OGCS-SB
Learning Center Weekly Announcements
Welcome back to the 2026-27 school year!
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Parent/Guardians: How to check your student's progress
VIDEO: ENGLISH
Padres/Tutores: Como revisar el progreso de tareas de su estudiante
VIDEO: ESPAÑOL
In-Person LABS-
Physical Science 9:00 -11:30 Mr.Cain
Biology 11:30-2:00 Ms Lippincott
Chemistry 1:30-3:30 Mr.Cain
ELD-
Mondays Virtual
Level 1-2 10:00-11:00
Level 3-4 1:00-2:00
Wednesday In Person
11:00-12:15
Tutoring
Virtual tutoring appointments are available for all subjects. Tutoring Links
In-Person Science Lab Dates
TOPIA will now be held every Wednesday from 3:00–4:00 PM, beginning August 26th, with additional dates on September 2nd and September 9th.
Each age range has its own world to explore!
Elementary (TK-5th): https://schoolspace.io/olive-grove-elementary
Middle School (6th-8th): https://schoolspace.io/olive-grove-middle
High School (9th-12th): https://schoolspace.io/olive-grove-hs
Please reach out to your advisor to get the passwords you need to access TOPIA.
Here is a wonderful opprtunity to get out into the great outdoors with expert explorers!
Tutoring appointments are available for all subjects including assistance with projects, lab assignments and worksheets (look for the link on your student's weekly update).
New Student Orientation and Materials Pick-Up:
We are so excited that you have chosen to partner with OGCS. We would like to welcome you as new and/or returning OGCS parents/guardians and students.
This year we are asking all of you to join us for an orientation meeting to review all documents for completed signatures, check out Chromebooks, have your ID photo taken, and we will introduce you to your new OGCS Advisor.
Counseling Corner
Grades 6-8th with Liana Nuno, Monday-Friday from 1:30 pm to 2:00 pm Contact: lnuno@olivegrovecharter.org Fun activities, videos, and discussions for middle schooler students, see you there!
Ms. Nuno also councils high school students: lnuno@olivegrovecharter.org
OGCS Senior Timeline Checklist
SENIORS keep this timeline handy and check deadlines early
August
Aug 1: Common App for private schools open
September
Need a letter of recommendation? Contact your counselor or advisor
Register for SAT/ACT if required for admission
October
Oct 1: Cal State App open ($70 fee for each school)
Oct 1: UC App open ($80 fee for each school)
Oct 1: FAFSA/CA Dream Act App open
Oct 15: SB County Scholarship App open
November
Attend an in-person FAFSA workshop at your LC to get hands-on assistance with the FAFSA/CA Dream Act App. Completion is required for admission to AHC/SBCC.
Meet with your counselor for your senior review meeting (link to sign up will be provided)
Nov 30: Deadline to submit UC and CSU applications
December
Dec 17: Last day of school for mid year graduates
January
Jan 31: SB County Scholarship App closes
February
Deadline to submit yearbook photos TBD
March/April/May
Course registration begins for AHC and SBCC. Make sure you follow all the required steps to enrollment to ensure you’re eligible to register for classes.
OGCS School Counselors
Liana Nuno Grades TK-10
lnuno@olivegrovecharter.org (805) 619-8596
Nicole Hebert Grades 11 & 12
nhebert@olivegrovecharter.org (805) 293-7043
CHROME BOOK END OF YEAR RETURN DATES PENDING
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Contacts and Learning Center Address
Please reach out to our Family Support Coordinator,
Jackie Esparza at 805-500-3162 or email her at: jesparza@olivegrovecharter.org with your questions.
Olive Grove Charter-
Santa Barbara Learning Center
1933 Cliff Drive, Suite 12
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
(805) 500-3162
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