Mission & Vision
Design Tech High School (d.tech) was founded as a new model of public education.
Established in 2014 as a charter school by SMUHSD and in 2018 finding its permanent home on Oracle’s campus, d.tech’s origins were inspired by the ideals and innovations of its Silicon Valley location from day one, with a vision to redesign the high school experience for life.
As a four-year public high school with about 550 students, d.tech’s mission is to develop people who believe that the world can be a better place and that they can be a part of making it happen.
Trust
We believe in everyone’s inherent goodness and creative potential. We give each other the benefit of the doubt. We think of the perspective, interests, and needs of the members of our community.
Curiosity
We question the status quo. We welcome new ideas and perspectives. We question assumptions. We stay open to creative discovery.
Our Values
Our work centers around bringing out the best in other people. We believe that when we help an individual unlock their full potential everyone benefits.
Liberation
We work for justice. We think critically and actively oppose oppressive practices. We are actively anti-racist. We center diversity, equity, and belonging.
Care
We believe that everyone deserves care no matter what. We see respectful disagreement as an expression of care. We take care of ourselves and ask for help when we need it.
Commitment
We stay committed to our goals even when the work is hard. We follow through on the commitments we make. We celebrate tenacity and perseverance.