building community
Building a community where everyone belongs is essential to a meaningful education. In College Prep’s collaborative environment, students take risks, engage deeply, and appreciate the gifts of others. Through spirited all-school gatherings, clubs focused on shared interests, and affinity and identity-based groups, College Prep creates space for students to authentically express themselves. The School encourages community members to act on their beliefs, collectively creating an inclusive environment that lives its commitment to equity, empathy, cultural competence, and respect.
spirit
Fun and play are a core part of College Prep’s culture, helping students embrace the elements of a balanced life. College Prep is infused with school spirit through weekly student-led assemblies, special events, and more than 90 clubs on campus. The Spirit Committee is a group of students elected by their peers to organize special theme days and spirit weeks during which students discover the joy and connectedness that makesCollege Prep a vibrant community.
Spirit also shines through the athletics program. Whether representing College Prep by playing on one of the school’s 24 teams, packing the gym to cheer on classmates, or riding in a fan van to away games, athletics are central to student life.
diversity, equity, and belonging
College Prep commits energy and resources to creating a transformative learning environment where each student is cared for, supported, and prepared to participate in the creation of a more racially just world. The Dean of Equity and Belonging mentors student leaders, spearheads the effort to infuse the curriculum with diverse perspectives, and creates opportunities for education and reflection within our adult community.
Students engage in awareness raising, advocacy, and meaningful action for social justice and service leadership. Student equity leaders serve as guides and facilitators who design and plan a wide range of programs, including affinity groups, an annual equity conference, service days, and community-wide initiatives. Two students are elected to the student council to represent the cohort of 20 affinity and identity-based clubs.
developing leaders
College Prep’s culture encourages students to develop their voices and to take initiative. In and out of the classroom, students pursue their passions by joining or starting clubs, captaining sports teams, serving in the broader community, becoming peer mentors, and participating in equity and belonging work. There are myriad leadership opportunities that support the individuality of our community members and our egalitarian school culture.
student leaders
Student Council meets weekly and includes representatives from each grade, co-presidents, a secretary/treasurer, affinity and identity-based representatives, and members of the Spirit Committee. Student Council serves as an advisory body for the school administration, sharing the student perspective on issues ranging from school policy to events and programming. Student Council also organizes school-wide activities including dances, theme days, and spirit weeks. All positions on Student Council are determined by elections and all students and faculty are welcome to attend council meetings.
Liderazgo
Receiving and providing mentorship is an important part of the College Prep experience.
- Team captains lead their teammates on and off the field, working with coaches to support the growth of younger athletes while building camaraderie through social outings and on road trips.
- Senior mentors support the transition to College Prep by organizing social gatherings and supporting ninth graders throughout their first year in small advisory groups.
- PHIRE Seniors (Peer Health Initiatives, Resources and Education) serve as peer mentors, providing resources for tenth graders in the Wellness & Belonging program.
- The Partners Program provides College Prep students the opportunity to be one-on-one mentors for Oakland public middle school students in either their summer academy or during the year in an after school tutoring program.
- Student-led peer tutoring programs exist for every academic department for older students to meet
with and provide support to younger students. - Student editors lead the school newspaper and
the yearbook.
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