Programs & Presentations
Programs and Presentations
The Oakton High School School Counseling Department provides a comprehensive developmental counseling program to all students. In support of a student's academic success, School Counseling counselors guide students to make appropriate decisions and help them access available resources. Counselors advocate for students and consistently monitor their progress. Their goal is to help students develop the self-confidence and acquire the life skills necessary to function as successful adults. School Counseling counselors are committed to fostering the personal, social and educational growth of all students.
The School Counseling staff plans many instructional opportunities for students. Those activities are grade level appropriate and satisfy the current needs and interest of students. Students are encouraged to attend all of these group activities. A great deal of relevant information is provided that will allow students to wisely plan for their futures.
Post-Secondary Planning
- Junior Family College Night (January 2024)
- Senior Parent Night recording (September 2024) Recording begins about 5 minutes in.
- Senior Parent Night Slide Deck (September 2024)
- 2024 Junior Parent Night (recording)
- Application and Essay Workshop (recording)
- The Common Application Work Session
- College Essay Writing Activity
- Junior Handbook
General
Freshman Information
- 2023-2024 Freshman Parent Night (recording)
- 2022-2023 Freshman and New Student Orientation
- Freshman Survival Guide
Stress Management
- Building Resiliency and Managing Anxiety for Teens with Dr. Jonathan Dalton
- Navigating the Next New Normal
- Stress Management Presentation
- Test Taking Skills & Anxiety
Time Management & Study Skills
Eating Disorder Fact Sheet
- Eating Disorder Fact Sheet (January 2019)