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Important Dates
September 28: School - Issued Material Distribution (1pm-3pm)
September 29: Brain Break (3rd Period); Partners for Safe Teen Driving Night, 6pm (Virtual)
October 1: Advisory Period (3rd Period)
October 12: Student Holiday (Indigenous Peoples Day)
October 14: Partners for Safe Teen Driving Night, 6pm (Virtual)
October 29: PSAT Opportunity, 11th Grade; Asynchronous Learning All Grades; Partners for Safe Teen Driving Night, 6pm (Virtual)
October 30: Last day of 1st Quarter
November 2-3: Student Holidays
 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.
Back to School Night Information
Last week we launched our back to school website! If you have not had the chance to check out all of our videos and information you can find everything here.
All information can also be found on our website, under Announcements.
PSAT Opportunity -11th Grade
On Friday, an eNotify message was sent to all parents/guardians of 11th grade students. If you are interested in signing up your child for the PSAT opportunity being held at Oakton High School (11th grade only), please refer to that email and make sure you complete the intent form no later than October 9.
National Honor Society (NHS) Applications
The NHS application process will officially begin for students tomorrow, September 29. All eligible students will find an invitation to apply in their student fcpsschools.net email accounts. This email contains all information that the student needs to complete the online application.
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.
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.
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
Student Brain Break Activities
On September 29th, school counselors will be leading activities to provide students an opportunity to interact with their peers, practice mindfulness through movement, and have a few moments of fun!
All activities will be held at the start of 3rd period, from 9:45-10:30am, on Tuesday, September 29th. Students from all grade levels are invited to attend an activity of their choosing, however, they must register for the activity by Monday, September 28th at 4:00pm.
Students may register to participate in one (1) of the “Brain Break” activities using the links below (FPCS network login required):
Scavenger Hunt
Yoga
Escape Room – Hogwart’s
Virtual College Tour – George Mason University
October Activities
During the month of October, school counseling lessons will focus on student Academic and Career Plans. The Academic and Career Plan is a process for students to plan for the future by exploring college and career options. Students will work to discover their personal strengths and interests, create goals to help them achieve success, plan for courses that meet high school graduation requirements and prepare for life after high school. School counselors will meet with students to review, revise, and update their Academic and Career Plans during 3rd period on the following dates:
- October 6 – 9th Grade
- October 13 – 12th Grade
- October 20 – 11th Grade
- October 27 – 10th Grade
Students will meet with their school counselors through links provided in Google classroom. If you have questions, please contact your child’s school counselor.
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
This week our brand new library furniture is being installed! Pictures to come once everything has been built and put in the proper place!
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
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Missed our September PTSA Meeting - Minutes and recording are on the website under docs and photos. You must be logged into our site to view them.
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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. Two dates October 9 and 16 - RSVP here!
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Last Call for Committee Members and Chairs - You don't have to do it alone, the PTSA board is here to support you! Grab your friends and sign up together. We will send out details for the first online meeting to brainstorm early next week!
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Online SAT/ACT Test Prep - Any student can sign up for the for Mock Test and Bootcamp classes through NOVASTAR.
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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.
Monique Roberts-Rabil
president@oaktonhsptsa.org
PTSA President
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
 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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