Oakland Unified School District
TK-8 / Middle School
Bret Harte Middle School
3700 Coolidge Avenue, 94602
531-6400
www.ousd.k12.ca.us/bretharte
Site Code 206 | Options Code 33
Middle 6-8
Bret Harte has one of the most diverse programs and
student bodies of any middle school in Oakland. In addition
to our extensive electives department (including full-time
instrumental music, art, and Spanish), we have an extensive
program for English Language Learners, an accelerated
math program that leads to Algebra in the eighth grade,
and a wide variety of special education programs that serve
students with disabilities. Our teachers work hard to collect
information about student learning, analyze it, and plan
differentiated lessons to meet the needs of all students
through engaging and hands-on lessons. Outside of the
classroom, we provide extensive support services including
three full-time therapists, a guidance counselor, substance
abuse counseling and peer education, as well as a staff-lead
peer conflict resolution program, among other programs.
Our goal is to meet the needs of the whole child and address
issues outside of the classroom that may be interfering with
learning during class time. Bret Harte has been recognized by
OUSD for our reduction in suspensions and expulsions over
the last few years, and teachers and administrators work
closely together to maintain a positive campus climate. Our
involved parent population coordinates several activities
throughout the year, including various fundraisers and
community clean-up days, as well as supporting our annual
Bret Harte Expo in the spring and Castle Walk in the fall.
Come visit “The Harte” and see what we have to offer your
student!
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Enrollment Options Guide 2015-16
School Uniform Description
The Bret Harte uniform is a shirt with a collar
that is solid white or solid navy blue without
logos or writing with khaki pants, shorts, or
skirts.
School Hours
8:30am to 3:00pm
Before School Programs
No
Afterschool Programs On or
Near Campus
Yes. Sixth through eighth grade. From bell until
6:00pm
Special Education Services
Resource Specialist/Special Day Class
Multilingual Programs/
English Learner Programs
Structured English Immersion
Public Transportation
Options
AC Transit lines NL, 57, 58L, and 657 serve our
school.
1st Choice 100%
2010 Base API 644
EL % 21%
African American % 37%
2011 Base API 662
Asian % 16%
2012 Base API 671
Latino % 31%
2013 Growth API 666
White % 6%
API Change ’10-’11 N/A
Pacific Islander % 3%
API Change ’11-’12 8
Native American % 1%
API Change ’12-’13 -5
Filipino % 2%
Weighted 3-Year API Average 666
Multiple % 2%
Total Enrollment 538
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800 1000
(800 = State Level Proficiency)
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