This school is not that great (anymore), the school system does not seem to be working. When this school had just open we had great teachers, now there's about 5 good teachers. There are teachers who seem to not know what they are teaching and students show that they are not understanding what they are
... Read more learning. The school needs a lot of changes if it wants to stay open, and not lose anymore money than it already has. Also needs to be a place where people feel safe and comftrable. Read less
Posted by a other on 03/11/08
Wilson prep has many qualities and disadvantages.. as a former student there i am frightened to return. Even with a small population of students teachers and staff can not control them. They seem to hate the students there. they even give too much homewok and they think that everyone has the whole day
... Read more to spend with the same homework matter, but they need to have all children decide on whats to be happening, even the leadership. they should have a full willing representative from the children and say what are the things needed to be fix for the safty and willingness of them to go to schoo. they dont think of the children at all.. Read less
Posted by a other on 09/07/07
Wilson Prep started as a beautiful dream. Students were excited and parents happy that a brand new school was opening... What happened later? 1. Although one can mention that 100% of students were accepted in college, not all of them have been able to stay....Lack of preparation is one of the many factors.
... Read more 2. AP classes taken have a grate rate. However, results from the AP tests are not that nice. 3. Teacher turn over is very high. How many teachers that were the co-founders are left? 4. Special Ed students are not really supported. 5. They get to choose their students... Although there is an application process. 6. Teachers don't have a voice... Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/17/07
This school is the worst school ever they don't let the students enjoy there townhall together.
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Posted by a student on 03/28/07
As a parent I believe the school has great potential. With the expection of a few, the teachers are dedicated and focused on the children. Discipline and safety is another issue for the past two years gang presence has increased. Admin and well as teachers know who where the problem are but do not
... Read more address them. I wish there where more activities in which families can become involved not just the Saturday School - lets do evening team building. Again I repeat the program is great, or should I say could be great but let get focused and stop allowing the slip ups to continue to slip. Let's not over look that Wilson Prep is a new school and has had two graduating classes and both were 100% acceptance to Universities. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/16/06
(A former teacher) The goals of the school are admirable, however the school fails miserably at accomplishing most of their goals because they lack pacing. The teachers are overworked trying to implement too many new systems at one time. The result is: frustrated parents, confused students and high
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Posted by a teacher on 07/30/06
I have recently been hired for the afternoon school program as an English tutor. I have tutored college level students,disabled,ESL, and Jr.High and now High School students. I am very amazed at these students. They want to learn, are focused and have been very respectful to the tutors so far. The
... Read more few teachers I have met and the VP, has made a very positive impression on me. The faculty are as a 'boat' willing and ready to change the acadamia world of Oakland. I am honored they chose me as part of their team towards this goal. Read less
Posted by a staff on 12/28/05
Wilson Prep is a good school with qualified teachers. Many of the students come from the community where learning is not reinforced at home. The Principal is seen busting his chops daily to make sure that the students, faculty and parents needs are met - well before his own. With anything new things
... Read more take time. The athletic dept is developing as well as extracurriculars. The Principal tries to empower the students to create their own programming. Often times it doesn't work. I think they are doing a darn good job. Read less
Posted by a administrator on 08/08/05
When the school first opened all parents had high hopes. They are very disorganized (they had out notices the day before the event). The principal does not run the school There are some good teachers but they are leaving due to the inconsistancies with the rules and regulations for the staff. The have
... Read more just started inplementing afterschool activities. Overall I am dissappointed because they do not listen to the parents and will not change to a regular grading system that parents can understand. They way it is now the teacher has the upper hand in giving your child any grade they want to based on how the feel not on the childs work. Read less
School Profile for Lionel Wilson College Preparatory School
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Student enrollment:
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24
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
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Gifted and Talented
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general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
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Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
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Oakland schools — Lionel Wilson College Preparatory School is located at 400 105th Ave, Oakland CA 94603. 400 105th Ave is in the Brookfield Village neighborhood and 94603 ZIP code in Oakland, CA The school district for Lionel Wilson College Preparatory School is the Oakland Unified School District. Lionel Wilson College Preparatory School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 12.
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