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NEWS We are proud to announce that our School has completed its second year with success. Our school teachers, volunteers and students organized a memorable April 23rd (23 Nisan) event on April 26, 2008. We would like to thank our community for their continued support and contributions to the Turkish School in Orange County during its second year. We are currently gearing up for a more improved school year starting on September 6, 2008. Registration for 2008 fall semester has begun. You may enroll at any time by mailing a completed registration form and the school tuition to us. Registration forms can be downloaded at our website. There will be also two special registration sessions for those who prefer to meet our staff in person and ask questions. The first session will be held during OCTAA’s annual beach bonfire event in August. Please come join us for a fun beach bonfire event and registration session on August 30th, which will be held at the Corona Del Mar State Beach between the hours 6:00 and 10:00 PM. The second registration session will be held on September 6th (first day of school) between the hours of 9:00 and 10:00 AM before the first class. Please note that school tuition has changed slightly to reflect the higher expenses incurred by the school. For more information on the upcoming fall registration, registration documents, tuition and mailing information, please visit http://octaa.org/school.php. We hope to see all of our current students return to the school and gain new students. Our Mission Orange County Turkish School is an informal educational and cultural project developed by the Orange County Turkish American Association (OCTAA) as a service to the Turkish-American community in Orange County. The Orange County Turkish School is not intended to replace formal education. The School’s primary goals are: (1) to teach Turkish-American children and adults the Turkish language (at varying levels) emphasizing the whole range of communication skills, speaking, writing, reading and comprehension; (2) to familiarize the students with the history of Turkish people and Turkey, its geography and people at a level equivalent to elementary/middle school education in Turkey; and (3) to teach the basics of Turkish culture, heritage, music, tradition, and customs. The School is intended to teach Turkish as a second language to improve the language skills of Turkish-American children and adults, which will be taught by volunteer members of OCTAA. The Turkish School operates based on the educational principles of a democratic, secular, and progressive society, principles of the founder of Turkish Republic: Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, and modeled after the schools in Turkey. Furthermore, this School’s policies are socially, politically, and religiously nonsectarian. The School is open to all OCTAA membership and the general public. OC Turkish School fosters a Turkish identity for children ages 5 -12 based on the historical, cultural and ethical experiences of the Turkish people from historical times to today. Children learn better in an environment that is fun, creative, and encourages individual and personal growth. The School curriculum includes background in Turkish history, geography, culture, government, literature, music, language, theater, holiday traditions, and social awareness. Management & Oversight OC Turkish School is led by a Director and the OCTAA Educational & Cultural Committee members who oversee all aspects of the school and are an integral part of OCTAA's leadership. They report directly to the OCTAA Board of Directors.
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