The Oasis charter school, located on the grounds of the Manatee PAL complex, has a name that stands for "Outstanding Achieving Students Influence Success." Led by principal/founder Edna Fields-Bailey, Oasis offers a curriculum that incorporates language arts, science, math, service learning and computers. There is also instruction in drama and martial arts, plus specialists in ESE, speech pathology and occupational therapy. Oasis aims to enhance fundamental skills in an intimate, family-oriented educational setting.