About Us
Orangewood Academy is a special place. We are a, WASC accredited, Christian college preparatory school serving students from preschool through high school. We are part of the worldwide Seventh-day Adventist educational system; the largest private, parochial, centrally organized school system in the world. It serves in almost every country around the globe through its primary schools, secondary institutions, colleges, and universities.
Orangewood Academy has wonderful students, committed and qualified teachers, and a top-notch academic program. We offer a comprehensive preschool through high school curriculum. In addition we provide extended day care services for all ages preschool through junior high school.
Orangewood Academy is committed to providing an education that addresses the four essential facets of true education. Our teaching is supported by four educational tenets-- SPIRITUALITY: Each student will identify and demonstrate components of a Christian lifestyle including moral and ethical behavior based on grace oriented biblical principles. SCHOLARSHIP: Each student will acquire skills in studying, critical thinking, practical living, goal-setting, and personal assessment. SPORTSMANSHIP: Each student will demonstrate fitness, self-control, teamwork, and honesty by modeling respect, courtesy, and consideration. SERVICE: Each student will recognize membership in the world community and the inherent ability to positively impact society and the environment.
Orangewood Academy admits students of any race, color, or national origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. Orangewood Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship, local programs, and other school-administered programs.
Orangewood Academy prepares students for a lifetime of service by…PROVIDING educational excellence in a Christian environment; MOTIVATING students to mature spiritually, mentally, physically, and socially; TEACHING students to discover their own abilities; and, INSTILLING in students the desire to develop their abilities to the greatest potential.
Orangewood Academy believes we are worth the investment because of OUR PEOPLE: Our faculty and staff are not only professional, but they are committed to providing a practical and genuine Christian example, through word and action; OUR PERSPECTIVE: We are committed to teaching to all our students’ needs—mental, social, physical, and spiritual. We take time to study, play, and pray; OUR PURPOSE: We are preparing students for service to humanity and service to God. What we teach has a purpose that goes beyond graduation. It is a purpose cradled in the dreams of the Almighty; and OUR PASSION: We are totally committed to our mission to empower children and young people to reach their highest personal goals. We believe every child entrusted to us can and will succeed as we work together with church and family to provide an education with a higher purpose.