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Parent Survey OCSA is conducting a Parent Survey. (Click here for survey) We value your opinion and ask that you take the time to complete this survey. Please be assured that your responses to this survey will be anonymous. Your honest opinion is appreciated. This link will be open until May 10th, 2013.
AMAZING NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OCSA a TOP 100 School in the United States!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The Washington Post newspaper released their 2013 list of “America’s Most Challenging High Schools” on April 16. This list identifies the BEST schools in the United States based on a formula that takes into consideration Advance Placement tests and number of graduates. The Washington Post identified 1,900 schools for their “2013 America’s Most Challenging High Schools” list – this is out of approximately 22,000 schools. OCSA is listed at number 93!!! This is a wonderful recognition for: 1 – the dedication of our students to both their arts and academic work each and every day; 2 – the high quality learning opportunities all our teachers and staff provide each student; and 3 – the ongoing support and encouragement from our parents, our District Staff and School Board, and the entire school community. CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE WHO HAS HELPED MAKE THIS HONOR POSSIBLE!!! See more at:
OCSA - AGAIN a GOLD Medal School! The U.S. News and World Report
magazine has released their 2013 high school rankings. OCSA is
ranked #228 in the United States and # 16 in Florida. This ranking
takes into account: 1- how well students do on state-wide tests
(are students performing better than statistically expected for
the average student in the state); 2- the success of Hispanic,
African-American students, and low-income students; 3- and the
college-readiness performance using Advance Placement (AP) both
participation and success rates. Gold
Medal status is awarded to those schools ranked in the top 500
out of the approximately 21,000 schools in the United States.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR STUDENTS,
STAFF, PARENTS, DISTRICT STAFF, AND OUR ENTIRE SCHOOL COMMUNITY!!! http://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/national-rankings CONGRATULATIONS OCSA!!!!!!!!!!!!! The Daily Beast (Newsweek Magazine) has just released their 2013 listing of America's Best High Schools which includes OCSA! They identified the top 2,000 schools in America using a formula taking in to account the OCSA graduation rate, the percentage of students accepted into college, the number of Advanced Placement tests, the average test score and the percentage of students enrolled, and the average SAT/ACT score. Using this formula OCSA is ranked 778 in the country (out of over 21,000 schools) and 38 in Florida!!!!!! Thanks to our students and staff for ALL of their efforts to engage in high quality education making OCSA an America's Best High School!!!!!!!!! More about this ranking can be found at http://www.thedailybeast.com/newsweek/2013/05/06/america-s-best-high-schools.html
Extraordinary News
OCSA Student Selected For National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America Each summer, Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute brings together 120 of the brightest young players from across the country to form the National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America (NYO-USA). Following a comprehensive audition process and a two-week training residency with leading professional orchestra musicians, these remarkable teenagers embark on a tour to some of the great music capitals of the world and serve as dynamic musical ambassadors. Jonathan Collazo, a student at The Osceola County School for the Arts, has been selected to perform with the National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America on Timpani and Percussion. More than 10,000 students auditioned and only 120 were selected for this honor. "Jonathan Collazo is an amazing performer," said Bill Henley, Director of Bands for the high school at The Osceola County School for the Arts. "He is highly motivated and extremely talented. He is also a wonderful inspiration to the other players at our school and gives freely of his time to help them improve." During NYO-USA’s inaugural season in 2013, the ensemble will travel to Washington, DC, Moscow, St. Petersburg, and London for performances with famed maestro Valery Gergiev and renowned violinist Joshua Bell.
OCSA Students Excel at State TSA!! Morgan Honeycutt - NEW Florida State TSA President Kathleen Capdesuner - TSA Distinguished Florida Student Award
1st in State Competition Parliamentary Procedure - Morgan Honeycutt Debating - Valentina Fernandez and Natalia Fernandez Spirit Award - Entire OCSA Team
OCSA
Latin Combo, “Seguro Que Si”, (Click
link for Story) (Click
here for Video)
A+ School Rating 9 Years in a row!!!
Graduation Rate 100%
OCSA Students Win National Merit Award
OCSA Teacher Jeanine Lindsey selected as District FavoriteTeachers for 2012-2013
OCSA– one of the "COOLEST SCHOOLS in AMERICA”
OCSA is in the Orlando Sentinel!!
OCSA Ranked #4 Combination School in Florida The Florida Department of Education released the ranking of Florida schools on January 30, 2012 and OCSA is ranked as the #4 combination school for high schools in the state of Florida. This ranking is based on FCAT scores and other measures used to determine the school grade (graduation rate, percentage of students taking high level courses and their success rate, and percentage of seniors determined to be ‘college ready’). Congratulations go to our outstanding staff for providing and guiding students through high quality learning opportunities, to our amazing students for their focus and efforts to succeed, and to our parents for their positive and strong support and encouragement!
School Awards
The Osceola County School for the Arts Earns Highest State Award For Community Involvement
*Parent/Teacher Concerns/Conferences* During the school year
parents and teachers may have concerns/questions to share with
one another. Teachers may call or e-mail parents about a concern/question
and we ask that they copy the school administration. Likewise,
if parents have a concern/question please first contact the teacher.
We ask teachers to respond within 24 hours to your contact. If you would like to schedule a Parent/Teacher conference, please call Mrs. Hill at 407-931-4803 or email her at hillsir@osceola.k12.fl.us. Conferences are scheduled for
the second half of our lunch time and we try to have all of your
child’s teachers present.
OCSA Teacher Jeanine Lindsey selected as District FavoriteTeachers for 2012-2013
OCSA Teacher of the Year (District Top 10 Teacher of the Year) Mr. Jonathan Kochan, Math Teacher
OCSA School Related Employee of the Year Mrs. Judy Lowell, School Receptionist OCSA Volunteers of the Year Mr. Tim Heffner, Student Volunteer of the Year Mr. Steve Lewis, Parent Volunteer of the Year Mrs. Patricia Sliwa, Senior Volunteer of the Year
OCSA Gaylord Palms Arts Teachers of the Year Lamont Clegg Tom Davis Russ Weaver
**SPECIAL NOTICE** THANK YOU to all the 728 students who submitted an application for the 2013-2014 school year. Following an extensive audition and selection process OCSA has extended invitations to just over 200 students to join with us for this next school year. We look forward to an exciting and productive year with all of our nearly 900 students. The OCSA application/audition process is now closed; we will reopen our process on December 1, 2013 for the 2014-2015 school year. Applications will be available here on our web site.
Important Dates
August 15 - GALA August 19 - First
Day of School
What We Offer...The Osceola County School for the Arts offers full academic studies with specialization in the arts. Students who attend O.C.S.A. have the opportunity to learn skills and techniques that will carry them into a successful career in the Arts. Our Programs and Majors include the following:
* Technical Theatre includes a number of areas including TV & Radio Production, Theatre Operation, Stagecraft, Costume Design and Make-up. All students who are planning to attend O.C.S.A. are required to audition. Obtain an application for admission at the front office or online, submit all necessary documents along with application and teacher recommendation form in person or by postal mail to: 3151 N. Orange Blossom Trail Kissimmee, FL 34744, in order to be considered for auditions. All auditions are scheduled by appointment only and students/parents will be notified by postal mail with the time and date of the audition. It is extremely important that students be on time and prepared for their audition. |
Mission Statement: To provide a community that nourishes and nurtures the personal integrity and creative expression of our students in their pursuit of artistic and academic excellence.
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