


Frequently Asked Questions
We understand that families, students, and community members may have questions about our programs, policies, and resources. To help you find answers quickly and easily, we've compiled this list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). Whether you're looking for information about enrollment, our curriculum, extracurricular activities, or daily operations, this section covers a wide range of topics. If you can’t find the answer you’re looking for, please feel free to reach out to us directly—we’re here to help!
FAQs
Q: What is a Charter School? Is There Tuition?
A: Charter Schools are public schools. We will not, and can not, charge tuition to attend a public Charter School. The decision to apply to and attend a Charter School is a family’s choice. Application to the Orange County School of Computer Sciences is open to all Orange County residents.
Q: When and How Can We Apply to the School?
A: Applications for each school year will be accepted during the open enrollment period. If spaces are unfilled once the enrollment period has closed, we may accept applications on an on-going basis. If all spaces are filled, then student's are put on a waitlist. We are happy to send an application to any interested families. We are also available to provide assistance in filling out the application. Staff is available to meet with prospective families if they have questions about the school.
Q: Where is the School Located?
A: Our school is located at 5350 Fairmont Blvd, Yorba Linda, CA 92886. We are located within the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District.
Q: Are OCSCS’s Teachers Credentialed?
A: Yes. Teachers who are highly qualified as experts in their subject areas, staff all of our core subject courses. They hold the appropriate credential to teach their subject.
Q: What Can You Tell Me About the School’s Curriculum?
The curriculum at OCSCS is:
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BEYOND standards-based, advanced, and rigorous
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Delivered by highly qualified educators
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Designed for students to prepare for a pathway that meets and exceeds A-G requirements for UC/CSU entrance
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Taught in a context of computer sciences
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Engaging, meaningful, and individualized to meet students’ needs
Q: How Are Students Instructed?
A: Implementing curriculum integration and a unique block schedule at OCSCS, students at each grade level will meet regularly to engage in direct instruction, group-based instruction, learning activities, and presentations that introduce a specific issue or topic (often related to computer sciences). In order to promote deeper understanding, the curriculum will be organized into big ideas and essential questions that align to four to six transferrable skills. Each teacher will address discipline-specific standards in a way that ensures students understand the purpose of the standards and their applications to skills and content.
Q: How are Students Assessed?
A: In order to ensure that students are meeting required grade-level competencies and prepared for the rigors of post-secondary programs, assessments will be administered and evaluated on average every 4-6 weeks providing specific and immediate feedback to students. Learning gaps will then be addressed in Corrective Instruction during the class period, Coordinated Group Instruction during the last period of the day and through other interventions.
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In accordance with the state’s academic accountability system (CAASPP), OCSCS students will also take the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress in May annually.
Q: Is OCSCS a Vocational School?
A: A school like OCSCS is a vocational school in the very sense of the word, because we are preparing students for a vocation and an avocation! In past decades, the term “vocational school” meant a separate school that tracked its students into a limited range of occupations and trades. Students attending the Orange County School of Computer Sciences are being prepared to consider and enter Computer Sciences careers. The opportunities before them are virtually limitless. Some exciting jobs are within their immediate reach while others will require many years of additional academic coursework and field experience. As a career technical school, OCSCS offers a combination of vocational, career and college preparation. We believe we combine the best of these worlds: rigorous, standards-based A-G (college prep) coursework, immediate application through community college courses when possible, and real-world application that lead to internships. OCSCS believes that all students should begin their career preparation by learning entry-level skills and working toward entry level and mid-entry level certifications. These entry-level experiences and certifications will provide all students with rigorous coursework and practical experience that will further their individual post-secondary educational and career plans. In other words, the student who eventually attends school at an elite university will benefit as much from their career technical schooling experience. OCSCS will prepare students to successfully compete for entrance into the nation’s most prestigious universities. At the same time, OCSCS will prepare students to secure employment within the Computer Sciences, Engineering, and Medical fields should students pursue these options.
Q: What is a Charter School?
Is Tuition Charged?
A: Charter Schools are public schools. We will not, and can not, charge tuition to attend a public Charter School. The decision to apply to and attend a Charter School is a family’s choice. Application to the Orange County School of Computer Sciences is open to all Orange County residents.