School Mission
- Alameda High School is a strong academic high school committed to reaching the District's goal of "Job 1", where ninety percent of all students will perform at or above grade level (50%) by the year 2004. Alameda High School is committed to aligning the curriculum and assessments to the state standards.
Our greatest asset is our students.
| Curriculum |
- Foreign language(s) taught: Cantonese, French and Spanish.
- Special education programs designed specifically for students with limited intellectual functioning, visual impairments and multiple disabilities.
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| Activities and Sports |
- Girls sports: badminton, basketball, baseball, cheerleading, cross country, football, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track, volleyball, water polo and Jujitsu.
- Boys sports: badminton, basketball, baseball, cheerleading, cross country, football, golf, soccer, swimming, tennis, track, volleyball, water polo and Jujitsu.
- Clubs and extra-curricular activities include: Reality Club
(Christian Based club); BSU, Afghan, Italian, Asian, Latinos Unitos, Filipino Clubs; Computer Club, Dance club, Drama Club and Conflict Mediation program.
- This school has the following art(s) programs: band, theater/drama and chorus.
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Other news or notes
- Digital High School, 2nd year
Television Studio on Campus
All classes with TV/VCR's and computer. Soon will be cable ready.
All students have their own e-mail account and can electronically send their assignments to their teachers.
More than 70% of the teachers are trained in Intel Teach to the Future, technology skills for students.
| College and Work Preparation |
- 20-39% of graduates go to 2-year colleges.
- 60-79% of graduates go to 4-year colleges.
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| Technology and Facilities |
- 100% of classrooms are connected to the Internet.
- This school was established before 1920.
- No transportation is provided to this school.
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| Admissions and Enrollment |
- Entering students typically come from: Lincoln Middle School and Wood Middle School.
- Almost all of the students at this school come from the neighborhood where the school is located.
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| Safety, Discipline and Support |
- Safety and discipline-related resources include: After school or lunchtime detentions. Other safety and discipline-related resources include: School Resource Officer.
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| Other Features and Highlights |
- Regular classroom hours: 8:00 to 3:00.
- Accredited by WASC.
- Principal has been at this school for 2 years.
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| Source of Data |
Additional information, including curriculum and special programs, was either submitted to GreatSchools by a school official or comes directly from the school or school district's Web site. This page was last updated on 06/04/2008. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of information submitted by school officials.
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