About OCCA
A tuition-free public charter school built on a simple promise: to form students in scholarship, moral character, and civic virtue, through a classical education delivered with clear communication. A tuition-free public charter school built on a simple promise: to form students in scholarship, moral character, and civic virtue, through a classical education delivered with modern clarity.
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Our Mission
Mission statement
Orange County Classical Academy exists to form students in scholarship, moral character, and civic virtue through a classical education that is rich in content, purposeful in instruction, and supportive of families.
“We believe students flourish when learning is orderly, meaningful, and grounded in enduring ideas. In practice, that means consistent routines, rich reading and discussion, and clear expectations, so students steadily build habits of attention, responsibility, respect, and perseverance that prepare them for life.”
What makes OCCA distinct
Four pillars
Classical, not trendy
Students engage substantial content and learn to think clearly, through careful reading, thoughtful writing, and guided discussion.
Formation with warmth
High expectations and consistent routines create a calm environment where students are known, supported, and called upward, families notice clear expectations, respectful classrooms, and teachers who correct with care.
Partnership with parents
We communicate clearly and build structures that make it easier for families to stay connected and informed, through straightforward updates, accessible events, and responsive support when questions come up.
A culture worth joining
School culture matters. We aim for order, joy, and purpose, so learning feels beautiful and life-giving, not noisy.
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Hillsdale support and training
OCCA receives classical education support and training that strengthens instruction and supports teachers in delivering a coherent, content-rich curriculum. This support focuses on practical implementation, classroom practice, course planning, and ongoing professional development.
What this means
- Teacher training and development to strengthen classical instruction
- Resource support that reinforces a coherent classical approach
- A shared commitment to academic excellence and formation
What this does not mean
- No tuition or additional fees for families
- Not a replacement for local school leadership or governance
- Not a “one-size-fits-all” script—teachers remain thoughtful professionals
Leadership and governance
OCCA is a tuition-free public charter school governed by an independent board. School leadership and faculty work together to cultivate a campus culture that is orderly, warm, and academically serious.
School Leadership
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Board & Governance
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The people who make it real
A school is only as strong as its teachers. At OCCA, faculty and staff work to create classrooms where students are challenged with care, where learning is serious and students are treated with dignity. Families value that our teachers communicate clearly, know their students well, and partner with parents to support steady growth in both academics and character.A school is only as strong as its teachers. At OCCA, faculty and staff work to create classrooms where students are challenged with care, where learning is serious and students are treated with dignity.
Spotlight strip
Faculty Spotlight
“Why I teach classically”
Taylor Martin
Principal
Staff Spotlight
“What I want families to know about OCCA”
Paul Andreu
Librarian
Student Support Spotlight