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.
Tech’s annual Observation Day sponsored by the AASAP committee (African American Student Action Planners) is set for Wednesday, March 20. This is a great opportunity for AASAP parents and supporters to see what a typical day for their student(s) looks like and to get a first-hand glimpse of the learning process and environment here at Tech. All welcome to participate! Please check in at the table in front of the library (directly facing the front doors) before the start of class. Look forward to seeing you!
Tech’s wonderful nurses and the great staff at TechniClinic are spearheading a Staff Appreciation Day on Wednesday, March 20, from 11 AM to 4:30 PM. On the roster — and already covered — are massages, smoothies, raffle prizes and more! What’s missing? Wholesome and nourishing noshes! They’re looking for donations of healthy snacks, fruit and veggie platters, and sandwich platters along with paper plates, utensils and napkins. If you can pitch in, please email Nurse Amanda at amanda.epperson@ousd.org to let her know what you can bring. Thanks!
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.
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