Meaningful Art and Academics
While Oxbow is known as one of the best art programs in the United States for teens, it is also well known for innovative academics. At Oxbow we use every modality in the classroom. By providing multiple points of entry for each project, students, regardless of their individual strengths, can access the curriculum and perform at their academic and artistic best.
The Oxbow curriculum has five main components:
- Accredited honors level academic courses including English, Environmental Science, and US History
- Elective World Language Tutorials and Math courses
- Physical Education through activities like kayaking, gardening, hiking, and biking
- Studio arts including painting and drawing, printmaking, sculpture, design and new media (photography, film, video, animation, sound, and digital art)
- Visiting Artist residencies
* Students interested in courses other than the core Oxbow offerings should contact the Admissions Office to request more information.
Required Courses
| Course | Credits | Fullfills |
|---|---|---|
| Honors Studio Art | 2 | Painting, Sculpture, New Media, Printmaking |
| Honors English | 1 | English, American Literature, Advanced Composition, Language Arts, Humanities |
| Honors Environmental Science | 1 | Environmental Science, Food Systems, Regenerative Agriculture, Agro-Ecology, Ecology |
| Honors US History | 1 | Philosophy, Humanities |
| Physical Education | 1 | Wellness |
Elective Options
| Course | Credits | Fullfills |
|---|---|---|
| Online Math & Math tutoring | 1 | Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry, Calculus, AP Calculus |
| Language Tutoring in: Spanish, French, Japanese, Chinese, Latin, or German | 1 | World Language |
Throughout the semester extracurricular activities, field trips, guest lectures, and visiting artist residencies enrich the curriculum.
The semester concludes with a public art exhibition, with each student making a formal presentation about the research and critical thinking that informed their Final Project.
While Oxbow is known as one of the best art programs in the United States for teens, it is also well known for innovative academics. At Oxbow, we use every modality in the classroom.
