My learning experience was amazing. The most dedicated teachers teaching the hardest subjects a school can offer.
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Posted by a student on 06/29/09
As an alumnus who has since moved on to a top-tier college and law school, I'm still finding use for the lessons learned at ORHS. Oak Ridge taught me how to LEARN, something that has helped me in every subsequent endeavor in life. I look back at my time as a student at Oak Ridge fondly; I must say,
... Read more the guidance counselors were always the weakest link in the chain for me; outstanding administrations; devoted teachers; active and supportive parental community. The Dec. 1st post sounds like someone who didn't make the Honor Roll and is upset about it. Read less
Posted by a student on 05/21/09
The post written on December 1, 2008 is one of the most dogmatic and closed minded reviews of a student who appears to think liberal and then call the community and Oak Ridge 'conservative'. What does that have to do with the calibur of the students if it is even factual? The fact of the matter is
... Read more that Oak Ridge is recognized (among others in the community) as the best in the state and nation. I have two daughters and both have received outstanding education at the high school. Both are/have been AP students and one is a sophomore at a well respected private College while the other is a junior and is positioning herself to gain admission at the top Universities in the country. Oak Ridge teachers and the community should be proud of their academic standing and reject the December 1 Post as simply a disgruntled student. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/29/09
The community of El Dorado Hills is quite unfortunately conservative, which undoubtedly affects Oak Ridge. The environment is completely bubble-wrapped, so to speak. The entire system is based on competition and a point-by-point system wherein students study to pass the test and promptly forget most
... Read more of what they learn by the next test. Of course there are exceptional students who retain the information they learn. There are two kinds of people at Oak Ridge, the academically-motivated robots, and the vanity-motivated robots. All in all, it is a group of myopic adults leading hoards of teenagers down their myopic path. Teachers are unaware of basic student needs and how inefficient their processes are. Guidance counselors generally provide no guidance. The gifted students are punished for being gifted, in that they must spend HOURS a day at school to be given HOURS of busywork to do at home. It's ludicrous. Read less
Posted by a student on 12/01/08
I am impressed by the dedication of most of OR Teachers...less impressed with guidance...moved here 3 weeks after school commenced and was not given course outlines to choose from...were only told what they should take not what was offered...found certain guidance very condesending...wondering if this
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Posted by a parent on 10/24/08
Great school. Great teachers. Great AP program, the teachers are A+.
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Posted by a student on 03/12/08
All four of our children attended Oak Ridge High School, and we believe it is an outstanding school in every way except for the physical plant, which probably needs to be rebuilt. The student body is exceptionally talented, producing top scholars, star athletes and outstanding musicians/artists every
... Read more year. Parental involvement is high, discipline is good, the social atmosphere is positive and there are many caring and gifted teachers. The only complaint I have is that a few teachers bring a politically liberal bias into the classroom. This bias is easily counter-acted by a good home environment, but nevertheless causes discomfort for many students and is out of place in a high school setting. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/07/07
Academically, this is a great school. I was impressed how the teachers were able to make themselves available after school for the kids. Socially however, this school is difficult. There is too much $$ and competition among the students AND parents. The student competition results in dramatic
... Read more social 'clicks'. The parent competition results in the extracurricular activities being extremely competitive. Very capable kids are not able to participate. Our experience was seeing the parents too involved in their childs sports. Bottom line... great school if your child is not interested in competitive sports Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/29/07
Oak Ridge is a top notch school. The faculty surrounds the kids with support and assistance and truly care. The academics are tougher than I think they should be which can be stressful to kids. Extra cirricular activities are plentiful.
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Posted by a parent on 02/07/07
My son is a sophomore at Oakridge, and since his first day as a freshman, has had overwhelmingly positive experiences in and out of the classroom. There seem to be a wide variety of curricular offerings that are tailored to meet student needs and interests. Academic classes are challenging and teachers
... Read more are available for help outside of classroom hours. My son enjoys participating in wrestling, and we appreciate the wide variety of sports teams and classes that are offered after school. Besides sports, there also seem to be many other extra curricular clubs and activities for students to participate in. The staff and administration should be commended for providing excellent educational opportunities for students, and for going out of their way to see that students have opportunities to connect with adults and peers on campus in positive ways. Read less
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El Dorado Hls schools — Oak Ridge High School is located at 1120 Harvard Way, El Dorado Hls CA 95762. 1120 Harvard Way is in the 95762 ZIP code in El Dorado Hls, CA The school district for Oak Ridge High School is the El Dorado Union High School District. Oak Ridge High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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