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School Resumes on Monday, August 7, 2023!
Free Bus Pass?
Students can go to the Alameda County Transportation Commission to get a Free Bus Pass.
To apply, click the above link and follow the below instructions:
Scroll down the page to Oakland Unified School District
Scroll down and click on Ralph J Bunche High School
Fill out the form by clicking on the tabs that apply to you.
In addition to students' personal information, you will need your student ID number, email address, and a parent's signature.
Laptops and WIFI for Bunche Families
Students that complete THIS FORM can receive a laptop and hotspot for themselves and their families to keep free of charge!
Bryant Gray
Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation Pathway, Ralph Bunche High School, Oakland Unified
Despite facing multiple barriers to his education, Bryant recently completed a capstone project, is on track for graduation, is developing post-graduation plans, and is exploring career opportunities in aviation or entrepreneurship. A dedicated scholar and student with extraordinary people skills, Bryant challenges himself every day, supporting office and classroom staff as a student worker—and is about to leave his school community a better place than he found it.
Aeris Student Access
Login to Aeries using the student's email address and password issued through the school. You may login using your internet browser or the Aeries Mobile Portal App (supported by iOS & Android). Apps are available from the Google Play Store (Android) or App Store (IOS).
Login Instructions are listed below.
Go to the website: https://student.ousd.org
Enter your username: s_firstname.lastname@ousd.org
Enter your password: 00+Perm ID = 00######
NEW student OUSD emails are still being generated. If students need help with their OUSD Email or Permanent ID, please email Ms. Dulce: dulce.hsu@ousd.org
Congratulations Class of 2021!
See below for everything Graduation.
Our very own retired teacher, Marsha Rhynes discusses the Maya Angelou Essay Contest
Our very own retired teacher, Marsha Rhynes discusses the Maya Angelou Essay Contest
OUSD Celebrates 2022 Winners of the Dr. Maya Angelou Essay Writing Contest
Oakland - It’s a contest that students are eager to take part in, and which brings out the best in their writing. But the Dr. Maya Angelou Essay Writing Contest is also one that came with a significant loss, as the driving force behind it passed away in the spring. Angelou’s son, Guy Johnson was a big supporter of Oakland schools, and in the early stages of the 2022 contest, Johnson transitioned. Despite the loss, the contest continued, and over the summer, the organizers announced the winners who walked away with significant scholarship money.
The Dr. Maya Angelou Essay Writing Committee said it “is honored to announce and celebrate the writing of our 2022 winners. Each of our young scholars wrote with courage, fortitude, and humility. They are thoughtful, hardworking, courteous and truly resilient young people. As in the past, this year's recipients received substantial awards as well as an invitation to be published in an upcoming anthology. All of our award winners are currently in college and we are proud of the fact that, like Dr. Maya Angelou, each of them has determined, ‘you must not be defeated’ by life circumstances or tragedy.”
The winners are here with excerpts from the top three essays below:
First Place - Chloe Armstead, Oakland Technical High School, $5,000 scholarship
Second Place - Shirley Le, Oakland High School, $3000 scholarship
Third Place - Jermaine Miller, Ralph Bunche Academy, $1800 scholarship
Honorable Mention - Jasper Davi, Metwest High School, $500 scholarship
Honorable Mention - Fatima Ramirez, Oakland High School, $500 scholarship
Jermaine Miller, Ralph Bunche Academy
Jermaine’s essay was called, "A Boy Facing Adversity."
“When we are young, I believe we are not aware of the world around us and are blind to how people may view us. Eventually, at some time we become more aware, and that is when it hits us; in a world where all humans are deemed equal, we understand we are not equal at all.”
"My dream now is to start a successful business and to build generational wealth for my children and grandchildren. No one should have to suffer or experience the things I experienced growing up. My message to anyone struggling with depression or going through discrimination of any type, and especially for young people of color who have come to understand the inequity that exists in our communities: you will overcome it. Just keep striving and keep growing. We see people in our community become successful all the time because they refuse to be defeated by adversity. We must become the role models we so desperately need. We are not meant to be “nothing.” We are built for success."
Work Permits
Work Permits
Read below for the full directions
Work Permits
Please click this link to complete your work permit application online: Student Work Permit Application. →
When you open the link, you'll be asked for your name and email address before letting you complete your section of the application. Once you enter this information, you will approve the application and it will then forward to your parent's email address.
Student will complete the student section and enter all requested information.
Parents will receive an email with the application. Parent will need to complete the parent's section and add their email address.
Employer will receive an email with the application. Employer will need to complete the employer section and add the email address for your employer.
After your parent completes and approves their section, the application will be routed to your employer. Once your employer completes and approves their section, it will route to the Linked Learning office. Once Linked Learning approves everything, the application will be routed to Ms. Delgado. Ms. Delgado will enter the information into AERIES to generate a work permit. Once the permit is generated, Ms. Delgado will print it, sign it, and email it to you.
The process should take 5-7 business days but may take longer depending on how quickly all parties involved complete their sections. Please be sure to let your parent and employer know they should be on the lookout for an email regarding your work permit application.
If you have any questions or need help completing the form, please email evelyn.delgado@ousd.org or call/text her at (510) 736-0219
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