PROGRESS REPORTS NOW AVAILABLE |
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Progress reports for the first six weeks of the fall semester will be available for review in Aeries beginning today, Friday, September 24, later this afternoon.
To view the progress report, please log in to Aeries, click on the "Grades" tab, and select "Grades" from the pull-down menu. You may also click on the “Report Card History” tab and then select the blue highlighted word “English” to print the progress report.
Points to remember about progress reports:
- The progress report is a snapshot of a student’s achievement at a specific point in the semester.
- Plus and minus marks are used on progress reports to encourage students to continue a strong effort. These marks are not included with semester grades.
- Progress report grades are not included on high school transcripts. Your child’s prospective college will not see these marks unless you provide them a copy of the progress report.
- As a policy, grade changes are not made for progress reports unless there has been a clerical error on the part of the teacher.
OCSA does not mail home paper copies of report cards, so please be sure to download and print a copy for your personal use and records. The Aeries portal provides parents and students with access to report cards, unofficial transcripts, immunization records, test scores, and other important information and documentation, and is available to all registered users 24/7.
If you or your child have questions or concerns regarding a grade, please contact the teacher directly using their school email.
Please note that if you have never accessed the Aeries portal, you may need to check with the OCSA Tech Support Team for your verification code information. They may be reached at techsupport@csarts.net.
The next progress report will be available for review in Aeries on Friday, November 5.
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We are proud to announce that OCSA has been ranked by Niche as the #1 Best Charter High School in California for the third year in a row, as well as the #6 Best Charter High School in America for 2022! Please click here to view all rankings for OCSA. We would like to express our gratitude to all the students, teachers, and staff who continue to make OCSA an exceptional institution.
If you have not already left a review for our school on Niche, we encourage anyone from the OCSA community to do so! Every positive review helps our rankings. To submit a review, please click here.
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Are you ready for some dodgeball? 24 teams of OCSA's greatest athletes are! For the first time since fall 2019, the OCSA Dodgeball Tournament is on. The teams are set and organized into six groups, ready to compete for the chance to win the coveted OCSA Cup. The tournament will take place next Friday, October 1 beginning at 2:30 p.m. in The Callero Family Foundation Plaza (DMS Quad). It is free to attend, and there will be a taco truck present selling food and beverages.
Click here to view the lineup of teams as well as the group and knockout round playoff schedules. Two teams from each group will advance to the knockout round. You can also use the link above to track the results during the event.
EXCITING NEWS: There will be a very special exhibition match held at 3:30 p.m.! Watch as teams lead by President & CEO Teren Shaffer and Principal Michael Ciecek go head to head in the ultimate showdown. You will not want to miss this!
If next week’s dodgeball tournament does not work with your schedule, not to worry. The spring 2022 tournament will be held on Friday, March 25 – mark your calendars now!
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SENIOR PURCHASING DEADLINES |
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Seniors, don’t miss out! The deadline to order a senior package is next Friday, October 1 at 8:59 p.m. After that date, senior items will only be sold individually at higher prices. To purchase your senior package or individual senior items, please visit MySchoolBucks.
Here’s what’s included in each package:
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Senior Package A includes a class ring, yearbook, cap and gown, tassel, grad night ticket, Class of 2022 panoramic photo, and Class of 2022 t-shirt (designed by OCSA seniors) for $418 – a $163 savings! After purchasing Senior Package A through MySchoolBucks, you must choose your class ring on the SoCalGrad website.
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Senior Package B includes a yearbook, cap and gown, tassel, grad night ticket, Class of 2022 panoramic photo, and Class of 2022 t-shirt (designed by OCSA seniors) for $300 – a $72 savings!
The only items seniors are required to purchase for graduation are caps, gowns, and tassels. If you are not planning to purchase a senior package, please purchase a cap, gown, and tassel on the SoCalGrad website prior to Friday, October 1. For uniformity purposes, caps, gowns, and tassels may only be purchased through SoCalGrad.
SoCalGrad will be on campus at OCSA on Tuesday, October 5 during lunch and Block 7 assisting seniors with class ring selections and sizing in the breezeway. They will also be taking orders for other optional graduation items, such as announcements, thank you notes, apparel, souvenir tassels, key rings, and other mementos. These items can also be purchased on the SoCalGrad website.
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ACTORS SHOWCASE VIRTUAL INFO SESSION |
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Have you heard about Actors Showcase? The virtual information session is coming up! Join us on Wednesday, October 6 at 6 p.m. to learn more about this exclusive pre-professional opportunity for students to receive one-on-one coaching and audition preparation.
The cast of the annual Actors Showcase performs for casting directors, agents, and managers with the hope of garnering industry representation and professional bookings in film and television. Actors Showcase is open to all OCSA students in all conservatories and grade levels.
Please visit the website to RSVP for the virtual information session and to learn more about the audition process.
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LAST CHANCE TO SHARE WITH FRANKENCITY |
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There is only one week left to submit your true story for Frankencity, an original cross-conservatory social activism event that seeks to raise awareness and empathy for those experiencing a lack of adequate housing. The event directors are looking for OCSA students and staff who would be willing to share their experiences with housing insecurity. Such situations may include temporary shelter living, living in a hotel or motel, temporarily doubling up, or living unsheltered. Please email Creative Writing Director Josh Wood at josh.wood@ocsarts.net by next Friday, October 1 to share your story. Mr. Wood is the only person who will be aware of your identity, unless anonymity is not preferred.
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The middle school fall dance, Jungle Jam, is coming up on Friday, October 8! We hope that 7th and 8th grade students will join us for a roaring good time from 2:45-4:30 p.m. in the Tower breezeway and on the blacktop.
Tickets are on sale through MySchoolBucks for $10, now until Monday, October 4 at 11:59 p.m. No tickets will be sold at the dance. While students will not need a physical ticket for entry, they will need to bring their photo ID. Entrance to the dance includes access to all food, games, and activities. All school rules apply, and students are required to remain at the dance until it ends. Any student who needs to leave early must be checked out by a chaperone.
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High school students: Don’t forget to get your tickets for Homecoming, which will be held on Saturday, October 9 at Hangar 21 in Fullerton! Tickets are available on MySchoolBucks until Monday, October 4. Non-OCSA guest passes are due on Wednesday, September 29. We look forward to seeing you there!
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In honor of Homecoming, Monday, October 4 through Friday, October 8 will be a spirit week! Show your school pride and join us in dressing up and participating each day.
Monday, October 4: Double Trouble Monday
It’s twin day! Match with your best friend.
Tuesday, October 5: Musician Mayhem Tuesday
Dress up as your favorite musician.
Wednesday, October 6: Breast Cancer Awareness Wednesday
Show your support for those fighting breast cancer by wearing pink!
Thursday, October 7: Fairies in the Forest Thursday
Come dressed like woodland creatures such as pixies or elves.
Friday, October 8: Class Colors Friday
7th grade is yellow, 8th grade is orange, 9th grade is red, 10th grade is purple, 11th grade is green, 12th grade is blue.
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HELP US CELEBRATE 35 YEARS OF DREAMS |
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We believe that every OCSA story is worth sharing! In honor of the school’s 35th anniversary, we created a special Kudoboard page that allows all members of the OCSA community to give voice to their favorite OCSA moments, memories, and dreams. Click here to read, watch, and listen to the stories that tell our shared history, and then add your own!
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SAVE THE DATE FOR COLLEGE FAIR 2021 |
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Mark your calendars! We hope high school families will join us for College Fair 2021 on Thursday, October 21 and Friday, October 22. This incredible opportunity for students and parents will include a full lineup of on-campus and virtual master classes, workshops, and panels, in addition to an exciting Virtual College Booth Fair.
Registration for this event will be available beginning the second week in October. Please keep an eye out for registration details coming soon! Click here to view the save the date flyer for more information.
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Help support the Ballet Folklórico Dance Conservatory while showing off your school pride with an OCSA stainless steel water bottle! This classy container comes in three sizes and is perfect for both hot and cold drinks. To order your bottle, click here or scan the QR code on the flyer below before the sale ends next Friday, October 1.
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MCKENNA SUBARU SPECIAL OFFER |
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McKenna Subaru of Huntington Beach is proud to support OCSA as a 35th anniversary season sponsor! They are continuing to “share the love” with a new opportunity for our school community. Now through Friday, October 15, OCSA friends and families will receive a special $1,000 discount on all purchases of new vehicles at McKenna Subaru.
To take advantage of this promotion, simply present this email at McKenna Subaru of Huntington Beach to claim your discount. OCSA families are encouraged to share this offer with friends who may be in the market for a new Subaru. Please visit www.mckennasubaru.com for more information on the dealership.
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This is an exciting and busy time for the Class of 2022! Please review the following documents for important information that is relevant to the senior class:
Senior deadlines are fast approaching! Here are some deadlines and dates to keep in mind:
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Senior Package Purchases - Friday, October 1 at www.MySchoolBucks.com
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Recommendation Letter Requests - Friday, October 1 for November 1 deadlines and Wednesday, November 10 for January 1 deadlines
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Transcript Requests - Friday, October 1 for November 1 deadlines and Friday, November 12 for January 1 deadlines
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Diploma Name/Address Verification - Friday, October 22
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Yearbook Submissions (senior portrait, quote, and baby photo) - Sunday, January 9
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Senior Ads - Sunday, January 9
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*Panoramic Picture - Wednesday, February 16 at 10:45 a.m.
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*Cap & Gown/Ticket Distribution - Wednesday, May 18 during lunch and Block 7
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*Graduation - Thursday, June 9 at Cottonwood Church at 6 p.m.
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*Grad Night - Friday, June 10 at Disney California Adventure Park
*Subject to change due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Seniors and their parents will receive an OCSA Commencement Packet in the spring that will include detailed information on graduation and grad night. Links to Class of 2022 information are also on our website at www.ocsarts.net/12thGrade.
We’re here for you, Class of 2022! If you have questions after reading the information we have provided regarding senior deadlines and graduation, please email student.services@ocsarts.net.
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OCTA YOUTH RIDE FREE PROGRAM |
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Release forms and passes for the Orange County Transit Authority (OCTA) Youth Ride Free program are now available at the front desk of the Tower. OCSA is proud to be participating in this program that allows children ages 6 to 18 to ride the bus anywhere in Orange County for free every day. For more information on this program, please visit www.octa.net/youthridefree.
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As a reminder, weekly COVID-19 testing is available to all faculty and staff, as well as to students and families as an extra health and safety resource. The school offers free weekly COVID-19 testing on the OCSA campus every Monday in the Symphony Hall lobby from 1:30-4:30 p.m. by appointment. Walkups may be possible based on availability.
Please visit our COVID-19 Dashboard for registration information and to schedule your appointment. If anyone arrives at the test site without a prior appointment scheduled, the nurse will have a QR code available that the patient can scan to schedule their test.
As a reminder, all K-12 school employees and volunteers will be required to show proof of a COVID-19 vaccine or submit to weekly COVID-19 testing as mandated by the State of California. OCSA Administration is currently in the process of collecting this information from employees, school contractors, and volunteers to be in compliance prior to the deadline of Friday, October 15.
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All information about OCSA’s COVID-19 policies and procedures, as well as important health and safety resources, is available on our COVID-19 Dashboard. In addition, the COVID-19 Dashboard serves as the primary resource for keeping our school community informed on active case totals and is updated regularly to reflect verified positive COVID-19 cases among OCSA students, staff, and visitors.
On this page, you can also access the COVID-19 Reporting Form. If you have been on the OCSA campus and receive a positive COVID-19 test, have a possible exposure to COVID-19, or experience COVID-19 symptoms, we ask that you please report it to the school through this form as soon as you can.
As a reminder, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone 12 years and older should get a COVID-19 vaccination to help protect against COVID-19. For more information regarding COVID-19 vaccines for children and teens, please click here.
We will continue to update the OCSA community as we monitor and adjust to the most recent guidelines.
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Middle School Dance (Grades 7-8): Friday, October 8
Homecoming Dance (Grades 9-12): Saturday, October 9
Veterans Day (School Closed): Thursday, November 11
Non Student/Teacher Day (No School): Friday, November 12
Thanksgiving Break (School Closed): Monday, November 22 - Friday, November 26
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UPCOMING PERFORMANCES AND EVENTS
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