Orchard Street Academy

OSA is a small public therapeutic school serving 6th to 12th grade students. OSA’s programming includes core academics, individual and group counseling, art and music therapy, a range of high-interest electives, and clinical case management.

students playing in basketball game with uniforms on

mural created by students - SELF TITLED LIFE; black, white, grey mostly with blue accents. Trees with roots growing through concrete and other obstacles. Phases of moon in sky overhead. Various symbols of hope embedded throughout. Students initials at bottom

graduating student in cap and gown - flexing arm muscle with smile on face

Students riding T on field trip; all facing away from camera and looking out window of T in motion

Art Room - 3 students working on various art projects; art room completely filled with art and art supplies; ceiling tiles are also samples of student art

student measuring a tower built by students for engineering challenge

students getting on to school bus vans with staff smiling and waiving

student project - robotics; magnetic road and robots for course

staff and student 'twin day' - teacher and student wearing similar orange/red floral, tropical button down shirts; both smiling/laughing

student and therapy dog playing with each other in foreground; 2 students in background watching, smiling.

graduating student performing a rap at graduation with sunglasses on; staff member behind is performing with him

7 staff members in a photo op at a restorative practices conference with banner 'Connection' in background

Working Together

We believe all students can learn and achieve greatness when systems, practices, and relationships are designed to foster the greatness of everyone. Expressive arts, educational equity, student-driven learning, restorative justice, healing-centered practices, and shared leadership are core areas of focus at OSA.

Core academics and specialties with highly qualified, dedicated educators in math, science, social studies, ELA, special education, art and music
Deep clinical expertise from staff in social work, counseling, psychology, transition, guidance, behavior, music/expressive arts, occupational therapy, speech/language pathology, nursing
High quality, seasoned paraeducators who support students in classrooms, on jobsites, in mentoring, in community and on teams and task forces
Transition services that intensify for older students to include work sites, college visits, and post-high school planning
High interest and ever-changing electives (with student input) - recent favorites include LARP, expressive beauty, drama, art, music, basketball, carpentry, cooking, and so on.
Support for students and families through case management and resource navigation
Student leadership and parent advisory