OCSA Weekly Wrap - October 7, 2022

October 7, 2022

STUDENT EMAIL ACCESS

As of this past Monday, October 3, students are no longer able to utilize the Gmail forwarding feature to access their student emails. All student email accounts must be accessed through Outlook.com. Students can also install the Outlook app to their phones and use it to check their email if they do not wish to use a web browser. After installation, students will be asked to enter their school email address and password. If prompted for extra security questions to complete the setup, students can enroll in two-step authentication or choose to skip. Students can go to the Tech Support Office for assistance before school (between 7 a.m. and 8:25 a.m.), during Lunch, or after school (until 5 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, until 4 p.m. on Fridays).

CHALLENGE SUCCESS SURVEY

Attention parents/guardians: As previously announced, your feedback is requested through the Stanford Survey of Adolescent School Experiences as part of the process we are embarking on this school year with Challenge Success. Please be sure to complete the survey by next Friday, October 14 if you have not done so already.

This anonymous, online survey measures perspectives on homework, extracurricular activities, sleep, physical health, stress, parent expectations, academic engagement, academic integrity, and teacher support. The survey will help OCSA’s Challenge Success Task Force identify areas of focus to better support our students’ well-being and overall school experience. Students, faculty, and staff will be completing this survey on campus; however, insight from our parent community is also highly important. Thank you in advance for your support and feedback!

FIRST PSO GENERAL MEETING

Parents/guardians: You are invited to the first PSO General Meeting this coming Tuesday, October 11 at the Event Center inside of OCSA's Center for the Arts, located at 801 N. Main Street, Santa Ana! There will be a welcome reception at 5:30 p.m. before the formal meeting from 6-8 p.m. At the meeting you will have the chance to win OCSA swag in a raffle, hear about PSO’s priorities for the school year, meet with PSO and OCSA Administration, and weigh in on topics important to you as parents. Click here for more details and to RSVP. Although PSO hopes to see you in person, an option to attend virtually is also available.

Follow PSO on Instagram and Facebook for the latest updates on important and fun events.

COLLEGE FAIR

Attention high school families: OCSA’s College Fair is coming up soon on Thursday, October 20 and Friday, October 21. Information regarding registration for master classes, workshops, College Night sessions, and the College Booth Fair will be emailed to high school students and their parents/guardians next week. Students must register for master classes and workshops by Monday, October 17 in order to attend. Space is limited, and sessions are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Please see the Schedule of Events for more details.

If you have any questions, please contact Assistant Principal of Student Services Becca Freeland at becca.freeland@ocsarts.net.

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, October 7.

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.

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.