Welcome to the ARISE High School Web site

The mission of ARISE High School is to empower students with the skills and knowledge to pursue higher education and become leaders in the world. ARISE High School will also provide an environment for training educators to become leaders in secondary school reform.

About ARISE

ARISE High School, a new Oakland charter school, opened its doors in August, 2007, serving 110 9th and 10th graders. By the fall of 2009, ARISE will have grown to its full capacity with 220 students in grades 9 through 12. The result of a unique partnership with the Mills College School of Education, the Mills College TRIO Programs, Oakland Community Organizations and the Coalition of Essential Schools, ARISE's focus is on preparing students from low income families to be the first in their families to attend college.

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News and Announcements

ARISE's first graduation a memorable event

Submitted by laura on Wed, 2010-06-23 20:20.

ARISE's first graduation was a tremendous success-- and an emotional experience for everyone.

 ARISE's first graduation (photo ABC News)ARISE's first graduation (photo ABC News)

Adding to the excitement was a tremendous amount of media coverage. Channels 2, 4, 5, 7, and Telemundo were there, along with other media outlets. See some of the stories below:

 

KTVU video


ARISE still hiring!

Submitted by laura on Mon, 2010-06-14 09:55.

ARISE High School is still looking for one Humanities teacher and one Math teacher for the 2010-11 school year! Please see the job description below and contact Kate Sugarman at kate@arisehighschool.org if you are interested.

ARISE Seniors One Step Closer to College Goal

Submitted by Oakland Schools... on Tue, 2010-05-25 14:01.

When she opened the letter from Mills College, ARISE senior Ana Cristina couldn’t quite believe what she read. “I didn’t know if I’d really been accepted,” she remembers. “I really never thought I’d be in that place. I saw myself going to college, but I didn’t know how I was going to get there.”


Looking for Mentors for our Rising Seniors

Submitted by laura on Sun, 2010-05-09 21:15.

Interested in becoming a Mentor?

Come to our next Mentor event to find out more information and meet existing mentors!

ARISE High School is looking for volunteers to become mentors for their 2011 Senior Class.


Golden State Warrior CJ Watson Supports ARISE Students

Submitted by laura on Thu, 2010-04-15 10:34.

Golden State Warrior NBA Star CJ Watson discovered ARISE online and started a "Tickets for Grades" program this year, honoring the four students with the top GPAs in each grade by bringing them by limo to a Warriors game. CJ Watson visits ARISECJ Watson visits ARISEEach student was able to bring one guest and also recieved a Warrior's bag and other gifts. In March, ARISE was also honored by a visit from Watson, who was impressed by the sense of community and opportunities in evidence at the school.

ARISE News — Holiday 2009 Edition

Submitted by Oakland Schools... on Tue, 2010-04-13 12:32.

ARISE's Class of 2010: "Our Mind Is Set"


Save the Date: April 29th

Submitted by laura on Fri, 2010-04-02 08:19.

Save the date for ARISE's upcoming happy hour on Thursday, April 29th, at Arismona Lounge in downtown Oaklnd. We will be celebrating our first senior class and their many college acceptances as well as launching our Send a Student to College Program. Click here for more information: www.arisehighschool.org/announcements


Only a few months left!

Submitted by laura on Tue, 2010-02-23 17:39.

ARISE is quickly approaching its first graduation on June 18th, but there are a lot of events taking place between now and then. The majority of our 21 seniors have already received acceptances from colleges that include the California State Universities at Fresno, Northridge, East Bay, and San Francisco, as well as Dominican University and Mills College. Students and staff alike are eagerly awaiting news from many, many more schools.

Please join us!

Submitted by laura on Tue, 2009-12-01 14:44.

Join us for one or more of three upcoming events:

We are looking for  volunteers to serve as panelists for our junior
and senior "proficiency" presentations next week, Wednesday through
Friday, December 9-11th. Come for an hour and help evaluate our
students' presentations on their literary analysis, mathematical
thinking, scientific inquiry, and/or historical research and
understanding. Presentations are on the hour every hour from 9-3
except for 12. Please email kate@arisehighschool.org if you are interested in helping
out!


Come see SPARKLE at the Berkeley Black Repertory Theater December 11th

Submitted by laura on Wed, 2009-11-25 17:37.

Join ARISE High School at a production of SPARKLE at the Berkeley Black Repertory Theater on December 11th! Purchase your ticket HERE.


 

 

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