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Conservatory Starts This Week
Since it's an Art School, people often wonder how OCHSA is structured. What's the day like...and what about academics? I know there are rumors of grueling long days and about kids staying at school...
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Is the New OCHSA “Safety Officer” an (Oxy)moron? Yes!
I’ve been meaning to write a follow up post about John, the what-appears to-be-former-security-guard-at-OCHSA. It seems as though he was in fact a casualty of the school’s growth and its decision to...
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Well This Really Sums It Up: This Is OCHSA
What is OCHSA? Well we know it's an 'art' school and a high school in Orange County. You might know that Matthew Morrison of Glee graduated from here. You may think it's prestigious or competitive....
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It’s Official: OCHSA Is Now OCSA “The Brand”
A of today, OCHSA has a new brand...and new logo, and a new name, OCSA (still pronounced "O-SHA.") According to an announcement on the web site, Dr. Ralph Opacic explains: "I believe our new branding...
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So….How’d It Go?
The first day of school at OCSA was crazy, crowded, hot, fun, long lines, friends, an embarrassment or two, a lost schedule, an unauthorized elevator ride (newbie 7th grader!), first-day home homework,...
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From The OC Register: O.C.’s 13 charter schools growing, filling niches
Of course, OCSA was front and center in this article touting the popularity and growth of charter schools in Orange County. Did you see it? Here are some of the highlights that relate to OCSA. You can...
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ONLY AT OCSA: What’s Not to LOVE about OCSA?
We all know that OCSA and it's staff and students are creative, but they are clever too. Presenting OCSA "Vocal Valentine's." What a cute, original idea. I love it! Anyone can order one, but...
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Hope and Heartache…OCSA Style
This is the time of year where OCSA has the power to make or break. Hope and excitement run high. It’s application season! Many have attended a Preview Day and have gloriously absorbed the promise of...
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That’s a Wrap OCSA!
With less structure, no homework, no bedtimes to enforce or mad morning dashes, the break from routine is nice. And I’ll try to enjoy it before the novelty wears off! Continue reading →
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FIRST WEEK UPDATES: PSO, Wait List, and the “Art Part”
We're back. And next week, with the start of conservatory -- what I refer to as "the art part" -- we will be back in full swing. Continue reading →
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