Oakland Tech Senior Newsletter
Class of 2020
Oakland Tech Graduation: Wednesday, May 27th 6:00pm at the Paramount Theater
Halloween Expectations
Halloween is next week and we want students and staff to feel comfortable dressing up and participating in our Trunk or Treat and other activities.
Student expectations:
Costumes must be appropriate for school
Masks can not be worn on and around campus
Next Thursday, at lunch, come out and celebrate by wearing your best costume. There will be all types of goody bags for students and staff.
When? Next Thursday, at lunch, 11:55-12:35.
Where? In front of the school.
There will be prizes for the best costume. Everyone is welcome
Senior Portraits
Attention Seniors:
The class of 2020 is going to be epic.
Almost 300 seniors have been photographed already.
We want 100% of the class to be in the 2020 yearbook.
If you haven't been photographed be sure to go online and schedule an appointment. You can do it with a friend. It doesn't take much time at all and it's a lifetime of memories.
Appointments are available on October 28th and 29th.
Visit mylegacymatters.us to schedule your appointment today.
FAFSA® Announcements
The new 2020–21 FAFSA form is here! Some states and schools have limited funds, so don’t delay! To begin your application, select the “START HERE” button on the FAFSA homepage or download the myStudentAid app for iOS and Android.
College Essay Mentors Available Tuesday Afternoons and Fridays during lunch
The OT College Essay Mentors are here to help!
Alt. Edu. Orientation Reminders for October
Please see your counselor if your want to apply
This is just a friendly reminder about upcoming orientations this month:
Dewey Academy: October 30th at 1:30 pm
Rudsdale High School: October 30th at 1:30 pm
Rudsdale Newcomer Program: October 30th at 1:00 pm
Ralph J. Bunche Academy: October 25th and 29th at 2:00 pm
Ralph J. Bunche: TDB (likely dates will be during the week of the Dec. 16th)
Dewey Academy: December 18th @ 1:30 pm
Rudsdale High School:December 11th @ 1:30 pm
Rudsdale Newcomer Program: December 11th @ 1:00 pm
Students must be in attendance with their parents or guardian at orientation. Please do not send students and families to the site on the day of orientation to enroll. They must be on the orientation list prior to orientation or they will be turned away.
Work Base Learning Opportunities
Please go to the College and Career Center for application support
KP LAUNCH
Two Important Links: Get Connected Calendar & Weekly Clubs, Programs & Opportunities at Tech !!!
Tutors in the area, a list compiled by a Tech parent
Math Mentors: Tutoring
Mondays, 3:45 - 5 pm @ Room 205 (Ji)
Thursdays, 3:45 - 5 pm @ Room 201 (Cox)
Fridays, 7:35 - 8:50 am @ Room S3 (Li)
Teacher Tutoring Hours 2019-20.
Attached is a copy of the Teacher Tutoring Hours 2019-20 Handbook. Your child has the opportunity to receive tutoring and help from teachers in many subject areas. We hope that your child will be able to take advantage of these tutoring opportunities. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact your child's counselor.
Senior To Do List
- Complete FAFSA ( Oct. 1st-March 2nd)
- Go on college visits
- Finalize college list
- Attend College Nights/ Fairs etc.
- Register for SAT/ACT
- Complete college applications prior to deadline
- Work on PIQ's, Personal Statements and EOP questions
- Ask for letters or recommendations early
- Be a leader on campus in clubs, sports and service projects
- Keep track of deadlines
- Complete a transcript evaluation with school counselor
- Have a professional email
- Hunt for scholarships
- Make your final decision
- Verify financial aid
- Prepare for AP Exams
- Successfully complete senior year with a "C" or better
- Participate in Senior activities
- Send official transcripts
- Apply for student housing
- Attend Orientation
- HAVE FUN
College And Career Center
Oakland Tech’s College & Career Center (CCC) provides guidance, support and inspiration to Tech students as they explore college and career journeys after high school. Located in the newly refurbished Room 16 on Tech’s lower level, the CCC is open five days a week to students on a drop-in basis or by appointment. All Bulldogs are encouraged take advantage of this terrific resource.
College Visits: October
Location College and Career Center
Cogwell College
Tuesday, October 22⋅10:00 – 10:55am
Pomona College
Wednesday, October 23⋅9:00 – 9:45am
Notre Dame De Namur University
Wednesday, October 23⋅9:50 – 10:35am
Swarthmore College
Wednesday, October 23⋅12:50 – 1:35pm
Colby College
Thursday, October 24⋅10:00 – 10:55a
Lewis and Clark College
Monday, October 28⋅9:00 – 9:55am
Willamette University
Monday, October 28⋅9:00 – 9:30am
UC Santa Barbara
Thursday, October 31⋅12:40 – 1:35pm
AP Exam Schedule
Earn your GED with Oakland Adult and Career Education You can Create the Future you Want!
- GED is considered equivalent to a high school diploma and is recognized by all States and internationally.
- Students may begin at a Community College with a GED.
- Students can apply for financial aid with a GED.
- 97% of companies accept the GED for employment.
- Students earn the GED by passing 4 tests: (Math, Reading Language Arts, Science and Social Studies).
- Students can take the test in English or Spanish
- The military accepts the GED. The student also has 15 college credits.
Year Up is a one-year, intensive training program that provides talented and motivated, yet under-served young adults, ages 18-24, with a combination of hands-on skills development, coursework eligible for college credit, corporate internships, and wraparound support.
CHALLENGING STUDENTS TO REACH THEIR POTENTIAL.
Our program emphasizes academic and professional rigor, setting expectations high for the quality of work and professional behavior. A strong structure guides students through the steps necessary for achieving success in the classroom and the workplace.
THE HIGH SUPPORT, HIGH EXPECTATION MODEL.
Our approach focuses on students’ professional and personal development to help them achieve economic self-sufficiency.
For the first six months of the program, students develop technical and professional skills in the classroom. Students then apply those skills during the second six months on an internship at one of Year Up’s corporate partners. Students take coursework eligible for college credit, earn an educational stipend, and are supported by staff advisors, professional mentors, dedicated social services staff, and a powerful network of community-based partner
Exercise Your Right: 16 & 17 Year Olds Can Now Pre-Register Online to Vote
In California, eligible 16 and 17 year olds can now pre-register online to vote and then automatically become active voters once they turn 18 — strengthening our democracy by helping to choose the people who will lead us and by voicing their opinions on issues that affect the future of our communities, state and union. We strongly encourage our eligible Bulldog students and families to register now and to exercise their right to be heard.
Senior Counselors
Before School: Drop-In Appointments
1st - 3rd Periods - By Appointments ONLY
Lunch - Drop-In Appointments
4th Period - Counselor Lunch Break
5th - 6th Periods - By Appointments ONLY
After school: Drop-In appointments
*CHECK YOUR AERIES ACCOUNT FOR SCHEDULE UPDATES
Susheela Moonsamy 10-12
Counseling: Last name A-E
Room 110
Work Phone:450-5400 Ext 110Work Email:susheela.moonsamy@ousd.org
Amy Martinez 10-12
Counseling, Last Name: F - Liang
Room 112
Work Email:amy.martinez@ousd.org
Emily Schoenhofer 10-12
Counseling: Last Name: Liao - Q
Room: 108
Work Email: emily.schoenhofer@ousd.org
Jacqueline Johnson 10-12
Counseling: Last Name: R-ZRoom 114
Work Phone:450-5400 Ext 114Work Email:jacqueline.johnson@ousd.org
Staci Ross-Morrison
Room: Main Office
Work Phone:450-5400 Ext 128Work Email:staci.ross-morrison@ousd.org
Main Campus
4351 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 450-5400
(510) 450-5428 FAX
Upper Campus (UC) — Fashion, Art & Design
5263 Broadway Terrace, Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 654-7116
(510) 654-7157 FAX
Russell Campisi Assistant Principal
Email: russell.campisi@ousd.org
Phone: 510-450-5400