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Information included in today’s Oakton Updates includes the following:
- Important Upcoming Dates
- PTSA Meeting this Wednesday, February 1
- New Traffic Pattern
- Grade Level Curriculum Meetings
- Academic Advising Meetings
(Individual)
- SIS Progress Reports and Gradebook Availability
- Exhibition of Learning – April 4 and 5
- AP Exams – Non-Enrolled Students – Deadline March 1
- College Board Accommodations – Deadline January 31
for AP Exams
- American Mathematics Competition – Wednesday,
February 15 (new date!)
- College Night for 11th and 12th
Graders with Disabilities
- Spring Sports Newsletter
- Softball Parent Meeting – February 9
- Oakton AVID Accepting 2017 - 2018 Applications
- Oakton Chipotle Fundraiser – Tuesday, January 31
- Virginia Girls State
- Gap Year Fair – Tuesday, February 7 at Marshall
High School
- US Service Academy & ROTC Night – Tuesday,
February 28 at Woodson High School
- Understanding Your Financial Aid Award Letter
Presentation – March 11 at Oakton High School
- College Partnership Program
Important Upcoming Dates
Wednesday, February 1 – PTSA Meeting
Thursday, Feb 2-Sunday, Feb 12 – No FCPS Progress Reports Sent
Friday, February 3 – Last day of the Second Quarter; Two
Hour early release
Friday, Feb 3 at 12:00 pm-Tuesday, Feb 7 at 6:00 am – SIS ParentVUE and
StudentVUE unavailable
Monday, February 6 – Student Holiday
Tuesday, February 7 – First Day of the Third Quarter
Mark your calendars! Tuesday, April 4 and Wednesday, April 5 –
Exhibition of Learning!
PTSA Meeting this
Wednesday, February 1st
Please
join us this Wednesday, February 1st for a PTSA Meeting. Casual conversation
with Dr. Banbury and Michelle Taylor at 6:30 PM; official meeting begins at 7
PM in the library.
New Traffic Pattern
Since the 2012 school year,
the Fairfax County Police Department has recorded 41 vehicle crashes on Sutton
Rd., along the school boundary extending to Blake Lane. Most recently, an
increasing number of these accidents is occurring at the campus exit onto
Sutton Road., at Blake Lane. Drivers attempting to make a left turn onto
northbound Sutton Rd.at this location, particularly at dismissal times, must
contend with both an increased volume and flow of traffic and a limited line of
sight for observation of oncoming traffic. In order to reduce the number of
crashes at this exit, effective February 7, 2017, right turns only will be
permitted. Posted signage and orange Traffic Safety barrels will be installed
to prohibit left turns. Drivers seeking to proceed north on Sutton Road, will
need to travel around the rear of the school and exit at the 4-way stop
intersection.
Grade Level Curriculum Meetings
School counselors will meet with students in large groups to present critical information about course offerings, sequencing, prerequisites for specific courses, and graduation requirements. Meetings will take place at the following times:
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Rising 10th grade: February 22-23 (in Biology)
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Rising 11th grade: February 7-8 (in World History 2)
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Rising 12th grade: January 23-24 (in US/VA History)
Academic Advising Meetings (Individual)
School counselors will meet individually with their assigned students to assist with course selection. During these meetings, the students will confirm their course requests, and they will be given a copy of the courses they have selected. Individual academic advising conferences are scheduled as follows:
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Rising 10th grade: February 24 - March 3 (through PE 9 classes)
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Rising 11th grade: February 9 - February 17 (through PE 10 classes)
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Rising 12th grade: January 25 – February 3 (through English 11 classes)
SIS Progress Reports and Gradebook Availability
FCPS Weekly Progress Reports generated through SIS will not be sent to parents between Thursday, Feb. 2, and Sunday, Feb. 12, while second quarter grading is completed and report cards generated. Additionally, the gradebook module in ParentVUE and StudentVUE will be closed from Friday, Feb. 3, at noon through Tuesday, Feb. 7, at 6 a.m. while teachers work on completing report cards. Second Semester Schedules will be accessible to students and parents at 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb.7.
Exhibition of Learning – April 4 and 5
Oakton High School is pleased to announce that our annual Exhibition of Learning event has been scheduled for April 4th and 5th from 8:30 AM to 2:40 P.M. During this event, Oakton students will display meaningful and well-developed projects showcasing their skills, passions, and most important learning across the disciplines. Please join us in celebrating the diversity of learning that is happening here at Oakton.
All freshman and sophomore students will be presenting at the Exhibition of Learning. Upperclassmen are welcome and encouraged to participate. More information will be coming soon!
AP Exams – Non-Enrolled Students – Deadline March 1
If any student wants to take an AP exam in a course that he/she is not enrolled in, registration is now open. Each exam costs $100, and the form to register can be found in school counseling or on our website. Students currently enrolled in an AP course are automatically registered for the corresponding AP exam and do not need to complete any form.
If you have any questions about AP testing in general, please contact one of our AP testing coordinators: Martha Rodeheaver at myrodeheaver@fcps.edu or Alyson Calvello at acalvello@fcps.edu.
College Board Accommodations – Deadline January 31 for AP Exams
Students who have an IEP or 504 do not automatically have College Board accommodations. If your child is planning on taking a PSAT, SAT, or AP Exam, you must apply for accommodations through the College Board. For AP Exam approval, paperwork must be submitted to Oakton by January 31, to allow for processing prior to the College Board deadline. All paperwork is to be given to John Glufling, SSD Coordinator at Oakton High School. We encourage you to turn in paperwork as soon as possible, as the process can take a long time. Students who have been approved in previous years do not need to apply again.
To apply for College Board accommodations, each of the following must be completed:
Paperwork should be delivered to Oakton High School to the attention of John Glufling, or emailed to jaglufling@fcps.edu.
If you have any questions regarding the process, you can contact your child’s case manager or counselor, or email John Glufling at jaglufling@fcps.edu or Martha Rodeheaver, Assessment Coach, at myrodeheaver@fcps.edu.
American Mathematics Competition – now on February 15!
Oakton will be offering the American Mathematics Competition (AMC) tests on February 15, 2017 during 1st period. Please note this is a new date. AMC 10 and AMC 12 will be administered at that time. The AMC 10 and AMC 12 are both 25-question, 75-minute, multiple choice examinations in high school mathematics designed to promote the development and enhancement of problem-solving skills. The cost to take the test is $10 (checks payable to Oakton High School). For more information, please see the flyer or visit www.maa.org/math-competitions/amc-1012. Please contact your classroom teacher or Mr. Vary (mgvary@fcps.edu) if you have any questions
College Night for 11th and 12th Grade Students with Disabilities
Will my high school accommodations from my IEP/504 plan carry over to post-secondary education?
How does support for students with learning disabilities at the post-secondary level look?
How do I go about seeking learning support and accommodations at the post-secondary level?
Do I really need support at the post-secondary level?
Will the high school tell college that I apply to that I have a disability?
Get the answer to these and all your questions about support for students with disabilities at our 2nd annual College Night.
Who: 11th and 12th grade students with IEPs or 504 plans
Parents are also invited
Dates: February 2 for 2-year college rep visits
February 8 for 4-year college rep visits.
Time: 7pm
Where: Lecture Hall
RSVP
2-year College Night (February 2nd) RSVP
4-Year College Night (February 8th) RSVP
Spring Sports Newsletter
Spring Sports begin Monday, February 20 (February 27 for outdoor track). Download the 2017 OHS Spring Activities Newsletter for tryout requirements and detailed information from each sport. There is also information about 2017 Fall Sports tryouts and spring physicals at Oakton. *The newsletter will open as a Word Doc.*
Softball Parent Meeting
For any parents of girls interested in trying out for the Oakton Softball team, there will be a parent interest meeting on February 9, at 7:00 PM in room 228. We will discuss the expectations for the season, the coaching staff's goals, the try-out process, and scheduling. We will also be looking for volunteers to help out the team. The coaches are looking forward to a great season and can't wait to see you all on February 9!
Oakton AVID Accepting 2017 - 2018 Applications
The Oakton AVID program is accepting applications for the 2017 - 2018 school year. AVID is a college readiness elective that focuses on academic success, organization, collaboration, and college research. We have an elective for each grade level 9 - 12 and are currently looking to add a limited number of students to our program.
Students must have at least a 2.0 GPA and be enrolled, or enrolling next year, in honors and/or AP courses.
Applications will close on March, 10.
Apply now!
Oakton Chipotle Fundraiser
Oakton FBLA is holding a fundraiser from 5-9 p.m. on Tuesday January 31st at the Oakton Chipotle 2946 Chain Bridge Road. Please come and mention Oakton FBLA when paying or show the flyer (which will be linked next week!).
Virginia Girls State
Are you interested in government? Are you looking for leadership opportunities? Consider applying for a slot to attend the American Legion Auxiliary Virginia Girls State!
Virginia Girls State is an opportunity to practice and develop leadership skills; to study local and state government; and to live, work, and associate with other young leaders from across the state. Candidates must be of the rising senior class (current juniors) and have an interest in municipal government. Participants who are descendants of military veterans will be eligible to apply for a $20,000 scholarship!
Girls State will be held on the campus of Longwood University in Farmville, VA on June 18-June 24 2017.
For more information, please email Ms. Sherrill, school counselor, at asherrill@fcps.edu.
Gap Year Fair
Interested in taking a year off in between high school and college? Check out the Gap Year Fair at Marshall High School Tuesday, Feb. 7. A speaker will present on the benefits of a gap year from 7-7:45 and the fair will go from 7:45-9PM. It is recommended that students pre-register for the event through the following link: https://usagapyearfairs.org/fairs/
U.S. Service Academy & ROTC Night
Interested in pursuing a military academy or ROTC in college? Check out: Tuesday, February 28, 7-8:30 PM – U.S. Service Academy & ROTC Night at W.T. Woodson High School (Auditorium) This event is open all grade levels! (Snow Date: Thursday, March 2 at 6PM)
Understanding Your Financial Aid Award Letter Presentation - March 11
Seniors and senior families, need help looking over the financial aid award letters you’ve received from colleges?
Saturday, March 11, 9-11AM – College Access Fairfax will be presenting on Understanding Your Financial Aid Award Letter at Oakton High School (Auditorium)
College Partnership Program
Are you a student who wants and needs more information about the college process and support to get there?! The College Partnership Program may be the club for you!
CPP students meet monthly in the Oakton HS College & Career Center during Cougar Time to prepare and learn more about what it takes to get to college. All students are welcome to attend these monthly meetings, however, in order to receive additional benefits of the College Partnership Program, such as academic counseling, college visit field trips and summer experiences, assistance with completing college applications, workshops, test prep, fee waivers for SAT and ACT, as well as college applications and parent info programs; students should apply to become an official CPP member.
Visit the FCPS website to learn more about the program’s philosophy and principles, as well as eligibility. Students may apply online or through a paper application by March 31st. Applications are available online. Paper applications (and a recommendation form) are available outside the College & Career Center.
Questions?! Come to our next College Partnership Meeting on Wednesday, February 22 during Cougar Time in the Career Center.
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