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Important Dates
You can access the FCPS 2023-2024 school year calendar here.
October 23 - Partners for Safe Teen Driving Presentation (10th grade)
October 31 - Impact Aid Forms Available (ParentVue)
November 1-2 - Religious and Cultural Observance Days, All Saints Day, Dia de los Muertos
November 2 - Underclassmen Portraits Make-up Opportunity
November 3 - End of 1st Quarter; 2 Hour Early Release
November 6 - Student Holiday, School Planning Day; Winter Sports Tryouts begin
November 7 - Student Holiday, Teacher Workday
 General Information
Oakton High School Veteran's Day Celebration
To honor the tradition of military family connectedness at Oakton High School, United States history teachers are seeking veterans and active duty personnel interested in speaking to 11th grade students about their service experiences on Thursday, November 9th and/or Friday, November 10th. This celebration of Veterans Day is a wonderful opportunity for students to better understand the sacrifices made by veterans, active duty military personnel, and their families. Additionally, students benefit from learning about the military as a potential career option. Speakers will have approximately 15 – 20 minutes to speak followed by a 10 minute Q&A session. To aid in your planning, you can find the Oakton High School bell schedule here. School appropriate service artifacts are welcomed and encouraged. Zoom or Google Meet options can be available if currently out of the area. If you or someone you know might be interested, please complete THIS FORM and we will follow up with additional details.
Questions? Email James Oberndorf, Assistant Principal, at: jpoberndorf@fcps.edu.
Thank you for your service and consideration!
Governor’s School Applications
There will be a Governor’s School Interest Meeting for Academic and Visual & Performing Arts.
WHO: 10th and 11th grade students
WHEN: Thursday, October 26
WHERE: Oakton’s College and Career Center
TIME: 10:45 – 11:15am
If your student is unable to attend, please note the deadline to submit an interest form is November 3. Late submissions will not be accepted. Please see link below to access the Google form.
Academic Governor’s School Interest Form Link: https://forms.gle/f4REqWETg5UJfq5F7
Visual and Performing Arts Interest Form Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeVC4m7OZ_2F1tLLDrM66TufOH-bKYdW31lYnmT-QjU-T3_KQ/viewform
Governor’s School is an enriching program designed for highly motivated students who are looking for a challenging summer experience. Programs are offered in Visual and Performing Arts, Humanities, Math/Science/Tech, Agriculture, Life Science/Medicine, and Mentorships in Engineering and Life Sciences. The selection process is extremely competitive. Most students selected rank in the top 5% of their class and have scored in the 90th percentile on standardized achievement tests. These residential programs run from late June to late July. Only students who are available during that time frame and whose records match these criteria should apply.
Below is a link to detailed information from the Virginia Department of Education: https://www.doe.virginia.gov/teaching-learning-assessment/specialized-instruction/governor-s-schools/summer-residential-governor-s-schools
Please use the following link to access the application guidance/deadlines from FCPS: https://www.fcps.edu/node/32439
If you have questions about any of this information please contact: Laura Osborne, School Counselor, Llosborne1@fcps.edu or Jessica Vilbas, javilbas@fcps.edu.
Underclassmen Academic Awards Celebration
November 17 during Cougar Time
On Friday, November 17, Oakton will recognize over 800 students who have earned an Academic Award. Academic Awards are based on their 2022-2023 high school GPA (4.0 and higher). First time award recipients will receive an academic letter and a pin. Returning recipients will receive a pin to be placed on the academic letter they received in a previous year. Recipients received an invitation to this event on Wednesday, October 18 via email. This is a student only event.
Federal Impact Aid Forms - Due October 31
We need your help! Each student is required to have a federal impact aid form filled out annually. This year, the process has been made easier by allowing families to use ParentVue to digitally submit the form for their students. Parents can access the form by selecting the "online packets" tab. Once there, you can select the "2023-2024 Federal Impact Aid Survey." If you need assistance, please see these more detailed directions. It is the division expectation that we have a form filled out for every enrolled student. Please help us reach this goal!
Digital forms are due by October 31! If you need a hard copy, please call the main office (703-319-2701) and we will provide you with one.
Use of Impact Aid Funds
Federal Impact Aid provides revenue to local education agencies to mitigate costs of educating children in areas impacted by federal activity. The Impact Aid policy was designed to compensate local school districts for the local funding share that is reduced or eliminated because of a Federal presence that is not taxable. School districts with federal lands, military installations, federal low-rent housing or Indian Trust land within their boundaries lose local revenues. Impact Aid is designed to compensate school districts for this lost revenue. Impact Aid goes into the general fund and is intended to offset the costs (e.g. staff, facilities, and transportation) associated with educating military dependent children and other special groups. More information can be found here.
Partners for Safe Teen Driving Presentation
All students enrolled in Classroom Driver Education during the 2023-2024 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.
2023-2024 Dates:
- Monday, October 23, 6:30pm in the Auditorium
- Tuesday, January 16, 6:30pm in the Auditorium
- Tuesday, March 19, 6:30pm in the Auditorium
- Wednesday, May 29, 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.
Yearbooks and Senior Baby Ads
Yearbooks and senior baby ads for the 2023-2024 school year are now on sale! You can purchase yearbook packages and senior baby ads at www.yearbookordercenter.com using the code 4770. Standalone yearbooks are also available via MySchoolBucks. Prices start at $67 and will increase throughout the year, so buy early to save. Don’t wait – the last two years sold out. Questions? Email jsmorrison@fcps.edu
 Testing Information
AP Exam Registration for Non-enrolled Students
If any student wants to take an AP exam in a course that he/she is not enrolled in, registration is now open. Each exam costs $98. You can use this google form to register. Students currently enrolled in an AP course are automatically registered for the corresponding AP exam and do not need to complete any form. The deadline to register is October 27th. Payment can be submitted through My School Bucks or check made out to Oakton High School. Payment is required before the exam space will be reserved.
My School Bucks Link
Other AP related information can be found in our AP Testing FAQs on the Oakton website. If you have any other questions about AP testing in general, please contact AP Coordinator Kim Stewart at kastewart@fcps.edu.
Student Services Updates
Student Services Newsletter
Fall is here! Check out the October Student Services Newsletter to learn more about our programs from September including Senior Parent Night and Freshman Parent Night. The newsletter also addresses our wellness initiatives such as Suicide Prevention Month information and Brain Breaks and upcoming events such as the Fall Community Book Club.
Timeline for Schedule Changes
Please see the timeline below regarding schedule changes for the 2023-24 school year.
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September 11-November 3 (end of 1st quarter grading window): No schedule changes
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After November 6: Any student requesting a schedule change will need to fill out the schedule change request form, with permission from parent, student, teacher, school counselor, and administrator. If approved by the administration, schedule changes will only be processed if there is space available.
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After March 22: There will not be any schedule changes, regardless of space availability. This date aligns with the last day of the 3rd Quarter.
To find out who your child's school counselor is, please visit our website.
Service Learning Opportunities
Volunteer Fairfax
Volunteer Fairfax is a resource that can be used to find out about service-learning opportunities in the community. Service learning is a great way for students and families to engage with local nonprofits and volunteer. More information about Volunteer opportunities on this day can be found on Volunteer Fairfax’s website.
Disclaimer: Opportunities offered by organizations other than Fairfax County Public Schools are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Fairfax County School Board, the Superintendent, or a specific school. These opportunities may utilize technology tools that have not been assessed by the Fairfax County Public Schools Department of Information Technology. Students should gain permission from their parent or guardian before engaging in any non-FCPS enrichment opportunity and families should review the Terms of Service, User Agreements, and Privacy Policy for any technology platform that the enrichment opportunity may use before participating.
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- New School Lunch Menu Options
- Know FCPS’ Security Terms
- National Bullying Prevention Month
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, sign up today.
Health and Wellness Updates
2023-2024 Health & Safety Guidance for Schools
Be sure to review FCPS Health and Safety Guidance for the best ways to prevent the spread of disease and to find out when students should stay home from school.
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
 Safety and Security Updates
Safety Drills
Below is a list of safety drills that we will be practicing this school year.
- Fire Evacuation Drills - Two within the first twenty school days, then one per month
- Lockdown Drills - Two per school year; one in the first twenty days of school
- Bus Evacuation Drills - Two per school year; to be held within the first thirty school days of each semester
- Tornado Drill - To be held in March
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
PTSA Board and Committee Chair Volunteers Needed
The PTSA is looking to fill the following volunteer positions for the executive committee for the 2023-2024 school year. Without a President and Vice-President, the Oakton PTSA cannot continue it's work.
In addition, the PTSA is searching for volunteers to be the Chair for the following committees to be a part of the Oakton PTSA team for the coming school year 2023-2024.
Those who are interested in the above positions should email Oaktonhsptsa@gmail.com with desired positions.
Oakton Pantry
The Oakton Pantry is available to any Oakton student or neighbor who is in need. We stock non-perishable food, personal hygiene items, and household supplies.
For assistance: ohsfood@gmail.com
Volunteer/Questions: oaktonpantry@gmail.com
Donate via PayPal
Most needed items: website
Amazon Wish List
The Pantry is 7 years old! One of the most beautiful aspects of the Pantry is the sense of community. Every day we are reminded how much the community cares for our students and families.
This week we received a very special delivery from Mrs. Chase-Kang and Girl Scout troops from Service Unit 50-10. This service unit includes troops from Marshall Road ES, Vienna ES, Mosaic ES, Thoreau MS, and Oakton and Madison HS. Daisies to Ambassadors (kindergartners to high school seniors) collected and assembled packs of full-size toiletries for our students and families in need. They even included a special note in each pack.
We then received another wonderful delivery from April Schwartz and the moms of the YMSL (Young Men's Service League) Hunter Mill chapter. April generously purchased enough supplies to make 100 substantial snack packs for our student recipients. YMSL Hunter Mill moms assembled the packs for us at their last meeting. We started distributing the packs last week and the kids were extremely appreciative.
Thank you so much to everyone for your generous donations of supplies and time, and for letting our students and their families know how much the community cares about them!
 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.
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.
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