Dear families,
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We are honored that you have chosen OCS for your child’s education. We look forward to sharing this year with you.  We have provided some essential information below.

​Please read the Parent/Student Handbook and other documents below in their entirety.  All students and families are responsible for being aware of and abiding by the information provided below.

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ocs parent/student handbook

OCS parents Betty Castillo (Left) and Layta Downs (Right).

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Middle school parent compact

Title I: Right to Know Notification

student acceptable use agreement

nysed procedural safeguards

google apps for education use agreement

nysed procedural safeguards (Spanish)

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Family Involvement Policy

Important Reminders

OCS recognizes that family involvement is a critical component of education. Parents of OCS students are vital contributors in the education of their children. Accordingly, parents are encouraged to participate in the development of programs and activities, and to stay informed about programs in which their students participate. It is through mutual understanding and close cooperation between the school and home that a student’s academic success will thrive.

There are several scheduled events throughout the school year where students and families gather together to celebrate in the interest of increasing the value of education while building community spirit.

Some of these include:

• Admissions Open Houses: OCS families are invited to come out to promote the school to prospective families seeking admission to OCS.
• Advocacy Day: Parents are bused to Albany to show support for Charter Schools.
• Parent-Teacher Conferences: See the school calendar for dates.

Parent Involvement Policy

• Emergencies: Please make sure that the phone numbers we have are current and up-to-date so that in the event of an emergency, we are able to contact you immediately.
• ​Inclement Weather/Snow days:In the event that school will be closed due to inclement weather, you will receive a phone call, email and text the evening before or in the morning. You are also encouraged to check the local news for New York City school updates. Please make sure your telephone number and email address are listed with our office.
• Notes: Sign all notes that are brought home, and send in a note anytime your child is absent.
• Personal Electronics Policy: All non-OCS electronic devices must be stored in student lockers for the entirety of the school day, including lunch, recess, and off-campus school-sponsored trips. If a non-OCS electronic is visible or audible during any part of the school day (even if it is outside of school), this policy shall be followed.
  
• Planners: Please make sure that your student is bringing home his/her planner every night and that you are signing it after seeing that the homework is completed.

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If you need assistance with substance abuse referrals and resources, please contact Marsha Cicerchia at ​marsha.cicerchia@ocsny.org.