Principal Updates - Week of July 23

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Important Upcoming Dates

August 23 - Freshmen and New Student Orientation; Cougar Kickoff

August 28 - First Day of School

August 30 - Back to School Night, 9th/10th Grade

September 3 - Labor Day; No School

September 6 - Back to School Night, 11th/12th Grade

Renovation Update

This week the construction crews will start a project in the parking lot.  This will prohibit any traffic near Cougar Towne (trailers).  Should you need to access Student Services during this time, please enter Door 4 and report to the Main Office.  We anticipate this project should be completed in about 2-3 weeks.  Thank you.   

Summer Information

Senior Pictures

Due to renovation, senior pictures scheduled for this week have been relocated to Madison High School. 

Parking

Information about student parking should be coming out in early August.  We do not know yet exactly how many spots we will have for students (due to the renovation).  We can tell you it will be a lottery system and all spots will be reserved for seniors only. 

Locker Information

Rising freshmen and sophomores will automatically be assigned lockers for next year. Rising juniors and seniors who wish to have a locker for the upcoming school year need to fill out this google form. It will require you to be logged into your school google account (@fcpsschools.net)!

Summer Office Hours

The main office will be open during the summer from 8am-1pm. The new Main Entrance can be found at Door 4.  Please follow the new signage to get to the office. 

AP Summer Assignments Posted

Summer assignments for the upcoming 2018-2019 school year have been posted on the Oakton HS website for all students.  https://oaktonhs.fcps.edu/academics/advanced-placement-ap/Summer-Assignments

Summer Reading Assignments

The summer reading assignment has been updated for the 2018-2019 school year.  Please see the Oakton HS website for more details: https://oaktonhs.fcps.edu/announcements/summer-reading-and-assignments-2018

AP Scores Access

2018 AP Scores will be available online at https://apscore.collegeboard.org/scores# on Sunday, July 8th at 8:00am.  You will need to create a College Board account to view your scores and your 2018 AP number or Student ID number (if you provided it on your answer sheet) to see your scores. If you don’t have your 2018 AP number or did not provide your Student ID number on your answer sheet, you can call AP Services at 888-225-5427 or 212-632-1780 to access your scores.

Are You Moving This Summer?     

If your son/daughter will not be returning to Oakton High School next year, please let us know by completing an Intention Form.  These forms can be picked up and returned to Student Services. By doing so, we can be prepared to get academic records to the right school for you and we can better plan for school here for next year. Thanks!

Upcoming Events

Fall Sports Tryouts

Fall Sports tryouts begin the week of July 30th!  Tryout information is posted on www.oaktonathletics.org under the Announcements tab.  Information includes tryout times, forms required, and coaches’ contact information.  Fall sports include cheerleading, cross country, field hockey, football, golf, and volleyball.  Please feel free to contact to coaches directly with any questions or the Activities Office at (703) 319-2760.

Freshmen and New Student Orientation.

Save the date!  Thursday August 23, 12:00-3:45pm we will welcome all 9th grade and new students to Oakton High School.   You will have an opportunity to get your course schedule, meet your teachers, learn about our bell schedule, meet your counselor, and so much more to help with your transition to Oakton High School!  Please see the website for transportation information. 

https://oaktonhs.fcps.edu/announcements/save-date-freshman-and-new-student-orientation  

Cougar Kick-Off

Please join us for the 7th Annual Cougar Kick-Off on Thursday August 23, 3:00-5:30pm! The Oakton Leadership program will be hosting this event as a celebration to start the new school year with school spirit!  

- Submit updated Emergency Care Forms and Health Forms

- Purchase PE uniforms

- Explore clubs and activities

The Oakton staff and Oakton organizations will offer spirit wear for sale, food and drinks, games and activities, performances and more! Cougar Kick-Off is an excellent opportunity for students, parents, and the community to come out and show their support for Oakton High School. Come be a part of the Cougar Pride!

https://oaktonhs.fcps.edu/announcements/save-date-freshman-and-new-student-orientation

PTSA/Parent Information:

PTSA News You Choose Account

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