Oakland Tech Senior Newsletter
Class of 2019
Senior Graduation Status Letter
Seniors Winter Break To-Do List
- Make sure you submit an official SAT score to colleges through the College Board website: https://www.collegeboard.org/
- Make sure you submit an official ACT score to colleges through the ACT website: http://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act.html
- Complete FAFSA
- Complete California Dream Act Application
- Return a copy of a signed graduation status letter to your counselor on January 7, 2019
2018-2019 Fall Semester Transcripts Available January 14th
Common Apps Midyear Reports will be Uploaded at the end of January
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
Oakland Tech's Graduation: Wednesday, May 29th @ 6:00 PM
Graduation Timeline
Senior Finals: May 21st-May 23rd
Finals Make-up May 24th
Senior Check out: May 24th
Memorial Day: Monday, May 27 (No Rehearsal)
Graduation Rehearsal: Tuesday, May 28
Caps, Gowns, and Graduation tickets Distribution: Tuesday, May 28th
Senior Survey Due May 28th
Teachers submit Senior grades: Friday, May 24th.
Senior Portraits: Last Session, January 15, 2019
Seniors who were unable to take their pictures will automatically be rescheduled for the January 15th session. Or you can contact Misty in the Lifetouch office: 510-372-1549 to make a new appointment.
There is a $10.00 fee to take your photo even if you choose not to purchase your pictures. Lifetouch has waved the $50.00 deposit.
Students who miss this appoint will have to make arrangements with Prestige to take photos at the Hayward office, otherwise, you will not have your picture in the yearbook.
Students who choose to take their photos with another company will not be able to have their photo in the yearbook.
Grad Night Celebration
- Grad Night will be May 16-18.
- Deposit is due online ASAP
- Register online: https://usastudenttravel.com/
- Total cost is $689.00
- We are going to Disneyland, Universal Studios, Santa Monica Pier, and 6 Flags.
- Please Contact Elizabeth Hunter in the College and Career Center for more information
The Oakland Tech High School 2018-2019 YEARBOOK
BUY NOW!! Purchase your Bulldogs yearbook while quantities last!!
Pricing-
Before 12/31/18: $65
After 12/31/18: $75
Make Payments Online @ https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/SelectJob with Yearbook ID Code 12547619
Deadline: March 25, 2019
Senior College Check List
College application essay help
FAFSA
- FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) opens 10/1 – do not submit until someone checks it for errors.
- FAFSA Crunch Drop In Hours in the Library: 12/3, 12/4, 12/6, 12/7
- FAFSA/DREAM ACT Deadline is March 2nd
“I Can Afford College”
The “I Can Afford College” campaign is a statewide, financial aid awareness initiative sponsored by the California Community Colleges. The campaign got its start back in 2004, shortly after the California community colleges increased their enrollment fees. The governor and the state legislature wanted to make sure Californians knew how to make college affordable, so they set aside money to create an awareness campaign about financial aid.
The “I Can Afford College” campaign is funded by the State of California, through Proposition 98. This website is one of the main elements of the campaign. Since the site was launched, it has received more than 2.5 million visits. Additionally, the number of community college students who receive some type of financial aid has gone up by nearly 70 percent since 2004.
Our goal at “I Can Afford College” is simple. We want to let students and parents know that:
- California community colleges are affordable.
- Financial aid is available year-round to help pay for enrollment fees and college costs like books, supplies, and even rent in some cases.
- All 115 California community colleges have financial aid experts who can give you free one-on-one help.
Click on the California College Promise Grant button to apply.
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.
Math Mentors Tutoring
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.
- Monday, 3:45 – 5 PM, Room 205 (Mr. Ji)
- Wednesday, 7:35 – 8:50 AM, Room S-3/Engineering (Mr. Li)
- Thursday, 3:45 – 5 PM, Room 236 (Ms. Mann)
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.
Staci Ross-Morrison
Administration
Room: Main Office
Work Phone:450-5400 Ext 128
Work 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
Dana Sudduth Assistant Principal (Upper Campus)
Email: dana.sudduth@ousd.org
Website: www.smore.com
Phone: 510-654-7116
12th Grade Counselors
Susheela Moonsamy
Counseling: Last name A-G
Room 110
Work Phone:450-5400 Ext 110Work Email:susheela.moonsamy@ousd.org
Amy Martinez
Counseling, Last Name: H-N
Room 112
Work Email:amy.martinez@ousd.org
Jacqueline Johnson
Counseling: Last Name: O-ZRoom 114
Work Phone:450-5400 Ext 114Work Email:jacqueline.johnson@ousd.org