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OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULE

Apr 24 2013 -  Wednesday April 24th from 7-9pm. Informational meeting at 7pm and tours afterwards.

Shadow Visits

Oct 22 2012 -  Starting in October and continuing through May, we will be having shadow visits for interested students. Preferable visits are on Mon. Tues. and Fridays from 8:30-12. Call or email the admissions office now at 925-254-7553 x 305 or laurel@orindaacademy.org to schedule a shadow visit for your student.

Limited Openings for Fall 2012

Jul 15 2012 -  Orinda Academy has a limited number of openings in grades 6-12. Orinda Academy is a private, coed, college prep school in the beautiful semi rural setting of Orinda.

Summer 2012 Reading List Announced

Jun 19 2012 -  The English Department has chosen the following novels for summer 2012 reading -

Orinda Academy Summer Session 2012

Jun 18 2012 -  Two three week sessions: June 18 - July10 & July 12 - August 3 High School Credit, Enrichment, Course Preview or Review, College Prep, Graduation Requirements Math, English, Social Science, Spanish, Middle & High School Prep, American Sign Language (ASL) and English as a Second Language (ESL) Download the enrollment form under Academics: Summer School

OA offers American Sign Language

Jul 26 2011 -  Orinda Academy is pleased to announce that we will be offering American Sign Language as taught by Sandra Amundsen.

Limited Fall Openings

Jul 26 2011 -  Orinda Academy has a limited number of openings in all grade levels (grades 6-12).

Presenting the Class of 2011

Jun 10 2011 -  Orinda Academy proudly awarded diplomas to the graduating class of 2011...

Summer Reading List Announced

May 31 2011 -  The English Department has chosen the novels for summer 2011 reading.

Orinda Academy Student Wins A Better Chance Award for Excellence

May 03 2011 -  Orinda Academy is proud to announce that ninth grader Ying Yu Ren has been awarded the A Better Chance Award for Excellence.

Summer School Enrollment Opens

Apr 26 2011 -  Orinda Academy is once again offering it's Summer School program for middle school and high school from June 20th through August 5th. Classes run from 9:00 to 1:00 daily, except July 4th.

School Newspaper Published!

Apr 19 2011 -  The first issue of the OA Screaming Eagle hits the newsstands . . .

Orinda Academy Opens Sixth Grade Class for Fall 2012!

Mar 18 2011 -  Due to popular local demand for a personalized quality middle school program, specifically sixth grade, Orinda Academy has chosen to extend its expertise and return to offering sixth grade starting with the Fall 2011 term this coming August.

Over 330 People Attend Original Minds Screening!

Feb 04 2011 -  In the Dean's Office at Orinda Academy hangs a button that simply states, "All Children Learn Differently!" On Friday, February 4, 2011 approximately 330 people seated in the Mormon Temple auditorium would likely have agreed with this sentiment.

African Traditional Music and Dance Presentation

Feb 04 2011 -  Master percussionist and dance instructor Benjamin Ofori shared a bit of traditional African culture with OA students and staff.

Students Traveling in Russia Featured on US Consulate Web Site

Oct 27 2010 -  In Novouralsk, Russia, Orinda Academy students get a photo op with US Consul General Michael Reinert

Teacher Receives Prestigious Award

Oct 22 2010 -  History teacher, Jeff Quittman, wins the Eukel Teacher Trust Award for teaching excellence.

Orinda Academy Raises Funds for Chile

Mar 22 2010 -  Orinda Academy Raises Funds for Chile

Orinda Academy sends delegation to Monterey Critical Issues Forum

Mar 10 2010 -  Eleven students delivered presentations on nuclear arms control at the April 2010 Critical Issues Forum in Monterey, CA.

The Glass Menagerie

Feb 10 2010 -  Our student's theater performances showcase their talents and receive standing ovations.

Applications Still Being Accepted for 2013-2014 School Year

Dec 31 1969 -  Applications Still Being Accepted for 2013-2014 School Year