Principal Updates - August 31

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Important Dates 

August 24-September 3: Freshmen Orientation Activities  

September 2: Student Schedules Available (SIS) 

September 3: Virtual Orientation (All Oakton Students) 

September 8: First Day of School 

September 17: Senior Parent Night 

September 23: SAT (12th grade only); Asynchronous Learning for All Grades

September 24: Back to School Night 

Return to School Plans

Resources/Supports

The new school year is rapidly approaching with just two weeks to go!  To help streamline information all of the information and resources we are preparing can be found on the Oakton Student Portal (linked below). Each week we will update this site with pertinent information that will help everyone prepare for the upcoming school year.  Throughout the year, we will continuously update this site so student have all the information they need to stay up-to-date with all things Oakton! We will post all resources on Oakton's main website as well.  

Student/Family Resources:

Here are the resources we would like to highlight this week: 

Here are the resources we have previously highlighted:  

FCPS Resources: 

FCPS Plan for Return to School

Parent Digital Tool Permission

This information  is provided in compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) to provide you with information about the measures FCPS takes to keep student data secure when using digital tools. By completing this digital form, you provide permission for your child to use the FCPS-approved online tools listed below as part of an instructional program.  

More information for you to review regarding what digital tools your children may be using this year can be found here.  Parents only need to complete this form one time and it will cover all classes. 

Final Laptop Distribution Make-up Session: September 2 

We are holding a final make-up laptop pickup next Wednesday, September 2 from 9:30 am – 11:30 am. More information about laptop distribution, including where to go, can be found on our website.

We do encourage all students to use a school-issued laptop, and you can read the benefits to using our laptops here. If you have questions about why you should use the FCPSOn laptop, please contact your student’s assistant principal:

If you have any specific questions about Oakton tech needs, please fill out this form. A member of our tech team will contact you to follow up. ​​​​​​​

Virtual Orientation for All Students

On Thursday, September 3, we will be offering a morning orientation for all Oakton students.  This will help students ensure that they have their class links and the resources they need for the first day of school.  Students will have the opportunity to log into each of their classes with their unique Blackboard Collaborate Ultra link.  Links will be emailed out to students no earlier than August 31.  Students should begin checking their fcpsschools.net accounts daily.  

Orientation

General Information  

Operating Hours

Our office is currently opened in limited capacity.  Currently, we are open for appointments only, however, we will have someone available to answer the main office phone line from 8am-3pm Monday-Friday.

Senior Parent Night - September 17 

Parents/Guardians of the class of 2021:  We welcome you to attend our virtual Senior Parent Night Presentation on Thursday September 17th 7:00 – 8:30 pm. Please RSVP to this event using this form.  You will receive an email on September 17 with a link to the presentation. If you are unable to join us, do not worry. We will be adding the presentation to our website.

You can also use this form to ask general college application questions that you have for your Senior. We will do our best to answer these questions during our presentation.  If you have specific questions about your student, please reach out to their counselor.

Oakton Spirit Wear

Every Friday we like to wear our Oakton gear to show our school spirit.  If you are in need of more spirit wear, please check out our online spirit store.  The online store will be open until September 18.  All orders will be available for pick-up at the school when they arrive.  A portion of the sales go directly to our Oakton Athletic Boosters.  

AP Class Information 

If you are taking an AP class this year, please read below for important information! Please make sure you can access your AP account! 

All students will have to have a College Board account in order to access important classroom materials as well as register for SAT exams and view scores for SATs, PSATs, and APs. This needs to be an account that students can regularly view and should have access to by September 11. Students should use their personal email address and not their school email address, as the school email address will expire when they graduate and will not be able to receive emails from the College Board.

If you don’t already have an account, please sign up at myap.collegeboard.org. Parents shouldn’t create an account for their student. Students, please keep your account information in a safe place only you can access.

Students will login here: myap.collegeboard.org. You can either log in to make sure you can access your account or create a new account there. If you are having issues accessing your student account, visit the College Board’s help site.

Our OHS student portal also has links to AP-related information and resources for you to use throughout the year.

If you have issues accessing your College Board account, there are prompts on that page that can help you, you can contact the College Board at 888-225-5427, or visit the College Board’s help siteOakton High School is not able to help with College Board accounts.

Oakton Athletics 

This form captures all updates regarding Oakton Athletics.  It includes information on updated sports seasons, physicals (including how to turn them in), contact information for the Activities Office Staff and contact information for all of our head coaches.  If you are interested in trying out for a sport this school year, you are encouraged to reach out directly to the head coach.  

Renovation Update

Please visit our website for more information on the scope of the renovation and the renderings of what the building will look like when completed. 

PTSA News and Updates

PTSA Notes

Join us for our first PTSA Meeting on Wednesday, September 16, 7p.m. ONLINE.  We will approve the PTSA budget, audit and learn about the upcoming events for this year!  Everyone is welcome and you don't have to be a PTSA member to join us.  Please RSVP so we can send you login details.

Have you joined the PTSA yet? Your membership (and donations) are vital to the success of the PTSA! Sign up and BE HEARD as you help support the students, teachers, and the Oakton High School community to achieve our goals this year!

We look forward to many exciting things this Fall and hope to see you at our September Meeting!

Sincerely,

Oakton PTSA

Parent Resources

Did you know that Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) has Parent Information Phone Lines to support parents in our eight most common languages staffed by bi-lingual employees?

Parents, who would feel more comfortable communicating in their first language, can call the Parent Information Phone Lines Monday-Friday and access a live bi-lingual (sometimes multilingual) employees.

Our phone line staff is also available to FCPS staff who want to connect with parents in the parent’s first language.

Phone Line Staff can help with the following:

  • Basic needs resources (food, utilities, shelter)
  • Translating and interpreting of FCPS information and communications
  • Contact with school personnel
Phone Numbers

Mental Health Resources 

FCPS has compiled a list of mental health resources that you may find beneficial.  All of the resources can be accessed here at any time.  Mental health resources and emergency services information can be found here.  

FCPS Cares

Do you know an Oakton High School or FCPS employee who does ordinary things in an extraordinary way or goes beyond what is expected?  If so, then click here to share with everyone. 

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