20-2116 Submission Public Hearing by the Board of Education of Alternatives In Action, Inc. - Alternative in Action High School - Petition and Proposed Charter - Grades 9-12 - July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2026 (5 Year Renewal).
I have volunteered at AIA giving a presentation and also participated in their Presentations of Learning. There are many staff members that genuinely care about the well being of students and push for their academic success. They create a supportive community for youth and a positive place to learn which is much needed in these times.
For over 20 years AIA has served students and families with culturally responsive instruction and experiential learning. Renewing AIA's Charter allows us to continue serving students and preparing youth for the future. AIA is a place where students discover a supportive approach to learning and see the world as their near future rather than an abstract distant uncertainty. Students reflect regularly on their growing self awareness with the support and care of a dedicated staff. Now in my third year teaching at AIA, what I appreciate most are the meaningful relationships we build here, engaging students in leadership development and staff engagement in organizational planning.
Former students visit often and we are fortunate to hear about their lives as college students, office employees, food service workers and/or parents. They understand that despite what happens in the world or in their lives, AIA is where they learned about themselves and we believe in their potential. Thank You.
Alternatives in Action High School has been supporting East Bay and Oakland youth for well over a decade. Students that have not found a home anywhere else flourish at AIA. They support students social and emotional needs better than any school I know. Oakland needs AIA, students and families need AIA.
As a current senior at Alternatives In action, its been a pleasure attending this school for the majority of my high school years. Throughout my whole educational experience i have never received more help and support from any other school than AIA. The staff and everybody apart from that institution genuinely care about how youre doing in all aspects. That includes your well being and of course your work ethic. For instance, the school provides emotional aid and supplies the students with plenty of assistance with their assignments. And due to the fact that AIA's community is relatively small compared to other high schools, you are bound to get the help you need at a much faster pace. Therefore, making things run much more efficiently. However that being said, the wonderful people present in that community make up for the size. Quality over quantity any day.
AIA is an important place for many members of my community because it’s a welcoming place we’re everyone supports and helps one another not just staff but students as well. Also it’s a small Community we’re everyone gets attention from teachers when it’s need it. Also they provide a lot of attention to parents and hen they need it at any time.As well this school becomes a second family to many of us by the way they provided many resources. This is why AIA takes a really big role in our community and makes us feel it’s a really important part of us❤️
My is important to me because these three years I've been here its been a great experience. I got the chance to meet new people from the community. The teachers are supportive to make sure all students are working hard to success. AIA feels more like a family than a school you come in for 8 hours a day for a whole week. I enjoy spending time in this community in AIA.
AIA Highschool has been super supportive to me throughout my 4 years. It's a school where they care about every single one of their students, not just their academic achievements but also their well being. AIA has provided me with the resources needed to find a career path after high school. AIA is a school that cares about its community and fights to make a change to benefit other's futures. AIA is a place where I got a lot of support from and I definitely believe this school should stay open for future generations to attend and receive the same support and resources I was honored to have.
Alternatives In Action High School is really important to our Oakland community and to me because they support and welcome anyone into the campus. The staff are super supportive, specially to our foreign people that are having a hard time adjusting to the community and country. AIA is not just a small school but a family. Gives you a very memorable experiences and knowledge from the teachers themselves. Really push every student to do there best no matter what (equity).
A mi me gusta la escuela porque es pequeña entonces los maestro ponen mas atención a los estudiantes me gustaria que este abierto para cuando mis otros hijos cresca para que vaya en esta escuela porque me gusta mucho y ciempre nos ayuda con cualquiera pregunta y los maestros ciempre al pendiente de los estudiantes y si yega tarde nos aviso a los padres a mi me gusta asi para estar pendientes de nuestro hijos y también me queda serca la escuela
AIA is important because I feel like they really encourage people to get out of their comfort zone and try new things and the coaches are really supportive.
For me the school means a lot since apart from being a Great institution it was the first school that i entered and there is another family with friends and teachers.
A good society depends on good education, and thats what Alternatives in Action is doing
AIA es una gran familia, donde he aprendido muchas cosas, y estoy orgulloso de formar parte de ella.
I support AIA because it’s important for me, and also the teachers be helping students a lot
I support Alternatives in Action! This school supports the youth of Oakland!
This is a great school that supports the staff and students!
I have volunteered at AIA giving a presentation and also participated in their Presentations of Learning. There are many staff members that genuinely care about the well being of students and push for their academic success. They create a supportive community for youth and a positive place to learn which is much needed in these times.
For over 20 years AIA has served students and families with culturally responsive instruction and experiential learning. Renewing AIA's Charter allows us to continue serving students and preparing youth for the future. AIA is a place where students discover a supportive approach to learning and see the world as their near future rather than an abstract distant uncertainty. Students reflect regularly on their growing self awareness with the support and care of a dedicated staff. Now in my third year teaching at AIA, what I appreciate most are the meaningful relationships we build here, engaging students in leadership development and staff engagement in organizational planning.
Former students visit often and we are fortunate to hear about their lives as college students, office employees, food service workers and/or parents. They understand that despite what happens in the world or in their lives, AIA is where they learned about themselves and we believe in their potential. Thank You.
Alternatives in Action High School has been supporting East Bay and Oakland youth for well over a decade. Students that have not found a home anywhere else flourish at AIA. They support students social and emotional needs better than any school I know. Oakland needs AIA, students and families need AIA.
As a current senior at Alternatives In action, its been a pleasure attending this school for the majority of my high school years. Throughout my whole educational experience i have never received more help and support from any other school than AIA. The staff and everybody apart from that institution genuinely care about how youre doing in all aspects. That includes your well being and of course your work ethic. For instance, the school provides emotional aid and supplies the students with plenty of assistance with their assignments. And due to the fact that AIA's community is relatively small compared to other high schools, you are bound to get the help you need at a much faster pace. Therefore, making things run much more efficiently. However that being said, the wonderful people present in that community make up for the size. Quality over quantity any day.
AIA is an important place for many members of my community because it’s a welcoming place we’re everyone supports and helps one another not just staff but students as well. Also it’s a small Community we’re everyone gets attention from teachers when it’s need it. Also they provide a lot of attention to parents and hen they need it at any time.As well this school becomes a second family to many of us by the way they provided many resources. This is why AIA takes a really big role in our community and makes us feel it’s a really important part of us❤️
I support having alternatives in action to get a yo be allowed to teach and learn how to teach students about life as well
para mi la escuela se sinifica donde nos en senan la educasion donde nos ayudan para ser quien el dia de manana es algo importante para nosotros
My is important to me because these three years I've been here its been a great experience. I got the chance to meet new people from the community. The teachers are supportive to make sure all students are working hard to success. AIA feels more like a family than a school you come in for 8 hours a day for a whole week. I enjoy spending time in this community in AIA.
AIA Highschool has been super supportive to me throughout my 4 years. It's a school where they care about every single one of their students, not just their academic achievements but also their well being. AIA has provided me with the resources needed to find a career path after high school. AIA is a school that cares about its community and fights to make a change to benefit other's futures. AIA is a place where I got a lot of support from and I definitely believe this school should stay open for future generations to attend and receive the same support and resources I was honored to have.
Alternatives In Action High School is really important to our Oakland community and to me because they support and welcome anyone into the campus. The staff are super supportive, specially to our foreign people that are having a hard time adjusting to the community and country. AIA is not just a small school but a family. Gives you a very memorable experiences and knowledge from the teachers themselves. Really push every student to do there best no matter what (equity).
AIA es importante para mi porque es una escuela que te ayuda en muchos aspectos y siempre tienes el apoyo de los maestros.
A mi me gusta la escuela porque es pequeña entonces los maestro ponen mas atención a los estudiantes me gustaria que este abierto para cuando mis otros hijos cresca para que vaya en esta escuela porque me gusta mucho y ciempre nos ayuda con cualquiera pregunta y los maestros ciempre al pendiente de los estudiantes y si yega tarde nos aviso a los padres a mi me gusta asi para estar pendientes de nuestro hijos y también me queda serca la escuela
AIA is important because I feel like they really encourage people to get out of their comfort zone and try new things and the coaches are really supportive.
la escuela para mi es una escuela esselete bien porqu a esdon a brendo a estudiar mucho y las maesta son buneas maestra porque los enseya mucho.
For me the school means a lot since apart from being a Great institution it was the first school that i entered and there is another family with friends and teachers.