Lounge.jpgA beautiful and cheerful study area is available that includes both individual quiet areas and project collaboration bays. There are also a number of small conference rooms that double as music practice spaces. Learn More About OCS Boarding
CommonArea.jpgCommon areas on each floor with beautiful, comfortable furnishings provide a place to sit and relax, enjoy conversation or have a snack together. Learn More About OCS Boarding
ResLifeDining.jpgAfter a full day of studies or sports, students can enjoy a break in the contemporary and stylish dining room. Whether they prepare their own meals in the adjacent kitchen, or just sit to enjoy a quick snack, the luxurious dining area provides the perfect location to unwind. Learn More about OCS Boarding
DormRoom.jpgOur state-of-the art dorm rooms rival those of colleges and universities. They are large—1,000 square-feet— have A/C and feature their own private bathrooms. A typical dorm room will accommodate four students. Learn More About OCS Boarding
MovieTheatre.jpgStudents can unwind and relax in the fully-equipped movie theatre, complete with HD flat screen and comfy, oversized bean bag chairs, perfect for an evening of fun and entertainment. Complete with modern audio and lighting systems, this space is a hallmark of one of the “Best Boarding Schools” in America. Learn More About OCS Boarding
RecRoom.jpgBeing one of the best boarding schools nationwide means Oaks Christian also understands students need to take a break from academics now and then for downtime with their peers! The modern residential facility includes a bright, spacious recreation area where students can play pool, ping-pong, foosball and other indoor games while making friends and having fun! Learn More About OCS Boarding
ResLifeKitchen.jpgOaks Christian’s accolade as one of the “Best Christian Schools” extends to every facet of the school including the impressive commercial style kitchen. Not intended to serve the boarding population, but to be available for families and students to cook together, have light meals and snacks and other events, the facility was constructed to be as beautiful as it is functional. Learn More About OCS Boarding
WestlakePlaza.jpgThe Westlake Plaza building, adjacent to the main OCS campus, is home to our Learning Center and our Online School. OCS and non-OCS students from other schools can take advantage of the tutoring, test prep, educational testing, cognitive skills assessments, and other Learning Center services to help students succeed academically. The online school provides college-preparatory course offerings without geographic limitations. Main campus, online only or blended students take advantage of hundreds of online courses.
LCandOCO.jpgThe Westlake Plaza building, adjacent to the main OCS campus, is home to our Learning Center and our Online School. OCS and non-OCS students from other schools can take advantage of the tutoring, test prep, educational testing, cognitive skills assessments, and other Learning Center services to help students succeed academically. The online school provides college-preparatory course offerings without geographic limitations. Main campus, online only or blended students take advantage of hundreds of online courses.
IDEALabOverview.jpgThe 14,000 square foot IDEA Lab (Innovation, Design, Engineering and Aeronautics) is unique in California, giving OCS students a jump in STEM career paths. The hub is the 4,000 square foot lab which houses metal and wood fabrication machines, 3D printers, and a variety of other tools typically found in college labs or industrial labs. Also included are robotics, physics and flex classrooms, a conference room, and a faculty core room. The IDEA Lab is home to our Institute of Engineering. IDEA Lab and Institute of Engineering Video
Robotics.jpgThe IDEA Lab is home to our robotics program, part of the aeronautics curriculum. Students are instructed by teachers who are also working professionals in the aeronautics industry. They learn how to how to build working rockets with an understanding of the propulsion, landing, electrical and software components. Student rockets will also be entered into regional and national competitions.
FiberOptic.jpgPrecision is the key as students in the Fiber Optic Technology Development Group learn how to splice a fiber optic cable that is about 5 microns in diameter. For comparison, a human hair is about 70 microns. They are developing the technology to sense acoustic vibration and temperature changes along the length of cable, another amazing educational experience afforded by the IDEA Lab.
Machinery.jpgThe high-level machinery in the IDEA Lab allows students to build practically anything, including robots, aerial and underwater drones, rockets and even basic prosthetics. In addition to learning the process of fabrication and manufacturing, students are also taught industry standards for safety and maintenance protocols.
Engineering.jpgNot only is the IDEA Lab a place to learn about scientific concepts, but it is also a hands-on, practical work space to bring those concepts to life. Students work on a variety of projects, including building a water-worthy boat for the Los Angeles Metropolitan Water Annual Solar Cup competition using their math, engineering and physics knowledge. The race is the largest in the nation and Oaks Christian students have won in several categories.
MetalShopSign.jpgMechanical engineering students finish the fabrication of the metal shop sign for the IDEA lab, taking ownership of the space as they contribute to its design. As they drill the letters, they use CAD to design the signs, force diagrams and calculations to determine the loads and forces, and use power tools to assemble the final design.
ElectricCar.jpgIDEA Lab students continue to innovate and design with the Switch Electric Vehicle! Students build an electric, street legal car from the ground up! Completely student run, the work is subdivided among smaller groups. Each group becomes an expert in batteries, dashboards, motors, wiring, or chassis. Groups learn to adapt and innovate when solving their building problems, one of the key goals of the IDEA Lab.