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Important Dates
August 16: Fall Sports Parent Night
August 18: Student Schedules Available (StudentVue/ParentVue); Freshmen/New Student Orientation; Back to School Open House
August 19: Back to School Open House
August 22: First Day of School
September 1: Cougar Kickoff
September 2: No School
September 5: No School, Labor Day
September 8: Back to School Curriculum Website published
September 26: Student Holiday/Teacher Workday, Religious & Cultural Observance Day - Rosh Hashanah
September 30: Homecoming Football Game
October 1: Homecoming Dance
October 5: No School, Religious & Cultural Observance Day - Yom Kippur
October 10: Student Holiday/Staff Development Day - Indigenous Peoples' Day
October 12: PSAT/SAT Day (10th-12th Grade)
October 24: No School, Religious & Cultural Observance Day - Diwali
October 28: End of 1st Quarter; 2 Hour Early Release
October 31: Student Holiday/Teacher Workday - Happy Halloween
Back to School Information
Back to School Information
All of our back to school information was posted last Thursday and emailed out to all families. Please see our website for all the information you need to feel prepared for the start of the year! We hope to see you at our upcoming back to school events!
Back to School Curriculum Website - September 8, 2022
On Thursday, September 8 we will launch our Back to School Curriculum website. This will include a formal video presentation from each teacher that will outline for their course:
- An overview of the curriculum
- A review of any pertinent classroom procedures/routines
- An explanation of grading and assessment
- An explanation of how students can access work from an absence
This allows families to review presentations at the date/time that is suitable for them and ensures that everyone is able to access information for all of their child's courses with no conflicts.
FCPS Updated Cell Phone Policy
An important update made to the Student Rights & Responsibilities document (SR&R) for the coming school year is the regulation to prohibit cell phone use in classrooms. Students will not be permitted to use their cell phones during class unless permitted by the teacher for instructional purposes. We acknowledge this new policy will be a shift for many students and families this year, but research shows that managing phone use during class time will support students’ attention and ability to fully engage in their learning. Schools are partnering with parents to have students understand the importance of putting their phones away to minimize distractions during class. Please talk to your child(ren) before the start of the school year about these expectations for this upcoming school year. Families may also review the parental controls available for all iPhone and Android users.
Laptop Distribution
On the first day of school students will attend advisory as their first period class. The period rotation for the day will be Periods 3, 1, 5, 7. We will resume our normal burgundy day period rotation of (1, 3, 5, 7) on Wednesday August 24. During this advisory period, all students will receive their FCPSOn laptop device.
Back to School Parent Coffee
To ensure that all families feel prepared for the start of school, we will offer a Parent Coffee via Zoom on Friday, August 19 at 8:00am. This is a chance for anyone who is unable to attend the open houses opportunities a chance to ask questions and seek clarification. A link for this parent coffee will be emailed out on Thursday, August 18.
 Summer Information
Summer Meal Service
Summer meal kits will be offered on Tuesdays at several locations through August 9. Meal kits contain seven days of breakfast and lunch items packed in bulk. All meals are available at no-cost to FCPS students and children 18 years of age and under. Pick up locations and times have recently been updated. Visit our Meals for Students website for more details.
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
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.
Health and Wellness
Emergency Resources
Crisis Link Regional Hotline 703-527-4077
Crisis Text Text NEEDHELP to 85511
Dominion Hospital Emergency 703-536-2000
INOVA Emergency 703-289-7560
Merrifield Center Emergency 703-573-5979 TTY dial 711
Life Threatening 911
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:
- Scanned and emailed to the school at OaktonHSOffice@fcps.edu
- Mailed to the school, Attn: Jill Hendelman
- Dropped off in the Main Office, Attn: Jill Hendelman
Please contact Jill Hendelman at 703-319-2810 if you have any questions.
Be Wise, Immunize! Required Vaccines for 2022-23 School Year
Vaccinations are required for public school entry and help keep students protected from serious diseases. Many children missed their well check-ups and their recommended childhood vaccinations over recent years because of disruptions from COVID-19. It is critical to catch up now to keep children healthy and ready for school. Check with your students’ health care providers now to make sure they are up to date on their vaccines.
Appointments are required for most vaccination clinics. Don’t wait until the last minute when you might not be able to find an appointment. Visit the Fairfax County Health Department website for a schedule of clinics or schedule with your family’s health care provider.
Remember to request documentation of your child’s immunizations to provide to their school. More information on immunization requirements and the necessary documentation is available online.
Upcoming Vaccination Clinic
Herndon/Reston District Office 1850 Cameron Glen Drive, Suite 100, Reston, VA 20190-3310
- Friday, August 19, 1-4 p.m.
Appointments are required, call 703-246-7100.
You will need to bring to your appointment:
PTSA News and Information
The PTSA is looking for a co-vice president and a co-secretary. If you're interested, please send an email to Oaktonhsptsa@gmail.com.
The PTSA is interested to hear concerns and ideas for the new school year, please send concerns and suggestions to the same email address.
Staff, parents and students the PTSA is looking forward to having all of you as PTSA members to support the work at Oakton H.S.
Please go to the PTSA website if you're interested in becoming a member.
https://oaktonhsptsa.ptboard.com
Oakton Pantry
Please help us re-stock the Pantry for the new school year! There are many ways to donate. We accept non-perishable food items, personal hygiene supplies, household goods, and monetary donations. Items may be dropped off in the front office any time during school hours. For monetary donations, please make checks payable to OHS PTSA and put PANTRY DONATION on the memo line.
We will also be accepting donations this week during the Thursday Open House -- just look for the Pantry table.
To learn more about the Pantry, including our most needed items, please visit our website at https://oaktonpantry.com/ (copy and paste link). Thank you!
Giant Food Bloomin' 4 Good Program
This month the Oakton Pantry is the beneficiary of the Giant Food Bloomin' 4 Good Program. For each specially marked $12.99 bouquet of flowers sold, the Oakton Pantry will be donated $1.00. This is for the entire month of August at the Giant Food located at 9400 Fairfax Boulevard, Fairfax, VA.
 FCPS Cares
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