary—that's what personalized learning is all about. We constantly push our students to challenge themselves to grow and improve, and we push ourselves to do the same. We always strive to be better.
Within this spirit of continuous improvement, we are excited to share news of enhancements to our Academic Program for the 2021-2022 school year. These changes have been informed by extensive and inclusive internal and external reviews of our programs, our recently completed ten-year Association of Independent Maryland Schools (AIMS) re-accreditation self-study, and recent student, faculty, staff, and parent surveys. We have been intentional in identifying areas where we could provide an even better experience for our students while being careful to maintain the essence of what makes our academic program unique—a personalized experience. These enhancements have been designed to expand the breadth, depth, and diversity of opportunities and the support available to every student at Oldfields.
NEW COURSE OFFERINGS • AP Statistics
• Painting I
• Biology Honors
• Shakespeare in Film
• Women in Literature: Women of Justice
• Drawing I
• Strategies for Academic Success
• Women and Gender Studies
• Genetics
• Theatre: Comedy and Improv
• Global Conflict and Justice
• Theatre: Television and Film
• World Building: Science Fiction and Creative Writing
• Open Eyes, Open Minds: New Perspectives on Understanding
• Travels, Journeys, and Voyages in Literature
• Young Adult Literature: A Journey Through Adolescence
