Can someone tell me about Orchos Chaim

amother

Wed, Jun 10 2020, 3:04 pm

in Lakewood? I’m trying to move, and I want to see if it is a fit for my son (age 11).

amother

Ivory

Wed, Jun 10 2020, 3:48 pm

I don’t send there, but I know people who do. There are probably other posters who can give you more info. It seems to be a white shirt working crowd. They work very well with children who need extra support. Overall, I think the boys there are nice good boys. I’ve worked in many schools in Lakewood and I got a good impression of Orchos Chaim boys. I think it’s considered to have a wealthier crowd, but I also know a lot of people who are not wealthy who go there.

oneofakind

Wed, Jun 10 2020, 5:12 pm

Awesome school. Impossible to get in. Great staff, very professional, great flexible attitude, nice crowd ( I was at a Chumash party) and nobody looked wealthy.

amother

Mustard

Wed, Jun 10 2020, 5:19 pm

Assuming you can get in. It's an amazing school in every aspect.

amother

Cobalt

Wed, Jun 10 2020, 5:49 pm

It’s the best school ever, I worked there. They really custom personalize each child’s curriculum specifically to his needs. Good luck getting in lol.

amother

Wed, Jun 10 2020, 6:08 pm

Are there similar schools that work well with each student that aren’t impossible to get into ?

amother

Ivory

Wed, Jun 10 2020, 6:10 pm

amother [ OP ] wrote:

Are there similar schools that work well with each student that aren’t impossible to get into ?

Every school is difficult to get into...
Does your son need extra support academically/socially?

amother

Oak

Wed, Jun 10 2020, 6:15 pm

We moved and sent to Tashbar and are super Happy. I really feel like they work with each kid. After I moved and sent there people said the same about orchos Chaim. I think they are a bit comparable. The parent body is Tashbar is probably a bit less yeshivish but the rules are the same

amother

Wed, Jun 10 2020, 6:17 pm

amother [ Ivory ] wrote:

Every school is difficult to get into...
Does your son need extra support academically/socially?

Yes academically

amother

Ivory

Wed, Jun 10 2020, 6:18 pm

amother [ OP ] wrote:

Yes academically

Can you describe yourself a bit more hashkafically?

amother

Wed, Jun 10 2020, 6:19 pm

amother [ Ivory ] wrote:

Can you describe yourself a bit more hashkafically?

Heimish

amother

Ivory

Wed, Jun 10 2020, 6:21 pm

amother [ OP ] wrote:

Heimish

Orchos Chaim is not heimish..
I’m not so familiar with the heimish schools, but I’m sure other posters are.

amother

Mustard

Wed, Jun 10 2020, 6:22 pm

amother [ OP ] wrote:

Are there similar schools that work well with each student that aren’t impossible to get into ?

I forgot the name, I think its r sender that used to be at orches chaim. They are very similar, may be a drop easier to get into although not sure if they have 11 year old.
I would say your best bet is Tashbar amazing school a drop cooler crowd. If you are coming from anywhere but Lakewood probably won't bother you. 😂😂😂

amother

Wed, Jun 10 2020, 6:43 pm

amother [ Mustard ] wrote:

I’m an out of towner. Not east coast. My son isn’t in a heimish school now. He’s in the boy version of Bais Yaakov.

amother

Thu, Jun 11 2020, 3:02 pm

What about Kol Torah? Someone recommended it today.

amother

Ivory

Thu, Jun 11 2020, 3:05 pm

amother [ OP ] wrote:

What about Kol Torah? Someone recommended it today.

Please speak to parents who send there.

amother

Thu, Jun 11 2020, 3:16 pm

amother [ Ivory ] wrote:

Please speak to parents who send there.

I don’t know anyone.

amother

Mustard

Thu, Jun 11 2020, 3:25 pm

amother [ OP ] wrote:

I don’t know anyone.

You sound like a good fit for Kol Torah. I am sure if you not anon, others would pm you.