Course selection presentations for the 2024-2025 school year are currently in progress with the school counselors. Please see below for the dates of the presentations, which take place in students’ Social Studies classes. Students select their courses in Aeries during the presentations; however, hard copies of the forms must also be turned in to The Dhanidina Family Student Services Office in the Humanities Tower, Room 101, 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. There is also an accompanying parent presentation via Zoom for each grade level, please see below for dates and click here at the appropriate time to join the presentation. 

Rising Juniors: Presentations have concluded

• Form Deadline: TODAY, Friday, March 15

Rising Sophomores: Tuesday, March 12 – Tuesday, March 19

• Parent Presentation: Thursday, March 21 | 12-1 p.m.
• Form Deadline: Friday, March 29

Rising Freshmen: Wednesday, March 20 – Tuesday, March 26

• Parent Presentation: Thursday, March 28 | 12-1 p.m.
• Form Deadline: Friday, April 12

Rising 8th Grade: Monday, April 8 – Friday, April 12

• No Parent Presentation
• Form Deadline: Coming soon

Time is running out to register for OCSA’s second annual Career Expo, which will be held next Friday, March 22! Students in grades 10-12 should register ASAP for the career panels that most interest them, as registration will close this coming Monday, March 18 at 8 p.m., and space is limited. Each panel will feature leading professionals from a specific industry, who will speak to their own experience and professional journey. This is a great opportunity to learn about possible career paths, so don’t miss out!

Attention juniors and seniors: Prom 2024 will be held on Saturday, April 13 at Old Ranch Country Club in Seal Beach! Tickets are $85 and will be available on MySchoolBucks starting this coming Monday, March 18. Sales will close on Tuesday, April 9 at 11:59 p.m.

If you want to bring a non-OCSA guest, guest passes are available in the rack in front of The Dhanidina Family Student Services Office in the Humanities Tower, Room 101. Guest passes must be turned in by Wednesday, March 27 at 2:05 p.m. to Room T110. Keep in mind, the guest passes must be signed by the administrator of the guest’s school and their parents/guardians. You will also need to provide a copy of the guest’s ID, so we recommend starting the process now.

OCSA is currently accepting nominations for the 2023-2024 Volunteer Awards, which are presented annually at Season Finale, held on Saturday, May 18! Nominees should be individuals or organizations who have demonstrated ongoing commitment to OCSA through contribution of their time and talents, participation in fundraising events, or support in areas of special need. Don't miss this opportunity to nominate a deserving individual or organization!

Click here to nominate a volunteer! The deadline to submit is Monday, March 25. Please note: If you would like to submit multiple nominations, you will need to complete a separate form for each individual or organization.

Calling all student performers, visual artists, and art vendors! The second-annual OCSAFEST is now accepting auditions and applications to be a part of this two-day festival! Presented by the Arts & Enterprise Conservatory, OCSAFEST is an inclusive, cross-conservatory music and art festival that celebrates YOU, our unique and talented OCSA students. Click here to submit your audition or application before Monday, April 8. This year, OCSAFEST will be held Friday, May 31 and Saturday, June 1 from 3-6 p.m. in The Callero Family Foundation Plaza (DMS Quad).

Don’t miss the first-ever OCSA Night at Angels Stadium on Monday, April 8. Join us for a special evening of baseball as the Tampa Bay Rays take on the Los Angeles Angels. Click here to purchase your tickets before next Friday, March 22. Please keep in mind that the only way to guarantee seats together is to purchase them in one transaction. Seating locations will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. A portion of all proceeds will support OCSA’s 17 arts conservatories!  

In addition, we need YOUR help to nominate your favorite OCSA teacher or staff member to represent OCSA by throwing out the first pitch! Click here to submit your nomination before next Friday, March 22.

The OCSA Foundation is pleased to announce that individual tickets are now available for Gala 2024: New York State of Mind! Join us on Saturday, April 27 at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa for an unforgettable evening in the City that Never Sleeps. Click here to reserve your tickets today, as you won’t want to miss this glamorous evening of artfully plated cuisine, exciting giving opportunities, and Broadway-inspired performances in support of the talented student artists of OCSA. Additionally, there are a limited number of table sponsorships still available, click here for more information. 

To learn more about Gala, please visit www.ocsarts.net/Gala. If you are interested in donating an item to be featured in the Gala Auction, please click here. All proceeds from this event will support the talented student artists in all of the school’s donation-dependent arts conservatory programs.

Let us celebrate YOU! Submit your off-campus successes to be featured in State of the Art, OCSA’s special webpage spotlighting the accomplishments of our students, alumni, faculty, and staff. You can submit your accomplishments and successes at www.ocsarts.net/StateoftheArt. We can’t wait to see all the exciting things you have been up to!

All accomplishments are posted at the conclusion of the semester in which they are submitted. Once the Spring 2024 State of the Art is available for viewing, we will send out an email with the direct link. Past State of the Art accomplishments are always available to view at www.ocsarts.net/Accomplishments.

Families with children ages 5-15: Plan ahead for a summer arts adventure with CSArts Academy classes, held on the campuses of OCSA and our sister school CSArts-SGV. Browse the summer brochure and choose from a wide variety of exciting course options that encourage students to learn, explore, and grow their creative skills. Click here to register and be sure to let family and friends who may be interested know about this exciting opportunity.

Senior Class Panoramic Picture

Say cheese! The senior panoramic picture is scheduled for this coming Wednesday, March 20 at 10:45 a.m. on the Annex Blacktop. 

Graduation Speech Contest

Would you like to give a speech at graduation? All interested seniors are encouraged to participate in the Graduation Speech Contest by submitting a written speech to Assistant Principal of Student Services Becca Freeland by Friday, April 12. Be sure to thoroughly review the speech criteria to be considered.

Graduation Information

The Class of 2024 Graduation Information was emailed to seniors and parents/guardians this past Monday. It is very important that seniors and their families read this document carefully, as it contains detailed information regarding the remainder of senior year and graduation.

Senior information can always be found on our website at www.ocsarts.net/12thGrade. If you have questions after reading the above information, please email student.services@ocsarts.net.

Spring Break (School Closed): Monday, April 1 – Friday, April 5

Prom, Grades 11-12: Saturday, April 13 

CAASPP Testing: Monday, April 15 – Friday, April 26

New Family Welcome Celebration: Saturday, April 20

Gala: Saturday, April 27

Last Day of Conservatory, Second Semester: Thursday, May 2

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES & EVENTS

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