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Important Dates
May 3-7: Teacher Appreciation Week; AP Exams/SOL Exams (Math)
May 12-13: Asynchronous School Days (SOL Testing, see information below)
May 15: Senior Prom
May 28: Last Day for Seniors
May 31: Memorial Day, No School
June 4: 3 Hr. Early Release
June 8: Virtual Synchronous Day (All Grades 9-11), 3 Hr. Early Release
June 9: Graduation, 9:30am - Jiffy Lube Live - No School
June 10: 3 Hr. Early Release
June 11 - Last Day of School, Early Release (2 Hr. Day for Underclassmen)
This week is Teacher Appreciation Week! Please join me in celebrating our incredible staff this week. Let them know how much they are valued and reach out or encourage your students to share a positive note of gratitude. A special thank you to the Oakton PTSA for providing snacks, a boxed lunch, and a gift for each of our staff members!
 General Information
Calendar Change - June 8, 2021
Tuesday, June 8, is the Democratic Primary Election. Because the Fairfax County Electoral Board and City of Fairfax Electoral Board will be using 165 school facilities as polling locations, June 8 will be a virtual synchronous learning day (no in-person classes) for students throughout FCPS.
Face Mask Requirement
Despite the recent change in guidelines from the CDC, Fairfax County Public Schools is still requiring that face masks are worn by all students, staff, visitors, and spectators while on campus and at sporting events. Please make sure you have one with you when entering our building/facilities.
End of Year Grading & Summer Credit Recovery Program
On Friday updated information was sent out regarding our End of Year grading flexibility and our summer credit recovery program. That information can also be found on our website, here.
End of Year Calendar
We are making our way towards the end of the school year. This week we will update our website and send out our end of year calendars to all families via eNotify.
Buy a Yearbook
THE YEARBOOK IS HAPPENING! Buy yours now before prices increase! Go to www.yearbookordercenter.com and use code 4770 to purchase. If you have any questions, please contact OHSParagon@gmail.com. Don’t miss out – there are only a limited quantity available!
Updated Immunization Requirements 2021-2022 School Year
The Code of Virginia requires all students to be immunized against certain communicable diseases prior to entrance into Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS).
Effective July 1, 2021 all students entering twelfth grade will be required to receive one dose of Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) administered at age 16 or older, and prior to the beginning of school.
Twelfth grade students cannot begin school in August without proper Meningococcal documentation.
Soon we will be sending more information on the type of documentation you need to provide to the school and how to submit updated records.
Testing Updates
Spring Testing
SOL Test Information
In an effort to answer questions surrounding the SOL this year Assessment Coach, Molly Brady, and School Counselor, Elizabeth Chase-Kang filed this SOL Informational Video to address many questions you may have.
- Please visit our OHS SOL testing webpage regarding more information. Students were sent individual testing schedules to their FCPS email accounts. The schedules included specific dates, locations, and materials needed for testing (time frames are below). Students will need to bring their FCPS-issued laptops and chargers to testing. Please encourage your student to use their device consistently leading up to testing. If your student needs IT support, please submit an IT ticket.
- Remaining SOL Testing Schedule:
- April 26: Senior SOLs - Completed
- April 27-30: Reading SOLs - Completed
- May 4-7: Math (Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2) SOLs
- May 10-14: Science (Biology, Chemistry, Geosystems: Earth Science) SOLs
- May 12-13: Asynchronous Dates
- Due to space capacity limitations and high volume of testing on these dates, we will be having school asynchronously on these dates.
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Any student who has a cultural or religious observance conflict with the SOL schedule is encouraged to reach out to our Assessment Coach so that we may discuss alternative dates offered within the testing window. Please reach out directly to Ms. Molly Brady (mpbrady1@fcps.edu).
AP Test Information
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- Please check out Oakton’s AP Exam Information page for updated FAQ’s.
- To request a refund for a cancelled AP Exam(s), students need to fill out this form by May 3 (today).
- If you wish to cancel your student’s AP Exam(s), please email AP Coordinator Katie Warehime kjwarehime@fcps.edu
- Students can log in to the AP Classroom account and view their AP exam schedule.
- The AP Digital Testing App has been successfully installed on FCPS student computers
- The Digital Testing App on students FCPS computer needs to be updated! Please follow the instructions here. Students must be logged into their fcpsschools email to access. The update will be available starting May 4, 2021.
- If the app is not working, please fill out a ticket to get support from our Technology Support team. Please do this as soon as possible!
- AP Students will be invited to an information session on Digital AP Exams on Monday, May 10th at 1:00 pm hosted by Ms. Warehime
- Please join us on Thursday, May 13 at 8:30 am for a parent coffee focused on Digital AP testing. A link was emailed to families of AP Students on Friday, April 30th as part of the Upcoming AP Testing email. If you need the link, please reach out to Katie Warehime at kjwarehime@fcps.edu
Class of 2021 Information
Senior Letter
Tomorrow, we will be sending a detailed senior letter to all families with more information on end of year events. This will come via eNotify. Please make sure you have updated your email address in ParentVue, so you receive this important information.
Graduation: June 9, 2021 (Jiffy Lube Live)
Recently, we were able to visit Jiffy Lube Live and begin planning for graduation. FCPS is still working with Jiffy Lube Live on ticket information on how they will be allocated to ensure we do not exceed the maximum capacity as determined by the Governor. The division is reviewing the most recent guidance from the state, so we hope to be able to share ticket information soon. Here is what I can share with you at the moment:
- Seats will be assigned per direction of Jiffy Lube Live.
- Number of tickets will be determined and shared once Jiffy Lube Live shares their final number/grouping of seats based on maximum capacity.
- Each family will receive the same number of tickets.
- Families must sit together in their assigned seats to ensure social distancing from other families.
Prom - A Night Under the Stars - May 15, 2021
On Saturday May 15, 2021 we will be hosting a prom experience for our seniors. Due to current guidance and restrictions on social events at the state level, we are reimagining our prom to ensure we are adhering to all guidance.
Students were invited to sign up for a designated time slot that will last 45 minutes (may vary depending on interest levels). That time can be coordinated with other seniors. This link can be found in grade level google classrooms. Seniors must sign-up by Wednesday, May 5 so that we may appropriately plan.
We will be hosting the event at Oakton. Students will enter Door 1, have the chance for both formal and informal pictures. They will have access to both the courtyard and cafeteria. Students will be getting a small refreshment on the way out. We will have a DJ with music. All social distancing and mask policies will be followed. More information will be posted on grade level google classrooms this week.
 Renovation Update
This weekend we are slated to move into our new Performing Arts classrooms (chorus, band, orchestra)! Our theatre classroom and corresponding spaces are a part of the next Phase of construction. Students will begin uses those new spaces next week. We cannot wait to show off this gorgeous addition!
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.
Student Services Update
Freshman & Sophomore Parent Night – Thursday, May 6, 2021 at 6:30pm
Join the Oakton Counseling Department for Freshman & Sophomore Parent Night on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at 6:30pm. Learn more about the Counseling Department's Resources, Graduation Requirements, and Post-secondary Planning. The meeting will be virtual so registration is required here. We will send out a BBCU link to the email that is entered on the form either on May 4 or 5. Due to limited space, we ask only one sign-up per household. We hope to see you there!
Student Services Newsletter
Happy Spring Cougars! Take a look at Student Service’s April Newsletter that includes information on Student Service’s Curriculum, Senior Survey, Summer Opportunities, Grading Policy Updates, Upcoming Events and more. In addition, April’s Mental Health Moment focuses on Test Anxiety and strategies for defeating it.
Individual Post-Secondary Meeting for Juniors
Our counselors are currently meeting with Juniors to discuss post-secondary options and the college application process. Please encourage your junior to meet with their counselor to go over their plans and prepare for a strong start of their senior year. Individual meetings can be scheduled through their counselor and will be held throughout the month of April.
PTSA News and Information
Updates from the Oakton HS PTSA
Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week - Thank you to all the families who donated items and funds to make this week Special for our Teachers and Staff. We'll be doing lunch for the teachers and staff this week and look forward to sharing photos!! If you have a moment, please reach out to your child's teachers and thank them for all they do!!
Board Elections, Candidates Needed! - We need a President, Treasurer and Secretary to form a board for next year. Vice President is not a required role to form a board and can be appointed later. Details can be found HERE! Spring Mock Tests and Bootcamps - There are only two more mock tests coming up, $20 PTSA and members / $25 non-PTSA members. Remember, these are fundraisers for the PTSA while helping our students. All grades welcome!
May PTSA Meeting - Our next online PTSA meeting is Wednesday, May 12 at 7pm. Zoom details will be posted online and sent out via email. We thank everyone for your continued support!
Oakton Pantry
We are coming down to the last 5 weeks of school for this year. We would love to be able to support our families with groceries all the way to the end. We are in desperate need of donations to be able to give families what they need. Please consider donating items to The Pantry at OHS through our amazon wish list here, or by dropping items off in the front entry of the school during school hours. Our list of items needed is here.
Thank you so much for your continued support!
Parent Resources
Parent Resource Center
Be sure to check out the FCPS Parent Resource Center here for resources available to all families!
This site includes registration and information about monthly parent webinars.
2020-2021 Webinars
Registration opens one month before each webinar. Sign up for the New You Choose newsletter to get an email when registration opens.
COVID-19 Vaccines and the Vaccination Process in Fairfax County: A Webinar for Families
Join the Fairfax County Health Department and the Fairfax County Public Schools or FCPS Parent Resource Center for important updates about COVID-19 and the vaccines that have been developed to help prevent disease.
Topics will include:
- COVID-19 impacts (health, economic, education)
- The vaccine
- Community immunity: What is it and How do we get there?
- Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson vaccines— how they work and their effectiveness
- Safety of vaccines
- Vaccination process: Eligibility and How to register
- Tuesday May 4: Session in Vietnamese – Register here
- Tuesday May 11: Session in Korean – Register here
- Tuesday May 18: Session in Arabic – Register here
- Sessions are subject to change or cancellation based on the number of registrations
Tuesdays 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Important Information About Meals During the School Year
Fairfax County Public Schools is currently offering all students nutritious meals at no cost. Meals are offered at school sites and along bus routes Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) with both breakfast and lunch being served at the same time. Breakfast and lunch meals for Saturdays and Sundays are distributed at all locations every Friday. Grab and Go Meal Sites and Bus Routes
Changes to bus routes are posted on the website by 5 p.m. each day. If there are bus delays while distributing meals, the information will be posted on the FCPS Bus Delay website.
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.
Translate our Website
Our Oakton HS website can be translated into multiple languages! To do this you will see a globe, flags and the word "language" in the top left corner of our website. Click there and you will be able to select your preferred language.
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