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.
Volunteer essay readers are available to help seniors with their college application essays (UC, Common App, etc) on Tuesday afternoons at 3:30 PM in the College and Career Center (in the basement.) Help is also available by email. Contact collegementoring@oakalndtech.com for more information.
A peer tutoring program open to all 9th graders, Boost takes place Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 3:35 to 5 PM, in the library, 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.
Oakland Tech has been given a wonderful opportunity to host Challenge Day on Sept. 19 and 20, from 9:00 AM- 3:35 PM, in the Girls Gym. It is an in-school field trip program designed to increase personal power and self-esteem of our students. We will be inviting 100 11th graders and 100 10th graders to participate. We need about 25 parent volunteers for each day. Please email Dana.Sudduth@ousd.org if you’re a parent who’d like to volunteer.
Learn more about the truly transformative Challenge Day program here.
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