Pathways at O'Connell
O'Connell features four integrated pathways; Building and Construction Trades, Entrepreneurship and Culinary Arts, Health and Behavioral Sciences, and Public Service. Our model design is all about project based learning and real-world applications.
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- High School
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Principal
- Amy Abero
Assistant Principal(s)
- Maria Giselle Ramirez
- Fakhra Shah
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No school tours are available due to school closure. When we can, we will resume tours on Thursdays and Fridays at 9:15 a.m. O'Connell provides tours to families, community partners and others. We are happy to accommodate anyone interested in learning more! Please contact Rebeca Flores, Family Liaison, at floresr@sfusd.edu for more information.
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Overview
O’Connell offers an innovative instructional model to prepare all students for college and the professional world. Students participate in rigorous project-based learning, build enduring relationships, and develop 21st century skills. At O'Connell, we believe every student should be able to make choices about his or her future, and define (rather than wait for) opportunities. Our students are prepared to enter post-secondary options of four-year universities, community colleges, or livable wage careers.
11th and 12th graders select a career-themed lab: Entrepreneurship & Culinary Arts (ECA), Health & Behavioral Sciences (HBS), or Construction & Environmental Technology (CE-Tech). Teams of teachers integrate college-preparatory academics with career-themed coursework, and facilitate advanced research and internships at top companies within each career area. AP courses are offered.
Everyone feels welcome within the O’Connell community. We encourage our students and families to hold us accountable for providing the best educational opportunities possible in San Francisco. Students are excited to come to school and participate in classes because they see the link between school and their futures. Students and teachers feel safe to take risks in their learning and try new things.
O'Connell offers a full range of Community School services to support students and families. We have a dedicated college and career team available to support students daily. Our Wellness Center includes a full-time nurse and therapist team. After school programming is offered until 6:00 pm daily, including tutoring and homework help, student-led clubs, athletics, enrichment courses and more! Call 415-695-5370 ext. 1004 for a school tour.
SFUSD on Immigration Status
SFUSD recognizes that many students and their families are struggling with questions, concerns, and fears about the impact of the election. Our Interim Superintendent wants to share answers to some of the questions you may have regarding student and family immigration status. Click the links below for more information:
Programs
After School
"Mon., Tues.,
Thurs., Fri. 3:45PM - 6:00PM
Wed. 1:50 PM - 6:00PM"
Highlights include tutoring and homework help, computer lab access, online credit recovery courses, student-led clubs, athletics, Tech 21, and more! 415-695-5370 x1113.
Language
- Spanish World Language
Special Education
- ACCESS - Adult Transition Services
- Resource Specialist Program Services
- Separate class - Mild/moderate
School Day Academic Enrichment
- Academic counseling
- Advanced Placement (AP) classes
- Career Technical Education (CTE) Academies
- College classes at CCSF or SFSU
- Credit recovery
- Culinary program
- Interdisciplinary studies
- Internships available
- Project-based learning
- Service learning
- STEAM (science; technology; engineering; arts; mathematics)
- Student portfolios
- Tutoring in school
- Work experience education
Arts Enrichment
- Creative writing
- Media arts
- Performing arts
- Visual arts
Arts Enrichment Description
Athletics
- Badminton
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross country
- Soccer
- Softball
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Student Support
- Advisory
- AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination)
- Counselor
- Family liaison
- Health and wellness center
- Mentoring
- On-site nurse
- Social worker
Career Technical Education Academies
- Building and Construction Trades
- Energy, Environment and Utilities
- Health Science and Medical Technology
- Hospitality, Travel and Tourism
College Counseling
- 100% College Prep
- Academic counseling
- Cash for College or Financial Aid Night
- College and/or career counseling
- College and/or career fair
- College application workshops
- College tours and visits
- Japanese Community Youth Council (JCYC)
- Job readiness programs
- Personal statement workshops
- SFSU Step to College
- SFUSD Plan Ahead curriculum
- UCSF Early Academic Outreach Program (EAOP)
School Data
General education entry grade seats per application
School Accountability Report Card (SARC)
School Accountability Report Cards (SARCs) are required by state law and are intended to provide families with important information.
School Accountability Highlights
Published annually by SFUSD to provide access to key data points and three-year trends related to student achievement and school culture-climate. The highlights are available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, Filipino, and Vietnamese.
Social-Emotional and Culture Climate Report
SFUSD annually surveys families and school staff on a range of school climate indicators that have been found to predict positive student academic achievement. The social-emotional learning of students in grades 4-12 is also assessed.
School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA)
School communities gather twice a year to review data and previous actions in order to intentionally plan for the coming months. The School Plan for Student Achievement is the template on which this review and stakeholder engagement process is codified.