March 10, 2023

COURSE SELECTION

Course selection presentations for the 2023-2024 school year are currently in progress with the school counselors. Please see below for the dates of the presentations in students’ Social Studies classes. Students will select courses in Aeries during the presentations; however, hard copies of the forms must also be turned in to The Dhanidina Family Student Services Office (T101) with a parent/guardian signature by the grade level deadline. Forms received after the deadline will be dated and receive lower priority for classes, especially electives. 


Rising Juniors: 

Presentations have concluded (Form Deadline: TODAY, Friday, March 10)


Rising Sophomores: 

Tuesday, March 7Wednesday, March 15 (Form Deadline: Friday, March 24)


Rising Freshmen: 

Monday, March 20Thursday, March 23 (Form Deadline: Friday, March 31)


Rising 8th Grade: 

Wednesday, March 28Friday, March 31 (Form Deadline: Friday, April 14)


Parents/guardians: You are also invited to attend the corresponding virtual parent meetings. The presentations will be held via Zoom from 12-12:45 p.m. on the dates listed below. The Zoom information will be emailed prior to the meeting. 


Rising Sophomore Parent Meeting: Friday, March 17

Rising Freshman Parent Meeting: TBA

STUDENT DESIGN CONTEST VOTING TODAY

Thank you to all who submitted designs for the Student Design Contest! All of the submissions were incredible, and it was so difficult to choose the final designs for our OCSA community to vote on. That being said, the time has finally come to vote for your favorite student design to be featured on an apparel item in an upcoming schoolwide sale! Voting will take place TODAY, Friday, March 10, on the @WeAreOCSA Instagram story. Click here or on the image below to cast your vote before the story expires!

BE A PART OF OCSAFEST

Attention students in all grade levels and conservatories: Audition and applications are now available for the first annual OCSAFEST. The Arts & Enterprise Conservatory is excited to present this inclusive, cross-conservatory music and art festival celebrating the unique talents of OCSA students. OCSAFEST will take place on Friday, June 2 from 3-7 p.m. in The Callero Family Foundation Plaza (DMS Quad). Arts & Enterprise is currently looking for performing artists, visual artists, and a master of ceremony to bring this festival to life. Be among the first to perform, exhibit your art, or showcase your unique talent at OCSAFEST! Click here to submit your application by Monday, April 10.

CAREER EXPO COMING SOON

OCSA will be hosting its first-ever Career Expo on Friday, March 24. The intention of the Career Expo is to bring professionals from the OCSA community from various career areas together on our campus to help to educate students in grades 10-12 on what particular careers look like and the journey that was experienced along the way by those who have broken into those industries. Students will have the opportunity to sign up to attend career panels starting Wednesday, March 15 at 8 a.m. Registration will close on Tuesday, March 21 at 5 p.m. Space is limited and spots will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. Panel topics will include: 


Careers in Acting and Theatre

Careers in Architecture and Interior Design

Careers in Business Management

Careers in Culinary, Hospitality, and Tourism

Careers in Dance

Careers in Digital Arts 

Careers in Education

Careers in Engineering

Careers in Film Production

Careers in Finance

Careers in Law

Careers in Marketing and Public Relations

Careers in Medicine

Careers in Music

Careers in Psychology

Careers in Science and Technology

Careers in Technical Theatre

Careers in Writing

Entrepreneurship - How to Start One's Own Business

CLASS OF 2023 GRADUATION INFORMATION

Graduation is fast approaching! Please click here to review the Class of 2023 Graduation Information for our soon-to-be graduates and their families. It is very important that seniors and their families read this four-page document carefully, as it contains detailed information regarding the remainder of senior year and graduation. Senior information can also be found on our website at www.ocsarts.net/12thGrade


Class of 2023 Important Dates


Sunday, March 12 – Grad Night Purchase Deadline (Grad Night is included for those who purchased Senior Packages A or B.)


Wednesday, March 22 – Senior Class Panoramic Picture, 10:45 a.m., Annex Blacktop


Monday, May 22 – Graduation Distribution, during Lunch and Office Hours in the breezeway (caps, gowns, tassels, tickets, and senior class panoramic pictures distributed to seniors only)


Tuesday, June 6 – Textbooks and Devices Return by 12 p.m. (in order 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 Night at Disney California Adventure Park, tentative check in at 1 p.m. in the DMS Quad (bus mandatory), return to OCSA on Saturday, June 10 tentatively at 3 a.m. (bus mandatory). Times are subject to change.


If you have questions after reading the graduation document, please email student.services@ocsarts.net. All the best to you as you prepare for this once-in-a-lifetime event!

2023-2024 SCHOOL CALENDAR

The 2023-2024 school calendar is now available! 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 1Friday, 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!

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.

IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES

Spring Break (School Closed): Monday, April 3 – Friday, April 7


CAASPP Testing: Monday, April 17 – Friday, April 28


New Family Welcome: Saturday, April 22


Gala: Saturday, April 29


AP Testing: Monday, May 1 – Friday, May 12

View Complete List of 2022-2023 Important Dates

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES & EVENTS

For more information, please visit www.ocsarts.net/BoxOffice.

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