OCSA Weekly Wrap - September 30, 2022

September 30, 2022

PROGRESS REPORTS AVAILABLE TODAY

Progress reports for the first six weeks of the fall semester will be available for review in Aeries beginning later today, Friday, September 30.

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 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 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. They can be reached at techsupport@csarts.net.

MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE GRADING WEBINAR

Middle school parents/guardians: The OCSA Middle School Science Team invites you to an informative Zoom webinar this coming Thursday, October 6 from 7:30-8:30 p.m. to learn about the mastery-based learning system used in middle school science classes. Science teachers and school administrators will explain the mastery-based approach to teaching, learning, and assessment; how to interpret student performance on Aeries; and how you can best support your young scientists. Please use the link below to access the live webinar at the scheduled time. See you then!

Meeting Link: Click here

Password: OCSA

LAST CHANCE: OPPORTUNITY DRAWING

There’s only one day left to participate in our exciting Opportunity Drawing, happening now as a part of our Season Premiere festivities! Everyone is invited to participate for a chance to win the “Ultimate OCSA Experience.” Click here to learn more and purchase tickets before the drawing closes at 10 p.m. on Saturday, October 1. The winner will be notified on the morning of Monday, October 3.

Additionally, you can support our talented students by giving a tax-deductible donation. All proceeds will go to OCSA’s Master Artist Series, which creates meaningful and often life-changing experiences for our students. Click here to donate now. Thank you in advance for your generous support!

SPIRIT WEEK NEXT WEEK

Spirit Week is next week, Monday, October 3 to Friday, October 7! Show off your OCSA spirit by wearing your craziest costumes to fit each day’s theme. Each day you participate, you can enter a raffle on 10th Street for a $15 gift card! Check out the themes below:

Monday, October 3: Country Cowboy vs. Country Club

Wear country cowboy or country club member outfits for a country showdown.

Tuesday, October 4: Minion Mania

Dress up in yellow and denim as one of Gru’s mischievous personal assistants.

Wednesday, October 5: Breast Cancer Awareness

Show your support for those fighting breast cancer by wearing pink or red!

Thursday, October 6: OCSA Sports

Wear your favorite jersey or athleisure wear.

Friday, October 7: Class Colors Friday

7th grade is yellow, 8th grade is orange, 9th grade is red, 10th grade is purple, 11th grade is green, and 12th grade is blue.

PICTURE MAKE-UP DAYS NEXT WEEK

Picture Make-Up Days are this coming Wednesday, October 5 and Thursday, October 6. On Wednesday, October 5 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m., students who missed On-Campus Registration will receive a call slip to take school pictures in Symphony Hall. These photos will then be used on the student’s new ID card and will also appear in the yearbook. See below for the assigned blocks by grade level:

Grade 7 – Block 1 at 8:35 a.m.
Grade 9 – Block 1 at 9 a.m.
Grade 8 – Block 2 at 10:10 a.m.
Grade 10 – Block 2 at 10:40 a.m.
Grade 11 – Block 3 at 12:15 p.m.
Grade 12 – Block 3 at 12:55 p.m.

Please note: If students do not receive a call slip at the above times and have not been photographed, they should visit Student Services in Room T101 or go to Symphony Hall prior to 4 p.m.

Make-up pictures will also be taken on Thursday, October 6 from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; however, this date is reserved for staff and a select number of students who missed the previous day, as there will only be one camera.

Retakes will be taken during Lunch and Office Hours on both Make-Up Picture Days. Students must bring their original ID cards and portrait packets to return it to the photographer for retakes.

HOMECOMING TICKETS

High school students: Don’t forget to purchase your Homecoming ticket on MySchoolBucks before the deadline this coming Monday, October 3! Homecoming will be held on Saturday, October 8 from 7-11 p.m. at the House of Blues in Anaheim. The theme is “You Should Be Dancing,” so we hope you are ready to groove and hustle on the dance floor! Please click here for more information.

FALL MIDDLE SCHOOL DANCE

Calling all middle school students: Don’t forget to purchase your ticket for the Fall Middle School Dance! Join King Kandy and friends for a stroll through Candy Land next Friday, October 7 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. in the Container Lot. This fun event will include music, games, frozen treats, pizza, drinks, dancing, face painting, lots of candy, and so much more. Don’t miss out on this totally sweet event!

ACTORS SHOWCASE VIRTUAL INFO SESSION

Have you heard about Actors Showcase? The cast of this annual showcase, comprised of students from all conservatories and grade levels, performs for casting directors, agents, and managers with the hope of garnering industry representation and professional bookings in film and television.

The virtual information session is coming up this Wednesday, October 5 at 6 p.m.! Join us to learn more about this exclusive pre-professional opportunity for students to receive one-on-one coaching and audition preparation. Click here to RSVP and receive the Zoom link.

Stay tuned for a link to submit application materials, coming soon! If you have any additional questions, please email Karen Rymar, Director of Arts Enrichment, at karen.rymar@ocsarts.net or visit www.ocsarts.net/ActorsShowcase.

FIRST PSO GENERAL MEETING

Parents/guardians: You are invited to the first PSO General Meeting of the 2022-2023 school year on Tuesday, October 11 from 6-8 p.m. at the Event Center inside of OCSA's Center for the Arts, located at 801 N. Main Street, Santa Ana. Click here for more details and to register. For those who cannot attend in person, a Zoom link will be posted on Monday, October 10 so that you may join virtually.

Follow PSO on Instagram and Facebook for more important and fun events.

COLLEGE FAIR

Attention high school families: OCSA’s College Fair will be returning to campus entirely in person this year! We hope you will plan to join us on Thursday, October 20 and Friday, October 21 for a full lineup of master classes, workshops, panels, booths with college representatives, and more! Stay tuned for a link to register for this informative multi-day event. Please refer to the Schedule of Events for more details, or contact Assistant Principal of Student Services Becca Freeland at becca.freeland@ocsarts.net with any questions.

SENIOR INFORMATION

This is an exciting and busy time for the Class of 2023! Please click here to review the Class of 2023 Senior Bulletin, which contains important information and links regarding senior year. To review other informational documents relevant to the senior class, including 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 important dates to keep in mind. Please note that some deadlines are TODAY, Friday, September 30.

Senior Package Purchases – Friday, September 30
Recommendation Letter/Transcript Requests – Monday, October 3 for November 1 deadlines, Monday, October 31 for December 1 deadlines, and Thursday, November 10 for January 1 deadlines
SoCalGrad Order Day – Friday, October 7 during Office Hours and Lunch (class ring selections/sizing and optional graduation items)
Diploma Name/Address Verification – Friday, October 28
Yearbook Information/Senior Ad Submissions – Friday, January 13 (senior portrait, quote, and baby photo)
Panoramic Picture – Wednesday, March 22 at 10:45 a.m.
Cap & Gown/Ticket Distribution – Monday, May 22 during Office Hours and Lunch
Graduation – Thursday, June 8, Cottonwood Church at 6 p.m.
Grad Night – Friday, June 9, Disney California Adventure Park

Seniors and their parents will receive an OCSA Commencement Packet in the spring that will include detailed information on graduation and Grad Night.

We are here for you, Class of 2023! If you have questions after reading the information provided regarding senior deadlines and graduation, please email student.services@ocsarts.net.

MENTORS NEEDED

The OCSA Administrative Team is trying to finalize mentorship pairings for as many students as possible for this year’s Professional Mentorship Program. There are students interested in the following fields who are still in need of a mentor:

Animation
Art Conservation
Biomedical Engineering
Biotechnology
Chemical Engineering
Comic Book/Game Lore Writing
Computer Science
Concept Design
Creative Writing
Green Engineering
Kinesiology
Film Production
Film/Television Screenwriter
Opera Singer
Otolaryngologist (Ear, Nose, and Throat Specialist)
Professional Modeling
Professional Musician
Published Author
Recycling and Waste Reduction
Screenwriting
Video Game Design
Violin Performance
Visual Effects Editing
UX/UI Design

If you or someone you know might be willing to support one of our OCSA students this school year, please complete this Professional Mentor Interest Form. Professional mentors will be paired with interested juniors to help them explore career options and receive guidance about postsecondary opportunities. If you have any questions, please contact Assistant Principal of Student Services Becca Freeland at becca.freeland@ocsarts.net.

LAST CHANCE FOR FUN FALL CLASSES

Don’t forget to register for CSArts Academy fall classes before registration closes this Monday, October 3! CSArts Academy’s Saturday Series offers the perfect opportunity for your student to learn and explore a new art form or continue to refine their skills.

Did you know that a discount is available for current OCSA families and staff? Use the code OCSAFall22 at checkout to save 10% on your class registration. For more information and to check out all of the incredible classes offered, please visit academy.csarts.net.

HEALTH & SAFETY REMINDERS

The health and safety of our students, staff, and community remain at the forefront of our efforts. OCSA will continue to follow all guidance set by the California Department of Public Health. At this time, mask wearing on the OCSA campus is optional. Students who have tested positive for COVID-19 and/or are exhibiting symptoms should remain at home and fill out the COVID-19 Reporting Form. For more information on OCSA’s COVID-19 policies and procedures, please click here.