Orion International Academy

“Sharing the responsibility for
educating our children.”
-Vielka McFarlane
President
Building Bridges Across
Cultures
• Mission of the International Program
• Orion International Academy is committed to being the
premier education provider in America by preparing its
students to succeed in college and in a global society.

• Orion International Academy Offers
• Highly individualized guidance and support.
• College Preparatory curriculum with a well-rounded
program of courses across disciplines.
• Advanced Placement (AP) Program.
• Seasoned faculty with advanced degrees and field
specializations.
Orion Winter Program
• Students receive the
true American
educational experience
by attending American
schools alongside
American children.
Together they
experience the
challenging and
engaging American
curriculum that
prepares them for
scholastic victory.
Orion Summer Program
• Students expand their understanding of American culture by participating
in creative activities with American students. Together, they explore the
discipline of creative writing and chess, the art of painting and dance, the
history of architecture and design.
Typical Day
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Student drop off 8:30 am.
Instruction begins at:
9:00am
Lunch/Break: 11:45am12:35pm
Enrichment: 2:45pm4:00pm
Pick up:4:00pm-4:30pm
As an Orion International
Student you will…
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Take classes with American Students.

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Learn all about the American Culture.

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Participate in American Sports and Games.

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Take Performance Arts Classes.
Orion International Academy

Graduation!
Accommodations
Dormitory
•

International students
live in either boys' or girls'
dormitories under adult
supervision. This option
provides a taste of the
American collegiate
experience. In the United
States, upon graduating
from high
school, students leave
their families to live in
their college dormitories.
Dorm life provides an
atmosphere where
students can cultivate
great and lasting
friendships with their
peers.
Homestay
Homestay
• The homestay program
gives International
students the chance to
add to their knowledge
of American culture by
experiencing firsthand
day-to-day happenings
of American life. They'll
have the opportunity to
observe and participate
in the American family
setting by cooking
evening meals
together, grocery
shopping, or by going
out as a family for
dessert at one of
California's tasty frozen
yogurt eateries.
California Excursions
Your Educational Future with
Orion
• By making the decision to
come to the United
States, you are already
sealing your future success
by:
• Experiencing American
curriculum based on our
highest standards.
• Interacting with students
from all walks of life.
• Building a portfolio of your
educational career.
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  • 1.
    Orion International Academy “Sharingthe responsibility for educating our children.” -Vielka McFarlane President
  • 2.
    Building Bridges Across Cultures •Mission of the International Program • Orion International Academy is committed to being the premier education provider in America by preparing its students to succeed in college and in a global society. • Orion International Academy Offers • Highly individualized guidance and support. • College Preparatory curriculum with a well-rounded program of courses across disciplines. • Advanced Placement (AP) Program. • Seasoned faculty with advanced degrees and field specializations.
  • 3.
    Orion Winter Program •Students receive the true American educational experience by attending American schools alongside American children. Together they experience the challenging and engaging American curriculum that prepares them for scholastic victory.
  • 4.
    Orion Summer Program •Students expand their understanding of American culture by participating in creative activities with American students. Together, they explore the discipline of creative writing and chess, the art of painting and dance, the history of architecture and design.
  • 5.
    Typical Day • • • • • Student dropoff 8:30 am. Instruction begins at: 9:00am Lunch/Break: 11:45am12:35pm Enrichment: 2:45pm4:00pm Pick up:4:00pm-4:30pm
  • 6.
    As an OrionInternational Student you will… • Take classes with American Students. • Learn all about the American Culture. • Participate in American Sports and Games. • Take Performance Arts Classes.
  • 7.
  • 8.
    Accommodations Dormitory • International students live ineither boys' or girls' dormitories under adult supervision. This option provides a taste of the American collegiate experience. In the United States, upon graduating from high school, students leave their families to live in their college dormitories. Dorm life provides an atmosphere where students can cultivate great and lasting friendships with their peers.
  • 9.
    Homestay Homestay • The homestayprogram gives International students the chance to add to their knowledge of American culture by experiencing firsthand day-to-day happenings of American life. They'll have the opportunity to observe and participate in the American family setting by cooking evening meals together, grocery shopping, or by going out as a family for dessert at one of California's tasty frozen yogurt eateries.
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    Your Educational Futurewith Orion • By making the decision to come to the United States, you are already sealing your future success by: • Experiencing American curriculum based on our highest standards. • Interacting with students from all walks of life. • Building a portfolio of your educational career.