Bret Harte Middle School
510-935-1092
Imani Alexander
Operations Supervisor
Cesar Chavez Middle School
510-935-1104
Estrella Sotelo
Operations Supervisor
Ciera Witherspoon
Site Coordinator
See the recap of our 2022 YEP STEMulate Summer Academy!
Middle School Programming
Bridge to College is the only program in California - and possibly, the nation - designed to provide college & career exploration to HUSD students beginning in the 7th grade through 12th grade. In partnership with Chabot College, instructors provide courses on campus, directly after school, to expose students to the rigor of college-level classes and instill in them that college is possible!
Participation Requirements
In order to enroll in Bridge to College courses, students must meet the following enrollment criteria:
- Be enrolled in 7th through 12th grade at the time of enrollment
- Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
Chavez and Winton Middle School
Hours/Dates - 1.5 hours before the start of school, Monday-Friday, every day school is in session
Start the day right! The YEP Breakfast Club provides active, healthy, and fun before-school activities to prepare students for the school day. Students come early to:
- Complete and print homework assignments in the Homework Center
- Play games and participate in tournaments
- Get active in classes like yoga, conditioning, and Zumba
- Eat a healthy breakfast, and more!
Links to register:
Bret Harte, Chavez, King, Ochoa, and Winton
Hours/Dates - Begins immediately after school until 6 PM, Monday through-Friday everyday school is in session.
YEP offers age-appropriate activities in which students can explore interests, develop skills, exert leadership, be physically active, and receive academic support. Enrichment activities vary across sites and include visual and performing arts, physical activities, nutrition education, mindfulness, and homework support.
YEP programming focuses on building students’ 21st Century skills through activities designed to support students’ academic and social-emotional learning and sense of connection to the school community.
Click on the following links to register:
| Middle School | Oct 10 - Dec 9 | Jan 23 - Mar 24 | Apr 10 - Jun 1 | |||
Days |
Monday /Wednesday |
Tuesday / Thursday |
Monday / Wednesday |
Tuesday /Thursday |
Monday / Wednesday |
Tuesday / Thursday |
| Bret Harte | Poetry (M), Silk Screening | Film (T) | Polynesian Dance | Folklorico | ||
| Cesar Chavez | Poetry (T) | Self Defense / Boxing | Folklorico | Polynesian Dance | Silk Screening | |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. | Film (M) | Boxing | Polynesian Dance | Silk Screening | Folklorico | |
| Anthony Ochoa | Poetry (M), Film (W) | Polynesian Dance | Folklorico | Silk Screening | Boxing | |
| Winton | Polynesian Dance, Poetry (M) | Silk Screening | Self Defense / Boxing | |||
Through sponsorships, YEP supports many enrichment activity options for students that are led and facilitated by school teachers and staff. These activities are a huge draw for students as they allow students to explore their interests and develop relationships with their peers and teachers, strengthening their connection to their school community. Activities vary by site and include options such as band, orchestra, choir, drama, film, leadership, dance, step, culinary arts, video production, AVID, Puente, and cultural enrichment clubs. To find out more about the YEP sponsored activities at your school, contact the YEP Site Lead.
