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Oakland Unified School District Find Enrollment Options Guide 2015-16 • McClymonds Adult Education program requires students to be 17.9 years of age and older Parents who are interested in seeking an alternative program for their child under 18 years of age, are strongly encouraged to also submit an Options Enrollment application to apply for comprehensive school as well. Participating in the Options Enrollment process will ensure that your child is assigned a high school to attend in the fall. Charter School Options What is a Charter School? Charter schools are tuition-free public schools that are governed differently than district-managed schools. Like all public schools, charter schools may not teach a religious curriculum or violate anyone’s civil rights in their operations. Each charter school has an agreement (charter) with OUSD, the county in which they are located, or the state of California that describes what grades it will offer, how the school will provide learning opportunities to its students, and how the school’s success will be measured. Each charter school has its own elected governing board which is ultimately responsible for what happens at the school, so sometimes curriculum, class configurations, and other school practices may look a little different from traditional OUSD schools. Currently, over 11,000 students attend the 38 charter schools located in Oakland. How Do I Find Out More About Charter Options? Achieve Academy (grades K-5) www.worldandachieveacademies.org 1700 28th Avenue (510) 904-6400 Application deadline: January 30, 2015 American Indian Public Charter School (grades 6-8) www.aimschools.org/#!news/c185 3637 Magee Avenue (510) 482-6000 Application deadline: January 15, 2015 American Indian Public Charter School II (grades K-8) www.aimschools.org 171 12th Street (510) 893-8701 Application deadline: January 15, 2015 American Indian Public High School (grades 9-12) www.aimschools.org/#!news/c185 3637 Magee Avenue (510) 482-6000 Application deadline: January 15, 2015 ARISE High School (grades 9-12) www.arisehighschool.org/apply-for-student-2 3301 12th Street, Suite 205 (510) 436-5487 Application deadline: March 9, 2015 at 2:00 PM ASCEND (grades K-8) www.ascendk8school.org 3709 E. 12th Street (510) 879-3140 Application deadline: January 30, 2015 Aspire Berkley Maynard Academy (grades K-8) www.aspirepublicschools.org/schools/enroll-california 6200 San Pablo Avenue (510) 658-2900 Application deadline: February 27, 2015 Most charter schools host open houses, information sessions, or other opportunities for you to find out more about their program. If you are considering a charter school, try to visit while school is in session; interview school leaders, parents, and students; and review the charter document. Additional information can also be found on each charter school’s website. For more information about oversight of charter schools, please contact the OUSD Office of Charter Schools at (510) 336-7572. Aspire College Academy (grades K-5) www.aspirepublicschools.org/schools/enroll-california 8030 Atherton Street (510) 562-8030 Application deadline: February 27, 2015 How Do I Enroll My Child in a Charter School? Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy (grades 6-12) www.aspirepublicschools.org/schools/enroll-california 1009 66th Avenue (510) 562-8030 Application deadline: February 27, 2015 Although charter schools in the Oakland area are not currently linked to the OUSD Open Enrollment process, they typically accept applications and enroll students during similar times. Parents who are interested in having their child attend a charter school must contact the school directly to learn the steps necessary to enroll their child. Admission requirements, procedures, and deadlines vary among each charter school. www.ousd.k12.ca.us Aspire ERES Academy (grades K-8) www.aspirepublicschools.org/schools/enroll-california 1936 Courtland Avenue (510) 436-9760 Application deadline: February 20, 2015 Aspire Lionel Wilson Preparatory Academy (grades 6-12) www.aspirepublicschools.org/schools/enroll-california 400 105th Avenue (510) 635-7737 Application deadline: February 20, 2015 113