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Important Dates
You can access the FCPS 2024-2025 school year calendar here.
September 15-October 15 - National Hispanic Heritage Month
September 25 - ESOL Information Night (see below)
September 27 - Blue Star Welcome Week Event (see below)
October 3 - No School, Rosh Hashanah
October 4 - Student Holiday, Teacher Workday
October 9 - PSAT/SAT Day (see below for more details); 2 Hr. Early Release
October 14 - No School, Staff Development Day (Indigenous Peoples Day)
October 31 - Last day of 1st Quarter; 2 Hr. Early Release
 General Information
Virtual Parent Coffees
We are excited to kick off our virtual parent coffee season for the 2024-2025 school year! Our general format is that we make a small presentation on a designated topic and then open it up to questions. The presentation portion is recorded and posted on Schoology, along with the slides, so those who are unable to attend also have access. A link will be sent out via eNotify (email) the morning of the parent coffee for interested families to use. If you have ideas for parent coffee topics, please email Principal Lane at jslane@fcps.edu.
Previous material covered in parent coffees can be found on the Oakton HS Parent Schoology Page. Under materials you will find a "Parent Coffee Presentations" folder. Presentations will be organized by the month of the meeting.
September Parent Coffee Topics:
- Wednesday, September 18, 2024: 9:00am - FCPS Secondary Grading and Reporting Updates for the 2024-2025 School Year
- Wednesday, September 25, 2024: 9:00am - Cell Phone Policy/Pilot
October Parent Coffee Topics:
- Wednesday, October 9, 2024: 9:00am - Class of 2025 Families/Senior Year Overview
Join us in celebrating Blue Star Welcome Week
We would like to invite all of our military-connected parents (Active Duty, Reserve Component, National Guard, or US Armed Forces Veterans) to coffee and refreshments on Friday, September 27th, at 9:00 a.m. This will be an opportunity to meet Oakton Principal Ms. Lane and other school leaders and staff, as well as, one another.
Students will be given passes to join the event at 9:30 (if they would like to attend)
If you are interested in attending, RSVP using this form RSVP
We are excited to see you on the 27th.
ESOL Information Night - September 25
The ESOL department will be hosting an information night for the families of our multilingual learners on Wednesday September 25 at 7pm. Light desserts will be served, and there will be a chance to meet all of our ESOL staff, followed by a presentation regarding graduation requirements for our multi-lingual learners. No RSVP required. We hope to see you there!
October 9 PSAT/SAT Day
October 9 we will be giving the PSAT/NMSQT to all 10th and 11th graders, no registration needed. Any 12th grader who registered prior to September 4 will have the opportunity to take the SAT. Students must be on time the day of the test. Students will not be admitted once the test has begun.
- Students will receive testing locations via their fcpsschools.net emails on October 4, 2024.
- All non-testers (to include 9th graders and seniors who did not register for the SAT), should stay home for an unscheduled day. Students have the opportunity to work on assignments and/or prepare for upcoming assignments and assessments.
- Adapted curriculum students will still attend school and have their regularly scheduled classes. If you have any questions, please reach out to your case manager.
- We will have a two hour early release on October 9 for all students who report to school. The only exception will be for students whose college board accommodations provide them with extended time that runs beyond our release time of 12:55pm.
🩹 Immunization Requirements
Please check with your health care provider as soon as possible to make sure your child is up to date on the immunizations required by the state of Virginia.
You may check your child’s immunization compliance and submit their immunization record in SIS ParentVUE. Records may also be delivered to your school’s front office.
Alternative immunization documents (below) may also be provided to your school’s front office, but they may not be uploaded in ParentVUE:
- A health care provider’s written statement specifying all administered immunizations.
- A health care provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption.
- A notarized Religious Exemption form objecting to the administration of immunizations due to conflicts with their religious tenets or practices.
- Provide an immunization action plan outlining your intended dates for immunization.
Find more information on immunizations.
Class of 2025 - Senior Portraits
Unlike grades 9-11, seniors sign up for a picture session with Victor O’Neill at a time that works for them. Our final sessions will be held in October and November.
- June 20-21; 24 (Session 1)
- August 26-28 (Session 2)
- October 15-17 (Session 3)
- November 20 (Session 4 - final opportunity)
If you have questions about senior portraits in general, please email Victor O'Neill studios at seniors@vosphoto.com. Please kindly include your Senior’s First and Last Name and “Oakton Class of 2025” when emailing, for faster assistance. If you have other senior portrait or scheduling questions you can email Martha Rodeheaver, Assistant Principal, at myrodeheaver@fcps.edu.
All seniors are highly encouraged to sit for photos. These photos will be used for their yearbook photo. Sitting for the photos does not obligate a family to purchase the photos once you review the proofs.
Partners for Safe Teen Driving Presentation
All students enrolled in Classroom Driver Education during the 2024-2025 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.
2024-2025 Dates:
- October 28, 2024 6:30-8:00pm
- January 21, 2025 6:30-8:00pm
- March 19, 2025 6:30-8:00pm
- May 19, 2025 6:30-8:00pm
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.
 Student Services Updates
September Newsletter
Welcome Back Cougars! Check out the September Student Services’ newsletter to learn more about this year’s schedule change dates, Class of 2025 updates, College & Career Center information, testing updates, and upcoming events. The newsletter also highlights the World Language Credit by Exam registration information as well as the 2024 FCPS College Fair and Two-Night Postsecondary Virtual Event.
College Fair and Look to the Future Events
The annual FCPS College Fair will be held on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at George Mason University’s Eagle Bank Arena from 4:00-6:30 p.m.
Approximately 220 colleges and universities will be represented, including two and four-year colleges and US Service Academies.
Following the fair, the Two-Night Postsecondary Virtual Event will be held on Monday, October 21, and Tuesday, October 22, 2024, from 5- 8p.m. Both events will help students be better prepared for the next chapter of their educational journey.
Students may REGISTER HERE.
Schedule Changes
Please see the timeline below regarding schedule changes for the 2024-2025 school year.
- August 8 – September 6: School counselors will make requested schedule changes based on space availability.
- September 9 – November 8 (end of 1st quarter grading window): No schedule changes
- After November 12: 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.
- After March 28: There will not be any schedule changes, regardless of space availability. This date aligns with the last day of the 3rd Quarter.
Testing Updates & 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 $99. You can use this google form to register. Students currently enrolled in an AP course at OHS are automatically registered for the corresponding AP exam and do not need to complete any additional form. The deadline to register is October 20th. 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.
🌍 Receive Credit for Proficiency in Languages
This year's World Languages Credit by Exam will be administered at each FCPS middle, high, and secondary school.
The World Languages Credit by Exam is an optional test for students in grades 7-12 who can speak and write (type) proficiently in a language other than English. Based on the results of the exam, they can earn 1, 2, and/or 3 passing world language credits.
Registration opens on Wednesday, September 4, at 8 a.m., and closes on Friday, October 4, at 4 p.m. Late registrations will not be accepted. Please contact your student’s school counselor to register for the exam. Please note that October 3 is a holiday for all FCPS employees. October 4 is a teacher workday and student holiday.
Find more information, including the list of eligible languages.
SAT Information
On Wednesday, October 9, 2024, Oakton 12th graders will have the opportunity to participate in the SAT School Day. FCPS will cover the cost for any twelfth grade student to take this test. The essay option and subject area tests are not available during SAT School Day.
Please visit our PSAT/SAT page to reserve a seat for your 12th grader to take this exam. the deadline to register for the SAT was Wednesday, September 4.
PSAT Information
On October 9, 2024, Oakton will offer the digital PSAT/NMSQT to students in grades 10-11. Students who wish to test with accommodations can learn more about the process and requirements on our PSAT/SAT page.
College Board Testing/Accommodations
Oakton will be administering the PSAT/NMSQT to 10th and 11th graders and the SAT to 12th graders on October 9, 2024. Read here for more details and information on how to apply for accommodations if interested. The deadline to apply for accommodations for these exams was August 5, 2024.
Health and Wellness Updates
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
No-Cost Virtual Therapy for High School Students
Virtual therapy sessions are available to FCPS high school students at no cost to provide them with a safe space to address concerns such as:
- Mood/behavior changes, motivation, grief/loss
- Anxiety, worry, fears
- Social skills, bullying, peer and family relationships
- Academic stress
You may refer your child by calling 571-749-2940 or by contacting our school counselor, social worker, psychologist, or director of Student Services. [Find contact information for Oakton staff on this webpage.
Visit the FCPS Teletherapy webpage for more information.
Safety and Security Update
⚠️ Know Our Security Terms
FCPS uses specific terminology to describe the actions school staff and students should take to ensure safety in a variety of situations. It is important for staff, families, and students to understand what the different terms mean and how they impact school operations.
Watch this video to learn about safety terms including lockdown; secure the building; and stay put, stay tuned.
If students, staff, or community members have a safety concern at school (that is not an immediate emergency), they should submit a tip to the FCPS Safety Tipline. In an emergency, please call 9-1-1.
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- Accessing Intervention Plans
- Students to Be Surveyed on Social-Emotional Learning
- Update Immunizations Today!
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
🎤 Community Conversations with Superintendent Dr. Reid
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid invites you to share your questions or concerns regarding Fairfax County Public Schools. Your voice matters! Community Conversations will be held this Fall 6:30-7:30 p.m. on:
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Monday, September 23, at Newington Forest Elementary
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Monday, September 30, at Mount Vernon Woods Elementary
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Monday, October 14, at Fairhill Elementary
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Monday, October 21, at Virginia Run Elementary
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Wednesday, October 30, at Herndon Middle
Click the date above to register. Registration is not required but helps with planning. Additional registration links will be shared in next week’s This Week at FCPS. Childcare and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all. Find out about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid.
PTSA Updates
A hearty welcome to our new Secretary, Mini Grants Chair, Student Representatives for this year!
Digital PSAT/ SAT Practice Test with Princeton Review
The Oakton PTSA is partnering with The Princeton Review to offer a virtual full-length practice Digital SAT and/or PSAT practice test on Saturday, September 28, 2024. The registration fee is $20. After the test, you’ll receive a comprehensive score report detailing your strengths and weaknesses.
Registration closes Thursday, September 26, 2024, and you will receive a link to join a kickoff session and further instructions the day before the exam. If you can't make the test date, you may still register and take your exam at your discretion over the course of 120 days, beginning on the test date in which you registered. Click here to Register :PTBoard.com
Internship opportunity for Oakton High School Students
The Youthwork News internship offers real-world experience in the broadcasting and media industry, providing students with hands-on exposure that will be instrumental as they consider their future careers. For details visit us on Instagram 'oaktonhs_ptsa'.
Stay Connected
Follow ' oaktonhs_ptsa' on Instagram to keep abreast of what's happening at the PTSA. Become a member, Join the mailing list and/or donate to the PTSA at PTBoard - Oakton High School PTSA.
Want to be part of PTSA? We are looking for an ANGP Chair (All Night Grad Party), Webmaster, Business Chair, Hospitality Chair and Treasurer. Email us at oaktonhsptsa@gmail.com.
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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