Orinda Academy Changes Lives!

"One looks back with appreciation to the brilliant teachers, but with gratitude to those who touched our human feelings. The curriculum is so much necessary raw material, but warmth is the vital element for the growing plant and for the soul of the child." - Carl Jung  

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Here are just a few examples of how Orinda Academy has impacted the lives of its' students:

• Dylan was a C student at his public school. At OA he became valedictorian, received a scholarship to George Washington University, graduated law school, and is now a city attorney.
• Zeke struggled with English and reading, yet he worked hard, persisted, and gradually excelled at OA until he achieved straight A's.  He earned a national award for his community service and now has his own start up company after graduating from Hampshire College. 
• Philip was a bright student who struggled in large schools and with communication problems. At OA he earned straight A's, was student body vice president, valedictorian, and continues his success at Cal.
• Nick had trouble with writing and written expression as an eighth grader. He was bright but could not complete assignments. At OA he substantially improved those skills and went on to become a nuclear physicist with a degree from UCSD and a masters from MIT.