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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.
News and Announcements
ARISE is applying for an after school grant from the California Department of Education
Submitted by laura on Thu, 2012-01-05 17:05.The Path to College at ARISE
Submitted by laura on Wed, 2011-12-21 11:30.
Senior IvoneSurvey data indicates an interesting mix of students, including many who were left back or expelled from their previous schools, and a culture that puts students on the road to college.
Upcoming Events
Submitted by laura on Tue, 2011-11-01 11:48.ARISE needs your help! It has been a busy time at ARISE as we work to get our charter renewed for another five years, our next batch of seniors through the college application process, and support a new group of students and the launch of our fifth year!
ARISE celebrates 2011 graduates!
Submitted by laura on Sat, 2011-06-18 08:35.
ARISE Alumni Reflect on First Year of College
Submitted by Oakland Schools... on Wed, 2011-06-08 10:33.
ARISE students Fernando (attending Wesleyan in the fall), Diana (SF State), and Rocio (UC Merced) at their 2011 Senior class retreatWhen Claudia talks about her early days at ARISE High School, she reflects with amusement on her resistance to the school’s rigorous expectations. “My entire point was that they would make us work too hard,” she recalls, “and that no other high school students had to do what we did at ARISE. I would give [Principal] Laura Flaxman such a hard time!”
ARISE in the News!
Submitted by laura on Thu, 2011-04-07 09:43.ARISE has been in the news a lot in the last few months! Check out the following stories:
Jefferson Award given to ARISE teacher Cesar Cruz
Click HERE to read and watch the CBS story.
Oakland Local Profiles ARISE
Oakland's ARISE H.S. prepares students to do more than get into college
Cisco gives home Internet access to ARISE Students
Submitted by Oakland Schools... on Tue, 2011-02-08 22:19.
Tight-Knit Class of 2011 Focused on One Goal: College
Submitted by Oakland Schools... on Fri, 2011-01-07 17:30.When they sat down for this conversation with ARISE News, seniors Dawanna, Fernando, and Lorena were, by their own accounts, a little bedraggled. “We’re sorry, but this is a really critical few weeks,” explained Dawanna. “We’re all getting our college applications ready.”
ARISE seniors Dawanna, Fernando, and Lorena
Come Join Us!
Submitted by laura on Tue, 2010-12-07 22:55.
ARISE Class of 2011Come join us for the following upcoming events:
- Thursday, December 9th, EXHIBITION NIGHT 5-8 PM: Come see what students have been working on and learning and celebrate the close of our Fall 2010 semester!
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)
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:
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