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 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 60 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.
student leaders
There are myriad leadership opportunities that support the individuality of our community members and our egalitarian school culture.
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Student Council
Student Council serves as an advisory body for the school administration, sharing the student perspective on issues ranging from school rules to events and programming. Student Council also organizes school-wide activities including dances, theme days, and spirit weeks. Composed of two representatives from each grade, co-presidents, a secretary/treasurer, two Affinity and Identity-Based Representatives, and four members of the Spirit Committee, all positions on the Student Council are determined by elections. Student Council meets twice a week; all students and faculty are welcome to attend. -
Judiciary Committee
The Judiciary Committee is an advisory body comprised of students and faculty who meet regularly to examine how best to imbue mens conscia recti (a mind aware of what is right) in our community. Drawing on their own experiences, as well as from meetings with legal and ethical professionals, the Judiciary Committee leads community discussions about the value of rules and discipline to College Prep. The Committee also responds to calls from the administration to make recommendations in response to student disciplinary cases. The peer-elected student members and the faculty members have equal voices in discussions and in making recommendations. -
Curriculum Committee
The Curriculum Committee is composed of two students each from the junior and senior classes, faculty members chosen to represent each academic department and the faculty at large, the Director of Curriculum Innovation and Research, the Dean of Equity and Belonging, the Director of Educational Technology, and the Director of Athletics. The Assistant Head / Academic Dean chairs the committee, which serves primarily as a recommending body to the Head and is charged with responding to academic and programmatic issues that have whole-school impact, proposing the shape and substance of the academic program, raising awareness of important trends in teaching and learning, reviewing proposals for new courses, and vetting independent study and semester/year abroad programs for individual students. -
Equity Roundtable
Leaders of our affinity and identity based clubs make up our Equity Roundtable. -
Club Leaders
Club Leaders are students who lead the many different clubs and interest groups on campus. They draft a Statement of Purpose for the club and run meetings, events, and activities.
Student mentors
Mentorship is woven throughout athletics, clubs, advising, peer-tutoring, Common Classroom, and partnerships with outside organizations.
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CAP Mentors
The Connections and Advising Program (CAP) supports all ninth grade students as they transition to high school through weekly small-group sessions led by faculty advisors and senior student mentors. CAP Seniors help ease the transition to College Prep by organizing social gatherings and supporting the 9th graders throughout the year. Working with the CAP faculty advisors, they help the 9th graders acclimate to a new environment, develop strong study skills, and deepen their understanding of equity, inclusion, and belonging. CAP seniors lead 9th grade retreat. -
Math Squad
Math Squad is a student-run club focused on peer tutoring for math. Mentors work one-on-one with students to prepare for tests, review homework problems, and reinforce new concepts from class. -
Partners Mentors
Mentors are paired one-on-one with scholars in The Partners Program Summer Academy and Academic Year after school tutoring programs for Oakland public middle school students. Mentors are trained to support scholars’ homework, build study skills, and teach co-curricular classes. Mentors meet weekly with their scholars throughout the school year and daily during the four week Summer Academy. Learn more about the Partners Program. -
PHIRE Seniors
Peer Health Initiatives, Resources and Education (PHIRE) seniors serve as peer mentors and provide resources on campus. In Wellness & Belonging class, they model what it is to be in a healthy community and collaborate with the Wellness and Belonging Coordinator to ensure a dynamic and creative experience for our students. PHIRE Seniors co-facilitate the sophomore retreat. -
写作教练
The Writing Coaches provide one-on-one assistance and group workshops on topics related to grammar and writing. The English Department faculty select these talented, dedicated 11th and 12th graders from an applicant pool, train the coaches, and supervise their work throughout the year. -
Admission Ambassadors
Admission Ambassadors represent College Prep at events such as campus tours, fairs, student panels, and more. Approximately 40 students in the tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grades receive training to become ambassadors.
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