Community Programs

Community Programs at McClymonds

Founded in 1915, McClymonds High School is the third oldest high school in Oakland and the only high school operated by the Oakland Unified School District in West Oakland. McClymonds currently serves approximately 265 students - 90% African-American, 4% Latino and 3% Asian Pacific Islander; 54% are male and 46% female. 62% are eligible for free and reduced lunch and 5% are English Language Learners. Site strengths include strong collaborative partnerships with a history of investment in the school community and an infrastructure that supports collaboration, including an advisory body and an active alumni association. A recent strong push to support college preparation also resulted in 80% of 2011 graduating seniors being accepted to college.

The new Youth and Family Center will open in Winter of 2011, with new spaces for our programs. It will feature a dance studio, computer lab and a community performance space with a roll-up door to encourage neighborhood curiosity.

Programs at McClymonds

McClymonds offers an array of diverse programming during the school year, including academic tutoring, courses in college and career preparation, peer mentoring, multi-media, literary, visual and musical arts, cascading youth leadership training, debate, health, and parent education. 2012-2013 Program Calendar

McClymonds also offers a Summer Program, focused on developing the leadership of middle school youth. Youth have fun, build skills, and make new friends as they transition to high school. Contact Franklin Hysten for more information or to enroll.

Partners at McClymonds

Alternatives in Action is grateful to the following groups for partnering to offer programs at our McClymonds site: Kids First, ImagineMe.org, Children’s Hospital of Oakland, and SPAAT.org.

Find out More

For more information about Community Programs at McClymonds, or to find out about becoming a partner in our work, contact Franklin Hysten, Senior Director of Community Programs or Dawn Humphrey, Senior Community Programs Director of Alternatives in Action at McClymonds.