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Important Dates
April 13 - End of Passover, Religious and Cultural Observance Day; 2 Hr. Early Release; End of 3rd Quarter; Last day for schedule changes for 22-23SY
April 14 - Student Holiday, Teacher Workday
April 20 - Deadline for seniors to enter X2VOL Service Hours
April 21 - No School, Eid al Fitr
April 24 - May 19 - SOL Exams
April 28 - Junior/Senior Prom
May 1 - May 11 - AP Exams
May 22 - Oakton Internship Program Begins (12th Grade)
May 29 - No School, Memorial Day
May 31 - June 5 - Senior Final Exams
June 6 - Graduation Rehearsal, #1
June 7 - Senior Awards Ceremony; Senior Sunset
June 8 - Graduation Rehearsal, #2
June 9 - Early Release, Class of 2023 Graduation
June 12 - June 15 - Underclassmen Final Exams; Early Release Days
June 16 - Last Day of School, Early Release, 10:10am
General Information
End of Year Calendars/Information
Our End of Year Calendars and Information can now be found on our website. We have one that is specific to the Class of 2023 and one that is for our students in Grades 9-11. Please visit our website for more information.
Oakton Accolades
We are excited to highlight our student accomplishments in the month of March on our Oakton Accolades portion of our website. On the site you will find highlights from:
- Virginia DECA State Leader Conference (including International Development Conference Qualifiers and Mini Award Winners)
- Oakton Orchestra Assessment
- Oakton Chorus Assessment
- Oakton Band Assessment
- Oakton Performing Arts VMEA Blue Ribbon School!
- Regional Science Fair
- Science Olympiad State Competition
- Oakton Debate Team - Super Regionals
- ITZArt4You
- National Scholastic Art and Writing Award
Congratulations to all of our students! If you have something you would like to share about your student, please do not hesitate to reach out!
Buy Your Yearbook Today
Yearbooks are on sale now! Last year the yearbook sold out, and there are less than 60 yearbooks still available for sale. Yearbooks are currently $75 for the base package. To buy a yearbook, visit www.yearbookordercenter.com and use code 4770! Questions? Email jsmorrison@fcps.edu.
Partners for Safe Teen Driving - One Remaining
All students enrolled in Classroom Driver Education during the 2022-2023 school year must attend an in-person Partners for Safe Teen Driving (PSTD). The 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 multiple times during the school year at Oakton. Students and their parents/guardians should plan to attend the presentation at Oakton at your earliest convenience.
All PSTDs begin promptly. Late admission will not be allowed.
Remaining Date 2022-2023
- Monday, May 15, 6:30pm in the Auditorium
These sessions are intended for Sophomores. Juniors and Seniors can attend a session through Adult and Community Education.
PSTD nights are not available to freshmen.
Testing Corner
Spring standardized testing is coming up in April and May. Please check out the Oakton HS testing page for more information.
SOL Testing
Spring SOL testing is coming. Families of students who are testing will be receiving notification of testing soon, and students will be emailed their testing schedules close to our testing window of April 24 – May 19, 2023. Students must test in person at Oakton HS using their FCPS-issued laptops, so it is imperative that students bring their FCPS devices to school regularly for necessary program and application updates.
Please review this information regarding SOL testing, learn more from Assessment Coach Molly Brady as she walks families through SOLs and Verified Credits, and check out our FAQs on SOL testing on our testing webpage.
Student Services Updates
Course Registration 2023-2024 - Timeline
Course selections are now locked as we begin building our master schedule for next school year. If you have any questions, please reach out to the appropriate school counselor.
Student Yoga Sessions
Throughout the year, Oakton will offer yoga sessions during return periods for students to relax and reenergize.
Remaining Yoga Dates
April 17 & 24
May 22
June 6
Schedule Changes
At this time, we are accepting schedule change requests. School counselors and administrators will try to accommodate course change requests, however, due to staffing restraints, classes are extremely limited. Students interested in a schedule change should see their school counselor for the "Schedule Change Request Form". All forms need to have detailed information from student, parent, school counselor and teacher prior to being reviewed by the administration.
The last day for schedule changes for the 2022-2023 school year is Thursday, April 13.
Service Learning Updates
Service Learning Enrichment Opportunities
In an effort to highlight enrichment experiences that can connect service learning for students, FCPS has put together a brief one page document with various enrichment experiences. All of these experiences are posted in the Naviance Enrichment Database, but we also wanted to highlight them for our community in case any students might be interested.
Service Learning and X2VOL
All students at Oakton are encouraged to use X2VOL via their Naviance account to record and continue to record all Service Learning completed throughout the school year. The deadline for seniors to enter their service hours is Thursday, April 20, 2023. Any hours submitted after this deadline are not guaranteed to be approved before the central office pull of data on May 1, 2023. Students may access information and help for X2VOL via Naviance using the following link https://help.x2vol.com/knowledge/for-naviance-schools
Health and Wellness Updates
Health and Safety Guidance Document
The FCPS Health and Safety guidance document has been updated for this school year. Please see this site for more information.
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
Mental Health Teletherapy
No-Cost Mental Health Teletherapy for Students Starting April 10
FCPS has partnered with Hazel Health to begin offering virtual mental health services to high school students via live video sessions. Starting Monday, April 10, parents/caregivers who have been struggling to find a therapist for their child or who notice changes in their child’s behavior will be able to connect them virtually with a licensed therapist.
Teletherapy services for students are short-term, evidence-based, and culturally-responsive. Teletherapy is available Monday through Friday from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Therapists will be locally-licensed clinicians; 50% of whom identify as Black, Indigenous, or people of color (BIPOC); and 40% of whom are bilingual. More than 15 languages are available.
Hazel Health’s licensed therapists can help students who are experiencing:
- Mood/behavior changes, lack of motivation, grief/loss.
- Anxiety, worry, fears.
- Bullying, sexual identity challenges, challenging peer and family relationships.
- Academic stress.
The first step for parents is to provide information through an opt-in form. Visit FCPS’ Teletherapy webpage for details.
 Safety and Security Updates
Anonymous Tip Line Puts Safety First
If you or your child have concerns or information relating to feeling unsafe in any way at school, we encourage you to reach out to a member of the security or administrative team so that we may quickly address the issue. Students and parents may also utilize the FCPS Office of Safety and Security safety tip line, that you can access anonymously online, by text (888-777; Keyword TIP FCPS), or by phone (571-423-2020).
If your tip is an emergency and immediate assistance is necessary, please dial 911.
Students, staff, and community members should report school safety issues such as threats, unsafe or dangerous situations, illegal drug activity, theft, gang activity, the existence of weapons, vandalism, and concerns about student wellness. Tip line users may identify themselves or remain anonymous.
Concerns that do not impact the safety of our schools—concerns or information about programs, regulations, or policies—can be sent to the FCPS ombudsman online, at 571-423-4014, or ombudsman@fcps.edu.
PTSA News & Information
General PTSA Updates
Membership/Donations: Help the Oakton H.S PTSA continue to support our school by becoming a member and donating to Oakton H.S PTSA.
Click to join and donate:
https://oaktonhsptsa.ptboard.com/
ANGP Tickets and Chick-Fil-A!
ALL NIGHT GRAD PARTY (ANGP):
Friday, June 9, 9 PM - 3 AM, Launch Trampoline Park
All Night Grad Party tickets are now on sale! The first 50 students to purchase their ticket will be entered into a drawing to win a Chipotle gift card!
To buy a ticket for your senior (prices increase at the door):
https://oaktonhsptsa.ptboard.com/formvw?store=3290&form=7
To donate/sponsor:
https://oaktonhsptsa.ptboard.com/formvw?store=3290&form=5
To donate a prize from Amazon Wish List:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/GWPZKAL6I0M7?ref_=wl_share&fbclid=IwAR0aJTFSVrfQPLBZXFMkJz0JR5pnA4I2ULI3wNi31TLZ93Tq0QykFZKW88A
To order college/military garden flags:
https://oaktonhsptsa.ptboard.com/formvw?store=3290&form=6
To volunteer during the party:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0a4dacac2ea64-allnight#/
Questions?
Please send an email to 2023angp@gmail.com
Oakton Pantry
Thank you to everyone who has continued to drop off donations for the Pantry in the front office -- we are very grateful! If you are interested in making a monetary contribution to the Pantry, checks should be made payable to our sponsor, Eddie Hurley Project, with Pantry written on the memo line. Checks can be dropped off at or mailed to the OHS front office. To see a list of our most needed items, please copy and paste this link: https://www.eddiehurleyproject.org/pantry/.
Donations can be brought to the front office any time during school hours. Thank you!
 Parent Resources
Parent Information Line
Parents who speak Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, or Vietnamese can call a telephone information line for general information about FCPS and to receive support if they are having difficulty communicating with their children's schools due to a language barrier.
Parent Resource Center
The FCPS Parent Resource Center offers a wide variety of information and resources to support the success of all students. This includes monthly workshops and webinars. More information can be found on the FCPS website, including registration information.
April 2023
SIBSHOPS: An Exciting, In-person Workshop for Brothers and Sisters of Children with Special Needs!
The Sibshop workshops are for children in grades 2-6 enrolled in Fairfax County Public Schools who have siblings with special needs to:
- Meet other siblings in a relaxed setting.
- Celebrate the many contributions made by brothers and sisters of children with special needs.
- Share sibling experiences and receive peer support.
- Play games and have fun!
Friday, April 14, 2023, 9 a.m.- noon at Providence Community Center
Presented by FCPS School Social Work Services
Register for SIBSHOPS: An Exciting, In-person Workshop for Brothers and Sisters of Children with Special Needs!
Flash Forward: Postsecondary Education and Employment Options
This event is designed to provide students with disabilities seeking a standard or advanced diploma and their families an introduction to options available after high school.
W.T. Woodson High School
9525 Main St. Fairfax, VA. 22031
Schedule
- 6:30 - 7p.m. Overview Presentation on Postsecondary Options
- 7 - 8:30p.m. Options Fair
Wednesday, April 26, 2023 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Presented by FCPS Career and Transition Services
Register for Flash Forward: Postsecondary Education and Employment Options
Neurodiversity at High School
How can families partner with schools?
- Strategies to set your child up for success
- How to advocate for your child
- Tools for collaborating with your child's school
April 28, 2023, 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Presented by Kristen Haynor, FCPS Neurodiversity Specialist
Register for Neurodiversity at High Schools
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