Please be reminded that the last day of conservatory instruction for the fall semester is this coming Thursday, December 9. There will be no conservatory instruction during finals week (schedule below).
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Final exams for the fall semester will be administered Monday, December 13 through Thursday, December 16. Teachers will choose the dates of their individual finals.
Academic classes will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 2:25 p.m. each day according to the Modified Bell Schedule (displayed below). As a reminder, there will be no conservatory instruction during finals week.
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Monday, December 13 – Blue Day Modified Bell Schedule
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Tuesday, December 14 – Gold Day Modified Bell Schedule
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Wednesday, December 15 – Blue Day Modified Bell Schedule
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Thursday, December 16 – Gold Day Modified Bell Schedule
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Friday, December 17 – Teacher Planning Day (No School)
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Best of luck with all of your finals! |
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STUDENT PARKING REMINDERS |
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A friendly reminder that student parking is permitted only in designated OCSA parking lots. Please click here to view the campus map and parking lots. Students who utilize Lot C (also known as “The Bush Lot”) should avoid parking in the Sheriff’s Department parking lots that are adjacent. Vehicles parked in unauthorized locations are at risk of being towed, even if it is a first offense.
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SPRING SEMESTER BELL SCHEDULE |
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As announced in the email communication earlier this week, a revised bell schedule will go into effect beginning in the spring semester. Starting Wednesday, January 5, the academic schedule will alternate daily, Monday through Friday, between Blue Day (Blocks 1, 2, 3) and Gold Day (Blocks 4, 5, 6). There will be no changes to the start and end times of the school day. Green Day has been eliminated as a regular occurrence and will occur just once in the spring semester on Friday, June 3.
Please click here to view the Spring 2022 Semester Bell Schedule.
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SPRING SEMESTER CLUB APPLICATIONS |
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Club times are fun times! It's that time of year again; please remind your student that the application to create a club (or renew an old club) is now open for the spring semester. Students can join the Google Classroom with code gxcobnc for more information and to access the application link. Applications are due at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, January 9. Please note that all existing clubs must reapply!
Mark your calendars! Club Rush will occur during lunch on Tuesday, January 18 and Thursday, January 20. Keep an eye on the Google Classroom for updates and details coming in the spring semester. For those who are unaware, Club Rush is an exciting biannual event where club leaders showcase their clubs and attract interested students to join. Students can still join clubs after Club Rush, and there will be a file posted in the Google Classroom that lists where and when all clubs meet.
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ELECTIVE STEP INTO THE CLASSROOM DAY |
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Parents/guardians: Want to see what your student has been up to in their elective classes this fall semester? You are invited to attend your student’s elective class next Friday, December 10 to watch a short 25-30 minute performance showcasing all they have learned.
Please plan to report to the DMS Lobby to receive your visitor badge and then enter your student's classroom at the appropriate time listed on the flyer (the last 30 minutes of class). All blocks will meet for 45 minutes on this day, as it is a Green Day.
We hope you will make arrangements to attend. The students are very excited to perform for you! Thank you for your support of the elective program at OCSA. If you have any questions, please contact your student’s elective teacher.
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PARENT EDUCATION WORKSHOP |
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OCSA has partnered with Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) to offer FREE parent education workshops that are open to all families. There is one remaining virtual workshop that you can attend.
“Why Youth Resort to Substance Use” will be held on Wednesday, December 15 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. 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. Click here to register now. Please note that registration is required to attend.
See below for links to additional online resources from the CHOC Psychology Department:
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LATE REGISTRATION FOR AP EXAMS |
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If you have not yet registered for AP exams, late AP exam registration will continue to be available until Monday, February 28. There will be an additional $40 fee for late registration. Click here to register and pay for AP exams. When ordering, we highly encourage both student and parent to be present to ensure that the correct exams are ordered. Please print and save your emailed receipt of payment for your records, as students may need it for future reference. All students currently enrolled in an AP class at OCSA are eligible to take the corresponding AP exam. Students are encouraged to register and pay only for those exams they are committed to taking.
2022 AP exams are scheduled to be administered over two weeks in May: Monday, May 2 - Friday, May 6 and Monday, May 9 - Friday, May 13. You may find the full AP testing schedule here. More information about AP exams can be found on our website at www.ocsarts.net/APHonors.
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STAY UP-TO-DATE WITH OCSA |
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Parents, students, faculty, and staff: Did you know that you can read the latest from OCSA on the Blog & News page on our website? The OCSA Blog & News page is updated monthly with exciting posts that highlight upcoming special events, insights into students’ lives, exclusive interviews with faculty and alumni, and special behind-the-scenes moments. Click here to check out the most recent posts!
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OCSA MEMORIES TO BE THANKFUL FOR |
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Don’t miss your chance to share your OCSA story! Submissions for our 35th anniversary Kudoboard will close on Friday, December 17. Please consider sharing your OCSA experience on our commemorative page. The memories posted as part of our 35th anniversary celebration will be available for others to enjoy for many years to come, so be sure to add your submission prior to Winter Break to be a part of this unique moment in OCSA’s history! To get started, visit our Kudoboard and click “Add to board.”
We would like to express our gratitude 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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PICK YOUR PASSION THIS HOLIDAY SEASON |
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As the holidays quickly approach, we invite the OCSA community to support one or both of the OCSA Foundation’s annual campaigns, the Artist Scholar Sponsorship Program and Hearts for the Arts, through the Pick Your Passion Holiday Matching Gift Challenge. Both of these crucial campaigns provide direct support to our incredible student artists.
Thanks to the generosity of two anonymous donors, all pledges and donations received before Friday, December 31 will be MATCHED, dollar-for-dollar, up to $100,000! Both your donation and the matching gift can be allocated to your conservatory of choice. Visit www.ocsarts.net/PickYourPassion to learn more about these two impactful giving opportunities and to make a contribution today.
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High school students: Applications are currently 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 Inspiration Sessions to learn more about the Fellowship Program and work in small groups with Fellowship alumni. Click here to register for an Inspiration Session. Attendance at an Inspiration Session is not required to apply, so if you’re ready, click here to submit your application! The deadline to apply for a Dragon Kim Fellowship is Wednesday, January 12.
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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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1st Semester Final Exams (No Conservatory): Monday, December 13 – Thursday, December 16
Teacher Planning Day (No School): Friday, December 17
Winter Break (School Closed): Monday, December 20 – Monday, January 3
Staff Professional Development Day (No School): Tuesday, January 4
Academic Instruction for 2nd Semester Begins: Wednesday, January 5
Conservatory Instruction for 2nd Semester Begins: Monday, January 10
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UPCOMING PERFORMANCES AND EVENTS
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