I agree to the June 10, review somewhat. The office might have too many staff for this small district. That might be the reason for the disorder. I do not agree with the remarks about Mr Yee. He has been the best principal these past 6 years. He was dedicated and honest. Forthcoming with integrity.
... Read more Yet, being steamrolled by the board. Who happened to not listen to the 347 signatures requesting that they renew the principal's contract, they fired him. Maybe this is why his mind these past few months have been elsewhere. If you want to move to this school, I suggest you run for one of the board seats. Three will be up for re-election this year. They need to be replaced. They do not represent us. Check the board minutes, we are not happy. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/21/09
I am very dissapointed at how much disorder there is with the office staff. I have called on several to find out about the functions going on at the school just to find out they 'dont know when it's going to be' on several occassions. Mr Yee seems like a nice man but when push comes to shove and you
... Read more really need him to participate his mind seems to be elsewhere even though he's sitting right in front of me as a parent. Three times in a row. Worst of all the rule about parents reporting to the office before entering the school makes a wonderful sign on many windows. I have yet to see this be enforced. At any given moment there are plenty of adults & I assume other parents walking around my childrens school! This strips away any security I feel about the safety of kids at school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/10/09
I think the school has the potential to be great! The Principal & staff don't seem to be consistant with the consiquiences & this definitly has an effect on the students. I believe the staff are underpaid & do not have the proper supplies to teach to the best of their ability. Though I must agree with
... Read more 1 of the parents, Mr. Yee, the principal does meet & greet every morning, though he is not esily accesible. He always seems, 'too busy.'. However a wonderful man, as well as Mr.Peoples, a great man! My hats off to him for wearing so many hats. He not only has an a big open heart, he has open eyes to watch our childrens every move, an open mind to deal with conflicts & remeber every students name & open arms to comfort them until we the parent can get there. He makes Orchard! Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/25/08
We have been at Orchard for 4 years now hoping that the promise of 'getting better' happens. I am very disappointed. I am moving my children across town for next fall. There are no set rules that the staff goes by. I do like the pricipal and Mr. Peoples, they really care about the kids.
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Posted by a parent on 06/11/07
Orchard school has been real good to my two Children, They seem to love their school a great deal, we wish there could be more extracurricular activity oppertunity sent home to know what is actully offered. The level of parent involvement will improve a great deal if there was more time in advance given
... Read more to those parents who work. I would love to involve myself as well if I was given the oppertunity as a working Mother. And My heart goes out to Mr. Peebles, He is one great Teacher and is an inspiration to me and my Children. He truely cares about the students. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/29/07
The nice thing about this school is that the principle greets the children and parents every morning at the school entrance. This shows that the principle cares about the school and the children. The teacher quality is ok. The school is on the track of getting better.
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Posted by a parent on 04/10/06
I have two children at Orchard and I have been pleased with the education they have received. The boys enjoy school and have made many good friends. Their teachers love their craft and give constructive feedback about my children's educational progress. The school facility is new and there are additions
... Read more planned for 2007. A new gymnasium, sports fields, and K-3 play areas. The superintendent and principal are friendly and put the children first. Because it is a one school district, they can focus all of their time and financial resource on the success of Orchard. There is an Early Learning Center for infants and school age care for older kids. My boys have been here for 7 years and will finish K-8 at Orchard. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/17/06
Great School. World class education here at Orchard. Think of Orchard as the school to world class Trumps of the future. Nothing but the best is here at Orchard School. Over 100 prime classrooms and over 200 falculty members superior to none unlike any other.
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Posted by a administrator on 11/01/05
In the last couple years I have seen this school do better with all their students. It's quite impressive, the teachers seem more attuned.
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Posted by a parent on 10/18/05
I think now we have a very strong principal and superintentand at Orchard, prior years were very bad, but we stuck it out, and I very pleased what Bradly Yee is doing with Orchard School. My child is in her fifth year of attendance at Orchard, and I would be happy for her to finish out until high school
... Read more there. I know many of the staff there and students and parents. We are definately cllimbing, lets keep trekking up. Read less
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San Jose schools — Orchard Elementary School is located at 921 Fox Ln, San Jose CA 95131. 921 Fox Ln is in the Berryessa neighborhood and 95131 ZIP code in San Jose, CA The school district for Orchard Elementary School is the Orchard School District. Orchard Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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