Support Roosevelt Athletics
Your donation to Roosevelt Middle School's Athletics Program will help inner city youth in Oakland have an out-of-this world experience.
The Roosevelt Middle School community faces many challenges, including funding issues, safety concerns, and now the threat of possible deportation.
It is critical that these students have a safety net such as sports. Along with its physical benefits, participation in sports is associated with improved mental health, lower rates of anxiety, and higher self esteem.
Marred by a bad reputation within the immediate community - in large part due to the growing rate of homelessness, drugs, human trafficking, and various criminal activities - Roosevelt Middle School is often portrayed in a negative light.
With a thriving sports program in the works, we are actively changing the narrative one sport at a time. Through positive reinforcements, accountability, daily check-ins and having a study hall for athletes, we are setting a solid foundation for the leaders of tomorrow.
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About Roosevelt Middle School
Roosevelt Middle School, located in Oakland’s San Antonio neighborhood, was first established in 1923. As a public middle school in Oakland Unified School District, we enroll students in grades 6-8.
Currently, our school serves approximately 570 students from multiple racial & ethnic backgrounds, including 45% Asian/Pacific Islander, 34% Latino, and 17% African American students. 35% of our population is classified as English Language Learners, and there are over 20 different home language groups represented within our student body. 96% of our students qualify for the free or reduced-price meal program and 15% of our students have a disability.
Roosevelt’s mission is to empower all students to be creative community leaders by providing them with a strong academic foundation, equipping them with 21st century skills, and instilling a community ethic. We will accomplish these outcomes by creating a vibrant learning experience through engaging personalized instruction, designing solutions to real-world problems, and by supporting the whole child. We believe that our model will provide students with a strong foundation for success in high school, college, career, and global citizenship.
Learn more about Roosevelt at our website, linked here.