About Us
Academics
Ocean of Wisdom School combines rigorous academics with a curriculum that nurtures the whole child - heart, mind, and body. Grounded in evidence-based SEE Learning® (Social, Emotional, and Ethical Learning) and enriched by Tibetan cultural values, our approach develops compassionate, resilient, and ethically-minded learners.
SEE Learning®
Social, Emotional, and Ethical Learning for All Ages
At Ocean of Wisdom School:
- Students engage in age-appropriate lessons on empathy, self awareness, ethical decision-making, and mindful living.
- Educators model and reinforce social and emotional competencies across all subjects.
- Collaborative community projects give students practical opportunities to apply compassion, cooperation, and ethical reasoning.
- The program fosters a supportive school culture where every student feels seen, respected, and empowered.
Academics
At Ocean of Wisdom School, we are committed to strong academics that nurture curiosity, critical thinking, and a love of learning. Our academic program is intentionally designed to support not only what students learn, but how they learn — so they are focused, engaged, and ready to grow.
Ocean of Wisdom School is proud to use the Social, Emotional, and Ethical Learning (SEE Learning®) curriculum as a foundation that supports academic learning and student development. Organized around three key dimensions — Awareness, Compassion, and Engagement — SEE Learning® helps students build attention and self-awareness, develop positive learning habits, and strengthen self-regulation and relationship skills that are essential for academic success.
When students are calm, focused, and emotionally regulated, they are better able to concentrate, persist through challenges, and engage deeply with their learning.
SEE Learning® strengthens academics by helping students:
- Sustain attention and focus during lessons
- Manage frustration when learning feels challenging
- Develop persistence and problem-solving skills
- Collaborate effectively with peers
- Spend more time engaged in learning
Through trauma-informed, strengths-based practices, students gain practical tools to manage stress, navigate challenges, and feel safe and supported in the classroom. This approach creates the conditions for deeper learning, persistence, and meaningful academic engagement. The curriculum also emphasizes understanding interdependence and community, helping students grow into thoughtful, ethical learners prepared for an interconnected world.
To learn more about SEE Learning®, visit:
https://seelearning.emory.edu/en/home
Curriculum
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Our curriculum combines core academic subjects with innovative programs that cultivate intellectual curiosity and personal growth:
- Core Subjects: Language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies.
- Special Programs: Optional Tibetan language classes, arts, mindfulness practices, and SEE Learning® integration across all classes.
- Teaching Philosophy: We emphasize experiential learning, critical thinking, and project-based activities, while embedding ethical and social-emotional lessons in every subject.
- Assessment & Growth: Students are evaluated on both academic mastery and the development of social, emotional, and ethical competencies.
Tibetan Language & Culture
- Language Classes: Students can choose to study
Tibetan, gaining reading, writing, and conversational
skills. - Culture: Lessons on art, literature, history, and values
are woven throughout the school experience. - Shared Values: Tibetan cultural traditions reinforce
SEE Learning® principles such as compassion, ethical
awareness, and mindfulness, enriching the
educational experience for all students.
