Oakland ACE Update
August 14, 2025
Important Dates
Important Dates Fall 2025
August 18: Anticipated Date OCC Classes and Syllabi Available in D2L
August 19th or 20th: 11th Grade Chromebook Pick Up
Week of August 25: Oakland Community College (OCC) Classes BeginWeek of August 25: Seminar Instruction Begins
September 1: Labor Day OCC Closed
November 24-29: OCC Closed-No OCC or Seminar Classes
December 15: OCC Classes End
OCC and Seminar Begin Week of August 25
Dear Oakland ACE Families,
We are excited to kick off another great year with you! As a reminder, OCC courses and Seminar begin the week of August 25th. Students are expected to attend their OCC classes and Seminar even if their high school does not resume until the following week.
For students taking online OCC courses, it is very important to log into D2L and begin participating right away. Professors may drop students for non-attendance if they do not engage during the first week.
It is common at this time of year for OCC to cancel a handful of class sections. Students will be notified of any changes through their OCC email. Beginning August 18th, please check OCC email daily for important updates from professors and information about class cancellations. Professors will also begin posting their course syllabi in D2L on August 18th. This is the perfect time to:
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Print and carefully review each syllabus.
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Add important due dates and assignments to your calendar.
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Check whether your professor expects reading or work to be completed before the first class.
If a professor requires you to purchase course materials or an online resource that is not available through the OCC bookstore, please email Mrs. Mason right away. She will make arrangements to cover these costs. Students should not pay for required course materials on their own. If you are interested in recommended (not required) items, please email Mrs. Mason with your request so she can plan and approve appropriately.
For our 11th and 12th grade students, as your high school schedules are released, you may notice adjustments are needed. Please kindly remind your high school counselor of any updates. Counselors are always welcome to contact us with questions about what to include in your high school schedule.
We’re looking forward to a successful start to the semester. Thank you for supporting your student in getting organized and prepared!
Warmly,
The Oakland ACE Team
Incoming 11th Grade Chromebook Pick Up August 19th and 20th
Seminar and Seminar Schedule
Students are required to attend Seminar weekly. In general, Seminar takes place once per week in person at OCC for 90 minutes. If students need to miss Seminar, they will text their Early College Support Coordinator. Students choose their Seminar each semester. Fall 2025 Seminar Schedule is below:
Monday: Royal Oak, Room B-249 – Early College Support Coordinator Rachel DeYoung
- 13th Preparing for Post Program Path: 9:30-11am
- 12th Transiting to College & Career : 11:30-1pm
- 11th College Readiness & Skill Development: 1:30-3pm
Tuesday: Orchard Ridge, Room F-204 -Early College Support Coordinator Kristy Fekaris
- 13th Preparing for Post Program Path: 9:30-11am
- 12th Transiting to College & Career : 11:30-1pm
- 11th College Readiness & Skill Development: 1:30-3pm
Wednesday: Orchard Ridge, Room F-204 –Early College Support Coordinator Rachel DeYoung
- 12th Transiting to College & Career: 11:30-1pm
Thursday: Auburn Hills, Room F-214 – Early College Support Coordinator Joyce Brasington
- 13th Preparing for Post Program Path: 9:30-11am
- 12th Transiting to College & Career: 11:30-1pm
- 11th College Readiness & Skill Development: 1:30-3pm
Thursday: OSTC South West – Early College Support Coordinator Kristy Fekaris
- 11th College Readiness & Skill Development: 2-3:30pm
- Students will park in the OSTC student parking lot and enter the "student door". Seminar is held in E 109. No parking pass is needed for ACE students to park at OSTC SW.
Friday: Auburn Hills, room F-214 – Early College Support Coordinator Joyce Brasington
- 12th Transiting to College & Career: 11 – 12:30pm
- 11th College Readiness & Skill Development: 12:30 – 2pm
Friday: Orchard Ridge, room F-204- Early College Support Coordinator Rachel DeYoung
- 11th College Readiness & Skill Development: 12:30 – 2pm
11th Grade Chromebook Pick Up August 19 and 20 at Oakland Schools in Waterford
Dates: Tuesday, August 19th OR Wednesday, August 20th – If you are unable to make these dates/times please send someone that you trust to pick up your chromebook which will include logging in using your username and password
Time: Please come anytime between 9am-3pm
Where: Oakland Schools (Feel free to park where available and please enter through the Main Entrance)
2111 Pontiac Lake Road
Waterford, Mi. 48328
Room 275G (Please use elevator or stairs and room is on the second floor)
LOST?: Please call Ms. DeYoung 248-410-0908 or Dr. Brasington 248-297-1140
Be prepared to discuss materials needed for your OCC classes and we will wrap up what may still be needed.
If you have paperwork that needs to be turned in, please bring it with you as it’s needed to receive your chromebook.
Textbook Instructions Fall 2025
Books and Materials Available Now
Textbooks are now available. Order your books online. See the Step-by-Step Textbook Instruction guide below if you need help with directions.
NOTE: ACE NOW PAYS for shipping. You can place your order online and have books shipped to you. Or you can place your order online and pick them up one of the bookstores. You will be asked to make a selection during check out.
If you have any issues, please contact Kim Mason at kimberly.mason@oakland.k12.mi.us.
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2025-2026 ACE Important Dates
Oakland ACE
Rachel DeYoung Early College Student Support Coordinator 248-209-2420
Joyce Brasington, Ed.D. Early College Student Support Coordinator 248-297-1140
Kristy Fekaris, Early College Student Support Coordinator 248-492-0796
Kimberly Mason Project/Department Assistant 248-209-2025
Website: www.oaklandace.org
Location: 2111 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford Township, MI, USA
Phone: 2482092396