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.
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.
Come at 5:30 PM to enjoy a complimentary dinner (and great conversation!) prior to the discussion. Childcare will be provided.
We hope you can join us!
The Claremont Middle School PTA is proud to present the award-winning documentary SCREENAGERS — Thursday, April 25, at 6:30 PM, in the Claremont Music Room. (Enter the school via the gate on Miles Avenue. The entrance to the music room is in the courtyard.)
Do you know kids who are addicted to their devices? We can’t just let them scroll through life with rapid-fire thumbs and a six-second attention spans.
SCREENAGERS addresses the biggest parenting issue of our time head on—how teens struggle with social media, video games and internet addiction. The film empowers kids to better navigate the digital world and provides practical resources to help them do it.
The film is about 1 hour long and will start at 6:30 PM. There will be a short discussion after the show.
Tickets are $5 suggested donation at http://bit.ly/screenagerscms , or in cash at the door.
Achievers is scheduled to be at Tech during lunch on the main campus. They will pass out rings, sweatshirts, T-shirt’s, announcements and other graduation items. Caps & gowns will be distributed at the end of graduation rehearsal on Tuesday, May 28.
Oakland Tech’s Student Government reflects the voices, energy, caring, creativity and dedication of the entire Bulldog student community. It is a selective and democratic organization composed of freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors.
Election applications for the 2019-20 school year are due by April 26 at 5:30 PM.
Apply online here and now. The online form should take about 15 minutes and includes more information about the requirements and commitments.
Students must:
If you have any questions concerning the application process, please contact the Elections Chair, Tiffany Tong, by email at s_tiffany.tong@ousd.org or by text at (510) 307-6170.
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