Please
see below for a list of common Summer Intensive questions and answers. Please
consult your student/parent handbook or housing handbook if you are unable to
locate your answer here.
General
Q. What is the schedule for the first day?
A. Students will have mandatory orientation at 8:15 a.m. on the first day of their session (6 and 4 week or 2 week). Classes will start at 9:00 a.m. directly after orientation.
Q. What is the schedule for the first day?
A. Students will have mandatory orientation at 8:15 a.m. on the first day of their session (6 and 4 week or 2 week). Classes will start at 9:00 a.m. directly after orientation.
Q. When will OBT2 determinations be
made?
A.
OBT2 determinations will be made at the end of the four week session.
Candidates will meet with school staff
for interviews and placement.
Q. Is there a student performance at
the end of the session?
A.
OBT School does not have a student performance at the end of the summer session. We
do however offer a parent observation period at the end of each session.
Q. When will parent observation take
place?
A.
Parent observation will take place at the end of each session. Observation for
the four week session will take place during your student’s regularly scheduled
classes on 7/26 and 7/27. Observation for the two and six week session will
take place during your student’s regularly scheduled classes the week of 8/5.
Q. How do I sign up for parent
observation?
A.
Signup sheets will be kept at OBT School. Parents will be expected to communicate
with students regarding what day and time they would like to sign up for.
Q. Are there activities for students
on weekends?
A.
Yes. Students that stay in OBT School’s dorms will have weekend activities planned for
them by RA’s.
Q. How do I report a student absence?
A.
Student absences should be reported via email at schoolofobt@obt.org or by phone at
503-227-6890.
Q. What if my student needs to leave
during class time to see a doctor or PT?
A.
If your student is injured and needs to see a PT outside of OBT School please email
or call us to report an absence.
Dorms/Move-in & out
Q. When does my student move in to the
dorm?
A.
Students in the four or six week program will move in to the dorm on Sunday,
June 30th from 3:00
PM–5:30 PM. Students in the two week program will move in on Sunday,
July 28 from 3:00 PM–5:30 PM.
Q. When does my student move out of
the dorm?
A.
Students will check out from 7:30
AM–8:30 AM on the final Saturday of their summer session (7/27 or 8/10).
Q. What is the address of the dorm?
A.
The Broadway building is located at 625
SW Jackson St., Portland, OR 97207.
Q. How do I send my student packages
or mail in the dorm?
A.
Please send packages or mail using this format:
Name / Oregon Ballet Theatre School
C/O
University Housing Office
PSU
– Summer Housing and Conferencing
625 SW Jackson St., Suite 210
625 SW Jackson St., Suite 210
Portland,
OR 97201
Q. Am I allowed to sign my student out
from the dorm?
A.
Yes. Family and friends may sign a
student out for the evening and on the weekend. All adults signing out a minor
student for the evening or weekend must be authorized by a parent or guardian
on the Authorized Adults Form ahead of time. You must also notify the OBT
School Head RA by phone, (503) 388-1271, no later than 24 hours prior to
signing the student out.
Airport Pickup and Drop Off
Q.
Will someone be there to pick up and drop off my student?
A.
Students will be met by an OBT
School staff person or volunteer at the baggage claim area at Portland
International Airport (PDX). The OBT School representative will be holding an
OBT School sign. We will only be able to transport your student if
you have indicated as such on your student’s housing forms.
Transit in Portland
Q.
How will my student get from the dorm to the studio?
A.
Students will use public
transportation to and from OBT’s studios and the PSU dormitory, and OBT School
dormitory RAs will accompany students at all times. Public
transportation passes will be provided upon check-in.
