Oakland Tech Pathways Studying International Relations at university will give you a great starting point for a career in research, journalism, social policy or development, to name

Oakland Tech Pathways

The Pathway/Academy model enables students to learn through the lens of a career or academic theme in a personalized learning community. Through their academy, students are exposed to a multitude of career and college opportunities, industry skills, and potential employers by way of classroom speakers, site visits, job shadowing and internships.

Pathways/Academies- Requirements at a Glance The following criteria will be considered

Application Interview/Assessment Writing Sample

Course Grades

Teacher Rec

Grade Level

Computer X X X X X 10 - 12 FADA X X X X 10 - 12 Health X X X X 10 - 12 Engineering X X X X X 10 - 12 Biotech X X X X 10 - 12 New Pathway X X X X X 10 - 12

* Timeline for Paideia program will follow the Honors/Advanced Placement Timeline. For more information please visit www.oaklandtech.com or

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Academy Presentations Academy Information

Students/Parents will receive information about each of the academies and their expectations

ACADEMY WEEK FEBRUARY 6 -10

Academy Faire Application Interview Feb. 15 Feb. 21 Week of Feb. 27

Academy Team Meets Academy Selection Notices delivered

Academy Parent Info Night - Feb 16 The Academy Faire gives students opportunities

to see projects and ask questions to current Academy students and teachers

Applications must be turned in by February 21

Interviews are a chance for students to express their interest as well as ask questions to an academy teacher or director

Academies will meet and select students based on certain criteria (please review information on each academy)

Notices will be delivered to students in late April

Acceptance letters must be signed and returned

Oakland Tech Academy Application Process 2017

Race, Policy, and Law* *subject to change

Global Studies with a Law and Public Policy career theme focus

(Grades 10-12) An examination of the history, politics, theory and law related to race and ethnicity in America. Emphasis will be on providing critical contextual perspective on the intersection between racialized experience and the law, and on increasing student's critical thinking, writing, and oral communication skills. International Relations (IR) deals with issues like sovereignty, environmentalism, development and human rights in the context of global affairs and is also concerned with the policies of individual states as far as they impact on the affairs of other states.

Key Skills and Features Students learn in action as they participate in a wide array of projects and fieldtrips which may include: • Courtrooms • Law Schools • Local, State and Federal Agencies • Universities • Community organizations • Study abroad opportunities (2019 school year)

Core Classes and Course Descriptions ALL Courses are A-G approved. We will be finalizing options for 10th grade by April and we will continue to build out the pathway with the collaboration of students, parents, community partners. We will be exploring on interdisciplinary curriculum in our English/Social Studies courses for 11th and 12th grade.

10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade

English English 2

Or English 2 (Paideia)

English 3

English 4

History World History

Or World History (Paideia)

US History Government/Economics

Math Options include: Alg 1,

Geometry, Alg 2 Options include: Geometry,

Algebra 2, Statistics Options include: Algebra 2,

Statistics, Calculus

Elective Law & Society International Relations

Prerequisites/Requirements Interest Form and Interview; Interest in history, ethnic studies, current events, reading, writing

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Teacher Leads will be determined by the end of February

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The Health Academy (Grades 10-12) The Oakland Tech Health has been helping students to prepare for careers in health and biology since 1984. We have active partnerships with local hospitals, health service organizations, and professional schools that provide opportunities for field trips, guest speakers, college student mentors, internships, and health-related service projects. Our success as a program and our partnerships with health care have been built on bringing together a diverse group of students around a shared interest in our community’s health.

Key Skills and Features Students combine academic classes with extra science labs, health projects, and clinical/hospital experiences. The Academy offers career speakers, field trips, First Aid and CPR certification, paid summer internships, and health service projects.

Core Classes 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade

English English 2 (Academy) English 3 (Academy)


English 4 Or

English 4 (Paideia)

History World History (Academy) US History (Academy)

Or US History (Paideia)

Government Or

Government (Paideia)

Science Physiology Chemistry Options include: Advanced Biology, AP Biology, and AP

Environmental Science





Elective Physiology Lab Medical Chemistry

Prerequisites/Requirements Interest Form and Interview; Interest in health care

Sample Related Jobs Dental Assistant, Registered Nurse, Paramedic, Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, Physician, Nurse Practitioner, Veterinarian

Community Partners and Advisors (Past & Current) Kaiser Permanente, La Clinica de la Raza, Children's Hospital Oakland: CHAMPS, Stanford University MKITS program, Fast Response School of Health Care Education, Mentoring in Medicine, Peer Education (Tobacco-Use Prevention Education Program, Techniclinic), Society for the Prevention of Cruelity to Animals (SPCA), Oakland Fire Department Emergency Services, Oakland Outpatient Veterans Administration Clinic, BAY EMT, Alameda County Health Pipeline Partnership.

Contact Info Co-Director Co-Director Co-Director Mr. David de Leeuw Ms. Livier Perez Ms. Kathleen Bailey [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

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The Computer Academy (Grades 10-12)

The Computer Academy is for students who enjoy using computers and want to learn more about them. The academy program will develop for students the computational thinking practices of algorithm development, problem solving and programming within the context of problems that are relevant to the lives of today’s students. Students will also be introduced to topics such as interface design, limits of computers and societal and ethical issues of software engineering. They also spend some time learning about robotics, PC systems and how to build troubleshoot computers all of which offer students a hand-on learning experience.

Key Skills and Features Computer organization and architecture, multimedia, word processing, spreadsheet and database applications; Repair computers; Computer programming, graphics and editing, Internet/web pages design and HTML, designing & maintaining networks

Core Classes


English English 2 (Academy)


English 3 (Academy) Or

English 3 (Paideia)

English 4 Or

English 4 (Paideia)

History World History (Academy)


US History (Academy) Or

US History (Paideia)

Government Or






Elective AP CS Principles AP CS Java Capstone Electives/Dual

Enrollment

Prerequisites/Requirements Interest form and Interview; Interest in Computers

Sample Related Jobs Programmer, Database Administration, Tech Support, Web Developer, Network Specialist

Community Partners and Advisors (Past & Current) Intel, Oracle Corporation, Cisco Systems, Super Computing Center of Lawrence Berkeley Lab

Contact Info Co-Director Co-Director Mr. Emmanuel Onyeador Ms. Sara Ketcham [email protected] [email protected]

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The Engineering Program (Grades 10-12)

The program successfully teaches students physics mechanics through a unique combination of academic and vocational courses. This academy, with its innovative and rigorous project-based curriculum, will prepare students for careers in civil and mechanical engineering and architecture.

Key Skills and Features Traditional and Computer-Aided Drafting; Design a house and build a model for the Oakland Rotary Club Annual Design Contest; Use advanced CAD software to construct 3-D models; College level statics and dynamics Core Classes and Course Descriptions


English English 2


English 3 Or

English 3 (Paideia)

English 4 Or

English 4 (Paideia)



US History Or


Government Or


Math Algebra 2 Math Analysis AP Calculus AB

Science AP Biology

Or HP Chemistry

Honors Physics AP Physics

Elective Engineering Principles Descriptive Geometry Adv. Architectural Drafting

Or Advanced CAD -3D Modeling

Prerequisites/Requirements Interest Form. Assessment administered which includes a math assessment, and overview of students’ grades; It is highly recommended that Geometry be completed prior to 10th grade. Summer Options for Geometry are available.

Sample Related Jobs Architect, Civil Engineer, Mechanical Engineer

Contact Info Director Director Mr. Parker Merrill Ana Love [email protected] [email protected]

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Fashion, Arts, and Design Academy

(Grades 10-12) The Fashion, Arts, and Design Academy features classes in fashion design, visual arts, and graphic design. Our academy incorporates many hallmarks of the high school reform movement, such as creating a close, family-like atmosphere, integrating academic and career technical education, and establishing business partnerships. 10th-, 11th-, and 12th-graders are eligible to participate in the Academy. The three-year program provides students with a project-based curriculum, a mentor program, classroom speakers, field trips, and exploration of college and career options through job shadowing and internships.

Key Skills and Features Are unique program of fashion and art course focused in Fashion illustration and Portfolio Development, drawing, painting, photography, graphic design, comics, fashion design, accessories, sewing/garment construction, screen printing, stenciling advertising and Marketing.

Core Classes and Course Descriptions


English English 2


English 3 Or

English 3 (Paideia)

English 4 Or

English 4 (Paideia)



US History Or


Government Or






Elective

Fashion Design

Fashion History

Fashion Marketing

Graphic Arts 1

Graphic Arts 2

Advanced Art

Animation 1 Animation 2 Animation 3

Prerequisites/Requirements Interest Form and Interview; Interest in Fashion and/or the Arts

Sample Related Jobs Stylist, Animator, Artist, Showroom Assistant, Set Decorator, Merchandise Displayers, Fashion Illustrator, Costume Designer, Textile Designer, Fashion Journalist, Lighting Specialist

Community Partners and Advisors (Past & Current) Academy of Art University – SF, Alameda College Apparel, Design and Merchandising program (A.D.A.M.), Merritt College, Berkeley City College, San Francisco Opera – PEAK artist intern program, Fashion-On-The-Square

Contact Info Directors Ms. Katita Johnson Alicia Arnold Peter Heckel [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

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The Biotech Program

(Grades 10-12)

The Biotech Academy helps youth successfully navigate the worlds of work, school, and life while specifically training them for technical positions in bioscience, a growth industry that offers well-paid jobs and opportunities for career advancement and continued education. There is an opportunity for a paid internship with a bay area tech company between junior and senior year.

Key Skills and Features This course is lab based and hands-on. We build on already established love of science and technology and add skills required to work and research in a Biotech laboratory. We also work on public speaking, interview skills, and collaboration.



English English 2


English 3 Or

English 3 (Paideia)

English 4 Or

English 4 (Paideia)



US History Or


Government Or






Elective Chemistry Biotech 1/2 Biotech 1/2

Prerequisites/Requirements Interest Form and Interview; Interest in science. Already completed or currently enrolled in Algebra 1 and Chemistry; a grade of C or better in both is recommended.

Sample Related Jobs Dental Assistant, Registered Nurse, Paramedic, Biotechnology Assistant, Physician, Biomedical Technician, research laboratory technician

Community Partners and Advisors BBEI Biotech Partners

Contact Info Director Ms. Sadie Skiles [email protected]

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Ms. Marietta Joe [email protected]

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Paideia

(Grades 10-12)

The mission of the Paideia program is to educate the whole child by teaching thinking and communication skills. To learn content without the ability to synthesize, analyze, create, and relate one’s findings to others through sophisticated verbal and written communication is to perform only part of one’s function as a scholar

Key Skills and Features Our program offers yearlong integrated courses in grades 10 through 12 emphasizing the social sciences. Students will study history, political theory, economics, and literature. In Paideia, students are also being prepared to read and write for college matriculation purposes.



English English 2 (Paideia) Honors English 3

(Paideia) AP Literature (Paideia)

History World History (Paideia) Honors US History (Paideia)

Or AP US History

AP Government (Paideia)

Elective N/A N/A Honors

Comparative Government

Prerequisites/Requirements Interest Form; Interest in history, government, reading, writing

Sample Related Jobs

Contact Info Ms. Maryann Wolfe [email protected]

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