Orinda Academy to Add Sixth Grade Class for Fall 2011

March 25, 2011 - PRLog -- Orinda Academy, a private, non-profit day school in Orinda, California for boys and girls announces it is adding a sixth grade class beginning with the Fall 2011 semester.

“We have had repeated requests from the community for a personalized, quality middle school program that includes a sixth grade,” says Ron Graydon, founder and head of the school. “This will give families another option when choosing a middle school for their child, and will allow students to spend their entire middle school years with us and then continue on to a successful high school experience.”

The sixth grade class will open in August 2011 when the Fall term begins. While many area middle schools have large class sizes, Orinda Academy offers the state-approved curriculum in a small class size with a low student-to-teacher ratio. The school has an excellent faculty that understands and recognizes learning differences.

Students will receive supervised homework time, study skills and organizational prep, counseling, academic coaching, personalized class placement and a nurturing, supportive and structured school environment.

Electives in music, art, dance, drama, PE and computers are part of the school’s program. In addition, the Educational Adventures week long program gives students the opportunity to choose classes that include travel and other experiences beyond the classroom.  

An open house will be held on Wednesday, April 20 at 7:00 p.m. at Orinda Academy for prospective students and their families interested in applying to grades 6 through 12. Attendees will meet faculty, staff and students. Applications will be accepted for Fall 2011 as well as Summer School.  For more information go to: http://www.orindaacademy.org

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ABOUT ORINDA ACADEMY
Orinda Academy prides itself on the overall success of its students. Students are from various parts of the San Francisco Bay Area and around the world. They bring their individual strengths and talents to enrich the diverse community. The environment is conducive to developing self-esteem and self-reliance. Students build upon their successes and work to their full potential.

Orinda Academy graduates are confident, as well as academically and personally prepared for college. They attend top public and private universities across the country, as well as University of California and California state schools.