Bay Area Technology School

8251 Fontaine Street

School District

Oakland Unified
Grade

6-12
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:24
Type

charter

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on August 07, 2016

Excellent education with dedicated instructers and technological innovation into the classrooms. That gives experiences before going universities.
Submitted by parent on January 09, 2014

I'm not sure where this parent get's his/her information, but BayTech has two social studies/history teachers on staff. My daughter is currently enrolled in Ancient History and my son is taking American History. As far as sixth graders learning GIMP, I think as one part of a complete computer literacy program, it fits well. The kids enjoy experimenting and being creative with it as they learn how to use it in conjunction with other programs. Modern presentations require a broad knowledge-base that goes far beyond what a basic PowerPoint is able to show.
Submitted by parent on October 28, 2013

Bay Area Technology School is the best school in town and highly recommended!!! From 6th grade until now 12th grade, my son and I are very satisfied for what they offer like free after school program which is awesome! Tutoring even it's late or over the weekend. They prepare students to graduate. they have practice test to help you pass SAT. They also have AP courses that's help for college application. They have piano, arts, drama club for extra learning and for language learning they offer Spanish and Turkish class. You can check online for your child progress, grades, homework, etc.. Principal, teachers and staffs are nice, very helpful and friendly. If your child start learning and disciplined at home they will love and appreciate Baytech.
Submitted by parent on October 28, 2013

Bay Area Technology school is the best community school in Oakland. It offers quality education in a caring, family like environment. The class sizes are small so teachers are able to cater for the needs of the individual students. I love this school and therefore have enrolled my younger child now for next year. Baytech is the best!
Submitted by parent on August 31, 2012

This is a terrific school that has just moved to a new campus (kings Estates ) 8251 Fontaine St Oakland 94605. Near the Keller offramp, it is highly accessible from both Oakland, San Leandro, Castro Valley and Hayward. Class size is kept to a max of 24 but typically are under 20. Teachers are enthusiastic and the parents are really involved. The kids-who wear uniforms are actually HAPPY! Noisy, but it;s a joyful noise. My son is in his 2nd year here (7th grade) and is doing better academically than ever before. API scores are skyrocketing due to the combined efforts of faculty, parents, and mostly STUDENTS.
Submitted by parent on August 04, 2012

The best thing about the school is its classroom size. Not sure what the ratio is, but you can eyeball it and tell they are manageable. Another thing is that every night the students assignments and grades are posted online. I keeps me from having to prying it out of my child every night and allows me to stay on top of her assignments. Also, looks like its API scores are climbing. Not bad for a new charter school.
Submitted by other on October 31, 2011

BayTech is very diverse school with many good teachers. I enjoy the diversity because it helps me with dealing with different cultures. Its a very small knit community and everybody knows everybody. All in all I'm glad I attend Bay Tech.
Submitted by other on October 31, 2011

Awesome school. Great after school programs. They offer SAT tutoring on saturdays that are very helpful. They also offer UC Berkeley advanced science programs where they take you there and you get to work hands on with the professors. People who are intersted in science should come here becaue of the international science fair that they participate in. The teachers are always helpful and friendly. I love this school
Submitted by parent on October 31, 2011

The following are a few reasons I like the Bay Area Technology School (1) Knowledgeable teachers and good curriculum. (2) Individualized reading home work to meet the child's skill and challenge them at their level of interest. (3) helps the child to be creative, challenged, okay to make mistakes while learning, and teaches them to ask for help when needed. (4) Children learn emotional balance while growing. (5) Wonderful and friendly staff who really cares the children the most. (6) Good after-school program like study hall, outside play, and others until 6 pm (7) It gives me peace of mind at the end of the day that my kids are in a good environment. I love BayTech and recommend you to love too.
Submitted by parent on October 24, 2011

My son as a learning disability and some behavior issues. The administration did not engage and were not interested in helping him despite my attempt to get them to pay attention. The school grounds are very depressing, there is little control of the students.
Submitted by parent on October 18, 2011

After one year of trying to get accomodations for my son at Oakland Charter Middle School, I gave up and tried BayTech. The orientation was very thorough and they provided my son with a 504 two weeks after he was enrolled. I have never experienced such efficiency. The staff truly have the students interest as their priority. My home is less stressed. My son does not stay up until 1 -2 in the morning to finish homework. And, I have direct access to their daily homework, current grades, and emails to each of his teachers. This school has a great system set up for students and parents.
Submitted by parent on September 25, 2011

We are thrilled with the choice we made to send our son to sixth grade here. Even our son says he loves it there. They have a wonderful system to give positive strokes to the students and they really respond to it. The children are respectful and seem to trust and enjoy their teachers. Homework and the expectations are reasonable. All I see there are smiling, happy faces. This is a terrific school and so many afterschool activities. I highly recommend it.
Submitted by parent on July 04, 2011

I love this school. Before my daughter came to Baytech I made the decision to homeschool my daughter if necessary. My daughter is bright and was not adequately challenged at the private school she previously attended. I heard good things about Baytech and the school's focus on math, science, and computers were my daughter's academic strengths. My daughter has completed her first year and has rediscovered her love of learning. She loves her teachers and as a parent I appreciate thier enthusiasm for teaching and their accessibility. At Baytech the teachers and staff are available and encourage contact with parents. My daughter felt very safe in school and we felt comfortable sending her there. The focus on academic excellence is shared by my family and the school. We are looking forward to another great year.
Submitted by other on April 07, 2011

Bay Area Technology School is the best school in Oakland. They have good teachers with well education knowledge. They know their subjects very well. Also all teachers are very nice to all their students. It has small setting classes. It gives the opportunity to learn all the material faster because teachers have the time to work with you one on one. Also, Bay Tech challenges all students that are above the standards and gives an opportunity to reach for the stars! I'm very proud to be a Bay Tech student.
Submitted by parent on January 08, 2011

BayTech is the best community school in the bay area. My son now actually loves math and can't wait to finish his homework. Teachers are great and helpful. Also free after school program which is awesome.
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