Other agenda items include: Board of Directors Election (only member agencies vote) and Input on the next series of FYA Professional Development Trainings.

As always there will be time at the beginning of the meeting to share program updates.

Time: 9:30 – 11:30
Location: Alameda County ILSP Office 2647 International Boulevard Suite 312

For more information or a copy of the agenda contact Amy Freeman: 510 444-4025 ext. 235 or afreeman@fosteryouthalliance.org

Please RSVP to Amy Freeman 510 444-4025 ext 235 or afreeman@fosteryouthalliance.org

The high school Summer School program will serve current 11th and 12th graders only.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

•The deadline for applying for the 2005 high school Summer School Program is May 26, 2005. Based on unexpected low final grades, a limited number of students may be permitted to submit late applications and be accepted up to Friday, June 24, 2005.
•Summer School is offered only at Oakland High School, 1023 MacArthur Blvd.
•All sections of the application must be completed before a student is enrolled. A current transcript must be attached. The application must be initialed by the counselor or designated site administrator.
•Non-public school students will be accepted into the Summer School program based on space availability.
•A current transcript and current address verification [3 pieces] are required for non-OUSD students to register for Summer School.

GENERAL INFORMATION

•The high school Summer School program begins Monday, June 27 and ends on Friday, August 5, 2005.
•The hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. daily.
•No classes will be held on Monday, July 4, 2005.
•Students accepted into the Summer School program who do not attend on the first day may be dropped.
•No student will be enrolled after Friday, June 24, 2005.
•Transportation to and from Summer School is the responsibility of parents.
•All school material loaned, such as books, supplies, etc., must be returned or paid for if lost or damaged before grades are recorded onto student transcripts.

ATTENDANCE

•Students are expected to attend every day in order to meet the minimum time necessary to earn five credits for each class.
•Students who are absent more than three days from a class for any reason will be dropped from that class. There are no excused absences.
•Students absent from any course on the last day of Summer School, Friday, August 5, 2005, will not receive credit for that course.
•Tardies greater than 15 minutes in length will be treated as an absence.

BEHAVIOR

Summer School Students are expected to maintain the appropriate behavior required during the school year. Inappropriate attitude or behavior will result in dismissal from the Summer School program. All policies and rules of OUSD will be in effect.

FORMS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE OUSD WEB SITE: www.ousd.k12.ca.us

Thursday, May 26th: watch the Documentary about youth emancipating from foster care “Aging Out” at 10:00 p.m. on KQED Television.

Click here to view a flyer of the event.

International Youth Day is a festivity to celebrate children and youth around the world. Oakland's first annual International Youth Day Festival will coincide with the global International Youth Day that has been celebrated since 1925.

• We are currently in the process of outreaching to children and youth entertainers to showcase the amazing talents of the Bay Area's children and youth. If your organization is geared toward performing we would like to invite you to participate. Click here for performers document.

Youth Recognition Day is an event that will honor both individual youth and youth groups that have dedicated themselves to improving Oakland's community through their outstanding work. We are paying tribute to the youth who are advocating for positive change in his or her community as well as positive change for themselves. * The Youth Recognition Day event will take place inside the International Youth Day Festival.

• Click here for the nomination form for the Youth Recognition portion of our event. You can submit the names of youth who you think deserve special acknowledgement for their civic engagement in their community.

If you would like to be a part of the festival or have any questions or comments please contact Clark Janklow or Rayna Garcia at (510) 238-3310 or email at cjanklow@oaklandnet.com.