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Oakland Technical High School 4351 Broadway Oakland, CA 94611 Phone: 510 450-5400 Fax: 510 450-5428 www.oaklandtech.com ATP / CEEB School Code 052240 CDS Code: 01-61259-0136051 Home of the Bulldogs Established 1914 Staci Ross-Morrison, Co-Principal Josue Diaz Jr., Co-Principal 2016-2017 School Profile The strength of Oakland Technical High School (Oakland Tech) continues to be its academic reputation and emphasis on maintaining small learning communities, while enjoying the spirit and school climate of a large, comprehensive high school The environment on campus is urban in culture with diverse metropolitan attitudes The proximity of the University of California, Berkeley, California State University, East Bay, the myriad of private colleges and universities, and the Bay Area’s business community has created a socially rich community with high academic expectations and a strong belief in quality public education The student body reflects the Bay Area’s vast range of racial, ethnic, educational, and socio-economic backgrounds The ethnic/racial makeup of the student population is 32% African-American, 24% Caucasian, 22% Asian, 16% Latino/Hispanic, 2% Pacific Islander, and 4% other Total student enrollment for 2016-2017 is 2037 Oakland Tech is a Title I federal funding eligible school with a school-wide Title I program in which approximately 53% of the students qualify for free or reduced priced lunches To minimize the learning achievement gap, each year Oakland Tech has made modifications to its curriculum and added interventions for struggling students In 2016, Oakland Tech received an accreditation until June 30, 2018 from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) review committee ACADEMICS 2016-2017 TESTING Most students enroll in six classes a semester, but students may enroll in up to seven by taking a very limited number of classes before or after school Students earn five credits for passing each semester course with a D or higher To graduate, students must complete 230 credits, earn a minimum of 2.0 GPA, and complete a senior project ACT Scores: Composite Averages Year 2014 2015 2016 Oakland Tech California 22.1 22.5 23.5 22.6 Graduation Course Requirements (230 Credits) • English-40 credits • World Language-20 credits • Mathematics-30 credits • Physical Education-20 credits • Social Studies-30 credits • Electives-50 credits • Visual & Performing Arts-10 credits • Science-30 credits (10 credits biological science, 10 credits physical science, 10 credits additional science) Honors Courses • English 3,4 • U.S History • Comparative Govt (Paideia) • Government/Economics Advanced Placement Courses • English Lit & Composition • US History • Government & Politics: US • Statistics • Calculus AB • Calculus BC • Environmental Science • English Lang & Composition • Advanced Biology • Physiology (Health Acad) • Chemistry • Physics (Engineering Acad) • Biology • Chemistry • Physics C: Mechanics • Chinese Lang & Culture • Spanish Language • French Language • Computer Science A • Computer Science Principles In 2016, 376 students took 719 AP tests; 75% scored or higher 22.5 22.3 SAT Score: Oakland Tech Mean Year 2014 2015 Reading Math Writing 505 508 502 507 511 500 2016 Redesigned 537 537 National Merit Scholarship – Class of 2016 Commended -16 Semi-Finalists - Grading/GPA 4.0 scale; 5.0 scale for honors and AP classes Class rankings are calculated using weighted GPAs Class of 2017: Decile st Decile nd Decile rd Decile th Decile th Decile th Decile th Decile th Decile th Decile th 10 Decile 476 students GPA Range 4.42-4.03 4.02-3.86 3.84-3.64 3.63-3.37 3.36-3.11 3.10-2.88 2.87-2.58 2.56-2.31 2.29-1.97 1.95-0.22 ATHLETICS ACADEMIES & PROGRAMS One of the strengths of Oakland Tech is its academy system Students in grades 10-12 are given the opportunity to specialize in a particular field of interest in preparation for college and career Students are required to th complete applications and interviews typically in the spring of grade, after which academy directors make recommendations to counselors regarding admission Oakland Tech is a member of the Oakland Athletic League (OAL) and offers the following sports: badminton, baseball, basketball, cheerleading, cross country, football, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track/field, volleyball, and wrestling Students can participate on club ice hockey, lacrosse, and rowing teams Students have received Student Athlete Award for boys and girls the last five years Bio Tech Academy: Provides training for technical positions in bioscience through innovative curriculum with hands-on science instruction Preference is given to future first-generation college students AWARD WINNING/NOTABLE STUDENT ACTIVITIES Engineering Projects: Exhibited and awarded top honors by UC Berkeley College of Engineering over the last three decades 21 students received Judges Favorite, Best of Class, or Best of Show at the 2016 Alameda County Fair Computer Science and Technology Academy: Students learn computer organization and architecture, programming, database design, networking, and how to build a computer The academy helps develop the computational thinking of students st Engineering Academy: A highly competitive academy which teaches students physics mechanics through a combination of academic and vocational project-based courses, preparing students for careers in civil and mechanical engineering Many graduates are admitted to and attend top engineering universities Fashion Art & Design Academy (FADA): Features classes in fashion design, visual arts, graphic design, fashion marketing and history, and computer animation that include project-based curriculum and mentorships in partnership with the neighboring California College of the Arts nd Robotics: and place in the Pioneers In Engineering High Schools Robotics Competition at UC Berkeley, 2011-2015 Iridescent Technovation Challenge: 1st place in regional competition, sent on to national competition, 2011 Computer Academy Projects: Judges Award – Top rookie team at First Robotics Competition Silicon Valley Regional, 2015 One of the first programs to pilot the AP Computer Science Principles class, which is now a course offering Jazz Band: Unanimous Superior at the Reno Jazz Festival Health Academy: The strong science curriculum and active community partnerships support the advanced academic, technical, and practical training required for a career or further education in health-related fields Top students receive coveted internships Scholarships: Class of 2016 graduates reported receiving $1.8M in scholarships from private corporations and scholarship funds, and merit scholarships from colleges and universities Paideia Program: An interdisciplinary social science and English curriculum in grades 10-12 which includes history, politics, economics and literature These accelerated courses, including honors/AP classes (in grades 11 & 12) are rigorous and demanding, and are open to students upon teacher recommendation and student application, which is competitive Students score well above national average on AP exams Susheela Moonsamy 510-450-5400 x110 (Last Names A-G) Susheela.Moonsamy@ousd.org Performing Arts Program: With focus on process, rehearsal, and performance, the program offers training in a broad spectrum of historical and contemporary performance work Students study their specific creative discipline (drama, dance, music) in depth, while given the opportunity for performance The program also offers opportunities for pre-professional training in technical theatre arts CONTACT INFO FOR SCHOOL COUNSELORS Amy Martinez (Last Names: H-N) 510-450-5400 x112 Amy.Martinez@ousd.org Jacqueline Johnson (Last Names O-Z) 510-450-5400 x114 Jacqueline.Johnson@ousd.org College-access outreach programs from local universities work within Tech’s college & career center with an emphasis on providing support to low-income and first generation college students 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