IN-PERSON INSTRUCTION BEGINS MONDAY |
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We are very excited to welcome our Hybrid/In-Person Learning Academy students and teachers back to campus beginning this coming Monday, March 22. Classes begin at 8:30 a.m. each day, regardless of learning academy. To view the bell schedule that begins next week, please click here.
As a reminder, students in Cohort B will join their classes via Zoom on Mondays and Tuesdays while Cohort A is on campus, and students in Cohort A will join their classes via Zoom on Wednesdays and Thursdays while Cohort B is on campus. On Fridays, classes are virtual for all students.
Students wishing to purchase food through the cafeteria will use their MySchoolBucks accounts. For information on how to create an account through MySchoolBucks and how to load money onto an account, please click here.
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CLARIFICATION ON REQUESTS TO SWITCH ACADEMIES |
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The OCSA Administrative Team has received several inquiries from families interested in having their students switch learning academies as we resume in-person instruction next week. In light of these requests, we would like to take this opportunity to provide some additional insight regarding OCSA’s ability to accommodate them.
When the instructional plan for Spring 2021 was approved by the OCSA Board of Trustees, families were notified that the deadline to make an academy selection was critical to enabling the Administrative Team to design a semester-long learning experience aligned to each family’s preferences. Families’ selections allowed the Administrative Team to make vital staffing decisions for our reimagined master schedule and provided the basis for the labor agreement with our academic teachers. The labor agreement specifies social distancing guidelines and individual classroom capacities on campus. Using the health and safety guidelines established by the CDC and CDPH as a framework, OCSA developed the parallel Virtual and Hybrid/In-Person Learning Academies with the understanding that, at some point during the spring semester, students in the Hybrid/In-Person Learning Academy would likely resume in-person learning two days per week on the OCSA campus.
Although we understand that the public health landscape looks very different today than it did when we originally designed spring semester schedules, OCSA cannot accommodate requests for students to switch into the Hybrid/In-Person Learning Academy for the remainder of the school year. We certainly wish that we could bring all students back to campus simultaneously, but given the current health and safety guidelines, classroom capacity limitations, and the agreed upon language in our labor agreement with teachers, we are unable to do so at this time.
We are committed to ensuring that ALL students, regardless of learning academy, benefit from an outstanding educational experience through the conclusion of the spring semester. And, as we look ahead, pending guidance from the State of California, our goal is to have all students back on campus for the start of our 2021-2022 school year. Until that time, we thank you again for your continued patience and understanding.
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MINECRAFT BED WARS TOURNAMENT |
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Attention students from all grade levels: Get your gaming chairs ready, because the Leadership Class is hosting a Minecraft Bed Wars Tournament! Please fill out this player registration form if you would like to compete. Players must be available to participate on both Friday, April 16 AND Friday, April 23 from 2-5 p.m. In order to complete your registration, join the Discord by clicking the link made available after completing the form. Sign-ups close on Thursday, April 1 at 11:59 p.m.
Through Discord, you can find more players to team up with or register your fully formed team! That's right – you do NOT need to have a fully formed team prior to beginning the registration process! Please note: Each team is allowed only ONE player who does not attend OCSA.
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COURSE SELECTION FOR 2021-2022 |
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Please be aware that Course Selection Presentations for the 2021-2022 school year begin on Monday, March 22 for rising freshmen and on Monday, March 29 for rising 8th graders in their Social Studies classes. During this presentation, students will access the forms and video upload instructions needed to complete the course selection process in their grade level-specific Google Classrooms. Course selection forms must then be completed with a parent/guardian signature and uploaded via Google Form after the presentation. Mrs. Musso, Middle School Counselor, will use the uploaded course selection forms to input classes in Aeries for rising freshmen and 8th graders. The form deadlines can be found below. Forms received after the deadline will be dated and receive less priority for classes, especially electives.
High school parents are invited to learn more about the course selection process by attending Parent Course Selection Presentations with the school counselors via Zoom. The links and Zoom information can be found below.
The following is the schedule for the remaining student and parent presentations as well as course selection form deadlines.
Student Course Selection Presentations
Rising Freshmen: Monday, March 22 - Wednesday, March 24
Rising 8th Graders: Monday, March 29 - Thursday, April 1
High School Parent Course Selection Presentations
Rising Seniors and Juniors:
The link to the recorded parent presentation can be found in your student’s grade level-specific Google Classroom. If you would like to view the presentation, your student can help you access it.
Rising Sophomores:
Friday, March 19 | 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Meeting ID: 922 5789 6194
Passcode: OCSA
Rising Freshmen:
Friday, March 26 | 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Meeting ID: 959 1138 4732
Passcode: OCSA
Course Selection Form Upload Deadlines
Rising Sophomores: Monday, March 22
Rising Freshmen: Monday, March 29
Rising 8th Graders: Friday, April 2
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RSVP FOR THE ANNUAL PARENT MEETING |
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As previously announced, OCSA’s Annual Parent Meetings are scheduled to take place virtually this coming April. Each year, all parents/guardians are required to attend this meeting as a part of the annual enrollment process. If your child will be returning to OCSA for the 2021-2022 school year, we ask that you please confirm your attendance by Thursday, April 15. To view the available dates and times for each conservatory, and to submit your RSVP, please visit www.ocsarts.net/AnnualMeeting. Thank you in advance for your participation.
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Attention AP students and families: We would like to take this opportunity to provide an update on AP exam administration for this school year by sharing this 2021 AP Exam Update Letter. Please read the letter fully for complete details and an FAQ. For many tests, students will have the option to take the paper AP exam in person on the OCSA campus or the digital AP exam remotely at home. AP exams will be administered for OCSA students beginning Monday, May 3 and continuing through Thursday, June 10, depending on the exam format. To view the full schedule, please click here.
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SCHOOL CALENDAR FOR 2021-2022 |
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During their meeting on Wednesday, February 24, the OCSA Board of Trustees approved the school calendar for the 2021-2022 school year. The first day of academic classes will be Wednesday, August 11. Please click here to view the approved 2021-2022 school calendar.
Please note: While we do not expect there to be a change to the start/end date of the school year or to major school holiday breaks, some schoolwide events that are still in the process of being scheduled may result in minor adjustments to non-school days. We will continue to keep all families informed if the 2021-2022 school calendar is adjusted.
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VIRTUAL SATURDAY ARTS CLASSES AVAILABLE
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While registration for our CSArts Academy Spring 2021 Eight-Week Classes has officially closed, it’s not too late to join in on the fun! There is still limited enrollment space in select Two-Week Workshops. For example, our Parent and Me Cooking classes offer the perfect Saturday activity for you and your family to enjoy together! Explore new recipes, improve your skills, and try out different techniques, while making lasting family memories.
These two-week virtual sessions have rolling registration deadlines, which are coming up! To view all remaining courses and to register now, click here. Please spread the word to family and friends who may be interested.
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Non-Student/Teacher Day (No School): Friday, April 2
Spring Break (School Closed): Monday, April 5 - Friday, April 9
No Conservatory: Monday, April 12 - Thursday, April 15
AP Testing: Monday, May 3 - Thursday, June 10
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UPCOMING VIRTUAL PERFORMANCES |
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