SUDA
Sustainable Urban Design AcademySUDA ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Minimester 4 Starts on March 15!
You will have the SAME 4 classes you had during Minimester 2 - check your Aeries account to make sure you know your schedule (see instructions below)
CASTLEMONT INFO
Chromebook/Hotspot Distribution: 10:00am to 4:00pm, M,W @ Media Center
Chromebook/Hotspots: 10:00 am a 4:00 pm, L, M, V @ Media Center
To log into your student gmail account:
Go to mail.google.com
Student Email Format (s_firstname.lastname@ousd.org)
Password Format (00123456) [2 zeros in front of Student ID#]
To log into your AERIES account:
Go to student.ousd.org
Type in your email address: s_firstname.lastname@ousd.org
Click “Login with Google”
The SUDA Team - Meet Your Teachers!
English: Ms. Rosenthal
Hello SUDA students! I'm excited to join this community and work with you all. We will be learning about to create emotion and persuasion in our writing. - Ms. Rosenthal (Ms. R)
¡Hola estudiantes de SUDA! Estoy emocionada para unirme a esta comunidad y trabajar con ustedes. Vamos a aprender como crear emociones y persuadir en nuestro escrito. -Ms. Rosenthal (Ms. R)
Science: Mr. Huertas
Hi SUDA students, I will be teaching Biology and Chemistry. You will learn a lot about every day events explained through sciences.
Hola Estudiantes de SUDA, durante los proximos meses voy a ser el maestro de Biologia y Quimica. Aprenderan como muchos fenomenos diarios son explicados a traves de las ciencias.
luis.huertas@ousd.org
History: Ms. Samhan
I am excited to see the students I know and to meet the new students in my classes! I look forward to teaching & supporting you! This year we will learn about peoples histories locally, nationally and globally.
Email- Catherine.Samhan@OUSD.org
Urban Design: Ms. Jacobson
email: lillian.jacobson@ousd.org
In 10th Grade Green Urban Design, students will learn about resilience, resistance, and sustainability with hands-on design projects to improve our school and community. In 11th Grade Urban Ecology, students will learn mapping and 3D-modeling skills to design real-world projects in the community!
En Diseño Urbano Verde de 10º grado, los estudiantes aprenderán sobre resiliencia, resistencia y sostenibilidad con proyectos prácticos de diseño para mejorar nuestra escuela y comunidad.¡En Ecología Urbana de 11º grado, los estudiantes aprenderán habilidades de creación de mapas y modelado 3D para diseñar proyectos del mundo real en la comunidad!
Geometry: Mr. Seldon + Ms. C
Do you hate distance learning? Are you "not a distance learning person"? Join Mr. Seldon and Ms. C, and we will figure this thing out together!
¿Odias el aprendizaje a distancia? ¿No eres "una persona que aprende a distancia"? Únase al Sr. Seldon y la Sra. C, ¡y resolveremos esto juntos!
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We will start the year of doing Constructions. You will need a Compass (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compass_(drawing_tool)) and a Straightedge (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruler).
Comenzaremos el año de hacer Construcciones. Necesitará una Compass (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compass_(drawing_tool)) y una Straightedge (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruler).
Algebra II: Mr. Boomer + Ms. Monica/ Kanchinadam
Do you hate math? Are you "not a math person"? Don't let that hold you back. This year we will be taking a new approach to learning this subject. We'll explore practical uses of math through engaging projects, which will include critical analysis of inequities facing our community, and liberatory learning through financial freedom.
Performing Arts: Mr. Reaves and Mr. Foster
[Performing arts] is a sport. On stage you must be ready to move like a tennis player on his toes. Your concentration must be keen, your reflexes sharp; your body and mind are in top gear, the chase is on!!! [Performing] is energy. In the theater, people pay to see energy!! ---Clive Swift
Greetings! We are Steven Reaves and Keenan Foster. Do you have what it takes to be the next Selena Gomez, Jason Genao, or Swizz Beatz? Then, be a part of the Castlemont High School Performing Arts Department. We are always looking for actors, actresses, dancers, instrumentalists, and rappers. If performing is not your interest, we are also looking for sound and light technicians, stage managers, prop managers, production managers, and assistant directors. Even if you're not interested in the performing arts, our classes can assist with building self-confidence, body and mind connection, social skills, and concentration!!
Culinary Arts: Ms. Dixon
Greeting Ye Fellow Knights,
I am Ms. Ester L. Richards-Dixon. I prefer that you call me Ms. Richards. I am an alumna of the Castle. I have worked in OUSD for over 40+ years. Here are some of my accomplishments over those years. Teacher of the year 1998; Knights' Cafe student run business at the Oakland International Airport; Castlemont Catering club; started an Advisory Board for Hospitality, Tourism and Recreation just to name a few.
It will be a pleasure working with you this year.
Ester L. Richards-Dixon
Culinary Arts: Lauren Gucik
Hello! I am Lauren Gucik. I was born outside of Cleveland, Ohio but my people come from the Slavic region of the world (Poland, Hungry, and Czechoslovakia) I have lived in the Bay Area for 13 years and Oakland for 5 years. This will be my 4th year at Castlemont and I split my time between the Kitchen and the Garden. I love to grow food, cook food, eat it and share with People!
OneGoal: Mr. Arterberry-Mr. 'A'
Together, we are going to design what is next for YOU.
Juntos, vamos a diseñar lo que sigue para USTED.
'All limitations are self-imposed'... Who better than YOU! Why not YOU!
'Todas las limitaciones son autoimpuestas'... ¡Quién mejor que tú! ¡Por qué no tú!
Spanish: Mr. Arzola
Spanish is the fastest growing language in the United States. Join us and learn how to order food, ask for directions, engage in conversation, travel overseas or write a letter in one of the World's great languages!
Education Specialist: Mr. Crow
Hello wonderful students! I will be working with you in your science and history classes. let's make the best of this new school year and foster our curiosity. Looking forward to meeting you all.
Hola maravillosos estudiantes! Trabajaré contigo en tus clases de ciencia e historia. aprovechemos al máximo este nuevo año escolar y fomentemos nuestra curiosidad. Esperamos conocerlos a todos.
Education Specialist: Ms. Cockerham
My name is Ms.Cockerham, you can call me Ms. C if thats easier! I was born and raised in Oakland and graduated from Skyline. My favorite things to do are to travel, write poetry and spend time with my husband and our 5 children. I can't wait to get to know and grow with you all this year!
Education Specialist: Mr. Rabe
Intro
This will be my 5th year working as an Education Specialist at Castlemont. My background is in Social Studies and Education Technology. I am very excited to be working in the SUDA pathway for the first time this year. I support students with giving additional academic support. I will be splitting my time with SUDA and 12th grade and I will be co-teaching one session of English with Ms. Rosenthal per term.
SUDA Vision + Mission
VISION:
It is a fundamental belief that the planet is in dire need of sustainable environmental action and that justice means equity for all communities. Students will work towards sustaining and improving their community by building skills that will help them become leaders for a just and sustainable future.
Mission:
Empower students through a highly rigorous, engaging and supportive learning environment to graduate prepared for college, career and life as designers and leaders of movements towards a sustainable and just world.
Health and Wellness
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland Youth Uprising/Castlemont Health Center is OPEN for limited services during the current shelter-in-
place order.
Please call for an appointment: 510-428-3556
Medical Services:
Video and Telephone Appointments available Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays
Urgent in person clinic appointments available
Behavioral Health:
Telehealth sessions available for students and families
Wellness Consultation available to school educators and staff
Email saun-toy.trotter@ucsf.edu for consultation appointments
For mental health crisis call 911 or 1-800-309-2131
