
"Be More Do More": College Readiness
In order to support college access and readiness, OCA offers many opportunities for students including:
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AP classes including United States History and Biology
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Full-time college department dedicated to support students in grades 9-12
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Partnerships with CUNY College Now to gain college credits and experience
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7 Specialist teachers dedicated to small group instruction based on individual need
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Engaging electives, credit recovery and Regents prep in 9th period
Enrichment Opportunities
In addition to music and arts classes offered during the school day, OCA boasts the following:
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OCA Concert Band and Audio Production Program
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PSAL Basketball
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Small School Soccer, Co-ed Wrestling
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Boxing and Weight-Lifting Club
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Journalism, Technology and Student Leadership classes
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Free arts classes via the Abrons Art Center
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Partnerships with the Leadership Project and NYU to bring additional socioal-emotional and after-school programming

Extra Support Services
Orchard Collegiate Academy places a high value on supporting our students in their socio-emotional learning and development. With a support team that includes a guidance counselor, 2 licensed social workers, a licensed mental heath therapist, a full-time college counselor, OCA offers the following services:
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Individual and Group Academic Counseling
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Individual and Group Therapy
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Comunity-Building Opportunities and Events
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Parent Support and Referrals
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Workshops and resources related to mental health needs