Orchard Elementary School

Posted November 5, 2009

I would have to totally dissagree with the June 10 review. The few times I have been in the office it has been quite busy. The two ladies who run the office definately have it all under control. Handling parents, dealing with students and phones ringing. They are professional, kinds and very helpful and seem to enjoy their jobs. The new Principle met with me right away and he was very engage in the conversation and situation. He handled the problem right then and there. The new direction of the school is positive and moving up, along with our test scores. My kids are very happy here at Orchard. We've got some great new teachers in Middle School. Kudos to the District for hiring such great stars.
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Posted November 5, 2009

This year seems to be off to a great start. The new principal Mr. Livingstone has a great new look for the Orchard School. Everytime that I have had to go into the office it has been positive. Both ladies who run the front office seem so nice and friendly and always have a few jokes up there sleave. It is a shame that Mr. Livingstone was not here 5 years ago the school would have gone in a much better place. They have hired new teachers this year who seems very good. My hat is off to the District for hiring such qualified teachers.
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Posted June 10, 2009

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 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.
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Posted July 25, 2008

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 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!
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