LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER FOR PSAT & PRE-ACT |
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Sophomore and junior families: Don’t forget to register for the PSAT and Pre-ACT at www.MySchoolBucks.com. The registration deadline for both exams is TODAY, Friday, September 10, at 9 p.m.
It is recommended that students take both of these practice college entrance exams in order to discover which test they prefer. Both tests will be administered on the OCSA campus. The PSAT is scheduled for Saturday, October 16, while the Pre-ACT is scheduled for Saturday, October 23. Please note that these tests are for OCSA students only.
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ENCORE CONSERVATORY CHALLENGE ENDS TODAY |
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If you haven’t yet joined Encore, now is the time to do so! Become an Encore member today and your child's conservatory could win a grant of $2,500 to support a master artist or an arts enrichment program of the conservatory director’s choice. The conservatory with the highest percentage of families who join Encore by the end of the day today, Friday, September 10, will win the Encore Conservatory Challenge!
Encore is a fun, social membership group for current and alumni families to meet, socialize, and receive exclusive benefits designed to deliver the ultimate OCSA experience. To learn more about Encore or join today, visit www.ocsarts.net/JoinEncore.
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Attention high school students: This year, Homecoming is scheduled for Saturday, October 9 and will be held at Hangar 21 in Fullerton! Tickets will be on sale from Friday, September 17 - Monday, October 4 at www.MySchoolBucks.com only. Non-OCSA guest passes will be due on Wednesday, September 29. Looking forward to seeing you there!
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This is an exciting and busy time for the Class of 2022! The Student Services Team finished presenting important information regarding senior deadlines in English classes this week. Please read the following documents that were addressed during the presentations:
Senior deadlines are fast approaching! Here are some important deadlines and dates to keep in mind:
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Senior Package Purchases - Friday, October 1 at www.MySchoolBucks.com
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Recommendation Letter Requests - Friday, October 1 for November 1 deadlines and Wednesday, November 10 for January 1 deadlines
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Transcript Requests - Friday, October 1 for November 1 deadlines and Friday, November 12 for January 1 deadlines
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Diploma Name/Address Verification - Friday, October 22
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Yearbook Submissions (senior portrait, quote, and baby photo) - Sunday, January 9
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Senior Ads - Sunday, January 9
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*Panoramic Picture - Wednesday, February 16 at 10:45 a.m.
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*Cap & Gown/Ticket Distribution - Wednesday, May 18 during lunch and Block 7
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*Graduation - Thursday, June 9 at Cottonwood Church at 6 p.m.
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*Grad Night - Friday, June 10 at Disney California Adventure Park
*Subject to change due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Seniors and their parents will receive an OCSA Commencement Packet in the spring that will include detailed information on graduation and grad night. Links to Class of 2022 information are also on our website at www.ocsarts.net/12thGrade.
We’re here for you, Class of 2022! If you have questions after reading the information we have provided regarding senior deadlines and graduation, please email student.services@ocsarts.net.
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FREE LUNCH PROGRAM BEGINS MONDAY |
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Please be reminded that our new Free Lunch Program for all OCSA students begins this coming Monday, September 13. Each day of the week, a different free lunch option will be available for students to reserve and pick up from the Humanities Tower Breezeway during lunch service.
Please see below for the weekly free lunch specials. Each special will also include a piece of fruit and a beverage (water, milk, or orange juice).
Mondays: Penne Pasta with Marinara Sauce
Tuesdays: Bean and Cheese Burrito
Wednesdays: Cheese Quesadilla
Thursdays: Ham and Cheese Sandwich
Fridays: Hot Dog
Students will also be able to reserve a daily free breakfast of cereal and milk.
Students must reserve their meal selections each week by Sunday at 5 p.m. so that the Food Services staff can prepare the correct quantities of food. Students can access the selection form via the QR code found near food service locations on campus, or they can click here to select meals each week.
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HELP RECRUIT THE NEXT OCSA CLASS |
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Preview Day registration is now open! Invite your friends who are passionate about the arts to register now to attend one of OCSA’s Preview Day sessions to learn about our award-winning arts and academic programs, as well as admissions processes for the 2022-2023 school year.
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OCTA YOUTH RIDE FREE PROGRAM |
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Release forms and passes for the Orange County Transit Authority (OCTA) Youth Ride Free program are now available at the front desk of the Tower. OCSA is proud to be participating in this program that allows children ages 6 to 18 to ride the bus anywhere in Orange County for free every day. For more information on this program, please visit www.octa.net/YouthRideFree.
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FRANKENCITY NEEDS YOUR STORIES |
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This year, the Acting, Commercial Dance, Creative Writing, Digital Media, Film & Television, Musical Theatre, and Production & Design Conservatories are all teaming up to produce an original, social activism collaboration called Frankencity. This unique event aims to raise awareness and empathy for those experiencing a lack of adequate housing. The event directors are looking for OCSA students and staff who would be willing to share their true stories involving their experiences with housing insecurity. Such situations may include temporary shelter living, living in a hotel or motel, temporarily doubling up, or living unsheltered. Selected stories will be performed anonymously by Acting and Musical Theatre students.
Please email Creative Writing Director Josh Wood at josh.wood@ocsarts.net by Friday, October 1 to share your story. Mr. Wood is the only person who will be aware of your identity, unless anonymity is not preferred.
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As a reminder, 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. The school offers free weekly COVID-19 testing on the OCSA campus every Monday in the Symphony Hall lobby from 1:30-4:30 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. If anyone arrives at the test site without a prior appointment scheduled, the nurse will have a QR code available that the patient can scan to schedule their test.
As a reminder, all K-12 school employees and volunteers will be required to show proof of a COVID-19 vaccine or submit to weekly COVID-19 testing as mandated by the State of California. OCSA Administration is currently in the process of collecting this information from employees, school contractors, and volunteers to be in compliance prior to the deadline of Friday, October 15.
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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. In addition, 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.
On this page, you can also access the COVID-19 Reporting Form. 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 this form as soon as you can.
As a reminder, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone 12 years and older should get a COVID-19 vaccination to help protect against COVID-19. For more information regarding COVID-19 vaccines for children and teens, please click here.
We will continue to update the OCSA community as we monitor and adjust to the most recent guidelines.
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Season Premiere: Saturday, September 11
Homecoming Dance (Grades 9-12): Saturday, October 9
Veterans Day (School Closed): Thursday, November 11
Non Student/Teacher Day (No School): Friday, November 12
Thanksgiving Break (School Closed): Monday, November 22 - Friday, November 26
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UPCOMING PERFORMANCES AND EVENTS
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