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Important Dates
September 15-October 15: Hispanic Heritage Month
September 21: School-Issued Material Distribution (9am-12pm; 2pm-5pm)
September 23: SAT (12th grade only); Asynchronous Learning for All Grades
September 24: Back to School Night (Virtual Only)
September 28: School - Issued Material Distribution (1pm-3pm)
September 29: 1st Partners for Safe Teen Driving Night, 6pm (Virtual)
 Return to School - Required Documents
Please make sure you have completed all of the required forms below for each student as we begin this school year.
Emergency Care Form via weCare@school
Information must be correct and what we will use in case of an emergency. We are asking all parents to review and update via weCare@school for each enrolled student. Having the most up-to-date information for all of our students is essential to our ability to best meet all students' needs in the event of an emergency.
Health Information Form
A health information form must be on file for all students. By updating “Current Health Conditions” and/or “Current Medical Care Details” in the emergency care form via weCare@school, this will be updated for the student.
Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) Signature Page
The Student Rights and Responsibilities document explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable and supportive school environment. We ask that you use this document as a framework for discussing these expectations with your child or teen so that he or she is well prepared for success when the school year begins. You will also find that this publication includes information that you may need throughout the school year, including contact numbers and other resources.
Online access to review the FCPS SR&R is available here: https://www.fcps.edu/srr
Use this electronic link to the FCPS Student Rights and Responsibilities Parent Acknowledgement form. All parents and/or guardians must complete the acknowledgement form indicating they have reviewed and are familiar with the various rules and regulations that guide student conduct in FCPS schools. The form must be filled out one time per student. Students will be reviewing the SR&R in 3rd Period Advisory (Learning Seminar) on Thursday, September 17.
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.
General Information
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. Due to the number of people that we will have on campus we cannot support appointments or walk-in requests for technology support on September 23. If you have a question, please call the main office line and we will best assist you.
Senior SAT Opportunity - September 23
All seniors taking the SAT on Wednesday have been invited (via their fcpsschools.net email) to a meeting at 9:45am during 3rd period on Tuesday September 22. Molly Brady, Assessment Coach, is hosting this meeting and she will review the logistics and details for the day. At dismissal, seniors will also have the opportunity to pick up any school-issued supplies they may need in Oakton Hall.
Student Life at Oakton
The OHS Student Portal has been updated! Please check out the new section titled "Student Life at Oakton." On this site students can access our latest Clubs and Activities List, Morning Announcements (which can also be viewed live on Instagram - @ohsmornings), and Athletic team information.
Credit Exam for World Languages Postponed
The 2020 Credit Exam for World Languages will be postponed until the spring of 2021. It is anticipated that results from the spring exam will be available in time for graduation. Notice will be sent to schools regarding registration as soon as possible.
As a reminder, thirty (30) languages are assessed via the FCPS Credit Exam, including: American Sign Language, Amharic, Arabic, Bengali/Bangla, Chinese/Mandarin, Farsi/Persian, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Nepali, Pashto, Portuguese, Punjabi, Russian, Sanskrit/Samskritam, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Tamil, Telugu, Tigrinya, Turkish, Twi, Urdu, and Vietnamese.
Greek, Hebrew, Portuguese and Turkish languages are tested using the Writing Proficiency Test (WPT), which is a timed test and has a format distinct from the FCPS World Languages Credit Exam. More information on the WPT is available at Writing Proficiency Test.
Additional information about the Credit Exam can be accessed at Credit Exam for WL.
2020-2021 Driver Education – Hour Requirements
To meet the requirement for juvenile licensing students must receive a minimum of 30 hours of driver education instruction. During virtual instruction, the 30 hours must be completed synchronously. Oakton Sophomores will complete Drivers Education during the First Quarter and first four weeks of the Second Quarter to meet this requirement.
Situations, where a student has a long-term absence, will be managed on a case-by-case basis to determine if the hour requirement can be met. Students with limited absences from driver education will need to make up time missed.
Quarterly Instruction Breakdown
- Quarter 1- Driver Ed (extended into 2nd quarter)
- Quarter 2-Physical Education
- Quarter 3- Health
- Quarter 4- Physical Education
Partners for Safe Teen Driving
All students enrolled in Classroom Driver Education during the 2020-2021 school year must attend a virtual parent-teen traffic safety presentation (PSTD). The virtual presentation is connected to successful classroom instruction and must be completed to receive a DEC-District 8 card (pink card). The parent-teen traffic safety presentation (PSTD) will be offered four times during the school year at Oakton. Students and their parents/guardians should plan to attend the presentation at Oakton (virtually) during the 1st quarter.
All PSTDs begin promptly. Late admission will not be allowed.
Students, Please complete this Google Form to pick the date you will attend.
Dates 2020-2021
- Tuesday, September 29th at 6 pm
- Wednesday, October 14th at 6 pm
- Thursday, October 29th at 6 pm
- Wednesday, November 18th at 6 pm
- Make-up Date During Second Quarter TBD
These sessions are intended for Sophomores currently in Drivers Education or Juniors who still need PSTD for licensure.
Seniors who wish to attend must register online through the Adult and Community Education (ACE) or call 703-658-1201 and pay a $30 fee - or contact Ms. Walsh if you need more details.
PSTD nights are not available to freshmen.
For all students interested in applying for NHS this school please be patient as we prepare and process our first steps in the coming weeks. Only current Juniors or Seniors with a 3.5 Cumulative GPA will be eligible to apply. Please wait to email or contact school personnel, as we prepare our application and submission process. If students are eligible to apply they will receive notice via their school email in a few weeks. All current members should continue to complete service hours as best as you can. We will hold office election nominations in the coming weeks as well as our first meeting of the year. Again, please be patient as we navigate a busy virtual opening to our school year.
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 site. Oakton High School is not able to help with College Board accounts.
AP exam registration for non-enrolled students
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 $95. You can use this google form to register or paper copy 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. The deadline to register is October 30th. Payment can be submitted through My School Bucks or check.
My School Bucks Link for home schooled students.
My School Bucks Link for non-enrolled Oakton students.
If you have any questions about AP testing in general, please contact our AP testing coordinator: Katie Warehime at KJWarehime@fcps.edu.
College Board Accommodations- Deadline December 11th, 2020 for AP Testing
Students who have an IEP or 504 do not automatically have College Board accommodations. Paperwork must be submitted to Oakton by December 11, 2020, to allow for processing prior to the College Board deadline; however, we encourage students to submit paperwork as early as possible. All paperwork is to be given to Shelley Wiederhold, SSD Coordinator at Oakton High School. Each of the following must be completed:
College Board Consent Form
College Board Local Application Form
Processing for accommodations can take between 7-12 weeks, so we must have the paperwork in by December 11, 2020 to process before AP Testing in May. Paperwork should be delivered to Oakton High School, to the attention of Shelley Wiederhold, or emailed to swiederhold@fcps.edu
Full Frequently Asked Questions regarding AP exams are located on our website.
Student Services Updates
Sophomore Class Meeting – September 21
Sophomores will meet with their school counselor on Tuesday, September 21 during 3rd period to discuss “Navigating the Next New Normal.” During these sessions, we will discuss topics including:
- Time Management
- Staying organized
- Prioritizing
Brain Break Opportunities - September 28th
On Tuesday, September 28 during 3rd period, all students are invited to attend one of the virtual brain breaks. School Counselors will be leading the following sessions:
- Yoga
- College Tour
- Scavenger Hunt
- Escape Room
Mental Health Resources
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Helping individuals at risk to create a network for support and safety can help them take positive action and reduce feelings of hopelessness. Find mental health resources here.
Additional resources can be found here:
What Every Parent Needs to Know about Suicide Prevention
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/promote-national-suicide-prevention-month/
https://wakelet.com/wake/a-AUYV-u6dGcAfjV1OTQf
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.
Back to School Night Information
Back to School Website and Presentations - September 24
We are excited to invite you to the Oakton High School Back to School Night on Thursday, September 24, 2020!
Due to our circumstances this year, the Back to School Night format will be virtual only. We encourage all parents/guardians and students to access the Oakton High School Back to School Night website. Through our site, you will be able to learn about this school year, meet our wonderful faculty and the many outstanding courses and programs offered at Oakton. You may also access videos from FCPS School Board members, Oakton High School Administrators, as well as school counselors. Each instructional department has prepared course informational videos and all teachers and staff have prepared welcome videos to help you connect faces with the names you are hearing at home. The Back to School Night website will go live on Thursday, September 24th. I will send out the link to the site that morning for you to access and it will be made available on the Oakton High School website.
In addition, we will be offering two parent meetings that evening with details below.
SPECIAL EDUCATION MEETING
Parents/Guardians of CAT A Special Education students are also invited to join Mr. Oberndorf, Assistant Principal, and Mrs. Shelley Wiederhold, CAT A Special Education Department Chair, for a parent meet and greet and information session virtually via Blackboard Collaborate Ultra at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 24th.
Please complete this brief form to express your interest in attending. Those that fill out the form will receive a personalized link invitation the day of the meeting via the email provided.
CAT B DEPARTMENT/ADAPTED CURRICULUM - MEET AND GREET
Mrs. Landis, Assistant Principal, and Mrs Koceva, Cat B Department Chair, are hosting a Meet and Greet BBCU session for all the parents/guardians of students who take classes with the Cat B Department/Adapted Curriculum for the 2020/21 school year at 5:00 pm on Thursday, September 24, 2020. An email with the guest link to the BBCU session was sent to all the parents/guardians from the Cat B Program distribution list. Please feel free to email jkoceva@fcps.edu or mflandis@fcps.edu if you plan to attend and you haven’t received the email with the link yet.
AVID PROGRAM MEETING
Parents/Guardians and AVID students are all invited to join Mr. Oberndorf, Assistant Principal, and Mrs. Katy Byrd, AVID Coordinator, for a virtual meet and greet and information session about the AVID program at Oakton High School via Blackboard Collaborate Ultra at 6:00 p.m.
Please complete the brief form to express your interest in attending. Those that fill out the form will receive a personalized link invitation the day of the meeting via the email provided.
PTSA News and Updates
PTSA Notes
- Thank you to everyone who came out for our first PTSA meeting. Minutes and recording will be available on the website soon!
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Save the Date - Virtual Trivia Night will be our first Family Engagement event. Join us for a 60-minute LIVE video conferenced pub-style quiz extravaganza, with 4 rounds plus a final showdown question. Each household will be one team. Pre-registration is required. RSVP here! We hope you can join us!
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Get involved with PTSA - You don't have to do it alone, the PTSA board is here to support you! Grab your friends and sign up together. How can I get involved you ask -- Membership, PTA Programs, Fundraising, Mini-Grants, Hospitality, Pantry, Parent Education, Events, SEPTA Coordinator, Communications, Reflections, Website, Community Engagement, Sponsorships, Grade Level Committees and much more!
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Online SAT/ACT Test Prep - We have added some new classes for Mock Test and Bootcamp learning opportunities with this year's partner NOVASTAR.
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Have you joined the PTSA yet? Stay involved with PTSA announcements, support events like Family Trivia Night, member discounts and much more! Your membership (and donations) are vital to the success of the PTSA!
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Translating our PTSA website - Did you know our website can be translated into many languages? Click "Select Language" on the top right corner of the page. Select the language you wish to translate into and instantly it will translate the web page without opening a new tab.
Thank you again for your support!
Monique Roberts-Rabil
president@oaktonhsptsa.org
PTSA President
Parent Resources
Parent Coffee Recordings
A few of you indicated that you could not open one of the parent coffee recordings sent last Wednesday. I am hoping that you will now be able to access both recordings using the links below.
Parent Coffee - September 9
Parent Coffee - September 10
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
 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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