Summary: At OES, academics are a blend of traditional, research-based, cross-disciplinary, and experiential coursework. The renowned OES science program challenges students through independent research, professional mentoring, and national and international competition. Our research-based humanities programs lead students to create truly impressive works like the Literary Journalism Project. Upper School students also take on leadership responsibilities through student government, clubs and organizations, no-cut athletic teams, and performing arts.

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Student/Teacher Ratio: 7:1

Average Class Size: 16

Summer Programs: Offered

Full Time Teachers: 122

Number of AP Courses Offered: 5

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 71.0%

Number of IB Courses Offered: 0

Learning Support

• Learning Center
• Peer Tutoring
• Writing Center

English

• Classics
• Creative Writing
• Literature
• Playwriting
• Poetry

History

• Classical History
• European History
• Medieval History
• United States History
• World History

Foreign Languages

• Chinese-Mandarin
• French
• Spanish

Religion / Philosophy

• Ethics
• Philosophy
• Social Justice
• World Religions

Humanities / Social Sciences

• Anthropology
• Economics
• Psychology

Sciences

• Anatomy
• Biology
• Botany
• Chemistry
• Electronics
• Genetics
• Geology
• Marine Biology
• Microbiology
• Physics
• Physiology
• Sports Medicine

Math

• Algebra
• Calculus
• Functions
• Geometry
• Honors Math
• Probability
• Statistics
• Trigonometry
• Pre-Calculus

Computer Studies

• Computer Applications
• Multimedia
• Computer Programming
• Computer Science

Music

• Band
• Choral Music
• Composition
• Electronic Music
• Individual Instructions
• Music History
• Orchestra
• Recording
• Voice

Performing / Visual Arts

• Acting
• Animation
• Ceramics
• Debate
• Design
• Directing
• Drama
• Drawing
• Fashion Design
• Graphic Design
• Lighting Design
• Painting
• Photography
• Portfolio
• Pottery
• Printmaking
• Production
• Publications
• Public Speaking
• Screen-Printing
• Screenwriting
• Sculpture
• Silkscreen
• Stagecraft
• Studio Art
• Theater Arts
• Theater Design
• Woodworking
• 3-D Art

Special Programs

• Community Service
• Exchange Programs
• Independent Study
• Internships
• Outdoor Education
• Science Research
• Student Council

Distinctive or New Programs

• Astronomy Marine Ecology Microbiology Engineering Design Middle Eastern Literature Playwriting Historic Fiction 20th Century China Intellectual History Constitutional Law Multi-variable Calculus Religion And Social Justice

Dorm Life

Number of Dorms: 2

Average Students Per Dorm: 30

Number of Girls Dorms: 1

Number of Boys Dorms: 1

Dorm Amenities

• Game Room
• Laundry Facilities
• Lounge
• Vending Machines
• Wireless Internet

Other Dorm Amenities

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Student Life

Weekends provide time to relax and to experience the many cultural events and outdoor opportunities in and around Portland. For example, a recent boarding adventure to Mt. Hood gave students the opportunity to night tube.

Facilities

• All-Weather Track
• Basketball Court
• Fitness Center
• Indoor Basketball Court
• Technology Center
• Volleyball Court
• Soccer Field
• Tennis Courts
• Lacrosse Field
• Turf Fields
• Outdoor Track
• Athletic Fields
• Weight Room

Other Facilities

• Tennis courts - Indoor/Outdoor
• Ropes Course
• Giant Swing
• Fencing Facility
• State-of-the-Art Athletic Center
• Pond with Canoes

Clubs & Organizations

Summary: ARTS OES students have access to a music recording studio, media lab, woodshop, darkroom, ceramics studio, apparel construction area, 3D printers, and multiple creative spaces. Our music program celebrates symphonic and jazz bands, concert and a capella choirs, and a music production class. Our thriving theater arts program hosts several productions throughout the school year, culminating in our annual spring "One Acts," where student written plays are selected for full production. ATHLETICS Our no-cut sports policy ensures that every student who wants to play, gets to play, whatever the sport, and feels the joy of being part of a team. Our athletics program offers countless opportunities for self-confidence and leadership. Sports include: soccer, cross country, volleyball, basketball, skiing, tennis, track, lacrosse, golf, and fencing. OES has recently celebrated state championships in basketball, soccer, tennis and lacrosse.

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Arts

• Acting
• Animation
• Ceramics
• Debate
• Design
• Directing
• Drama
• Drawing
• Fashion Design
• Graphic Design
• Lighting Design
• Painting
• Photography
• Portfolio
• Pottery
• Printmaking
• Production
• Publications
• Public Speaking
• Screen-Printing
• Screenwriting
• Sculpture
• Silkscreen
• Stagecraft
• Studio Art
• Theater Arts
• Theater Design
• Woodworking
• 3-D Art

Interscholastic Sports

• Alpine Skiing
• Alpine Ski Racing
• Basketball
• Cross Country Running
• Fencing
• Golf
• Lacrosse
• Soccer
• Tennis
• Track and Field
• Volleyball

Recreational Sports

• Alpine Skiing
• Bowling
• Camping
• Canoeing
• Crew
• Cross Country Running
• Dance
• Fencing
• Golf
• Hiking
• Kayaking
• Martial Arts
• Outdoor Education
• Racquetball
• Rafting
• Rock Climbing
• Snowboarding
• Table Tennis
• Tennis
• Ultimate Frisbee
• Weight Lifting

Summary: Starting in 9th grade, our college counselors are available to guide and support students and their families in the college exploration process. The goal is to help each student find a college that will allow him or her to flourish intellectually, socially, and emotionally both in and beyond the classroom. OES graduates attend an array of excellent colleges.

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