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Important Dates
*End of Year Calendar/Senior Only End of Year Calendar
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)
 General Information
School-Issued Laptop Return
All students need to return their school-issued laptops this year to receive some important updates. We need all computers, cords, and bags to be returned, regardless of the condition. Before returning your computer and bag, please make sure you have all personal items like USBs removed before returning and nothing remaining in the bag. Students should see grade level google classrooms for more information on backing up your files and dates and times for return. We have several opportunities in the coming weeks for students who do not use their FCPSOn device for classes. We will also have opportunities on the last day for seniors and the last day for underclassmen.
Returning OHS Library Materials
Returning OHS Library books is easier than ever! If you have books from this year or previous years (or even from other schools), you can return them to a variety of locations inside AND outside of the building. Students attending school in-person can stop by the library and use the drop slot inside the library or the book return drop in the wall to the left of the library entrance. Anyone can return books at any time on any day of the week using the OHS Library Book Return outside of the school, just to the left of the main entrance. Simply lift the lid and place your books inside! All books checked out from the OHS Library are due back by May 28. Thank you for your help returning your library books!
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.
Important Updates
On Thursday May 6, several important pieces of information were included in a community message. This includes: the end-of-year calendar, end-of-year grading updates, new vaccine requirements for the 2021-22 SY, and instructional plans for the 2021-22 SY. If you missed that email or would like to revisit that information it can be found on our website under announcements.
Testing Updates
AP Test Information
AP Testing Starts tomorrow May 18. Please review our Oakton’s AP Exam Information for the exam schedule and updated FAQ’s.
Students must take the AP Digital Exam on the 2021 Digital AP Exam App. Students must complete the exam set-up three days prior to each AP Digital Exam. An email will be sent to students at both their personal and fcps email accounts to remind them to complete the exam set-up.
The instructions for downloading the digital testing application to an FCPS device are posted on this FCPS page
If you were unable to join us for our AP Testing Parent Coffee, please review the presentation here.
Good luck to all our AP Testers! You got this!
If you have any questions, please email AP Coordinator Katie Warehime kjwarehime@fcps.edu
SOL Testing
Last week we finished with the vast majority of our SOL testing! We will continue to test students who needed a make-up testing window. Thank you to our assessment coach, Molly Brady for managing all of our SOL testing and so much more!
Class of 2021 Information
Senior Survey
All seniors have been invited to complete our annual senior survey through Naviance. This survey allows us to send final transcripts out for all students to the appropriate college or university. Please make sure your student takes the time to fill it out so there is no delay in their transcripts. If you have questions, please reach out to your child's counselor.
Prom
We loved seeing our seniors for our Starry Night prom. Thank you to the Leadership sponsors and classes for transforming our building so beautifully. It was great to see the Class of 2021 dressed to impress and enjoying themselves dancing under the stars in the courtyard!
Senior Letter
Last week, we sent a detailed senior letter to all families with more information on end of year events. The senior end-of-year calendar is also available here. We also wanted to clarify that graduation rehearsals are mandatory and they will be held at Oakton High School.
Graduation: June 9, 2021 (Jiffy Lube Live)
Later this week, we will send you an updated brochure with all the information you need to know for graduation. We are excited to announce that all families will receive 4 tickets per graduate! The location and seating arrangements for guests will be finalized closer to the graduation date. We will continue to work with Jiffy Lube Live and the Prince William Health Department on Governor Northam’s executive order which includes capacity restrictions and social distancing requirements for both graduates and guests. The event will also be livestreamed for additional family and friends. All of that information and more will be in the brochure.
Prom
We loved seeing our seniors for our Starry Night prom. Thank you to the Leadership sponsors and classes for transforming our building so beautifully. It was great to see the Class of 2021 dressed to impress and enjoying themselves dancing under the stars in the courtyard!
 Renovation Update
We hit a little delay with our Performing Arts Wing. The final inspections should happen this week. That will allow us to begin the move of our belongings into the new spaces.
This week we will turn over the Main Gym for renovation so that it will be ready in time for school to open in the fall! This renovation will include a full remodeling of our gym and expanding it. The expansion will allow for bleachers to be installed on all four sides of our gym. The summer renovation plans also include a turnover of our new PE locker rooms.
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
Thank you to all of the freshman and sophomore parents who joined us on May 6th for the Freshman & Sophomore Parent Night. If you missed the event, please view the recording here. It is also posted on the school website with all of our presentations. The night covered information about the role of a school counselor, graduation requirements, post-secondary timelines, Naviance and more.
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
Board Elections, Candidates Needed! - We need a President, Treasurer and Secretary to form a board for next year. The Vice President is not a required role to form a board and can be appointed later but we need one too. 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!
Thank you for your continued support to the PTSA!
Oakton Pantry
We are coming down to the last few 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 Information Sessions:
- 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.
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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