SCHOOL VISION AND MISSION
Ocean Alternative Education Center is the homeschool program for the Live Oak School District. We provide educational support that meets the needs of families and their children who desire a home-community based, family-centered learning experience. Each student is honored as a unique human being with their own valuable talents, abilities and potential that can best be developed through a personalized education. We encourage the unique way that
the learning process unfolds for each student. It is our goal to enable students to be self-directed, motivated, and competent life long learners.
SCHOOL PROFILE
Ocean Alternative Education Center was established in the spring of 1995. The school began with four students and has grown to 90+ students in Kindergarten through 8th grade. There are five credentialed teacher/consultants, who work closely with homeschooling families to provide individualized educational support, resource and reference guidance, classes and workshops, and personal contact. The Principal and Administrative Secretary run the infrastructure and day-to-day functions of the school.
OAEC has weekly activity days that include:
- workshops with SPECTRA artists
- garden projects
- math, science, writing, and social studies
- art classes.
Also offered are:
- yearbook and student newspaper projects
- field science and special destination field trips
- a talent show
- an annual science fair
There is opportunity for community service projects including "Big Buddy/Little Buddy" mentoring activities. Family events include three to four "Family Activity Nights" and two family camping trips each year. A parent support group meets once a month to give parents an opportunity to share ideas, strategies, and to support each other. Also, our parent e-mail group enables families to have direct, quick contact with each other and the staff. The School Site Council provides a forum for parent input and involvement in the current direction and future planning for the school. A monthly newsletter and calendar helps to keep families informed of OAEC community activities and events.
LEARN MORE
Click on News and Calendar to learn more about what is happening at OAEC this month. Feel free to call with questions and to schedule a tour. Ocean Alternative welcomes all homeschooling families to start their journey with us.