Oak Hill Blog

June 18, 2021

The Website Wait is Over!

As a small boarding high school for 8th-12th graders, Oak Hill Academy listens and responds to the needs of our current and future families as well as the OHA community. After months of research, planning, designing, and testing . . . our new website is now live! Goals for… Read More
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June 9, 2021

Oak Hill Academy participates in educational conference

  According to their website, “the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA) is a not-for-profit, international professional association representing experienced independent educational consultants.” Educational consultants’ main goals are to provide students with relevant information regarding educational opportunities, ultimately helping families make the right decision… Read More
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May 26, 2021

How Oak Hill Academy prepares students for college

How class size may affect college preparation The average class size in secondary education public schools is 18.6 students. The national average for total students enrolled in high school is 854.3. Larger student bodies are at a potential… Read More
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May 19, 2021

How to plan for college

  College planning is a process involving time management, establishing goals, and remaining consistently informed about application prerequisites. These skills are taught to us as we navigate high school. Students in largely-populated schools typically have guidance counselors that provide them with information regarding college application processes… Read More
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April 26, 2021

Questions to ask during a campus tour

Why campus tours are important Scrolling through a school’s website and social media only gives potential students a superficial glimpse of campus life. Campus tours are crucial in giving parents and students better understanding of a school’s culture and community. Tours can be a bit daunting for some… Read More
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April 23, 2021

2021 Oak Hill seniors were able to graduate in-person

Preventing the spread of COVID-19 On a sunny Saturday, April 17, Oak Hill Academy seniors were able to graduate in-person. They were able to hug each other, reminisce with each other, and celebrate together. They were able to feel some type of normalcy. The challenges of COVID-19 have… Read More
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April 16, 2021

Principal names new Student of Distinction

Semaj E. ’21 OHA Principal Todd Giszack announced today that Semaj E. has been named a “Student of Distinction.” Semaj is a senior from Lanham, Maryland. Mr. Giszack cited the following recommendations from the staff. Semaj is a good natured, hard-working team player. He earns good grades, follows the rules,… Read More
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April 14, 2021

The value of technical writing

  Thinking of an English class often brings to mind images of essays, literary analyses, and book projects. Upon entrance to college, however, students quickly find out that English is an umbrella for a plethora of skillsets, such as technical writing.   What is technical writing? Technical writing… Read More
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April 7, 2021

Oak Hill Community comes together to “Race for a Cause”

  On Saturday, April 3, the Oak Hill community participated in a “Race for a Cause” to prevent child abuse. The race involved students, faculty, and OHA families.   About the race The race was organized with help from Mrs. Martha Dacons, Oak Hill’s… Read More
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April 5, 2021

OHA Principal names new Student of Distinction!

Arthurline M. ’22 OHA Principal Todd Giszack recently announced that Arthurline M. is our newest “Student of Distinction.” Some of the comments attached to her multiple recommendations included the following: Arthurline is a hardworking, pleasant, and likable young lady.  She is always helping others in the classroom and the dorm. Read More
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