Green Oaks School is a unique Christian school and program for individuals with Down syndrome and similar intellectual disabilities in the North Texas area.
The mission of Green Oaks School is to provide a quality, person-centered Christian education to individuals with Down syndrome and similar intellectual disabilities by offering them the opportunity to reach their maximum potential academically, vocationally, socially and spiritually; by recognizing the inherent God-given dignity of each person; by preparing them and offering support for community inclusion; and by assisting each person in finding and living out their purposeful lives. Green Oaks School also strives to provide services and resources to support families and members of the community.
The school opened in August, 2000 with four students, ages 11 to 14. With
each new school year, we increased our highest age level and then added a program for adults, Green Oaks Adult Learning (GOAL).
A primary focus of Green Oaks School is to teach academics at the level of ability and interest of our students. One of the keys to our success is the low teacher to student ratio. Other areas of focus include social skills, speech & language, and computer skills. In addition, the students participate in Stretch 'n Grow (an exercise program), Speech and Occupational therapies, music, art and bowling. Now in our sixteenth year, Green Oaks School is serving students through young adulthood and beyond. The older students continue to study academics, but also focus on careers, self-responsibility skills, independent living skills and job training in our community.