More than 100 students, ages 5 to 16, in grades K-9 attend the Orchard School. Most of our students are referred to Andrus by their local school districts. Residential and day students are educated together in a nurturing environment designed to bolster both academic achievement and behavioral health. All of us at Andrus are proud that the Orchard School has been nationally recognized by being designated a Blue Ribbon School three times by the U.S. Department of Education, and accreditation and affiliations have earned the Orchard School numerous credentials and awards.
Use these links to download our Calendar, Handbook, and Admissions Inquiry Form:
Download the Orchard School Calendar for 2025 & 2026:
Download the Orchard School Handbook and Code of Conduct:
View the Orchard School Program Admissions page and Inquiry Form:
To learn more about Andrus Campus Programs please reach out to Campus Admissions: campusadmissions@jdam.org or call 914-965-3700 ext. 1363.
Students at our school receive highly specialized instructional services in classrooms with an average of eight students and at least two staff, assuring each child the tailored attention needed to reduce frustration and foster success. We emphasize hands-on projects that encourage children to see themselves as capable and creative, while individualized reading, writing and math instruction permit students to forge ahead or catch up at their own pace, without feelings of stigma or difference.
The Orchard School is achieving the Common Core Standards through:
Orchard School teachers utilize a classroom management plan that is proactive, positive, and instructional, and that aids in the student’s behavioral management. The goal of our approach is to develop a classroom of students who are responsible, motivated and highly engaged in meaningful tasks. An underlying theme of our work is teaching behavioral expectations in the same manner as any core curriculum subject. Rather than telling a student what not to do, our staff sets clear and positive behaviors as goals for our students.
Some of the models and techniques we use include:
To contact the Orchard School directly, please call (914) 798-5588, or email mainoffice@orchardschool.org.
To learn more about our Residential Program, please call Kattia Grant-Reinoso at (914) 418-2837, or email campusadmissions@jdam.org.
To inquire about admissions, please click the Program Admissions button below to request more information.
In addition to academic skills, our program includes abundant opportunities for artistic and athletic exploration and success, including an adventure-based counseling program, chorus, dance, sports and a six week thematic summer session.
Other enrichments include:
Core Clinical Services include:
Additional specialized services, including enriched academic, arts and treatment programming are also part of each student’s program. All interventions emphasize those strategies for emotional regulation, social skills and symptom management that will lead to success in school and personal relationships.
We strongly believe that growth and change are possible for all of the children and families that we serve. We welcome families as full partners in the multi-disciplinary Treatment Team. Our staff is committed to providing evidence-based best practices as well as innovative clinical interventions. Clinicians receive a high level of ongoing training and support to ensure excellent and effective care.
We view relationships with children and families as paramount, meaning our clinical staff take every opportunity to support families during challenging times.
To learn more about Andrus Campus Programs please reach out to Campus Admissions: campusadmissions@jdam.org or call 914-965-3700 ext. 1363.
To inquire about admissions, please click the Program Admissions button below to request more information.
