Welcome to the 2023-2024 school year!
We are excited to have all our artists return for a new school year. Please view the following back-to-school information for parents and students. With passion, purpose and perseverance, we will write the next chapter of our stories.
Open House
Monday, August 7th, 2023 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. Click here for more Open House information.
First Day of School
Thursday, August 10th from 9:30am - 4:25pm
School Start/End Times
9:30am - 4:25pm (Wednesday: 9:30am – 3:25pm)
Office Hours
8:45am - 5:15pm
Quicklinks
- Free/Reduced Lunch Application
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- Off-campus lunch form (English, Spanish)
- Schedule Change Request Form (Middle School, High School).
Links will open on August 7th at 1PM and will close August 18th at 4:30PM.
- Yearbook (enter code 17242 or locate our school)
- Teal spirit shirt
- Purple hoodies
- PE Uniforms (shirt, shorts, sweatpants)
Alternating Daily Schedule (Purple/Teal)
OCSA has an alternating daily schedule. We alternate from Purple and Teal days. On Purple days, periods 1, 2, 3, and 4 meet. On Teal Days, periods 5, 6, 3, and 7 meet.
The home page of our school website (bottom of page) will contain a calendar with all the Purple/Teal days, school events and the district calendar events.
2023-2024 Annual District Academic Calendar
Click here for a pdf of the school districts academic calendar.
MySchoolBucks
Sign up for easy payments for uniform shirts, spirit shirts, parking permits and other fees. If you do not have a MySchoolBucks account please sign up.
When on the site please select "School District of Osceola County" for the county. Once you have a MySchoolBucks account, you can browse the featured products in our store and purchase them online. Click here to sign up!
Uniforms
- District Uniform Policy (page 7 in Code of Conduct)
We pride ourselves in dressing appropriately for OCSA! Polo colors include purple, black, white, and navy. Students will receive an overview of dress code expectations at our schoolwide assembly.
Cell Phone Policy
Please click here to become more familiar with the new district cell phone policy
Supply list
Students will receive supply lists from their teachers during open house or the first days of school specific to their majors. In the meantime, please click here for the district supply list.
Bus Routes
You can now look up your bus route for the 2023-2024 school year. Visit https://bit.ly/SDOCFindMyBus to find your new bus stop!
Osceola School District's Transportation Services Parent Hotline is now open for calls in both English and Spanish. Parents can call 407-483-3673 with any questions, comments, or concerns they have regarding school transportation. This hotline will be open from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Routes are continuously being updated.
For more information please visit the district's transportation website (click here).
Free/Reduced Meal Application
Click here for more information.
IDs
Will be available on the first day of school during homeroom. We will take updated photos soon after the start of the school year.
Lockers
Locker rental fees for the year are $10, which includes a lock we provide (only school approved and supplied locks may be used). Lockers can be purchased during lunches. You will need to complete the application form in your First Day Packet prior to purchasing a locker.
On-Campus Parking
On-campus parking is available to eligible 11th and 12th graders for a fee of $27. You will need to complete the application form prior to purchasing a parking permit. Once completed, you will be contacted by Mrs. Ortiz, Dean of Students, with the parking registration form to pay for your decal. You will need your car's registration and car insurance information to complete the form.
Off-Campus Lunch
Off-campus lunch is available to eligible 11th and 12th graders for a fee. Parents must complete a parent permission slip and sign in front of a Notary Public. Once eligibility is verified the student may issue a payment for the off-campus lunch pass.
Schedules
Schedules are currently available in Focus for students and parents. If there are any questions regarding schedules or other guidance related concerns, please contact your school counselor by email...
- Ms. Rikako Karaki, School Counselor email address: rikako.karaki@osceolaschools.net
Schedule Changes
Schedule changes will not be made during Open House.
If you would like to request a schedule change please complete the schedule request change form for your grade level.
Schedule Request Forms
These forms will be available between August 7th at 1:00pm to August 18th at 4:30pm. Only requests made though these forms will be considered. Please submit your request once.
Schedule change requests will be fulfilled if the change is in the best interest of the student and their graduation requirements as determined by the counselor. Changes cannot be made if class numbers do not allow for more students.
Change requests are not honored for the following reasons: to change a teacher, to change a class period, to be in a class with friends, or drop a required class for a class which is not required.
Text Alerts
Receive grade-level information right to your phone or email. Click here for more information on signing up for the remind code for your class.
Stay Connected
Get in the know and connect with social media.
We can't wait to get this new year started. See you soon.
Osceola County School for the Arts. Where passion meets purpose.
