Logging on to virtual Career Day last Spring, Cordelia Kuiper Rauch '22 and Gianna Galvan '23 were unaware. Painting with Perspective! Our Painting 1 class is working on still life observations. Students photograph objects in front of a high-lit background to create shadows and depth of color. Using those photos, students create 3-D paintings that illustrate their knowledge of highlights and lowlights.
Spirit Week ended with class representatives competing in the human pyramid, football throw, and the infamous human chain. Bishop O'Dowd High School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.
Spirit Week ended with class representatives competing in the human pyramid, football throw, and the infamous human chain. Bishop O'Dowd High School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.
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Lisa Lomba
Feb 27, 2021
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Andrew H.
Dec 21, 2020
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Well for a school that says they are a diverse community sure, there are people from many different backgrounds but there is a culture of racism at this school. As a recent alumni I would I have witnessed this. The Dean's don't care at all. They would rather worry about dress code and all other minor problems. O'Dowd is a school for privileged kids only. If your family is not a major donor dont expect to enjoy your time here. Sure the spirit week, prom, sporting events are nice but those are minor things. You will fall behind very easily if you don't come prepared for an education
Robin P.
Aug 13, 2019
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I just graduated from Bishop O'Dowd this year (June 2019) and this is my review from a VERY recent alumna.
I will start with the positives of course! So first off, while schools tend to specialize in only one thing, I believe O'Dowd has a wide variety of activities, specializations, etc. For example, as an incoming art student, I always wanted to have at least one class while at O'Dowd. There were various choices varying from Ceramics, Urban Art, Painting, Computer Arts, and Drawing to Drama, Symphonic Band, and so much more! Also, the sports are one of the things O'Dowd is
I will start with the positives of course! So first off, while schools tend to specialize in only one thing, I believe O'Dowd has a wide variety of activities, specializations, etc. For example, as an incoming art student, I always wanted to have at least one class while at O'Dowd. There were various choices varying from Ceramics, Urban Art, Painting, Computer Arts, and Drawing to Drama, Symphonic Band, and so much more! Also, the sports are one of the things O'Dowd is
William Tarantino
Jul 14, 2018
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Rsg
Jan 10, 2017
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Judi M.
Dec 05, 2016
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I wasted precious resources - money, time, energy - towards what I thought would be a good experience for my daughter at Bishop O'Dowd High School. I paid for books, uniforms and a tuition that I couldn't afford in order to give her what I thought would be a better education than public school. Instead, my daughter's self esteem and courage was destroyed. She has a very bad start on her high school grades, and has to start all over again in a public school system that Bishop O'Dowd didn't come near matching in quality (or price).
Counselors do not engage with kids
Counselors do not engage with kids
Gavin Cao
Aug 16, 2016
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Nicki F.
Jul 23, 2015
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Catholic private school located in East Oakland, near Oakland Zoo. I am not an alumnus of Bishop O'Dowd but I came here for my LMU Extension classes for the last two years.
The campus is small but beautiful. Money really does make a significant difference in the type of education any student receives. All the facilities and grounds are well-maintained and are up-to-date. Classrooms have a maximum of 25 desks and include an electronic panel for projector, sound, and lights.
This school also has as a separate center for environmental studies and are now raising money (upward of $1 million
The campus is small but beautiful. Money really does make a significant difference in the type of education any student receives. All the facilities and grounds are well-maintained and are up-to-date. Classrooms have a maximum of 25 desks and include an electronic panel for projector, sound, and lights.
This school also has as a separate center for environmental studies and are now raising money (upward of $1 million
Ondre R.
Jul 18, 2015
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As a student at BOD i wouldn't choose to got to any other school in the area. My teachers are great along with the other staff. O'dowd is very diverse and accepting to people of a different backgrounds. O'dowd is a great asset to my life and i feel that the school has helped me be who i am today. !!!!!!!!!!!!! GO DRAGONS !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Larisa B.
Jun 05, 2014
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Bishop O'Dowd was a great school when I went there. I graduated in '10, and went to a four year university. The teachers at O'Dowd are some of the kindest and most generous individuals I have ever met. I still stay in touch with a lot of O'Dowd teachers- they're great mentors. I got a great education, and I learned a lot about myself while at O'Dowd. I truly felt prepared for college.
Reina Q.
Dec 22, 2012
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I'm disappointed that I found the filtered reviews to be more accurate than the published reviews. I have a child that attends BOD and my one criticism is the counseling center. It's extremely frustrating to have a counselor that cannot learn a student's name in four years, offers no support and is protected by an administration that could care less about the plight of individual students. In the debate of private vs. public, the one positive aspect of public schools is that there is a cognizable chain of command and complaint procedure. I have found that BOD fails miserably
Sheila L.
Nov 30, 2012
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The youngest of my 4 children is graduating from BOD this year. Each of my kids had different interests. A couple were sports oriented and 3 became involved in the theater program. The financial sacrifice to send our kids to this school was well worth it. All 4 have thrived academically and socially. The three that graduated went on to great universities and were very well prepared to succeed at that level. The BOD's service learning and environmental studies programs foster strong ethics in the students. The theater program is extraordinary. Most importantly they love these programs
Sandra D.
Nov 15, 2011
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Judie H.
Jun 24, 2010
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Wow...totally cool campus. When I came into this campus what came to mind was the high schools on TV. It's like I came onto the site of high school musical or something.
Anyways, we were there using the gym. It was large and spacious. There are tons of medals and awards posted on the wall. Very cool! If I have enough money I'd totally send my kid here.
Anyways, we were there using the gym. It was large and spacious. There are tons of medals and awards posted on the wall. Very cool! If I have enough money I'd totally send my kid here.
Ashley N.
Apr 30, 2007
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O'Dowd is an ethnically and socioeconomically Catholic high school in the East Bay. Although in the past some have said there is too much of a focus on athletics and not enough on academics, with the new administration this seems to be changing.
If you are looking for an affordable private school for your teenager in the East Bay, consider looking here.
If you are looking for an affordable private school for your teenager in the East Bay, consider looking here.
Holly F.
Dec 11, 2006
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Lou B.
Dec 11, 2005
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