I was a teacher at OCA and was fired for not giving the kids HW. I was one of those teachers mentioned by another teacher, who was embarrased in front of my kids. The minority kids will do well here. But dont send any other kids cause you will hate the feel of the school. All they think about is academics
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Posted by a teacher on 06/30/09
I think that this school is great. The students get a decent amount of homework and their materials are really advanced.
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Posted by a parent on 03/16/09
I was a teacher at OCA. The kids work hard at this school, and it's very academically focused. I really enjoyed my class. My kids scored very well on the CST. There are high expectations for the students at OCA- that's something I really appreciated about the school. However, I feel like it is also
... Read more an oppressive environment on so many levels. I feel like the admin bully the kids and the teachers into doing what they (the admin) want. I witnessed at least 20 occassions where students and teachers were publically shamed. This school works for some kids. But creative, independent-minded students will not thrive here. Also, they are very against community and parent involvement. I had to go through the principal or his wife if I wanted to make a phone call home to a parent. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 02/08/09
i was a student here at oca and i loved it! great opportunities offered and the teachers were very hrlpfull
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Posted by a student on 12/18/08
My daughter attends Oakland Charter Academey. I won't go into how I found out about the school but initially I was hesitant about sending my daughter to OCA because I didn't no anything about it and I worried about how she would progress academically in an inner-city school. I must tell you that it
... Read more was the best decision I have ever made in terms of school selection. The staff and especially the principals (Mr. and Mrs. Lopez) are serious about educating the youth and they go to great lengths to ensure the children receive the best education possible. I feel as though my daughter is getting the kind of education many parents pay to receive. I cannot say enough about OCA, however I will say this in closing-If a structured grade A education, is what you desire for your child I would recommend you check out Oakland Charter Academy. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/28/08
This school has many opportunities for kids how what do something with their lives. The teacher's teach how to work hard. Our principle Mr.lopez always tells to work hard and never give up. Mrs Lopez tells us you can do anything just have to work hard. The school has been nominated for Blue Ribbon awarded.We
... Read more have been together like family. Like Mr.and Ms.Lopez always say ''we are all a family.' I have many more oppronatonaties than I ever had ever had before. Know in our uniforms we always in our heads in the Honer of Hard work Read less
Posted by a student on 01/08/08
I am a student at OCA and I have good grades. I love the teachers there and our team leaders Mr. and Mrs. Lopez . They always keep reminding us to keep our heads in the books and not in the clouds. Kids in our school are offered many acedemic opportunities. I love this school!!
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Posted by a student on 10/04/07
My child attended another charter school before coming to OCA and had all kinds of problems. I took her out and put her here at OCA, it was the best move I made. My daughter hated it at first, but as a parent that is a good sign in Oakland. There is strict disicpline, and tons of work. I used to
... Read more be a person who thought that all charters schools were good, but in the search for a school in Oakland, boy did I get an eye opener. So many bad charter schools! I am very pleased with OCA and all of the focus on education and children. All my girl needed was authority and structure, but this is what most schools in this city avoid giving. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/24/06
What can you say? The most improved school in the city 2 years in a row. It is strict, and gives alot of homework,and Mr. Lopez does not play. But my child has grown tremendously, academically and matured. Keep up the good work.
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Posted by a parent on 09/06/06
Oakland Charter provides the newest and most up-to-date textbooks available. All are aligned to the state standards. In addition, the teachers and the director work together to provide a structured environment where students are expected to perform, and they do. A visit at this school will say it
... Read more all. You will never see a rowdy classroom that is not working. The test scores also testify to the effectiveness of this school. Last year, we were the most improved school in Oakland, with a 94 point gain. Read less
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Oakland schools — Oakland Charter Academy is located at 3001 International Blvd, Oakland CA 94601. 3001 International Blvd is in the Hawthorne neighborhood and 94601 ZIP code in Oakland, CA The school district for Oakland Charter Academy is the Oakland Unified School District. Oakland Charter Academy is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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