Orchard Elementary School

1800 Wisdom Way

School District

Sylvan Union Elementary
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:20
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on January 24, 2025

No involvement with parents. Don’t allow the kids to do anything extra. Have to be quiet during their recesses. Only allows the kids so much time to eat (some kids eat faster than others. Make a special table for kids to move to who take longer to eat). They don’t even get a full recess due to them having to squat on the ground and having to be quiet, even before the bell to line up rings. These kids have energy, let them let it out. This school just frustrates me and I feel like this school does so much less for the students then other schools do. They blame it on the district but I know other schools in this district that does so much more for their students. I only go here because we live by here.
Submitted by parent on August 04, 2017

Orchard is a great school with even better staff! I am so grateful to all the Owls
Submitted by parent on February 01, 2017

It has been a great experience. Unlike mine with Freedom. The staff is very welcoming and kid friendly. The Principle is always out front after school very approachable. Unlike Freedom. Looking forward to both my kids attend Orchard next year.
Submitted by parent on July 25, 2016

I love orchard! You will not be disappointed at this school. Debbie and Tami in the front office will take care of you and your child. My daughter attended orchard for 4 years and every year was an awesome experience for her. Mrs. Shaffer( funny teacher with lots of energy to teach). Mr. Aguilar( very efficient and caring). Mrs. Peterson is no longer the principal but I have to say, she rocks!
Submitted by parent on October 13, 2015

We've been part of the Orchard family since August of 2013 and we've had nothing but great experiences here. All of the teachers and staff really care about the students and want them to succeed. They've also made an effort to get to know our family and greet all of my children by name, even the two that are not yet students. My son has made progress each year that he has been enrolled here and he has truly blossomed this year, thanks to the efforts of his teacher. I will have three children in Orchard next school year and I can only hope for more of the same.
Submitted by parent on August 23, 2013

Orchard Elementary is a fantastic school with a great staff and community. We moved to the area 3 years ago and I am so grateful to have had both of my children here. Debbie in the front office is extremely helpful and nice. My youngest daughter has loved each of the four teachers she has had and the community is supportive. I only wish more parents were involved in PTA but the Parent Club is still amazing.