Programs

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English Department Objectives

1. Learn to read critically.
2. Be able to write clearly and creatively.
3. Develop effective speaking skills.
4. Comprehend and evaluate literal and implied meaning in multiple forms of expression and media (e.g. written, oral, multimedia).

College Counseling

OSA is committed to preparing it's students for a variety of post secondary options. Over 95% of our graduates to date have transitioned into colleges and universities (80% to four-year schools). We provide a robust academic and college counseling program through our onsite advising staff as well as through our partnership with College Summit (http://www.collegesummit.org). Click the link below for guest access our online college resource - Family Connection from Naviance. https://connection.naviance.com/family-connection/auth/login/?hsid=oakarts

Message from English Dept

Each English class at OSA is shaped by the beliefs that language is the primary means through which people define themselves and their world, that reading inspires empathy and compassion, and that effective written and spoken communication is an essential tool both for individual success and the positive transformation of society as a whole. Although each course has a unique emphasis (American Literature, World Literature, Narrative Forms, Modernism, etc.), the classes share a common goal: to foster students’ abilities to investigate and synthesize information and to express themselves effectively through written, oral, and artistic means. We require students to use their artistic talent in order to access and enter into dialog with texts and to make positive contributions to the school community and beyond.  At every level, students are engaged in various forms of spoken and written expression, media and textual analysis, problem solving and critical thinking.

Academic Studies (HS)

Oakland School for the Arts’ High School Academic Program provides a comprehensive, college-preparatory experience for 9th-12th grade students.  Our goal is to have 100% of our students eligible to attend 4-year universities and prepared to be successful in a university or professional setting.  Our graduation requirements fulfill the University of California’s A-G requirements, ensuring that students will be eligible for admission to universities.  In addition, our curriculum is designed to help students meet the school’s Expected Schoolwide Learning Results (ESLR's).

College and Career Readiness

For the 2012-2013 school year, our academic teachers are collaborating on helping students develop the skills and habits necessary for success in life beyond high school.  In each course, students will be assessed on their ability to demonstrate these skills and each teacher has the particular skills and habits he/she is assessing defined in his/her syllabus.  Each quarter, we will have a schoolwide goal that teachers will assess in each classroom.  For quarter one, our goal is developing students into Active and Accountable Learners.

Important Links:

Student handbook
Graduation Requirements
Who to go to?

Faculty