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  • About
    • Vision and History
    • Individualized Learning
    • Meet Our Team >
      • Board of Trustees
    • Contact Us
  • Admissions
    • Apply Now
    • Enrollment Overview
    • Visit OCS
    • Contact Admissions
  • School
    • Middle School
    • High School
    • OCS Athletics
    • Microsoft Certification Program
    • Student Portal
    • Uniforms
  • Reopening Plans
  • Parents
    • Parent Association
    • Get Involved
  • Health Screening
  • Calendar
    • School Calendar 2021-2022
  • OCS News
  • Join Our Team
  • Directory
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  • ADP Access
  • OCS ARP ESSER

How can OCS parents get involved?

Opportunity Charter School Parents Association (OCSPA)
Joining the OCSPA is a great opportunity to meet other OCS parents, stay connected to teachers and school staff, organize special events, and play a critical role in building an active school community.​

Things to know:
  • We're going to hold an election on ​ for OCSPA President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer positions (These are volunteer opportunities).
  • Meetings will be held monthly.
  • The OCSPA and OCS have sponsored past events such as  Bingo Night, Thanksgiving Day Celebration, Mother’s Day Celebration, Father’s Day Celebration, Family Day, and many more.

If you're ready to join the OCSPA, please contact  Layta Downs, Parent Liaison, at (347) 964-3816 or layta.downs@ocsny.org. 

 Volunteer Opportunities:
  • Staff open house events for prospective families and share your experience as a parent;
  • Help set up and manage OCS events;
  • Be part of a promotional team to distribute marketing materials for OCS in the surrounding neighborhood;
  • Attend Charter School Advocacy Day.
​You can get involved by contacting Layta Downs, Parent Liaison, at (347) 964-3816 or layta.downs@ocsny.org. 

How can OCS alumni get involved?

Volunteer Opportunities:

  • Be a representative of your college/university during the Annual College Fair;
  • Speak to the students during Career Day about their professions and professional path;
  • Attend Open House events for perspective families and share about how OCS has helped you;
  • Attend the monthly Board of Trustee meetings to discuss your journey at OCS and accomplishments since graduating;
  • Host students that are interested in visiting your college/university;
  • Be a mentor to a high school student;
  • Support school-wide events.
​You can get involved by contacting Krystal Vazquez, Admissions Supervisor, at (212) 866-6137 Ext. 4230 or krystal.vazquez@ocsny.org. 
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  • Home
  • About
    • Vision and History
    • Individualized Learning
    • Meet Our Team >
      • Board of Trustees
    • Contact Us
  • Admissions
    • Apply Now
    • Enrollment Overview
    • Visit OCS
    • Contact Admissions
  • School
    • Middle School
    • High School
    • OCS Athletics
    • Microsoft Certification Program
    • Student Portal
    • Uniforms
  • Reopening Plans
  • Parents
    • Parent Association
    • Get Involved
  • Health Screening
  • Calendar
    • School Calendar 2021-2022
  • OCS News
  • Join Our Team
  • Directory
  • Giving
  • ADP Access
  • OCS ARP ESSER