Graduation Livestream

Attention all OCSA families! You are invited to virtually cheer on our seniors during the graduation ceremony by watching the livestream broadcast, beginning at 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 8. We are excited to celebrate the accomplishments of our graduating seniors with student performances and speakers. To tune in for the ceremony on the day of the event, click here. Please note that the livestream will only be active 12 hours before the ceremony begins, as this channel is used by the graduation venue for other events. We are so proud of the Class of 2023 and hope you enjoy the ceremony! 

Information for the Class of 2023

Class of 2023 families, the big day is almost here! Please refer to the email communication that was sent out yesterday for all the information you need to know to have a great graduation! Additionally, below are a few high-level reminders.

Important Deadlines

Monday, June 5 – Deadline to fill out the mandatory Expectations and Acknowledgements Agreement to attend Grad Nite. Only your OCSA email account may be used. Parents/guardians must also review the agreement. 

Tuesday, June 6 – Textbooks and Devices Return by 1 p.m. (to receive a diploma after Graduation Ceremony)

Wednesday, June 7 – Last Day of School

Thursday, June 8 – Rehearsal at Cottonwood Church, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (mandatory) 

Thursday, June 8 – Graduation Ceremony, check in no later than 5:15 p.m.

Friday, June 9 – Grad Nite at Disney California Adventure Park, tentative check in at 1 p.m. in the DMS Quad, return to OCSA on Saturday, June 10 tentatively at 3 a.m. (bus mandatory to and from Grad Nite). Times are subject to change.

All senior information can also be found on our website at www.ocsarts.net/12thGrade. If you have any remaining questions regarding graduation or senior activities, please email student.services@ocsarts.net. All the best to you as you prepare for this once-in-a-lifetime event!

As a reminder, our annual parent meetings continue next week on Monday, June 5, and Tuesday, June 6 at 5:30 and 7 p.m., depending on your child’s conservatory. Returning parents/guardians of students in grades 7-11 must attend one of these meetings once per school year as a part of the annual enrollment process. If you haven’t done so already, please click here to RSVP now. 



At this meeting, school leadership and conservatory directors will provide an overview of schoolwide and conservatory-specific goals for 2023-2024, as well as share about the importance of supporting your child’s arts conservatory experience at OCSA. This year's meetings will also feature a brand-new participation challenge that could result in additional funds for your child's conservatory.

We hope to see all of our wonderful students returning next year, but if you plan to disenroll from OCSA and enroll in another school for the 2023-2024 school year, please make sure you fill out the withdrawal form prior to Wednesday, June 7. If you have questions, please contact our Registrar, Laura Ely, at laura.ely@ocsarts.net or 714.560.0900 ext. 6174.

All textbooks and devices must be returned next week. Students can return items to the Dance, Music, and Science Center (DMS) Room 120 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. every day until the deadline of Wednesday, June 7. Thank you!

Parents/guardians: In previous years, OCSA has offered its families daily bus transportation to and from the OCSA campus from the Santa Ana Metrolink Station, Bonita Canyon in Newport Beach, and Rush Park in Los Alamitos. These bus routes are funded by the participating families, and our ability to offer these transportation offerings, as well as the cost per rider, is determined by the number of families who sign up. If you are interested in utilizing any of the bus routes to and from OCSA for the 2023-2024 school year, please complete this transportation survey by Wednesday, June 7. If you have questions regarding transportation services, please send an email to transportation@ocsarts.net.

During the summer months when the school is closed, Entertainment Work Permit (EWP) applications can be submitted to the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement with the student’s most current report card/transcript in place of the school’s signature and stamp. EWP processing will begin again at OCSA in August when staff is back on campus. Thank you.

Attention rising juniors: Applications are now available for the 2023-2024 Professional Mentorship Program. OCSA’s Professional Mentorship Program provides an invaluable opportunity for students to gain exposure to real-world career paths, receive hands-on experience, and make a connection with a business professional during their junior year.

Please click here to apply before the deadline on Friday, June 9. Upon completion of the application, all efforts will be made to match students with an OCSA Board member, alumni, current or alumni parent, or other professional from the OCSA community. Mentors will share their experiences, help explore career options, and give advice about college and/or professional development after high school. The program gives students an opportunity to “test-drive” a career of interest, receive valuable information about the realities associated with a chosen profession, and benefit from the guidance of a caring adult outside the family and school structure.

Please note that OCSA will work diligently to pair as many students as possible with a professional mentor, however, there is no guarantee that all students will be matched.

Looking for something new and creative to do this summer? Register now for CSArts Academy which offers unique arts training opportunities for students ages 8-15 at both OCSA and CSArts-SGV, our sister school. Whether you are interested in a five-week camp or one-week intensive, culinary arts or digital photography, our catalog of courses truly contains something for everyone.

Preparing for the next school year? The 2023-2024 school calendar is available for your future reference! Please click here to view the year-at-a-glance document for next school year.

Here is a brief summary of some important dates in the 2023-2024 school year:

• First Day of School: Wednesday, August 16, 2023
• Last Day of Fall Semester: Wednesday, December 20, 2023
• First Day of Spring Semester: Tuesday, January 9, 2024
• Spring Break: Monday, April 1 – Friday, April 5, 2024
• Last Day of School: Wednesday, June 5, 2024



Please make note of the dates above and use the linked calendar to make any needed future plans. While we do not anticipate making further changes, it is possible that dates may have to be further adjusted based on factors outside of OCSA’s control. Stay tuned for the complete list of important dates for the 2023-2024 school year coming soon!

Last Day of School: Wednesday, June 7

Graduation: Thursday, June 8