Welcome New Oilers!
Class of 2023!
We start at 9am!
Introductions/Support Staff
School Phone Number - 510.231.1450
Principal: Jose A. De Leon
Assistant Principals: Rocio Reyes rreyes@wccusd.net John Hillyer jhillyer@wccusd.net Michael Hatcher michael.hatcher@wccusd.net
Community Workers: Lola Verdin mverdin@wccusd.net Lucia Acosta lucia.acosta@wccusd.net
Counselor:
Objectives
We value our students and our Freshmen here at Richmond High School.
Today we want to:
4 Steps
We have identified 4 easy steps that can help support our students in their time at Richmond High.
Step 1: Communication
Our school speaks! Our Principal will send out messages weekly over the phone, make sure you receive these phone calls.
PowerSchool logins are for parents AND students! Use this to keep track of your student’s progress.
Feel free to call us, email us, visit us, we want to hear from you. Parents are just as important as teachers during High School.
Step 2: Academic Awareness
We encourage parents and students to keep track of their grades and progress through PowerSchool. Your transcript is your record of your progress and Yes, FRESHMEN YEAR MATTERS.
Richmond has counselors that can help with scheduling, tutoring, and academic interventions provided by our Academies.
Every year students can earn up to 70 credits:
1 class = 10 credits
225 credits to graduate
C- or higher in your classes make you eligible for a 4 year-university
Freshmen Academic Supports
Step 3: Get Involved!
The more that students are involved on campus, the more included they feel as a part of the community.
We challenge each parent here to encourage their student to try ONE activity their Freshman year.
We offer various sports, clubs, activities, and volunteer organizations.
Step 4: Ask Questions
We encourage everyone to ask questions. Our Administrators and office staff are available to assist, and the more you include us in what is happening with your student, the better we can support them in school.
Call the office: 510-231-1450
Speak with a counselor on setting academic goals.
Contact teachers on how you can team up together.
Be conscious of missing school and absences.
Richmond High Website
Our website has change of classes form, as well as updated calendars including field trips, programs, and athletics. Use this resource to keep updated on upcoming events!
https://www.wccusd.net/richmond
Why Freshmen Year Matters
Freshmen year lays the foundation for students to get to more advanced classes.
Absences, low grades, and tardies hurt students academically, so let’s help them engage in their classes and find success in them!
Let’s have a great year and a strong start to High School.
Welcome Oilers!
Academies
Creative and Production Arts (CAPA):
theater, set design & construction, play production
Engineering- intro to engineering, principles of engineering, computer engineering, civil engineering
Law- intro to law, analytical forensics, law & justice, journey for justice
Multimedia- web design, photography, video production, advance media communication
Health- intro to health careers, public health, physiology, mind matters
International Academy - Students less than 6 years in our country.
A-G Requirements
Welcome our Guest Speaker to speak on our A-G Requirements for High School!
How you can be the best for your student!
Welcome Bertha Romo, a student alumni of Richmond High who works with our Freshmen students, parents, and programs.
She will discuss college & career readiness, and what you can do to help.
Talk to your students about school! Ask them questions!
Ms. Mayah Brown is our new 9th grade counselor.