Core Principles
Oldfields School is committed to fostering and maintaining a positive and nurturing environment for all members of the community. There are five core principles that are an integral part of our mission and our expectations: Integrity, Respect, Commitment, Responsibility, and Health and Safety.

Being a Day Student
At Oldfields, being a day student means having the best of both worlds - all the resources of Oldfields at your fingertips and being able to go home at night. Day students are required to participate fully throughout the academic day including athletics and co-curricular activities, and are also encouraged to partake in all of the evening and weekend events that take place on and off campus. Many day students stay in a dormitory during the week for evening commitments, and boarders often go home with their day student friends on the weekends. This interaction is an integral part of what makes the Oldfields community feel like a family.

Being a Boarding Student
At Oldfields, boarders come from as far away as Saudi Arabia and California, or as close as Annapolis and across the street. Learning and living with peers and committed adults who teach, coach, and advise creates a community that reflects the school's motto. The experience of being away from home instills a sense of confidence and responsibility, thus providing a smoother transition to college. Boarding life grants students the opportunity to strengthen their character, while maintaining supportive relationships with those around them.

Weekend Activities
Oldfields is committed to maintaining an active community on the weekends and offers a wide array of activities to complement the challenging academic program. Students can enjoy on-campus activities, as well as the excitement of off-campus trips to special events in the Baltimore-Washington area. Several of these outings involve other boarding schools in the Mid-Atlantic area. Listed below are just a few of the activities and trips offered.