An independent school for girls grades 6-12 guided by the teachings of the Catholic Church
Portrait of an Oakcrest Graduate
Oakcrest recognizes the vocation of women as trustees of humanity * and provides a culture of freedom and responsibility in which
young women thrive. The joy that comes from knowing she is a child of God impels our graduate to positively impact family and
society through:
• An understanding of faith and a commitment to personal friendship with God
• Academic excellence that drives her to pursue lifelong learning
• The ability to recognize and articulate truth, and the courage to stand by it
• Self-knowledge that informs her growth in virtue
• A love for beauty in the world, and a sense of responsibility to sustain and create it
• Leadership and a spirit of collaboration that inspire her to serve
* Saint John Paul II, Apostolic Letter, On the Dignity and Vocation of Women, n. 30
Academic Excellence
Liberal Arts Curriculum: Tradition and Innovation where our students learn critical, creative and ethical
thinking, problem solving, collaborative work, written and oral presentation skills for the XXI century.

•14 Advanced Placement courses
•84% of Oakcrest seniors were accepted early to at least one first tier school, as per U.S. News & World
Report rankings
•At least 70% of our faculty hold advanced degrees.

•The student/teacher ratio is 6:1.

Every Oakcrest educator fully understands the transcendental value of shaping the minds and hearts of
our students during the most formative years of their lives.

Character and Faith
•An education guided by the teachings of the Catholic Church and the spirit of Opus Dei, a
personal prelature of the Catholic Church.

•We educate our students to be women who know that faith is a gift and a responsibility that
calls for integrity and a compassionate heart.

•Our students learn to be open to a healthy pluralism of opinions. We welcome students of all
faiths or of no particular faith, respecting the religious freedom of all.

Through our mentoring program, leadership workshops and commitment to service, we offer
each girl the opportunity to develop her intellect, will and soul: the three aspects of character.

Leadership and Service
•More than 30 clubs and activities
•17 athletic teams
•2 theatre productions
•2 student publications
th •Individualized college guidance support that starts in 9 grade
Whether making lunches for the homeless, serving as a peer tutor, or volunteering to take on
more responsibilities at home, Oakcrest students understand service as the basis for all leadership
and learn to seize opportunities to serve others.

Join Us at an
Open House
Be an Oakie for the Day
Fall Open House
Permanent Campus Open House
Winter Open House
for girls currently in grades 4-8
Saturday, October 22, 2016
2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

850 Balls Hill Road
McLean, VA
Sunday, November 13, 2016
2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

1619 Crowell Road
Vienna, VA
Thursday, January 12, 2017
8:15 a.m.-12:00 noon
850 Balls Hill Road
McLean, VA
Come speak with our faculty, students, parents
and administration. Experience a student-led
tour. Learn more about our rich liberal arts
curriculum, our vibrant mentoring, arts, sports
and service programs, and the difference our
graduates are making in the world.

Visit our permanent campus and speak with
students, faculty, parents and administration.

You’ll get a sneak peek of our beautiful school,
opening in fall 2017.

Friday, October 14, 2016
7:50 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

850 Balls Hill Road
McLean, VA
A day of fun making new friends, being a
part of engaging classroom conversations and
learning about Oakcrest traditions.

Find out more at Oakcrest.org
Oakcrest.org | 703-790-5450 | Permanent Campus Opening Fall 2017 at 1619 Crowell Road, Vienna, VA 22182
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