Testimonials: "We were excited to learn of Orangethorpe's Multi-Age program from a former co-teacher of mine. It offers an individualized curriculum, one-to-one and small group instruction, and most importantly, respects the type of learner my son is and allows him to learn at his own pace since the children remain in the program for 4 years. The icing on the cake was that it requires parent participation...(more)
- Tanya from Pomona, CA
"Our son has participated in this program from kindergarten through 6th grade. This program has truly nurtured his love of reading and learning in general. He does well on STAR testing and is a real self starter when it comes to his school work. We are confident that he is well prepared for Junior High...(more)
- Yolanda From Anaheim, CA
"Our family has been involved with this program for four years and we love it! It is the best choice for our kid's education." -Katie from Fullerton, CA
Welcome to the Multiage program at Orangethorpe Elementary School in Fullerton California. For over 40 years we have been dedicated to providing our students with an personalized (child centered) learning environment within a public school setting.
Our Program is comprised of two classrooms; KCD, which includes students from grades K through 3rd, and Room 30 which includes students from grades 4th through 6th. To learn more about what each of our classrooms can offer your child, click on the tab appropriate to your childs grade level, above.
Our Mission
Orangethorpe School’s Alternative/Multiage program is in
its 4th decade and is comprised of students from grades K
through 6. We have come to view our mission as a commitment
to perpetuating an authentic learning experience in academic disciplines and critical thinking skills, cradled
in the safe and nurturing environment which best provides
room for social and emotional growth. In this program
teachers and parents provide a backdrop for learning and
social development that acknowledges these cornerstones:
The belief that children learn best when allowed to learn
at their own pace, and that they have a more meaningful
experience in school when they can choose a method or
approach to understanding a subject, or a life skill, that
is relevant to them . The belief that when children learn
in an environment with a diversity in age, background and
culture they have a greater chance of acquiring the degree
of leadership, tolerance, and compassion necessary to
become pro-active citizens. The understanding of the
priceless value of parental participation in a child’s
educational experience And finally, the belief that a
learning environment which continually stresses one-on-one
interaction between adults and children fosters the
independent and responsible child. So it is upon these
cornerstones that we, as multiage teachers, have placed our
years of experience, and as parents our thousands of
combined hours of volunteer work, to create what we believe
is one of the best educational opportunities available.
