Our Points of Pride
Welcome to Points of Pride, the awards page of Orion Alternative Elementary School, where we proudly showcase the numerous accolades earned by our students, teachers, and support staff.
Part of the Redwood City School District (RCSD), Orion Alternative Elementary School is celebrated for creating a safe and supportive, inspirational and rigorous, joyful and inclusive environment for all learners, embodying our district mission in every achievement. This curated space features our latest honors, updated regularly to highlight the ongoing excellence within our community. We invite you to visit frequently to discover the latest recognitions that reflect RCSD's commitment to educational excellence and innovation.
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Orion Alternative and Kennedy Middle School students are showcasing their multifaceted talents and demonstrating their comprehensive skill sets through several different competitions held this spring.
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The five-month program seeks to foster cultural awareness, promote diversity and highlight inclusivity through the collaboration of parents, students, and teachers, culminating in a weeklong multicultural experience.
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Each year, Bay Area Parent magazine holds a reader’s choice survey asking parents and guardians to nominate the best of the best across several categories.
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The NCLC tour saw leaders from various schools commend RCSD’s Mandarin Immersion Program’s excellence, instructional quality, and strong family engagement.
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Redwood City School District (RCSD) students, with support of their families and teachers, are demonstrating a love of learning and a passion for excellence in numerous contests and activities outside of the regular school day.
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Demonstrating knowledge and enthusiasm for the Chinese language, 50 Redwood City School District (RCSD) students took part in the 47th annual Chinese Mandarin Speech Contest. Students from Orion Alternative School and Kennedy Middle School prepared and practiced speeches to be presented in Mandarin, competing with more than 350 peers from a total of 33 California schools.