Rigorous, engaging and inspiring, Tech's academies and programs are schools within a school that prepare students to excel in college and career.
As a full-service Community School, Tech provides wraparound resources that position students to succeed academically, socially and emotionally.
Tech has a history of athletic excellence which continues to this day as students compete and shine in intramural and interscholastic sports.
With classes in dance, instrumental music and theatre as well as a vibrant after school Performing Arts program, Tech gives voice to free and creative expression.
A microcosm of the city it calls home, Tech has taught and inspired generations of Oakland families since its founding in 1914.
The Alameda Country Food Bank Backpack Program provides identified students with a backpack of non-perishable food every two weeks throughout the school year. Tech families may enroll at any time and will be added to the next distribution. If your household is experiencing food insecurity and would like to enroll, please call (530) 618-7889 or email Amanda.Epperson@ousd.org.
A peer tutoring program open to all 9th graders, Boost takes place Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 3:35 to 5 PM, in the Teacher’s Cafeteria in the basement, and is offered in all four core subjects — Math, Biology, English and History (California Studies). Older students repeating Math or Biology are also welcome. The bulk of the tutoring is provided by 10th-12th grade peer tutors who have mastered the material and received coaching.
Open to all students at all Math levels, Math Mentors is hosted by math teachers, community volunteers and paid Tech student tutors. There’s no need to sign up — just drop in! Snacks are available.
Funding for Math Mentors is provided by the PTSA and the Math Dept. Please email Natalie Mann, Math Dept. Chair, at natalie.mann@ousd.org with any questions.
African American Student Action Planners (AASAP) is a committee of parents, teachers, students and school administrators dedicated to increasing the academic and life success of Tech’s African American students. Everyone interested furthering our mission is encouraged to add their voice and energy to our group. Please join us at 6 PM in the Tech library. All welcome!
For questions or more information, please contact Erica Dennings at aasap@oaklandtech.com.
Open to all students at all Math levels, Math Mentors is hosted by math teachers, community volunteers and paid Tech student tutors. There’s no need to sign up — just drop in! Snacks are available.
Funding for Math Mentors is provided by the PTSA and the Math Dept. Please email Natalie Mann, Math Dept. Chair, at natalie.mann@ousd.org with any questions.
A peer tutoring program open to all 9th graders, Boost takes place Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 3:35 to 5 PM, in the Teacher’s Cafeteria in the basement, and is offered in all four core subjects — Math, Biology, English and History (California Studies). Older students repeating Math or Biology are also welcome. The bulk of the tutoring is provided by 10th-12th grade peer tutors who have mastered the material and received coaching.
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