Principal Updates - June 20

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Important Dates 

June 20: Juneteenth Observance, Office Closed

June 20-24: Class of 2023 Senior Portraits 

July 4: Independence Day, School/Office Closed 

General Information 

Main Office Hours

Beginning, Tuesday, June 14 we will transition to our summer office hours.  We will be available in the main office from 9:00am-1:00pm, Monday through Friday.  We have very few staff members who work throughout the summer, so we encourage anyone coming in to call in advance or email the appropriate school personnel to set up a meeting.  

Mental Wellness Consultations

This summer, the FCPS Office of Intervention and Prevention Services will offer virtual Mental Wellness Consultations from June 21, 2022 through August 5, 2022.  Parents and students will have an opportunity to schedule a 45-minute consultation with a school psychologist or school social worker by phone or videoconference. Consultations will be offered in two ways:

  1. Directly to parents of students in any grade level.  This consultation provides an opportunity for parents to receive guidance on how to support their child’s social, emotional, behavioral, and academic success.  Information about community resources will also be provided.
  2. Directly to students in middle or high school.  This consultation provides an opportunity for middle and high school students to receive guidance and support for concerns related to anxiety, mood, behavior, peer or family interactions, or school transitions and changes.  Strategies and tools can also be provided to address academic challenges such as organization and time-management.

All parents and secondary students are encouraged to take advantage of this service by clicking here to request a consultation. You may also leave us a message at 703-503-2520.

Class of 2022 - Graduation Pictures

The pictures taken at graduation by Victor O'Neill studios are now available for purchase.  The flyer below is available for you to access photos.  You may also go to the link below or the Oakton HS website and click on the link under announcements for "Graduation Livestream & Photo and Video Purchase."

https://galleries.photoday.io/gallery/COUGARGRAD22

 

Class of 2022 Photos

Class of 2023 - Senior Portraits 

Per the emails sent to the families of the Class of 2023 on May 27 and June 15, below is the information on Session A for senior portraits.  Students should enter through Door 1 and proceed to Oakton Hall.  

June 20-24 for Senior Formal Yearbook Portraits Session A

The attire for the school’s yearbook pose will be in the traditional Tuxedos and Drapes. We will provide the Tuxedo and Drapes. In addition to the yearbook session we also offer sessions that include casual/personality portraits and cap and gown portraits.  Please follow the link below to choose your session type and appointment time.

pickatime.com/vosphoto/Oakton2023

If you have any questions please email seniors@vosphoto.com

Summer Learning Activities

While our primary objective for students over the summer is to relax and recharge, we do have a few optional summer activities for students posted on our website.  

https://oaktonhs.fcps.edu/announcements/summer-activities

SOL Test Results

If your student took SOL tests this spring at Oakton High School, you can view their scores in SIS ParentVUE after June 8, 2022. Use a web browser to log into your SIS ParentVUE account: https://sisparent.fcps.edu. You will find spring SOL test performance levels and overall scores in the Test History section. You will also get an official score report in ParentVUE Documents by the end of July.

Don’t have a ParentVUE account? Create one today: https://www.fcps.edu/resources/technology/student-information-system-sis-fcps/sis-parent-account-registration.

Tutor.com Summer Access

Oakton students will continue to have unlimited access to 24/7, on-demand, online tutoring support services through Tutor.com this summer. Students are able to use Tutor.com to review and/or practice in subject areas of interest or need. Students may also choose to access other tools such as practice quizzes in a variety of subject areas, as well as self-paced study courses for SAT and ACT preparation.

Details about how students can access Tutor.com through archived courses in Schoology are provided in Summer Access at Tutor.com - Online Tutoring Services. Students enrolled in summer Credit Recovery Academy, Online Campus, Online Economics and Personal Finance, and TJHSST summer courses will be able to access Tutor.com via their active summer course in Schoology.

Immunization Requirement – Rising 12th Graders

There was a new immunization requirement for rising 12th graders for this school year that we want to ensure all rising 12th grade families are aware.    Effective July 1, 2021, all students entering twelfth grade are 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. 

Please provide one of the following documents to Oakton High School as soon as possible:

  • An updated immunization record showing that the student has received the Meningococcal vaccine at age 16 or older.
  • A note on a healthcare provider’s letterhead stating the date the Meningococcal vaccine was given at age 16 or older.
  • A healthcare provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption.
  • A notarized Religious Exemption Form which is available online at: http://www.doe.virginia.gov/support/health_medical/certificate_religious_exemption.pdf

Immunizations are available from your student's healthcare provider or the Fairfax County Health Department. The Health Department clinic locations and hours are available online or by calling 703-246-2411.

The needed documentation can be provided to the school in one of the following ways: 

  1. Scanned and emailed to the school at OaktonHSOffice@fcps.edu 
  2. Mailed to the school, Attn: Jill Hendelman
  3. Dropped off in the Main Office, Attn: Jill Hendelman

Please contact Jill Hendelman at 703-319-2810 if you have any questions.

Student Services Updates

Monthly Newsletter 

Check out Student Services June Newsletter that highlights Student Services wellness initiatives and summer learning opportunities.  Have a great summer Cougars! (https://www.smore.com/1p2ma) 

County News 

Blake Lane Safety Meeting 

Supervisor Palchik is hosting a community meeting on Thursday, June 23 at 7:00pm. about safety improvements on the Blake Lane Corridor. This is a bilingual meeting and will be held over Zoom, as well as streamed live on Facebook, on Thursday, June 23rd, from 7PM to 8:30PM. Email any questions to Providence@fairfaxcounty.gov.  Register: https://bit.ly/BlakeSafety

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PTSA News and Information

Thank You For Your Generosity

There has been an outpouring of support from the Oakton HS community to the families that were impacted by the car accident on 6/7. Thank you for your generous donations and support during this difficult time. The links to the GoFundMe pages for the families are available on the PTSA website.

Oakton Pantry

We are so grateful for all of the incredible support the Oakton Pantry has received this school year! We will not be open during the summer, so will be distributing all of our supplies of food before school ends next week.

If you are looking for a way for your summer sports team or other group to support the community, we do need donations to start the year in August. Please contact oaktonpantry@gmail.com if you are interested in organizing a donation drive over the summer.

Thank you all for your generosity! Have a wonderful summer!

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