Old Orchard School

400 West Campbell Avenue

Campbell, CA 95008

11 Reviews

School District
Grade

PK-8
Type

private

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Submitted by parent on October 30, 2024

My daughter is in the K1 class at Old Orchard, and even though we just joined recently, I felt compelled to share my appreciation. Our teacher, Cathy, has been incredible. When my daughter started, she didn’t speak any English, but she’s never felt left out or stressed. The staff, other kids, and teachers are so supportive and kind that going to school is always exciting for her.I’m really glad we chose a school where kids are cherished and nurtured, and where the teachers prioritize friendship and curiosity. Plus, the academics are strong too! From what I've seen, they cover English, math, Spanish, art, and PE. Every day, the kids learn something new and can’t wait to go back the next day!
Submitted by parent on October 12, 2022

We could not be more pleased with Old Orchard School! We spent a lot of time researching and looking for the right fit for our family. We are in our second year at the school and have two children attending. To say that the Old Orchard administration and staff are incredible would be an understatement. Every staff person is there to help and truly cares about our children and their education. The school is invested in social- emotional learning as well as academics. This was important to us as a family. While academics are important to us we also wanted to know that our children would be learning critical life skills such as how to manage their thoughts and emotions, how to stand up for themselves and others, and how to communicate and build relationships, just to name a few. These lessons are woven into the curriculum each week and my children come home talking about it. Both of my children have made wonderful friends and love their teachers. They are learning new things everyday and always have fun stories to share. The administration takes any questions or concerns that parents have very seriously and it truly feels like a partnership. We feel so lucky to have found this school.
Submitted by parent on May 17, 2020

We have been with the school for 8 years now - I have 2 kids at OOS, an 8th grader and a 6th grader. I cannot say enough good things about the school, the staff, the program and how the school is run. The academics at OOS are top notch. The extra curriculum and enrichment programs are plentiful and fun. Btw, I am writing this review in May, 2020 - we are in lock down, self isolating and all schools in CA are closed. OOS is in session. Our staff and teachers took 1 week in the middle of March to prepare and setup online school. And so starting on March 23rd our 2 kids "go" to all the classes via Zoom. The schedule is modified, the classes are shorter, but, there is instruction time with the teacher present, there are tests, homework, projects, PE (yes, every day for 30 min), enrichment classes (my kids take art), etc. The school goes from 9am-2pm, study hall from 2pm-3pm. The kids are on track to finish their respective grades as they were on June 11. That's the level of commitment the staff and teachers have at our school. I highly recommend OOS to anyone looking for a private school.
Submitted by parent on May 14, 2020

This school fits the bill in so many ways. Stop by at one of the Open Houses and witness dozens of kids volunteering to be student ambassadors. That will convince you to take a close looks at Old Orchard School.
Submitted by parent on January 26, 2020

My daughter went to a Montessori school for preschool through 5th grade. We knew that she would need to eventually transition to "normal" school and middle school seemed like the appropriate level to make the switch. OOS was great with testing her in the spring of 5th to see where she was compared to her class. While she was above standard grade level in math, OOS was a year ahead. They sent home a text book and the 5th grade teacher gave her notes on which chapter she needed to study over the summer to be up to speed when starting 6th. This greatly reduced our stress. Their standards are high, the material is covered deeply and broadly, and I can tell my daughter is REALLY learning because she relates the things she is learning to our conversations at home. She is twelve and we can discuss genotypes and phenotypes and the influence of the Roman Empire on Islam! Even gym class is daily, and challenging to her, and she is athletic already. She says middle school has been the best years of her life. She really does not like vacations that drag on for too long because she misses school. You might think I am laying it on thick, but we really do love this school. :-)
Submitted by parent on September 30, 2019

Old Orchard is a wonderful and special place where the whole child is the focus and the teachers and administration provide the support children (and families) need to grow and learn.I had the pleasure of exploring Old Orchard recently. From my first phone call, I was met with a kind and supportive attitude. They took the time to understand what my family was looking for in a school and the needs of my son. Besides offering excellent academics, the middle school is part of the amazing Campbell community center which offers so much. My son spent two days shadowing and made friends quickly. The teachers challenged him academically and provided a calm and nurturing environment. Although we ultimately decided to go to a school that offered an even smaller class size better suited to my son's needs, it was a difficult decision because of the warmth we felt from Old Orchard. I know my son would have thrived there as well. I recommend Old Orchard to any family who seeks to place their child in a great school that build a foundation for success.
Submitted by parent on January 22, 2019

My children are in the Lower School here and are thriving. It has always felt to me like a big family where the students, teachers, administrators and parents know each other well and can communicate easily. The families are friendly and unpretentious and supportive of the other children at the school. Teachers here have a long track record of staying. They get to know the kids (and any siblings) well. I heard one faculty member saying once, "we try to get to know everyone on a first name basis, and we ask ourselves, 'do we know the grandparents' name? The dog's name?'"My kids have small class sizes (one class per grade), and at first I wondered about this. Would they have enough options for friendships? It hasn't been a problem, and in fact has made for a sort of sibling-like relationship between the kids and their classmates, where they see each other through the roller coasters of childhood and becoming adolescents, and ultimately hang in there with each other because they know each other so well. The Project Cornerstone program is shared with each class, where parent readers read a monthly book addressing a social issue and create a lesson plan around it so the entire Lower School has the same language about how to treat others (how to share, not bully, how to stand up for someone, respecting diversity, being empathetic, etc). The parent league is very motivated to provide more enrichment experiences (field trips, great assemblies) for the children. Starting from the youngest grades, kids get Spanish lessons all or most days. The art teachers are fantastic. Thank goodness there's a tech program and they're showed how to submit some homework via iPad. The music and drama program has saved me from having to sign kids up for drama outside of school. There are aides for each grade even with low class size so that the teachers can have the time and support they need to teach creative and interesting hands-on lessons. My kids *love* learning here. As they get older the homework does become "more", but so far it's been manageable and they're working above grade level. I could go on, but that's where I'll leave you. We are super happy here.
Submitted by parent on January 14, 2019

Community is often thrown around as a buzzword. I’m used to hearing it about anything relating to children. So when I first joined Old Orchard School and one thing they endorsed was a sense of community it was a given, who doesn’t advertise that? After a year at Old Orchard School I have to admit, “community” really does describe the relationship between teachers, parents and students. My child is recognized not only by his teacher and peers, but also by the administration and all the parents in his current classroom. In return, I also know all the parents and their children in my child’s class. We all are invested not only in our own child but we are invested in the entire class as well. It’s nice to know that you can reach out to others when you need it.Another important component of any school is the academics. When looking for a school we didn’t want our child to receive an education that would focus solely on competition and straight A’s. We actually wanted something balanced and I strongly feel that Old Orchard provides that balance. They have a strong math program and a strong reading/writing program (my child is in 2nd grade). Yet, there is an excellent music and drama curriculum that encourages their acting skills by putting on plays throughout the year. The art program is quite impressive and explores their creative side. PE is a fun blast and Spanish class is a challenge worth the time. Overall, the curriculum is well though out and we feel our child is learning in a very supportive environment.The administrative staff if stellar! They are incredibly responsive with any questions. One of my favorite things is that they are very approachable and on campus (often I just stop by the office to say “hi”). I really appreciate how they take care of school matters.Overall, my child loves this school. Sometimes he has an off day but I am so happy that for every one bad day he seems to have 30-40 great days! I can’t recommend this school enough, we love it and it’s a perfect fit for our family. Side note: Old Orchard School rents the space from the church, it is not religiously affiliated to the church next to it. Some people mistakenly think they offer religious studies, but they are two separate entities.
Submitted by parent on November 09, 2018

What a wonderful school! After months of searching our family was happy to find this school! Strong academic program, warm environment, very professional and understanding teachers, low student/teacher ratio, individual approach to every student's needs, many enrichment classes. They always show respect to every family culture and their needs. I'll highly recommend Old Orchard to any family looking for a great school! Thanks, Old Orchard for such a wonderful learning experience for our children!
Submitted by parent on October 31, 2016

We have been part of the Old Orchard community for the last 9 years. My oldest son started in Kindergarten, graduated from 8th grade last June and will be attending his first choice high school in the Fall. My younger son started in K1 (Junior Kindergarten) and will be entering 6th grade this year. Each and every year has been absolutely amazing. The list of things we love about Old Orchard is long! We love the small class sizes and close community. The kids get tons of individualized attention and support. They know everyone on campus even across different grades and view school as their extended family. We love that Spanish is taught daily starting in Kindergarten. We love that art, drama and music are fully integrated into the curriculum. We love that the academics are challenging but taught in such creative and innovative ways that the kids don't even realize it. We love the focus on public speaking, character building, thinking critically and being inquisitive. Most of all, we love the teachers. They are incredible! They develop engaging and creative curriculum at each level and take the time to truly know and understand each child. Simply put, we are beyond happy and could not have dreamt up a better school for our children.
Submitted by parent on February 14, 2013

Old Orchard School was a wonderful community for both of my children. The challenging academics in a nurturing environment enabled my children to thrive socially, emotionally, and academically. My children developed excellent study habits, confidence in sports, public speaking and presentation skills. They were well prepared for high school testing into honors classes, including Honors III Spanish. They remain close friends with classmates even several years after graduation. I highly recommend this school.