XQ EOAA Family Survey- Please complete the XQ EOAA Family Survey. This survey is a critical component of our commitment to improving the educational experience for all OCPS students and families. Your participation ensures that OCPS families' voices are represented, and your insights are key to our growth. Please use this link to complete the survey. The survey is anonymous and should take approximately 10 to 15 minutes to complete. If you have any questions, please contact advanced.studies@ocps.net

Upcoming Testing- On Tuesday, March 31, we will follow an alternate block schedule for the BEST Writing Test. All 9th and 10th graders will testing. 11th and 12th graders will NOT test, but they will be assigned a classroom during the block period. Check your student email account for more testing information.

Final Chance to Buy Cap and Gown- The Herff Jones website will stop accepting online orders on April 1. If you have not yet ordered your cap and gown for your graduating senior, please do so before this April 1 deadline.

Prom- Prom tickets are on sale now for eligible juniors and seniors. Tickets can be purchased at Teachtix. Prom will be Saturday, April 18 from 7-11pm at Hilton Orlando. Ticket prices will increase April 4, so buy yours now.

Garden Help- Our AP Environmental Science students need your help. Please reach out to gloria.boisvert@ocps.net We are hoping to secure the following items:

Student Safety - Once students are on campus, they are required to stay on campus unless signed out by a parent or guardian. This is to ensure that all of our Olympia students are safe and supervised at all times.

Student IDs- Students are required to display their student IDs upon entering the school campus. Currently, they are required to have them at all times while on campus to ensure they are in the right locations when their class has a substitute, attend school events, and participate in other related school activities.

Student Parking - To ensure safety and maintain smooth traffic flow during morning drop-off, students are not permitted to back into parking spaces in the Junior lot. Backing in creates visibility issues and disrupts the drop-off process for families. All student drivers must pull forward into their parking spot and check for clear pathways before crossing.

Cell Phones & iPads/tablets & Headphones - From first to last bell, students may not use cell phones, iPads, tablets, smartwatches, earbuds, or headphones. Per OCPS policy, all devices must be silenced and stored in a backpack or purse for the entire school day, including during class changes and lunch. If a student is found using a device, they will be required to turn it in. After the first offense, progressive discipline will follow. For more information, visit www.ocps.net to view the Code of Student Conduct.

The yearbook can be purchased at BuyTheYearbook.com

Life doesn’t always go according to plan, and for many of our students, the last few weeks may have brought some tough news—whether it’s a college denial, a waitlist, or a grade that wasn’t expected. At Olympia, we want our students to know: No one gets to judge your journey!

"Failing forward" is the art of using a setback as a stepping stone rather than a stop sign. Please be cautious with your student's feelings during this time, but help them stay upbeat with these pointers on how to turn a "no" into a new strategy: