Life After Oakwood

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Preparing for High School Success

Finding the right high school for your child is an important decision, and at Oakwood School, we take a proactive, personalized approach to high school placement.

Our Academic Team meets one-on-one with 7th grade families to explore Northern Virginia private and public high schools that best match your child's learning needs and support levels.

How We Help Your Child Transition to High School

Personalized High School Planning: Families receive individualized guidance on selecting schools with academic support and accommodations.
Application & Test Prep Support: We offer after-school High School Placement Test (HSPT) test prep classes and support 8th graders in writing their high school application essays.
Executive Function & Self-Advocacy Skills: Our middle school curriculum reinforces organization, study skills, and self-advocacy students need to thrive in high school.

Where Do Oakwood Graduates Go?

Oakwood alumni attend a variety of private, public, and independent high schools in Northern Virginia, Maryland, and DC. Many choose schools with strong learning support programs, ensuring they continue to grow academically and socially.

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Recent Graduates attend ...

Arlington Tech High School
The New School of Northern Virginia
Bishop Ireton High School
Bishop O'Connell High School
Christchurch School
Commonwealth Academy
GW Community School
John Paul the Great High School
Public High Schools in FCPS, ACPS, and APS
McLean School
St. Paul VI High School
Sycamore School
The Lab School of Washington
Virginia Academy