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Orion Alternative is a public alternative elementary school in Redwood City, California. It is part of the Redwood City Elementary School District and serves students from Kindergarten to 5th grade. The school has about 450–460 students and a student–teacher ratio of 22:1, which is a little higher than the state average. Orion Alternative has a standards-based curriculum that focuses on hands-on learning, STEAM integration, and cooperative education. It encourages students to be active and families to be involved. Data from U.S. News shows that 52% of students meet or exceed math proficiency standards and 52% show proficiency in reading. Both of these numbers are higher than the state averages in California. The state and local public schools pay for Orion Alternative, and it gets a lot of support from parents and the community. In general, the school is known for its unique way of teaching, getting families involved, and doing well in school all the time.
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Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM
Note: Doors open at 8:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.
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September to June
School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.
461 Students
With a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1
25%
Percentage of minority students
Being Updated
The Redwood City School District recently announced that Orion Alternative School would be one of seven district schools getting new solar canopies. This is part of a big plan to use more renewable energy and lower energy costs starting in 2026.
Q1. What makes Orion Alternative different from other schools?
Ans. It uses a model of learning that is hands-on and works with parents.
Q2. Does the school teach STEAM subjects?
Ans. Yes, lessons include science, technology, engineering, art, and math.
Q3. Do families have to take part in school events?
Ans. Yes, parents are encouraged to help their kids learn in the classroom.
Q4. Is there help with language or immersion?
Ans. Yes, there are Mandarin and language support programs.
Q5. Does Orion Alternative offer services for special education?
Ans. Yes, students who need help with learning get the right kind of help.
Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.
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