History 

 

Oak Grove Classical Academy opened it’s doors on August 12, 2008.   But that is far from the beginning of the story.  In the spring of 2007, a group of families came together to discuss the possibility of starting a Classical, UMS school in Albuquerque.  Initially, it felt like a task far too big and too daunting.  But we kept meeting maybe, because we all shared a common vision for a school not yet born, or maybe we just didn’t want to be the first one to quit.  For whatever our reasons, the Lord kept solidifying our dreams and desires for what Oak Grove would become. 

A real turning point in the planning of Oak Grove came in the fall of 2007.  Three of us visited a sister-UMS school in Austin, Texas named Veritas Academy.  Veritas  has the same distinctives that we had been planning for: Christ-centered, Classical and UMS.   Their school was full of students and families that testified of the great benefits to this partnership between home and school.  It was so inspiring to see in action, the very model of school we had spent so many months discussing and planning.  The staff at Veritas has been more than gracious in sharing with us their experiences with starting a school, as well as providing resources, and answering our questions.  At that point in the planning process, we were 4 moms, meeting at Burger King and doing the best we could to accomplish our “to-do” lists between meetings.  The enthusiasm we came home with was contagious, and at that point the husbands felt the need to get on “board.”  Now, the Board of Directors consists of 4 families, coming from a variety of business and educational backgrounds. 

The Spring and Summer of 2008 consisted of what seemed like a dozen Informational Meetings, various publicity efforts, meeting with potential families, conducting teacher interviews, finalizing curriculum and training teachers and parents.  Amazingly, it all came together in time for school to start on August 12. 

We are more than humbled by the success and learning we’ve experienced this first year.  We know that we’ve only scratched the surface of the potential and responsibility that we have as a school.  We are excited to see the next chapters unfold.  Solo Deo Gloria.

 

“I believe Oak Grove is truly an instrument of the Lord to spread the Gospel and have the Word and the Truth burned into our children’s heart, and they will in turn influence the next generation.  I have a great passion for the school.  I see the great need for God’s truth to be instilled in us from the time we are children.” – Rita

“I have become truly impassioned for this model of classical education. Having experienced it from a teachers standpoint thus far, I can affirm the effectiveness of the teacher/co-teacher system and confess that it has quelled any reservations I had about the prospect of homeschooling as a parent in the future. The ethos created by the gospel-centered, classical curriculum and the supportive community of staff and teachers is what makes Oak Grove truly shine against other lackluster options for education.” – Mrs. Schneeberger

“Our experience at Oak Grove has been so positive.  After our year in public school, I am thrilled that my child has a chance to learn amazing things while having enough time to be a kid.  The flexible schedule has been a huge blessing to our family.  Christ being the center of our kids’ education has been the icing on the cake!” – Leslie

“Oak Grove has been such a blessing to our family! We are so grateful to partner with Oak Grove, its teachers, and staff to ‘raise up’ our children. The solid Christian teachings, the superb classical education, and the lifestyle and quality time that a university model school allows for our family is a perfect match. We are so grateful for their expertise in curriculum choices, the ’sharing’ in the education of our children, and the opportunity to maintain quality time and the high level of parental involvement that we desire.  This model provides other wonderful influences in our children’s lives while keeping us as the primary educators and influencers in their lives. We firmly believe that the ‘at school’ and the ‘at home’ education are mixing to develop character as well as providing an unsurpassed education for our children.” – Tammy

“My kids are always excited to go to school, and I am always excited to home school.  It truly is the best of both worlds.” – Heather

“Oak Grove is a wonderful and nurturing environment that provides an invaluable education both academically and spiritually.  I am my children’s primary source of influence, while they enjoy the benefits of a high caliber private education and the spiritual covering of home school.” – Brian

“Our oldest child went to public school last year and we really felt that she missed out on a lot of family time.  We are so thankful for Oak Grove and its UM because it has given us more time together as a family.  We have been completely satisfied by the academic standads, and feel like our children are getting an amazing education!” – Carrie

“After researching the options available to us, OGCA was the best match for us. Oak Grove gives our kids the consistency and discipline of being in a classroom, as well as gives me the opportunity to work with my child and know exactly how she is performing. The teachers and staff have been such a blessing to us. We couldn’t ask for a better school.” – Pamela

- Testimonials