OLOP Youth Center
The One Land One People (OLOP) Youth Center exists to create a caring community in which all students have equal opportunities to develop their personal visions. All students at Skyline High School will have a success story and a personal vision for themselves and the world. The success of one student will mean the success of all students. Through community collaboration and in partnership between youth and adult allies, the OLOP Youth Center provides services and engages in advocacy efforts so that students may improve their physical and mental health, as well as strengthen their academic, social and leadership skills. The Skyline High School OLOP Youth Center is committed to and promotes an environment that fosters peace, unity, and justice and strengthens student voices. Students will empower each other to improve Skyline High School.
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Location, Hours, Contact Info
Portable "O" (Large portable in the Upper Parking Lot)
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Image: Student, Keiara Hopkins
Please note: Students cannot visit the Youth Center during class time without a pass. Students can come in before school, after school, or during lunch time to make an appointment, or during class with a pass from their teacher.
After School Programs
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Athletic Study Hall
This program is mandatory for participating athletes. Students meet twice a week to receive academic support and coaching.
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Meet fellow cyclists while learning bicycle safety, mountain bike racing techniques and get introduced to bicycle maintenance, while having fun outdoors.
Club Advising
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College Application Assistance
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Driver's Education
Students who are 15 ½ or older will receive instructional hours through an online course to receive their pink slip needed to obtain a CA Driver’s License.
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Dual Enrollment: Ethnic Studies
Through the dual enrollment program with the Peralta Colleges, the Youth Center is able to host Ethnic Studies classes for students that focus on current political issues, social justice movements from their past and their community today, and white privilege, while having an emphasis on Visual Arts.
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F.R.E.S.H.
The Freshman Retaining and Expanding Scholarly Habits program is an after-school program that supports 9th graders in passing their classes with a C or higher, and helps them have a success first year of high school.
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Latina's Girls Group
Through different activities, games and workshops and discussions, Latina girls can learn how to build community, self-
esteem, and explore what it means to be a women.
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OLOP Internship
This program is offered to all Skyline students. Students intern for the OLOP Youth Center and engage in community building within the after-school program. Students build a resumé and cover letter while actively searching for an internship placement for the Spring Semester.
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Open Library
The library is open daily before school for any student who needs a space to study, finish assignments or utilize the computers.
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Parent Academy
The 3rd Thursday| 9:30AM -- 11:30AM
Youth Center Monthly workshops offered to all Skyline High School parents that are interested in learning how to navigate their student’s educational journeys.
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Students learn different dances, traditions and history of different Polynesian Islands. Students create a show for their annual performance.
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Reel Oakland
Reel Oakland is an immersive and hands on after school program for inner city youth in Oakland. The program provides students a unique opportunity to produce a short film focusing on a specific genre such as documentary, drama, comedy, romance, etc.
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SAT Prep
For 11th and 12th grade students who would like additional support in preparing for the SAT. Students participate in a 4-session SAT preparation course. Applications are available in the Youth Center.
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Workshop Wednesday
The OLOP Youth Center offers academic enrichment, “do it yourself,” cultural and self-awareness workshops every Wednesday throughout the year. These workshops are open to all students.
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Youth Together
The Core Team members are involved in teach-ins pertaining to relevant social justice issues, leadership development,
campaign organizing, retreats, field trips and more!