Oakland Charter Middle School

The Monarch Academy enrolls more than 350 students in kindergarten through grade five. The school offers a variety of learning opportunities and serves the educational needs of students. Its academic curriculum includes English, mathematics, science and social studies. The Monarch Academy also provides various after-school programs that include painting sessions, sports activities and tutoring classes. The school additionally features a parent-teacher association that supports several fundraising activities and events. Founded in 2000, it additionally offers transportation and meal services. The school employs a reading specialist, librarian, physical trainer, teachers and assistants. In addition, it maintains a library that has a collection of books and other publications. Located in Oakland, Calif., the Monarch Academy is a part of Aspire Public Schools, which also operates the Millsmont Academy, California College Preparatory Academy, River Oaks Charter Academy and Summit Charter Academy.

Oakland School for the Arts, also known as OSA, is a public secondary school that offers preprofessional arts training with a college preparatory curriculum. It serves students in grades 6 through 12. The school s curriculum features programs in dance, theater, instrumental and vocal music, and literary and visual arts. Oakland School for the Arts also provides English, language arts, mathematics, romance languages, science and social studies programs. Its visual arts program includes classes in painting, drawing, graphic design, digital video and film making, as well as art history and criticism. Oakland School for the Arts is located in Oakland, Calif.