- Mailing Address
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Academy Hall, Floor 2, 8853
415 Broadway
Redwood City, California 94063 - Phone
- (650) 721-9422
- Website
- https://ohs.stanford.edu/
- School Information
- "The mission of Stanford Online High School is to create a worldwide learning community of diverse, intellectually passionate students and teachers. Through vibrant seminars, the rigorous curriculum challenges students to reason analytically, think creatively, and argue critically. Beyond the classroom, collaborative extracurricular activities cultivate lasting relationships among students and teachers. The school’s supportive environment fosters independence, strength of character, and a lifelong pursuit of knowledge." The school enrolls 880 students, has an average class size of 11 students, and offers over 80 courses. (Source: https://ohs.stanford.edu/about#mission) (Source: https://familygateway.ohs.stanford.edu/sites/default/files/2020-11/20-21%20School%20Profile.pdf)
- General Information
- Stanford Online High School has not implemented mandatory anti-racism programs. However, it does offer several courses, which may contain themes from critical theory.
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The school offers "Critical Theory and the Historical Imagination," which includes material by Karl Marx.
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The school offers "Living in a Multicultural Society," which will "enable students to examine critically issues in society that relate to racial, ethnic, class, gender, and other cultural differences."
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SOHS offers a course titled "Wellness II: RACE to be Human" which is based on the "RACE To Be Human documentary." The course will "explore how to foster healthy conversations about race and racism and inspire self-reflection so that as individuals, we are more aware, and as a community, we can move forward with dignity and respect."
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- Symbolic Actions
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On July 27, 2020, Stanford OHS released a statement on Facebook saying, “We support the fight against racism in all forms” with respect to curricular changes.
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On June 1, 2020, Stanford OHS released a statement on Facebook stating that “black lives matter” and “even if we are physically separated, we stand with you in support and solidarity.”
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As part of its Assessment of Inclusivity and Multiculturalism, SOHS states that it is "committed to identifying and improving on other dimensions of a diverse and inclusive school" which includes "increasing racial and socioeconomic diversity and ensuring that we build the infrastructure needed to support the success of all students and staff."
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As part of its Assessment of Inclusivity and Multiculturalism, the school's staff will explore "specific practices for fostering greater inclusion and greater equity in our classrooms and curriculum" and "plans for making social justice visible as a core value of Stanford OHS in all that we do."
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