Castlemont Community of Small Schools - Castlemont Business and Information Technology School

Have you ever thought of owning your own business? Writing your own computer programs? Do you like to work in teams? Work on the computer?

If you answered yes to any of these, check out the Castlemont Business and Information Technology School!



Castlemont Business and Information Technology School ((CBITs))

Our Mission

We welcome and support all students: Special Education, English Language Learners, GATE, you!
We will prepare all students for 4-year university admission and the high-technology business workplace
We will provide a safe, personalized learning environment where students and families are known well
We will prepare all of our students to be problem-solvers and analytical thinkers
We will develop students’ solid character and citizenship habits

Special School Features:

We are the only Bay Area school accepted into the New Technology Network of schools
Project based learning with regular use of computers and other technology tools for research and communications
We will have 32 computers in each classroom within two years

School Climate and Safety

All classes are in 200 building, except PE and ROTC, and building is always secured
School-wide focus on citizenship and upholding community values
Each student will have an Advisor who monitors and supports the student’s progress
An emphasis on community, based on strong supportive relationships

CBITs Graduation Requirements

All of the OUSD requirements, plus: Annual demonstrations of knowledge and skills
Personal portfolio development
Creation of a Business Plan
Demonstration of solid citizenship habits and personal responsibility
CBIT Curriculum and Instruction
Students will regularly work in teams to solve problems, using computers
Students will give presentations about their project work
A variety of Advanced Placement courses available

If this environment sounds interesting, CBITs might be the place for you. Feel free to schedule a visit. We look forward to seeing you.

Sincerely,
Rick Gaston