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Family Handbook

Our family handbook has all the important MLA info you need. Updated in collaboration with MLA parents, teachers, and leadership. Design by Rocío Camacho.

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Order hoodies and t-shirts online for pickup at both MLA locations.

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Melrose Leadership Academy is a TK–8 dual language school where students learn in Spanish and English every day. We offer strong academics, leadership development, and daily social-emotional support in a caring, inclusive environment. Our teachers build strong relationships with families and help students grow with pride and purpose. As part of OUSD, we prepare students to thrive in two languages and lead with confidence.

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Oakland Unified Honors Latino Academic Excellence with Huge Annual Celebration

Fremont High School had a huge crowd on campus on Saturday, March 28, for a celebration of academic success. It was the 26th Annual Latino Student Honor Roll event. The more than 1,000 middle and high school students honored on this day have at least a cumulative 3.75 grade point average (GPA). “For me it means a lot. Because it shows the District cares about my community. And they give recognition to people, Latinos who achieve,” said Marco P., a 9th grader at Oakland Tech.

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