NEW PATRON & PERFORMER SAFETY POLICY |
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As mentioned in a previous communication, the OCSA Board of Trustees has approved an Event Patron and Performer Safety Policy that applies to all OCSA event/performance patrons and student performers, effective immediately. This policy was put in place in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and as a part of our continued commitment to provide the safest possible environment for all members of our OCSA community. Please click here to view the full policy.
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Are you excited for next week’s Winter Spirit Week? Check out the themes below and get ready for five fun days of showing your school spirit.
Monday, January 24: Me & You Monday
Dress up with your friends for the costume contest! A panel of judges will be picking the best groups from the following categories: Best Duo, Best Trio, and Best Large Group (four or more individuals). If you haven’t already, be sure to fill out this form to sign up!
Tuesday, January 25: Black Tie Tuesday
Dress to impress in your best formal attire.
Wednesday, January 26: Wild West Wednesday
Wear your wildest cowboy outfit.
Thursday, January 27: Throwback Thursday
Throw on a style from another decade.
Friday, January 28: Class Colors Day
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.
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CONSERVATORY TRANSFER DEADLINE TODAY |
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Please be aware that the deadline to apply for a conservatory transfer for the 2022-2023 school year is today, Friday, January 21. Any OCSA student wishing to transfer conservatories beginning in fall 2022 must fill out and submit the application, which is available on our website. Click here to complete your application.
Students applying for a transfer must also participate in a Conservatory Placement Activity for their desired conservatory (with the exception of the Arts & Enterprise Conservatory). If you have any questions, please contact our Admissions Office at admissions@ocsarts.net.
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WINTER FORMAL TICKET SALES |
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High school students: We're looking forward to seeing you at Winter Formal on the new date of Saturday, February 26 from 7-11 p.m.! Ticket sales are currently closed as the details of the new venue are being finalized, but you will be able to purchase tickets starting Friday, February 4 if you haven’t already. Guest passes will also be available on that date and must be submitted by Wednesday, February 16 to Leadership Advisor Whitney Coates in T110. If you picked up a guest pass already, passes with the old venue information will still be accepted. Please email ocsa.leadership@ocsarts.net if you have any questions.
Please note: OCSA will continue to monitor the situation as the event approaches to ensure that students are able to gather safely and we are abiding by the most updated CDC guidelines. If it is not possible for the event to be held safely, tickets will be refunded.
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SPRING MIDDLE SCHOOL DANCE CANCELED |
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Due to the current status of COVID-19, the Spring Middle School Dance has been canceled. Middle school students should expect to receive a survey next Friday, January 28 regarding spring middle school events. If you have any questions, please email ocsa.leadership@ocsarts.net.
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LEADERSHIP CLASS APPLICATIONS |
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Calling all students in grades 9-11: Are you interested in applying for the 2022-2023 Leadership class? Attend one of the mandatory interest meetings to learn more! These meetings will be held during lunch in Symphony Hall on Wednesday, February 2 and Thursday, February 3. If you miss these meetings due to illness, you must email Leadership Advisors Whitney Coates and Chris Dion at ocsa.leadership@ocsarts.net.
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All donations to OCSA are tax deductible per IRS 501C3 status regulations. All donors will receive receipts via email for donations made in 2021 no later than Monday, January 31. If you have any questions, please contact Family Liaison Becky Parsons at becky.parsons@ocsarts.net or 714.560.0900 ext. 5535. Thank you for supporting OCSA!
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CLASS OF 2022 ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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Transcripts
Midyear transcripts and reports are currently being sent through Naviance to Common Application colleges where seniors have applied. As a reminder, midyear transcripts and final transcripts are both included in the initial transcript order.
CSF Life Membership
Seniors must apply for the California Scholarship Federation (CSF) for the spring 2022 semester in order to receive the CSF Life Membership seal on their diploma and a gold cord to wear for graduation. One of the qualifications for seniors to achieve Life Membership is that they must qualify for the second semester of senior year, since one semester must be based on grades earned in their senior year. Applications for CSF are now available and are due on Friday, January 28 by 11:59 p.m. Join the CSF Google Classroom with the code 4smvltw to apply. If you have any questions, email CSF Advisor Deidre Spicer at deidre.spicer@ocsarts.net.
Senior Panoramic Picture
Due to the current status of COVID-19, the senior panoramic picture, which had been previously scheduled for Wednesday, February 16, has been rescheduled to Wednesday, March 30 at 10:45 a.m. on the Symphony Hall lawn. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Seal of Biliteracy
Applications are now open for seniors for the California State Seal of Biliteracy. Seniors who have attained a high level of proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in one or more world languages (in addition to English) have the opportunity to have the Seal of Biliteracy affixed to their diploma. To see the requirements, please click here and be sure to complete the application by Friday, February 25 at 11:59 p.m. in order to be considered for this recognition. No late applications will be accepted. Please direct any questions to student.services@ocsarts.net.
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STAY UP-TO-DATE WITH OCSA |
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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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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.
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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.
- Continue to wear masks at school while indoors, as well as outdoors whenever physical distancing is not feasible. With the highly contagious nature of the Omicron variant, the CDC is recommending that everyone wear surgical-grade (3-ply) masks of non-woven material that are well-fitted to the face.
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Please remember that free weekly COVID-19 testing is offered every Monday in the Symphony Hall lobby from 12-5:30 p.m. by appointment to all students, families, faculty, and staff as an extra health and safety resource. Visit our COVID-19 Dashboard for registration information and to schedule your appointment.
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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Presidents Day (School Closed): Friday, February 18 - Monday, February 21
Winter Formal, Grades 9-12: Saturday, February 26
Recovered Instructional Day: Monday, March 21
Recovered Instructional Day: Friday, April 1
Spring Break (School Closed): Monday, April 4 - Friday, April 8
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UPCOMING PERFORMANCES AND EVENTS
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