RECOVERED INSTRUCTIONAL DAY NEXT FRIDAY |
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This isn’t an April Fool’s joke! Please be reminded that instruction will be held next Friday, April 1. This is the Friday before Spring Break, which was previously listed as a non-student day, but was added back to the school calendar as an instructional day at the start of the spring semester.
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PERFORMER TESTING MANDATE HAS CONCLUDED |
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Due to the masking changes in K-12 schools and the expiration of federal funds which allowed us to provide free COVID-19 testing for anyone regardless of insurance status, student performer testing will no longer be required.
Students who would like to be tested for COVID-19 should utilize the weekly testing that is available to any OCSA student or staff member each Monday (click here for the weekly testing schedule). Please note that insurance information must be provided to prevent incurring a $50 testing fee moving forward. Please click here for registration instructions for weekly COVID-19 testing.
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SPRING DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT |
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Today’s the day! Join us in The Callero Family Foundation Plaza (DMS Quad) from 3-5 p.m. today, Friday, March 25, to watch as 16 teams go head-to-head in OCSA's Spring 2022 Dodgeball Tournament. Tacos and boba will be available for purchase (cash only). Click here or use the QR code below to follow along with the bracket for today’s tournament. Don't leave early, because in the end “there can be only one!"
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RAPID COVID-19 TESTS AVAILABLE |
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Are you in need of a rapid COVID-19 test for home use? OCSA has a limited supply of iHealth COVID-19 test kits that will be made available to OCSA families who may want to take a test prior to returning to school after Spring Break. If you would like to request a test kit, please email ocsa.administration@ocsarts.net. Rapid COVID-19 tests will be distributed this coming Thursday, March 31 and Friday, April 1.
Free COVID-19 test kits can also be ordered directly from the federal government at www.covidtests.gov. Upon submission of your shipping information, test kits will be mailed directly to your home.
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Please be reminded that the mandated California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) Assessments will be administered during our annual testing period, Tuesday, April 12 - Thursday, April 21. Your student will take these online tests in their Literature and Composition, Social Studies, and/or Science classes. The tests are computer-adaptive to allow a more precise measurement of individual skills.
Please see below for the tests to be administered by grade level.
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7th Grade: Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments (SBAC) for English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, and Physical Fitness Test
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8th Grade: Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments (SBAC) for ELA, Mathematics, and California Science Test (CAST)
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9th Grade: Physical Fitness Test
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10th Grade: California Science Test (CAST)
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11th Grade: Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments (SBAC) for ELA and Mathematics
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12th Grade: California Science Test (CAST)
Following testing, students will receive individual score reports that will include an overall score and a description of the student’s achievement level for ELA, Mathematics, and Science.
The OCSA Board of Trustees believes that it is important for all OCSA students to take these CAASPP Assessments as they provide us with an important tool to monitor the growth and success of our students and programs. For students in 11th grade, these assessments are required to obtain the Seal of Biliteracy upon graduation and may also provide an exemption to the English and Math placement tests in the California State University system. However, parents do have the right to request that their student not participate in the state mandated testing. Requests must be submitted in writing no later than next Friday, April 1. Please contact Dean of Instruction Kimberly Barraza Lyons at kim.lyons@ocsarts.net if you wish to opt out or if you have any questions.
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Attention all Instrumental Music students, Classical Voice students, and Jacob Collier fans: Want to see Jacob Collier perform live? This instrumentalist/vocalist will be performing at Segerstrom Hall for one-night only on Sunday, April 10 at 7:30 p.m.! As a part of OCSA’s partnership with Segerstrom Center for the Arts, a limited number of tickets in the Balcony have been made available to OCSA students for only $10. Click here to get yours today on the Segerstrom Center for the Arts box office website. Be sure to enter promo code “OCSA” before selecting your seat. You won’t want to miss this extraordinary concert!
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CSARTS ACADEMY SUMMER REGISTRATION OPEN |
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Are you looking for something fun to do this summer? Registration is now open for our CSArts Academy Summer 2022 session! CSArts Academy is offering a wide variety of classes on both the OCSA and CSArts-SGV campuses. There are courses designed for students of various ages, skill levels, and interests.
Take advantage of special early bird pricing before Monday, May 23! Click here to register for classes and be sure to browse our digital brochure. Don’t forget to spread the word to family and friends who may be interested in this unique and educational summertime experience!
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SENIOR INFORMATION AND DEADLINES |
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Attention Class of 2022: Graduation is fast approaching! Please review our Class of 2022 Graduation Information for important details for our soon-to-be graduates and their families. We encourage you to read through this four-page document carefully, as it contains detailed information regarding the remainder of senior year and graduation. If you have questions after reading the document, please email student.services@ocsarts.net.
Listed below are some important dates to keep in mind:
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Sunday, March 27 – Deadline to purchase Grad Night tickets (Grad Night is already included for those who purchased Senior Packages A or B)
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Wednesday, March 30 – Senior Panoramic Picture will be taken at 10:45 a.m. on the Annex blacktop
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Wednesday, May 18 – Caps, gowns, tassels, tickets, and panoramic pictures will be distributed during Lunch and Office Hours in the breezeway
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Tuesday, June 7 – Textbooks and devices must be returned by 12 p.m. to receive a diploma at graduation
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Tuesday, June 7 – Last day of school
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Thursday, June 9 – Rehearsal at Cottonwood Church from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
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Thursday, June 9 – Graduation Ceremony, be sure to check in no later than 5:15 p.m.
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Friday, June 10 – Grad Night at Disney California Adventure Park
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GRADUATION SPEECH CONTEST |
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All interested seniors are encouraged to participate in the Graduation Speech Contest by submitting a speech through this Google Form by Friday, April 15. A volunteer panel of OCSA staff will anonymously read and select approximately 10 speeches to move on to the second round. Please click here for more detailed information. If you have any questions, please contact Dean of Student Services Becca Freeland at becca.freeland@ocsarts.net. Good luck and happy writing!
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Course selection presentations will continue to be held by grade level in Social Studies or Health classes with school counselors. Students will select courses in Aeries during the presentations; however, hard copies of the forms must also be turned in to the Student Services Office in Room 101 of the Humanities Tower with a parent signature by the grade-specific deadline below. Forms received after the deadline will be dated and receive less priority for classes, especially for electives.
Parents/guardians of high school students are encouraged to attend Course Selection Parent Meetings via Zoom. For parents who are unable to attend, meetings are also recorded and uploaded to the Google Classroom for each class. Please have your student help you access the recording.
Please see the following schedule for more information.
Rising Sophomores
Parent Meeting: The recorded presentation link can be found in your student’s grade level-specific Google Classroom.
Form Deadline: Friday, March 25 (TODAY!)
Rising Freshmen
Parent Meeting: Friday, March 25 from 2:30-3:30 p.m. (Zoom link)
Form Deadline: Thursday, March 31
Rising 8th Grade Students
Presentation: Monday, March 28 - Friday, April 1
Form Deadline: Friday, April 29
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ANNUAL VOLUNTEER AWARD NOMINATIONS |
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OCSA is currently accepting nominations for the 2021-2022 Volunteer Awards, which are presented annually at Season Finale! Nominees should be individuals or organizations who have demonstrated ongoing commitment to OCSA through contribution of their time and/or talents, participation in fundraising events, or support in areas of special need. Don't miss this opportunity to nominate a deserving individual or organization!
Click here to nominate a volunteer! The deadline to submit is Sunday, April 10. Please note, if you would like to submit multiple nominations, you will need to complete a separate form for each individual or organization.
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OCTA YOUTH RIDE FREE PASSES EXTENDED |
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Good news – Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) has extended their Youth Ride Free Program! Current passes will be accepted until the end of March to allow adequate time to collect a new pass. These new passes can be picked up in the Bookroom during Lunch or Office Hours and will be valid from March to September 2022. Please note that an updated parent release form must be submitted in order to receive this pass. Click here to print the parent release form or pick up a hardcopy in the Bookroom. For more information, please visit the OCTA Youth Ride Free Program webpage.
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HELP KEEP OCSA HEALTHY & SAFE |
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The following are a few reminders to keep our school community safe and informed:
Do not come to school if you are sick or experiencing flu or COVID-19 symptoms. If you have received a positive COVID-19 test, have a possible exposure to COVID-19, or experience COVID-19 symptoms, please report it to the school through the COVID-19 Reporting Form as soon as you can.
Please remember that weekly COVID-19 testing is offered every Monday in the Symphony Hall lobby from 12-4:30 p.m. to all students, families, faculty, and staff as an extra health and safety resource. Please note that insurance information must be provided to prevent incurring a $50 testing fee. Visit our COVID-19 Dashboard for information on how to register.
All of OCSA’s most recent COVID-19 information, including policies, procedures, and important health and safety resources, can be found on our COVID-19 Dashboard. Thank you for helping to keep our school environment safe for all students and staff!
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Recovered Instructional Day: Friday, April 1
Spring Break (School Closed): Monday, April 4 - Friday, April 8
No Conservatory: Monday, April 11 - Thursday, April 14
CAASPP Testing: Tuesday, April 12 - Thursday, April 21
Staff Professional Development Day (No School): Friday, April 22
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UPCOMING PERFORMANCES AND EVENTS
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