Enrollment Information
Enrollment Eligibility, Process, and Timeline
Enrollment Eligibility
The following criteria are central to student eligibility for the program.
Please keep in mind that the Rudsdale Newcomer program is not a disciplinary intervention.
Criteria | Eligible Students | Ineligible Students |
---|---|---|
Age | Students must be 16 by state law to be in a continuation school, and we are asking sites to prioritize students who are 17 or older for referral. |
Those under age 16. |
Grade | Credits rather than grade are the real eligibility criteria. Students must have credit deficiencies that would make it difficult to graduate from high school on time. | |
Credits Completed | These are the 190 credits required to graduate from an Alt Ed program, Students can earn 60 credits in one school year. | |
Newcomer Status |
N1, N2 or N3 students |
Students who have not yet been in a comprehensive school for 6 months. N4 students are not eligible as they are expected exit newcomer programs next year. |
Non-newcomer Students | Students who could finish high school on time. Special education students who are in an SDC setting. | |
Attendance Percentage |
90% or less attendance |
Students with attendance rates higher than 90% should be encouraged to remain in a comprehensive school Exceptions can be made where it is known that a student situation will be changing (i.e. having to start working, or working more) that will prevent attendance next year. |
Enrollment Process
In order to enroll at Rudsdale, students and guardians must visit the enrollment office at the Lakeview Student Welcome Center. Families can either walk-in or make an appointment:
Lakeview Student Welcome Center
746 Grand Avenue
Oakland, CA 94610
Open: 8:30 am - 2 pm
Text: (510) 879-4600
Email: enroll@ousd.org
- Schools should review potential candidates for the program against the enrollment criteria.
- If a student meets the criteria, interested students should fill out the Referral Form for Alternative Education. (Deadlines for referral forms are below.)
- Completed referral forms can be returned in person to Lakeview, 746 Grand Avenue, Room D or Room E (same hallway on the lower level) during school hours. They can also be emailed to latissa.clement@ousd.
org Student eligibility will be verified again at this time.