Andrews Osborne Academy
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Andrews Osborne Academy is a private
, coeducational boarding
and day school
located on 300 acres (1.2 km²) of land in Willoughby, Ohio
, twenty miles (32 km) east of Cleveland.
, the Phillips-Osborne School has relocated entirely to Willoughby. This gives Willoughby its first coeducational boarding and day school.
Founded in 1910, the Andrews School have a number of fields such as Business, Foods(nutrition), Merchandising/Retail, Cosmotology, Clothing/Textiles and College Prep. In the mid-1980s, the Andrews School became a college preparatory school, shifting its focus from a twofold skills and college pep school, to a purely college prep program. It has since enjoyed academic success with an average SAT score of 1650 coupled with 100% enrollment in accredited four year colleges and universities.
Weekly programs include student-led public speaking assemblies where students share poetry, proverb storytelling, and American inventors and inventions reports. All students participate in community service projects such as health and disaster fundraisers, local food baskets, and the Toys for Tots program.
Straddling the traditional and progressive in its offerings, the academic program at AOA, despite its small size, provides students opportunities to pursue avenues of interest in depth while gaining solid grounding in all academic disciplines. Committed to offering its students a well-rounded program, AOA builds its curriculum upon a solid foundation of English, Mathematics, Science, History, Foreign Languages, Technology and Fine Arts, offering many opportunities for advanced work in all areas. These core subjects are complemented and enhanced by AOA’s electives in various disciplines, but whether it be Pre-Calculus or Biodiesel, the offerings at AOA all collaborate toward the development of critical thinking, communication skills, analysis, problem solving, logical thinking, and empathetic understanding of global social, political, and scientific issues. AOA's growing international population has necessitated the advancement of what is now a stable and strong ESL program that remains essential to the school's success as that contingent continues to grow.
The Andrews Osborne Academy Equestrian Center is an unparalleled high school facility. The Center opened in May 1999. The horses are cared for by a professional staff who ensures that their dietary, environmental, and turnout needs are met.
The barn itself features 42 12’ x 12’ Loddon stalls, automatic waterers, three tack rooms with individual lockers for each horse, 4 wash stalls, and 6 additional grooming areas. There is a radiant floor heating system for comfort on winter days. The barn has ample riding space with two outdoors all-weather rings, (2) 140’ x 280’ and (1) 100’ x 200’. One of the highlights of The Equestrian Center is the main arena, an 80’ x 200’ indoor ring that attaches to the main barn and another 80’ x 200’ indoor ring. Both indoor rings are equipped with judge’s stands and heated bleacher areas.
The indoor arenas are linked together with a two-story heated and air-conditioned Viewing Lounge.The Lounge overlooks not only the two rings, but the main barn aisle as well, so spectators can get a real "behind the scenes" view. In addition to the main barn, there are two smaller barns which offer stabling for our lesson horses, bringing us to a full capacity of 60 horses.
Student life at AOA is full of opportunities to explore both in and out of the classroom, discover leadership abilities through athletics, student government, and make new friends. Located just thirty minutes east of Cleveland, AOA students take advantage of everything that city and region has to offer. Weekend activities, modeled for our boarding students, are open to all and whether you choose to board or not, the campus is full of activity well after the last class of the day.
Private school
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, coeducational boarding
Boarding school
A boarding school is a school where some or all pupils study and live during the school year with their fellow students and possibly teachers and/or administrators. The word 'boarding' is used in the sense of "bed and board," i.e., lodging and meals...
and day school
Day school
A day school—as opposed to a boarding school—is an institution where children are given educational instruction during the day and after which children/teens return to their homes...
located on 300 acres (1.2 km²) of land in Willoughby, Ohio
Willoughby, Ohio
As of the census of 2000, there were 22,621 people, 10,265 households, and 5,892 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,225.3 people per square mile . There were 10,700 housing units at an average density of 1,052.6 per square mile...
, twenty miles (32 km) east of Cleveland.
History
In the Fall of 2007, the former Andrews School and Phillips-Osborne School officially merged to form the new Andrews Osborne Academy. Previously located in Painesville, OhioPainesville, Ohio
As of the 2010 Census, there were 19,563 people. As of the census of 2000, there were 17,503 people, 6,525 households, and 4,032 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,928.6 people per square mile . There were 6,933 housing units at an average density of 1,160.0 per square mile...
, the Phillips-Osborne School has relocated entirely to Willoughby. This gives Willoughby its first coeducational boarding and day school.
The Andrews School
The Phillips-Osborne School
The Phillips-Osborne School was founded in Painesville as The Phillips School in 1972, being renamed as the Phillips-Osborne School in 1992. It has always been a coeducational institution, but has primarily served grades one through eight where as the Andrews School served grades seven through twelveAcademics
Andrews Osborne Academy believes in providing support through an individualized, comprehensive plan that paves a path to success for each student. Through the efforts and commitment of the entire faculty and staff, AOA offers an academic program that not only teaches the skills and knowledge students need to prepare for college but also nurtures an interest in life long learning, builds confidence in their own abilities and helps define who they are and can be. Combine this with a diverse student body, small classes and excellent facilities, and you have a one of a kind educational experience that will support the promise of a bright future for every student and their families.Academics - Pre-Kindergarten
AOAs programs are designed to provide social interaction with a diverse group of children. Learning to verbalize feelings, negotiate compromises, and encourage one another with kind words are skills that are continually practiced. The curriculum includes a wide range of disciplines including science, language arts, social studies, math, public speaking, art, music, Spanish, and physical education.Academics - Lowers School (K - 5th Grades)
The emphasis in kindergarten through 2nd grade is development of the whole child in a nurturing, child-centered learning environment. Teachers are committed to meeting the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual needs of all students in their classes. Thus, in the classrooms one may observe: whole group, small group, or even individual instruction; differentiated lessons, responsive classroom techniques, interest centers, hands-on experiential activities, and cooperative learning circles. The curriculum has a definite scope and sequence development where students build on skills and understandings from year to year. All students receive instruction in language arts, math, science, social studies, art, music, physical education, swimming, library, technology, and Spanish. The unique public speaking program begins in kindergarten and continues throughout the grades. Teachers integrate their subjects in order to insure more meaningful learning connections for students.Weekly programs include student-led public speaking assemblies where students share poetry, proverb storytelling, and American inventors and inventions reports. All students participate in community service projects such as health and disaster fundraisers, local food baskets, and the Toys for Tots program.
Academics - Middle School (6th - 8th Grades)
The curriculum offers a full complement of courses, including english, mathematics, science, language arts, social studies, foreign language, physical education, health education, visual arts, performing arts and technology.It offers an integrated, experiential education from the interdisciplinary study of Greece to reliving colonial times, students are actively engaged in learning through experience. Numerous field trips enrich student understanding of different cultures, as well as helping them connect the past with the present. The educational program focuses on academic excellence, connects school and family, and underscores the development of the whole child. The curriculum is developmentally appropriate, and teaching addresses the individual skill levels and learning styles of students.Academics - Upper School (9th - 12th Grades)
The Andrews Osborne Academy Upper School curriculum emphasizes the importance of a lifelong engagement with the world. As a college-preparatory school, AOA offers a challenging curriculum that prepares students for future academic success, and purposeful, fulfilling lives. AOA strives to graduate citizens who can think critically, discuss important matters articulately, write persuasively, and act responsibly.Straddling the traditional and progressive in its offerings, the academic program at AOA, despite its small size, provides students opportunities to pursue avenues of interest in depth while gaining solid grounding in all academic disciplines. Committed to offering its students a well-rounded program, AOA builds its curriculum upon a solid foundation of English, Mathematics, Science, History, Foreign Languages, Technology and Fine Arts, offering many opportunities for advanced work in all areas. These core subjects are complemented and enhanced by AOA’s electives in various disciplines, but whether it be Pre-Calculus or Biodiesel, the offerings at AOA all collaborate toward the development of critical thinking, communication skills, analysis, problem solving, logical thinking, and empathetic understanding of global social, political, and scientific issues. AOA's growing international population has necessitated the advancement of what is now a stable and strong ESL program that remains essential to the school's success as that contingent continues to grow.
Equestrian Riding Program
Students can participate in schooling and rated horse shows on an AOA school horse or on their own horse. AOAs program supports students who are serious competitors, as well as a student riding in their first show. There is also a community lesson program available for non AOA students.The Andrews Osborne Academy Equestrian Center is an unparalleled high school facility. The Center opened in May 1999. The horses are cared for by a professional staff who ensures that their dietary, environmental, and turnout needs are met.
The barn itself features 42 12’ x 12’ Loddon stalls, automatic waterers, three tack rooms with individual lockers for each horse, 4 wash stalls, and 6 additional grooming areas. There is a radiant floor heating system for comfort on winter days. The barn has ample riding space with two outdoors all-weather rings, (2) 140’ x 280’ and (1) 100’ x 200’. One of the highlights of The Equestrian Center is the main arena, an 80’ x 200’ indoor ring that attaches to the main barn and another 80’ x 200’ indoor ring. Both indoor rings are equipped with judge’s stands and heated bleacher areas.
The indoor arenas are linked together with a two-story heated and air-conditioned Viewing Lounge.The Lounge overlooks not only the two rings, but the main barn aisle as well, so spectators can get a real "behind the scenes" view. In addition to the main barn, there are two smaller barns which offer stabling for our lesson horses, bringing us to a full capacity of 60 horses.
Athletics
AOA’s zero-cut policy promotes participation and encourages students to be part of the team, and the coaches share the school’s commitment to the success of each child.Campus Life at Andrews Osborne
Boarding students live in one of five Victorian style dorms and have the opportunity to go participate in off-campus excursions such as trips to Cleveland Museums, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, shopping centers, concerts, and much more. Approximately 30% of Andrews students reside on-campus and hail from 19 different countries and ten states.Student life at AOA is full of opportunities to explore both in and out of the classroom, discover leadership abilities through athletics, student government, and make new friends. Located just thirty minutes east of Cleveland, AOA students take advantage of everything that city and region has to offer. Weekend activities, modeled for our boarding students, are open to all and whether you choose to board or not, the campus is full of activity well after the last class of the day.