Please remember that the school will be closed on Thursday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day. There is also no school on Friday, November 12 for a Non-Student/Teacher Day. Academic and conservatory instruction will occur as usual Monday, November 8 - Wednesday, November 10. We hope you enjoy the long weekend as we honor our veterans.
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PROGRESS REPORTS AVAILABLE TODAY |
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The second fall semester progress reports are available for review in Aeries starting today, Friday, November 5.
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 progress reports, so please be sure to download and print a copy for your records. The Aeries portal provides parents and students 24/7 access to report cards, unofficial transcripts, immunization records, test scores, and other important information and documentation.
If you or your child have questions or concerns regarding your child’s grades, please do not hesitate to contact the teacher directly using their school email.
Please note that if you have never accessed the Aeries portal, you may need to check in with the OCSA Tech Support Team for your verification code information. They can be reached at techsupport@csarts.net.
Fall semester report cards will be released on Friday, January 14.
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As a reminder, students who wish to purchase food items from the OCSA Café Menu will be charged full menu prices. Parents must log in to MySchoolBucks to review their account balance and deposit funds into their child’s account.
Beginning Monday, November 8, students who do not have enough funds for Café Menu food purchases will be referred to the Free Meal Station in the breezeway to receive a lunch, fruit, and drink. Those who wish to sign up for the Free Meal Program each week may scan the QR code located near the breezeway food kiosk or fill out this form. Free Meals must be reserved by Sunday at 5 p.m. for the following week.
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High school students: Applications are now open for the Dragon Kim Fellowship, an exciting program that gives up to $5,000 in grant funding for service projects! Apply for the chance to gain leadership experience, network with high school students across the Southwest, and launch your own project.
You’re invited to attend virtual or in-person Inspiration Sessions to learn more about the Fellowship Program and work in small groups with Fellowship alumni. An in-person session will be held on campus in Room T106 on Saturday, November 13 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Click here to register for an Inspiration Session.
The deadline to apply for a Dragon Kim Fellowship is Wednesday, January 12. Attendance at an Inspiration Session is not required to apply, so if you’re ready, click here to submit your application!
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Attention sophomores: Apply for a chance to represent OCSA at the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) California-South seminar in June 2022! HOBY is a youth development organization that provides unique leadership training. Four sophomores from OCSA will be chosen to represent the school as ambassadors. The primary ambassador will receive a scholarship to attend! To apply, complete this form by Thursday, November 18 at 4 p.m. Click here to learn more.
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PARENT EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES |
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We are excited to share a variety of upcoming FREE parent education workshops that are open to all families through our partnership with Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC). The workshops listed below are offered virtually through the end of December and require registration to attend.
Optimizing Sleep in Children and Adolescents
A CHOC Pediatric Psychologist specializing in sleep medicine will give an overview of the importance of sleep in children and adolescents, as well as identify common issues and sleep problems in children. The presentation will cover examples of how to implement healthy sleep habits, as well as problem solve common childhood sleep issues at home.
Stress, Trauma, and Resilience: How to Support Youth
A CHOC Child and Adolescent Mental Health Expert will teach parents signs and symptoms of stress and trauma, particularly in the context of current events such as the COVID-19 pandemic. The presentation will additionally cover adverse childhood experiences and their impact on health and development. Information will focus on the negative effects of stress and trauma in children and adolescents as well as specific ways to improve and support resilience in youth, themselves, and their families. The workshop will also include additional information about how to seek out support.
Understanding and Supporting Autism Spectrum Disorder
A CHOC Pediatric Neuropsychologist will talk with parents about autism spectrum disorder. This presentation will introduce the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder, explore the relationship between autism spectrum disorder and the brain, and discuss how to support a child with autism spectrum disorder in the context of the family.
Why Youth Resort to Substance Use
This course is designed to provide an overview of the explorative/addictive process and basic knowledge, attitudes, and skills in working with youth struggling with substance use disorders.
Additional Online Resources from the CHOC Psychology Department
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SOUTH COAST PLAZA TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY |
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Kick off the holiday season with cheer at the South Coast Plaza annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Thursday, November 18, featuring many of OCSA’s talented student artists performing alongside special guest alumnus Matthew Morrison (MT, ’97). Sit back and enjoy as our singers, dancers, and musicians, with the help of our Production & Design students, whisk you away on a magical musical tour to the North Pole!
6 p.m. | Pre-Show Entertainment by Unplugged Holiday Carolers
7 p.m. | Main-Stage Show by MONTAGE! Performance Ambassadors
General and lawn seating will be available to the public at no cost on a limited first-come, first-served basis. We hope to see you there!
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Single-day bus passes are now available for the 2021-2022 school year! These round-trip passes for one-day use can be purchased through MySchoolBucks. Passes are $5 for the Metrolink shuttle and $10 for the Los Alamitos/Rush Park school bus. Once purchased, please pick up your pass at the front desk of the Humanities Tower. Be sure to purchase ahead of time as there is only a limited quantity!
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SCHOOL PICTURE DISTRIBUTION |
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Last week, school pictures and proofs were distributed to students in their Literature & Composition classes. If you have not done so already, you may purchase pictures from Lifetouch using the portrait ID and access code that was included with the distributed proofs. If you have any questions, please call Lifetouch at 800.736.4753.
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For OCSA students wishing to transfer conservatories beginning in fall 2022, the application is now available here. Students wishing to apply to a new conservatory must complete a conservatory transfer application and participate in a Conservatory Placement Activity for their desired conservatory (with the exception of the Arts & Enterprise Conservatory). The deadline to apply for a conservatory transfer for the 2022-2023 school year is Friday, January 21. If you have any questions, please contact our Admissions Office at admissions@ocsarts.net.
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SHARE YOUR OCSA PARENT MEMORIES |
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Hey OCSA parents and guardians: You’re invited to add your memories to our 35th anniversary Kudoboard! Join in on the celebration and contribute to this special page by recording a video of yourself (feel free to film with your child!) or by sharing a photo from an OCSA event or performance. To get started, visit our Kudoboard and click “Add to board.”
Also, a huge thank you to everyone who has already submitted their favorite OCSA moments, memories, and dreams. We hope you will take a few minutes to check out what has been posted so far, and then share your own!
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This is an exciting and busy time for the Class of 2022! To review informational documents relevant to the senior class, including the Senior Bulletin, details about senior yearbook information and senior ads, information from SoCalGrad, and more, please visit our website at www.ocsarts.net/12thGrade.
Senior deadlines are fast approaching! Below are some deadlines and dates to keep in mind.
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Recommendation Letter Requests - Wednesday, November 10 for January 1 deadlines
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Transcript Requests - Friday, November 12 for January 1 deadlines
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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.
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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COVID-19 DASHBOARD & WEEKLY TESTING |
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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. 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. 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 the COVID-19 Reporting Form as soon as you can.
Please remember that free 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. Testing clinics are available on the OCSA campus every Monday in the Symphony Hall lobby from 12-4:30 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.
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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
1st Semester Final Exams (No Conservatory): Monday, December 13 - Thursday, December 16
Teacher Planning Day (No School): Friday, December 17
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UPCOMING PERFORMANCES AND EVENTS
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