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Celebrating 60 Years of Catholic Education
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Tuition For 2012-13 Announced
Bishop O'Dowd High School has been able to hold tuition increases to a lower level than any comparable Bay Area schools while continuing to improve the school facilities, curriculum and instruction, and support services. Read more...
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Soccer Teams in NCS Playoffs
First Round Games Tonight
Both the men's and women's soccer teams have first round North Coast Section Division II playoff games tonight.
The No. 1 seed women (17-3-2 overall) host No. 16 seed Tennyson (8-11-4 overall) at 7 p.m. Check bracket...
The No. 9 seed men (9-3-11 overall) travel to No. 8 seed Alhambra (11-7-5) for a 5 p.m. start. Check bracket...
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Mock Trial Team Advances to Semifinals of County Competition
O'Dowd finished the mock trial competition season with a 3-1 record, falling to American High by only eight points on Feb. 9.
One of the top four teams in the county, O'Dowd will face Piedmont High in the semifinals tomorrow night. American High and Amador High are the other two teams advancing to the semifinal round of the Philip A. Harley Memorial Mock Trial Competition.
This high school criminal trial competition designed to demystify and increase understanding of our judicial system. Student teams study a hypothetical case, conduct legal research and receive individual coaching by teachers and volunteer attorneys in trial preparation, courtroom protocol, courtroom procedure, and analytical and communication skills.
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O'Dowd Debate Finishes Third at Stanford
 | Audrey Carson '12, left, and Nathalie Dierkx '12
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The O'Dowd Debate parliamentary debate powerhouse of Audrey Carson '12 and Nathalie Dierkx '12 took third place in a field of 131 teams at the February 11-13 Stanford University Invitational hosted by the Stanford Debate Society.
Carson and Dierkx completed their five preliminary rounds with a 4-1 record and were the No. 6 seed heading into the 32-team single-elimination rounds. Read more...
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"How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" Cast Announced
The title of the Bishop O'Dowd spring musical could have been re-titled "How to Succeed in Getting a Role by Trying Very Hard" after five exhaustingly competitive days of auditions. The 40 students cast in the satirical send-up of the world of big business are now enjoying the fruits of their labor by rehearsing dialogue, dance steps and vocal parts.
Leading roles will be performed by Adam Gildea '12, as the charming go-getter Pierrepont Finch, and Hailey Knott '12, as his love interest (and secretary) Rosemary Pinkleton. Robert Tiemstra '12 will play the head of the company, J.B. Biggley, and Hayley Jackson '12 will play his seductive paramour, Hedy Larue. Read more... "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" will play eight performances over three weekends, opening April 27 and closing on May 13. Order tickets...
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Long Weekend Coming Up
Bishop O'Dowd High School students will have a long Presidents Day weekend, as this Friday, Feb. 17, and next Monday, Feb. 20, are holidays.
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2012-13 Registration News
A packet was sent home with your student on Feb. 14 containing registration instructions for the 2012-2013 school year. Please note, the online registration must be completed, and the registration fee of $900 postmarked, by March 23, 2012. If you did not receive your packet, please contact Kathy Soller at (510) 577-9100, ext. 605.
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2012-13 Tuition Assistance Information
Families hoping to receive tuition assistance for the 2012-2013 school year can find detailed information and applications on our website. Printed applications can be picked up in the Business Office in Dominican Hall.
All families currently receiving tuition assistance must reapply each year with all required documentation. Applications for returning students must be turned in to the Business Office on or before March 2, 2012.
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Black History Month Program
In celebration of Black History Month, O'Dowd's Black Student Union (BSU) is presenting "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised," based on the poem by Gil Scott Herron. This year's program revolves around revolutions of all types throughout history.
Under the direction of BSU moderator Tony Green, the program will be presented at a schoolwide assembly, and then repeated for parents and the greater community on Saturday, Feb. 25, beginning at 7 p.m., in the theater. Cost is $5 per person, or $20 per family, at the door. Join us and be enlightened and entertained.
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An Evening With the Professionals
Sponsored by the Career Partnerships Program
Uncertain about what you want for a future career? Think you know, but wonder what it's really like and how to get there? Join us in the O'Dowd cafeteria on Thursday, Feb. 23, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., for "An Evening with the Professionals," sponsored by the Career Partnerships Program. Refreshments will be provided.
You'll have a chance to meet and talk informally with professionals from a variety of fields and backgrounds - medicine, law, science & engineering, sports, business, psychology, media and more.
This is an evening of conversation and networking, not formal presentations. There will be about 30 professionals attending, ready to talk with you one-on-one or in small groups and give you their best advice!
- Find out about their work, their lives and key decisions
- Ask about opportunities in their fields and how they got started in their careers
- Get advice on college and career
All O'Dowd students are invited, but space is limited. If you would like to attend, please contact Ms. Purcell to get your name on the list. Here is her contact information: Kathleen Purcell, Career Partnerships Program, Dominican Hall Room 31, kpurcell@bishopodowd.org or (510) 577-9100, ext. 309.
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Cal Grant Applications Now Being Accepted
All seniors applying for financial aid must fill out the Cal Grant GPA Verification Form and turn it in to Mrs. Taggart (Nikl) in the counseling office no later than Tuesday, Feb. 28, in order for GPAs to be calculated and entered into the system by the state's deadline of March 2. Hard copies of the form are located outside Mrs. Soller's office.
The Cal Grant can be used toward any qualifying California school, including two-year, four-year, public, and private colleges, universities, and career technical schools.
Parents, please check to make sure the student's social security number is correctly listed on the form and that the form is signed and dated in order to avoid processing errors or delays. Once the form is received, Mrs. Taggart will calculate the student's "Cal Grant GPA" and submit this along with the student's SSN via the secure Cal Grant system.
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Graduation Information for Class of 2012
An online graduation brochure detailing upcoming senior activities and deadlines, as well as important information about graduation, is now available. Please use this brochure as your reference over the next several months. You can print a copy for quick reference, or just use the electronic copy as it will be prominently displayed on top right corner of the Parents' page of the website until graduation. Back to Top
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Class of 1982 Reunion Date Set
The 30 year reunion for the Class of 1982 is set for Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012. Detailed information will be mailed soon. Contact Debbie Furino Marshall at dnd87@aol.com, or join the class Facebook page for additional information.
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San Leandro BART Shuttle Service Offered
 Bishop O'Dowd High School now offers morning and afternoon shuttle service to and from the San Leandro BART station. Get details...
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About Bishop O'Dowd High School
Bishop O'Dowd High School believes that innovative curriculum, cutting-edge technology and leadership development are essential elements for student success in the 21st century. Every day we engage our students in programs and activities that foster their academic and spiritual growth because we believe our graduates will be leaders who transform the world.
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