Richmond High School is one of six comprehensive four-year public high schools in the West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD). As an urban high school, RHS reflects the social diversity of the community.

Richmond High School accepts students from across the district. The school is a student-centered organization where staff and parents are committed to ensuring the opportunity for academic and social success of all students in a safe and orderly environment. A stimulating and relevant educational program will be provided and delivered by a well-trained staff.

We need to be Proud of a Clean and Safe School! That means:

1. Murals and artwork that represent students.
2. Incorporate more landscaping onto the campus.
3. Student Art Gallery
4. Students being part of decision making on School Safety Plan.
5. Security personnel that is approachable and respectful. Conflict Mediation classes.

We need a comprehensive college culture plan, which prepares students beyond high school! That means:

1. A-G 4 year academic plan for every student.
2. Revamp the foundation class to incorporate college planning, job training and everyday life skills.
3. We need a strategy care team that maximizes our resources to serve as many students.
4. More career and college activities and presentations throughout the year.
5. Provide meaningful job and/or internship placement.
6. Need at least 6 academic counselors. Counselors that will provide college support

We need relevant and engaging curriculum, so we can look forward to class! That means:

1. Classes that teach about our history, like ethnic studies.
2. Curriculum that will also incorporate our everyday life.

We need school staff that develop healthy relationships with students, can teach us and are willing and capable of being involved in out communities! That means:

1. Teachers that are motivated, and get involved beyond the classroom.
2. Creative curriculum that engages students.
3. Supportive teachers that is capable of working with the Richmond High Population. Teachers also need administrator’s and colleague’s support to be capable of being the best teacher they can.
4. We need more culturally sensitive training

We need school staff that develop healthy relationships with students, can teach us and are willing and capable of being involved in our communities!  That means:

1. Enough teachers for us to have a  quality education
2. Teachers that are motivated, involved
3. and use creative teaching methods
4. Teachers of color & from our communities
5. More counselor and general support for students

4 Responses to “About Richmond High School”

1. Hilary McQuie Says:
   October 27th, 2009 at 10:25 am

   I am deeply disturbed by the rape that happened to one of your students. Hate crimes like this affect the whole community, and the complicity of observers demands community accountability. I live in Oakland, but would like to support any efforts that may be underway to protest this violent act.

2. nickjames Says:
   October 27th, 2009 at 6:50 pm

   There will be a press conference tomorrow at 3:00 in front of Richmond High School. We are asking that the as many people as possible show up to protest such an atrocity.

3. Linda Joanna Salinas Says:
   October 28th, 2009 at 5:16 pm

   After talking to some students at Richmond, I feel so helpless for not being back in Richmond. I just keep thinking that as adults we need to stop ignoring young people and we need to really concentrate on our young men, we are creating such an unsafe society for young people of color both men and womyn. I also feel …as though Richmond high school also has some of the most amazing students, community members and teachers that I have ever met. And dumb folks from across the country are calling harassing the school calling the students animals. I am sorry but young people are not born this way we as adults have to look back at ourselves and take responsibility for the world we have created.

4. Dennis Martinez Says:
   November 8th, 2009 at 6:40 am

   Has anyone ever suggested student uniforms? To me having student wear uniforms is the first and most basic tool that high schools should use to instill a sense of unity to a student body. It also does two other important things. It puts the focus on education. It reminds everyone that you’re at school for a purpose. To learn. Also, it takes away all of the peer pressue, jealousy or hatred, or embarrassment associated with trying to wear the latest fashions.

   Good luck Richmond High.

   -Dennis Martinez
   Los Angeles, CA

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