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This Week's Topics

• Important Dates
• Still Need Immunizations (Vaccines)?
• Academic Advising Timeline
• Quarter One Report Card Information
• Schedule Change Policy
• Class of 2025 - Official Transcript Request Form
• Class of 2025 - Reminder to Add Recommender to Common App
• Class of 2025 - Gap Year Fair
• FAFSA - Available On or Before December 1, 2024
• Financial Aid 101
• Class of 2025/2026 - Interested In College Athletics?
• Federal Aviation Administration: Airport Design Challenge
• FCPS IT Internship Program
• Fairfax Prevention Coalition: Opportunity for Students
• Grief Circle for Teens
• Schoology Groups
• Still Need ParentVUE Access?
• Food for Neighbors - Holiday Meals Program
• Student Forms moved to Parental Digital Consent (PDC) Available 
• Health Information and Emergency Care Forms
• No-Cost Virtual Therapy for High School Students
• Emergency Resources

Important Dates

Wednesday, November 27 to Friday, November 28 - Thanksgiving Break

December 23 to January 3 - Winter Break

Tuesday, January 28 - Second Quarter Ends (Full Day of School)

Still Need Immunizations (Vaccines)?

In collaboration with the Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD), FCPS will host two immunization clinics for those students who still need their next dose in the series for immunizations/vaccines.

This is being offered to FCPS Students FREE!

Parents/Guardians must come with their student who is under the age of 18 and be able to provide consent to receive the immunizations.

Students who are 18 years or older may provide their own consent.

Appointments are not needed.

Please bring:

• Student's health insurance card (if applicable)
• Student's immunization records (if available)

Language interpreters will be present to assist families.

Clinic Location: 8270 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, Fairfax, VA 22031

Dates/Times:

• Thursday, November 21 - 1-7pm
• Friday, November 22 - 8am-2pm

Academic Advising Timeline

It is that time of year when we are getting ready to choose our schedule for School Year 2025-2026! Please see below for our timeline (subject to change). We hope to have this finalized in the next week but wanted to give students and parents/guardians a heads up!

This information will also be posted soon on Justice's public website - link to come!

• Wednesday, December 4
  • Advisory: Course Curriculum Fair Logistics and Prep
• Tuesday, December 10
  • Advisory: Course Curriculum Fair for Grades 9-11 and Class of 2025 Meeting in Auditorium
  • Periods 4/6/8 - Teachers provide presentation on the next level course
• Wednesday, December 11
  • Periods 1/3/5/7 - Teachers provide presentation on the next level course
• Thursday, December 12
  • Advisory: Academic Advising Course Selection Google Forms and Logistics
• Monday, January 13, 2025
  • Advisory: Reminder for Course Selection and Academic Advising Timeline
• Tuesday, January 21, 2025
  • Academic Advising Beings for Rising 12th Graders (current Grade 11)
• Wednesday, February 5, 2025 (approx)
  • Academic Advising Beings for Rising 11th Graders (current Grade 10)
  • Rising 9th Grade Curriculum Night (current Grade 8) - More info and times to come
• Wednesday, February 12, 2025 (approx)
  • SNOW DATE: Rising 9th Grade Curriculum Night (current Grade 8) - This is the rescheduled date should our event get snowed out on Wed, February 5
• Thursday, February 13, 2025 (approx)
  • Academic Advising Beings for Rising 10th Graders (current Grade 9)
• Monday, February 24 and Tuesday, February 25 (approx)
  • Academic Advising for Rising 9th Graders (current Grade 8) at Glasgow Middle School

Quarter One Report Card Information

The Quarter One Report Card has been uploaded and accessible in ParentVUE/StudentVUE. To access the report card:

1. Log into ParentVUE or log into StudentVUE
2. In the menu on the left hand side, select "Documents"
3. Once in "Documents", you will see "Justice HS_Q1 Report Card_SY24-25"
4. Click on the file and it will open to review

Do you need a paper copy?

To request a paper copy to be mailed home, please submit this Quarter One Report Card Paper Copy Request Google Form. You can submit a request for up to three children who attend Justice High School. If you have four or more children who attend Justice High School, you will need to submit the request twice.

Schedule Change Policy

As a reminder, to support students in settling into a consistent class schedule, please see the timeline for schedule changes for the 2024-2025 school year.

• Starting September 23, 2024 - February 27, 2025:

• No Elective Change Requests
• All Academic Level Change Requests must complete the Academic Improvement Plan that involves a parent/teacher/student conference.
• If, after the Academic Improvement Plan, the student still wishes to move forward with the academic level change, the request will be reviewed by a committee. Approval is not guaranteed and is based on seat availability in the requested course.

• November 5, 2024: Last day to drop a course without it going on the student’s transcript as a Withdrawal Pass (WP) or a Withdrawal Fail (WF). This is an FCPS regulation. 
• February 28, 2025: No schedule changes will be permitted after this time.

Class of 2025 - Official Transcript Request Form

All 2-year/4-year college/universities and Military Academies need your Official Transcript as part of the application.

Part One: All seniors must have the Consent to Share Transcript to Colleges on file in order for us to send your transcripts to 2-year/4-year college/universities, Military Academies, and Scholarships. If you've already signed the form, no need to sign again. Please return completed forms to Ms. Bond in Student Services.

• Consent to Share Transcript to Colleges-English.pdf
• Consent to Share Transcript to Colleges-Spanish.pdf
• Consent_to_Share_Transcript_to_Colleges-Arabic.pdf

Part Two: You must submit an Official Transcript Request for EACH college/university and indicate whether we need to upload the transcript to a college portal, Common Application, Coalition Application, or email/mail directly to the College Admissions Office.

Class of 2025 - Reminder to Add Recommender to Common App

Seniors who are using the Common Application must remember to add your School Counselor and Teacher to the portal in order for the School Counselor and Teacher to submit their Letter of Recommendation. PLEASE ensure that their email address is correct.

If your School Counselor and Teacher are not added to your portal, they are unable to upload any documentation to your application. This will cause you to receive emails stating that documents haven't been received.

• How-to-Invite-Recommenders-on-Common-and-Coalition-Apps.pdf
• How to Add Teachers to Common Application
• Georgetown University Application Portal
  • Within the application portal, it will ask you to provide the names/email address of your School Counselor and Teachers submitting Letters of Recommendation.
  • If you entered in the email correctly, Georgetown will automatically send them an email with the link on how to upload their documents.
  • If you are applying to Georgetown University and you have submitted your application, please double-check with your School Counselor and Teachers they have received Georgetown's email.

Class of 2025 - Gap Year Fair

FCPS School Counselor Services and Go Overseas are co-hosting the annual FCPS Gap Year Fair on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at George C. Marshall High School from 6-8:30pm. This event is for high school students and their families who are interested in learning more about the growing array of gap year opportunities.

Student registration will open on November 20, 2024 - link to come!

FAFSA - Available On or Before December 1, 2024

The Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) announced that it will expand its Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) beta testing before December 1 to all students who wish to complete a 2025-26 FAFSA. The exact date of availability will be posted on its Beta Central site.

Financial Aid 101

Please join us on Saturday, December 7, 2024 in the Library for a presentation on:

• Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) vs. Virginia Alternative State Aid (VASA) Application
• How to apply for Financial Aid
• How to understand the different Financial Aid Packages (Grants, Subsidized Loans, Unsubsidized Loans, Private Loans, and Scholarships)
• How Financial Aid is calculated to determine the family's financial responsibility

The presentation will be held twice:

• Spanish Presentation at 10:00am
• English Presentation at 11:00am

The presentation is facilitated by the George Mason University Financial Well-Being Peer Mentors.

Financial Aid 101 Flier

Class of 2025/2026 - Interested In College Athletics?

Are you interested in playing college athletics at Division 1 or Division 2 schools? Have you created an account at the NCAA Eligibility Center? Are you confused about how to get recruited?

Schedule a meeting with Mr. Harvey, Justice's NCAA Eligibility Lead, and he can support you and your parents as you navigate this process! You can also email Mr. Harvey with questions as well - [email protected].

Federal Aviation Administration: Airport Design Challenge

The Airport Design Challenge (ADC) is an interactive learning and collaboration opportunity for students in grades K-12. This challenge is organized and sponsored by the FAA Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Aviation and Space Education (STEM AVSED) Program.

The challenge is to be built through the Minecraft software platform. Participants can form a team from one person (self) up to five members. There are development tasks in Minecraft to complete as part of the build. Please see the ADC FAQ for more information. If interested, please go here to Enroll - all students regardless of working individually or in a team must enroll as an individual.

FCPS IT Internship Program

The FCPS Department of Information Technology is now hiring for their paid internship program for Session 2: January 2, 2025 - June 30, 2025. The following position is available for FCPS students who are a Junior, Senior, or December 2024 graduate. Student/Alumni must be at least 16 years old by January 2, 2025 to participate.

• Enterprise Information Services and Assessment

Interns will be assigned to either the Nancy Sprague Technology Center in Annandale, VA or to the Wilton Woods Center in Alexandra, VA. Interns are responsible for their own transportation to and from their assigned work location.

Students or Alumni will need to go through the FCPS Hiring protocol which includes a Background Check and Fingerprinting.

• Current Students - Hourly Pay = $15.88/hour
• Graduates - Hourly Pay = $17.88/hour

For more information about this High-Quality Work-Based Learning program, please visit the FCPS IT High School Internship google site. To apply, please visit the FCPS IT HS Internship Application Google Form. The deadline to apply is at 11:59pm on December 2, 2024.

Fairfax Prevention Coalition: Opportunity for Students

The Fairfax Prevention Coalition (FPC) is a Fairfax Community Services Board organization whose work revolves around preventing substance misuse, especially among youth.

The FPC is looking for youth ages 15-24 to join the FPC Youth Coalition, a youth-led group that plans and leads substance abuse misuse prevention activities in schools and communities throughout the county. Youth Coalition members might do things like:

• Create social media campaigns
• Speak on Fairfax County panels at events
• Lead substance-free events for teens
• Earn Service Learning Hours

Meetings take place the second Wednesday for each month at 6:30pm.

• FPC Youth Team FAQ
• FPC Youth Flyer

Please email [email protected] if you are interested in attending.

Grief Circle for Teens

Inova Peterson Life with Cancer will be hosting a Grief Circle for Teens, ages 13-18 on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 4:30pm.

The purpose of the workshop is to gather teens who have lost a loved one to cancer within the last four years. The holidays can be challenging and the Grief Circle hopes to support teens with:

• Connecting with peers
• Normalizing their grief experience
• Providing education on grief
• Building coping skills

Where: Life with Cancer Family Center, 8411 Pennell St, Fairfax, 22031

To register, you do need to create an account with Life with Cancer. Once you have created an account or logged into your account, you will need to register for the circle. Parents can register with their account and add their child's name as a "guest". The Grief Circle is free of charge.

Schoology Groups

Each Class has a group in Schoology with posts pertinent information specific to that class. Please see below for the access code to join.

Class of 2025: XKMH-SPHF-9C4GZ

Class of 2026: QXWJ-NPF2-6WHHG

Class of 2027: XDTX-PD42-RPN2G

Class of 2028: NR9N-89TD-8WQQC

Still Need ParentVUE Access?

Learn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account.

Technical support for using ParentVUE is available for:

1. Go to the ParentVUE Login screen and select the icon that you need
   • Change Username - You forgot your username or you want to change it
   • Change Password - You know your password but you want to change it
   • Forgot Password - You can't remember your password
   • Activate Account - You have received an Activation Key and you're ready to create your account
2. None of the above apply
   1. Go to the Parent Support Request ticket
   2. Select SIS Parent in the Application dropdown menu
   3. Under "Issue Description", type the issue/error that you're receiving. Please try to be specific.
3. Call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).

Food for Neighbors - Holiday Meals Program

Justice High School is a proud partner with Food for Neighbors, a local organization who helps to feed our students outside of school hours.

Food for Neighbors has started their Holiday Meals Program which provides grocery gift cards for holiday meals for students at Justice. Justice High School prioritizes students/families who are not already receiving food assistance through a Food Bank, FCPS Homeless and Foster Care Office, Fairfax County Community Services Board, and other resources.

All donations are tax-deductible and can be in any amount. To learn more about the FFN Holiday Meals Program, please go here.

Student Forms moved to Parental Digital Consent (PDC) Available 

Paperless Opt-Outs Available! Families can log in to the PDC using their ParentVUE credentials to complete consent forms assigned to their child. 

Forms available in the PDC starting in the 2024-2025 school year include:

• School Counseling Opt-Out
• Digital Resources Consent
• SEL Screener Opt-Out
• Consent for Release of Student Records in Support of Postsecondary Applications
• Denial of Access to Military Recruiters 
• Family Life Education Opt-Out
• SOL Retest Permission
• Hazel Health
• BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Opt-Out
• SOS Screener Opt-Out
• Objection to Release of Information to Outside Organizations
• Objection to Release of Directory Information to the Public

Health Information and Emergency Care Forms

The Health Information Form (HIF) (SS/SE-71) and the Emergency Care Information form (SS/SE-3) provide valuable information regarding student health conditions. These forms are critical in the early identification of students who may need healthcare support in the educational environment. Along with the development of Healthcare Plans (HCP) and Action Plans, the Public Health Nurses (PHNs) utilize the information contained in the HIF to develop teaching strategies for FCPS staff in order to meet the requirements of Regulation 2104 Health Services-School Health-Related Needs.

These forms are required for all students. Enrolling parents/guardians who have a SIS ParentVUE account may submit them electronically by using the Online Verification/Update packet. 

For families without SIS ParentVue accounts, forms can be located on the General Registration Forms page.

No-Cost Virtual Therapy for High School Students

Virtual therapy sessions are available at no cost to FCPS high school students to provide 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.

In order for students to participate, caregivers must give permission for FCPS to share basic demographic information with Hazel Health in ParentVUE. They must also provide consent for their student to access therapy services. 

Students may then be referred by a guardian or designated school staff member. Refer your child by calling 571-749-2940 or contacting an FCPS school counselor, social worker, psychologist, or director of Student Services.

Visit the FCPS Teletherapy webpage 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

Sharon Bulova Center for Community Health (formerly Merrifield) - 703-573-5979 TTY dial 711

Life Threatening - 911

3301 Peace Valley Lane, Falls Church, VA 22044 | Main Office: 703.824.3900
Attendance: 703.824.3920 | Web 

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This Week's Topics

• Important Dates
• Boundary Review Community Meeting
• Partners for Safe Teen Driving (PTSD)
• Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey
• Dean's Family Digest
• Title I Community Survey
• Senior Pictures at Justice High School
• Justice Basketball Wolfpack Madness - November 19
• Pack Passes Available!
• Justice HS PTSA
• From FCPS
• Calendar Reminders
• Weekly Reminders
• Follow Justice HS On Social Media
• Helpful Links
• Emergency Resources
• FCPS Cares

Important Dates

Monday, November 18 - Boundary Review Community Meeting at Glasgow MS at 6:00 pm

Tuesday, November 19 - Justice Basketball Wolfpack Madness

Wednesday, November 20 - Partners for Safe Teen Driving (doors lock at 6:30 pm sharp per Virginia law)

Thursday, November 21 & Friday, November 22 - Senior Picture Makeups

Wednesday, November 27 - Friday, November 29 - Thanksgiving Break - Division Closed

Monday, December 9 & Tuesday, December 10 - Senior Picture Makeups

Saturday, December 14 - Saturday School

Monday, December 23 - Friday, January 3, 2025 - Winter Break 

Boundary Review Community Meeting

Community meetings regarding FCPS’ comprehensive boundary review will take place in each of the division's six regions. You are encouraged to attend the meeting in our region, which will take place this evening at 6:00 pm at Glasgow MS.

Register here - Register Glasgow Middle School Cafeteria. Language interpretation will be available. 

If you are unable to attend on this date, view the full list of meetings on the Comprehensive School Boundary Review webpage.

Partners for Safe Teen Driving (PTSD)

Justice High School Auditorium - Driver’s Education

The state of Virginia requires students and their parents or legal guardians to attend ONE session of Partners for Safe Teen Driving in order to receive their Pink Card (DEC-8). The 90 minute session requires participants to be actively involved during the presentation. This is offered in conjunction with our 10th grade driver education curriculum and is a requirement. All sessions are in person for the 2024-2025 school year at Justice HS in the Auditorium. Registration link, and schedule is below. It is also posted on your 1oth grade teacher’s SCHOOLOGY PAGE.

If you are a current 11th or 12th grade Justice HS student seeking to attend a PTSD session, please email Monica White at [email protected]  for information.

PSTD presentations are 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

2nd Quarter - Wednesday November 20th, 2024

3rd Quarter - Thursday February 6th, 2025 & Wednesday March 19th, 2025

4th Quarter - Wednesday May 14th, 2025

The meetings are a “hard” 6:30 PM start in the Auditorium for every PSTD event. Doors lock at 6:30 sharp and an entry after that will not be allowed. (State Law)

Please plan to arrive at 6 pm to avoid being locked out. Every student will NEED to have a legal guardian present with them If they are attending PSTD session.

Link for students to register for 2024-2025 Justice HS - Driver Ed PSTD

Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets (in the upper right corner after logging in). Please complete it as soon as possible.

For any families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE, schools will provide paper forms starting Wednesday, November 13. Paper forms should be returned by Wednesday, December 4.

Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. Information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.

For more information, please watch this video on Impact Aid and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.

Need to Register for ParentVUE? 

Learn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey. 

Technical support for using ParentVUE or completing the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and type Federal Impact Aid Survey under Issue Description. Or, call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).

Dean's Family Digest Title I Community Survey

We want to hear from you! Please take a few moments to complete the survey linked below on our Title I status. In collaboration with the Justice HS PTSA, we're breaking down our work around Title I into three core groups - Student Success, Family Partnerships, and School Experience to be support our students and school community.

Surveys

• English
• Spanish
• Arabic

We greatly appreciate your collaboration as we look to leverage our Title I statue to increase student achievement, family engagement, and the overall school experience. Surveys will remain open until Friday, December 20. Should you have any questions, please contact Sean Rolon, Prinicpal at [email protected] and/or Kim Lanoue, Justice HS PTSA President, at [email protected]. 

Senior Pictures at Justice High School

ALL 12th grade students at Justice High School are encouraged to schedule senior pictures. Two additional dates in December have just been added to accommodate families. There is NO cost for scheduling an appointment for a yearbook photo only.  

• VISIT seniors.legacystudios.com and enter Justice High School in the Find Your School search box for sitting options and fees ($0 for Yearbook only)
• Online Codes will be provided AFTER the sitting to view and order photo packages
• You WILL need an appointment for photo sittings (see dates/times below) 
• Senior Picture Dates & Times
• November 21st and 22nd from 3:00pm-9:00pm in the Little Theatre       
• December 9th and 10th from 8:30am-3:00pm in the Auditorium

Justice Basketball Wolfpack Madness - November 19 Pack Passes Available!

One time payment gets you access to ALL regular season athletic events for FREE!! 3 Season Ticket

You never have to worry about having cash on hand at Justice High School HOME events! GET YOUR PASS NOW!!!!

GIVES YOU ENTRY INTO EVERY ON CAMPUS GAME!!!

Click the Link Below to Purchase Now!

2024-2025 PACK PASSES

Single Game Tickets on sale day of event HERE

Justice HS PTSA The Wolf Shack is Open!

The Wolf Shack is our PTSA-sponsored in-school food and resource pantry, providing free essential resources for all students. The Wolf Shack is open from 3-5pm on late bus days (Wednesdays & Thursdays) in Room B27 between the Black Box Theater and the Little Theater. 

Read more in the latest PTSA newsletter.

Calendar of Events

NOVEMBER 2024

18 - Mon - 6:00pm - FCPS Boundary Review Community Meeting

 Register Glasgow Middle School Cafeteria

Visit the Boundary Review webpage for more information.

DECEMBER 2024

6-7 - Fri, Sat - PTSA Winter Festival (Tree Sale, etc.)

16 - Mon - 730pm - PTSA Monthly Town Hall & General Meeting

JANUARY 2025

11 - Sat - 11am - Wolf Shack Stock-Up with FFN Red Bag Day

27 - Mon - 7:30pm - PTSA Monthly Town Hall & General Meeting

Connect with the PTSA

JHS PTSA Website

justicehsptsa.org

Social Handles

Facebook: facebook.com/justicehsptsa

X (formerly Twitter): x.com/justicehsptsa

Instagram: instagram.com/justicehsptsa/

Membership Link

jhsptsa.org/join

Donation Link

jhsptsa.org/packpartnerfund

Contact the PTSA

[email protected]

Fairfax County Special Education PTA (SEPTA)

www.fairfaxcountysepta.org 

From FCPS 📍 Boundary Review Community Meetings Start This Month

As a reminder, FCPS has started the process of reviewing school boundaries across the division. This important work will help the district better support student population growth, changes in school capacity, and evolving community needs. Community input is vital to this process. With that in mind, FCPS, in partnership with Thru Consulting, will be hosting a series of community meetings in each of FCPS’ six regions. Participants are encouraged to share their thoughts, ask questions, and learn more about the boundary review process.

Please visit FCPS’ website for meeting dates, locations, and other information. Sign up for the School Boundary Review newsletter for updates.

Services for Hearing-Impaired and Visually-Impaired Students

Students with sensory disabilities require specialized services and support to access instruction that is typically presented visually and auditorily (by means of hearing). FCPS provides educational services to students who are deaf, hearing-impaired, or visually impaired. They are supported in various settings, including at their school or through itinerant specialists who travel to different schools to work with students, rather than being based in a single school. Learn more about Services for Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and Services for Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired.

Visit the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) website for Resources for Serving Students with Sensory Disabilities.

Tutoring Resources for Families

Is your family looking for resources to help support your child’s academic success? FCPS’ Family Resource Center (FRC) maintains a list of district employees who hold a valid Virginia teaching credential and who are available to be hired as a tutor by parents. FRC maintains this list, but families are responsible for contacting and working directly with tutors. This list is not “approved” by FCPS and is only meant as a resource.

FCPS also partners with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors' services at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests.

✨ FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan Goal 3: Academic Growth and Excellence, reminds us of our commitment to supporting each and every student and helping them meet or exceed high academic standards.

2023 Fairfax County Youth Survey Reports Lower Substance Use, Fewer Mental Health Challenges

In the Academic Matters section of the October 24 School Board meeting, Dr. Reid discussed the results of the 2023-24 Fairfax County Youth Survey. The Fairfax County Government conducts the survey, which covers topics such as substance abuse, mental health, physical health and nutrition, and bullying and aggressive behavior. 

The survey found that most students reported no use of any substances. Alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use continued to decrease in 2023. This year’s rates were the lowest since 2010, and are lower than those reported nationally for most substances. Students in 8th, 10th, and 12th grade also reported lowered levels of mental health challenges (rates of stress, sadness, and markers of mental health crises). Read more about the Youth Survey.

2024 Youth Survey Coming Up in November

The 2024 Fairfax County Youth Survey will be given to students in grades 6, 8, 10, and 12 between Tuesday, November 12, and Friday, November 22. Parents/caregivers will be notified by their child's school of its plans to administer the survey and given the opportunity to opt their student out of the survey.

Visit the Fairfax County Youth Survey webpage to review the opt-out forms. There, you can also find more information and translations of the parent letter.

Calendar Reminders Thanksgiving

Schools and offices will be closed November 27-29. Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving! Classes will resume on Monday, December 2. Learn more about the first Thanksgiving.

American Education Week

For American Education Week we celebrate ALL who work in our [SCHOOL] community: our bus drivers, cafeteria workers, counselors, support staff, teachers, leadership and more! Learn more from the National Education Association. Want to recognize someone from our school who goes above and beyond? Submit a nomination to FCPS Cares.

Native American Heritage Month

Native American Heritage Month is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native Americans. It is also a time to raise a general awareness about the unique challenges they have faced both historically and in the present, and the ways in which tribal citizens have worked to conquer these challenges.Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.

National Family Engagement Month

November is National Family Engagement Month! This month reminds us that families are children's first and most important teachers, advocates, and nurturers. Over 35 years of research shows that the most effective way to increase student achievement is for families to be actively involved in their children's education. Family engagement is a shared responsibility between home, school, and the community. The importance of family engagement will be highlighted during the month of November as we celebrate and strengthen family-school partnerships together.

The Family and School Partnerships Office has provided suggested activities and resources for the Family Engagement Month for schools and families to celebrate this month together. Consider providing this calendar of ideas with families to try during November. Contact our office to learn how we can support your work in strengthening family and community engagement in your school.

National Career Development Month

By enrolling in a Career and Technical Education (CTE) course or program, students learn the technical applications of many occupations while preparing for higher education or entry-level employment. A core program of CTE courses is offered in every middle and high school. Based on the needs of the populations served, each school determines optional courses to be offered. Learn more about Academies and Specialized Programs.

Weekly Reminders Saturday School at Justice High School

We are thrilled to announce that we have started Saturday School! This initiative offers our students the opportunity to receive additional support with their homework and prepare for their Virginia SOL exams.

On Saturdays, students can get one-on-one assistance in any English, Math, Science, or History class. Our dedicated teachers will be available to help students tackle assignments, strengthen their understanding of key concepts, and ensure they are well-prepared for their upcoming assessments. Students do not have to sign up ahead of time to attend Saturday School.

Details are as follows:

• When: December 14th | January 11th and 25th | February 8th and 22nd | March 8th, 15th, and 22nd | April 5th and 26th | May 3rd and 17th
• Time: 9 AM - 12 PM
• Where: Justice High School

We encourage your child to take advantage of this valuable opportunity. It’s a fantastic way for them to improve their grades and gain confidence in their studies. Thank you for your continued support in helping our students succeed!

Title I Family Compact Policy Feedback

Justice High School is a Title I school within Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) and utilizes the Title I grant to improve student achievement and help all students meet the objectives of the FCPS Program of Studies and the Virginia Standards of Learning. A partnership with families is essential to meeting this goal.  

Under Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, schools receiving Title I funds are expected to collaborate with families to develop and maintain a parent and family engagement policy that describes the school’s approach to involve families in students’ learning and includes a compact expressing the partnerships among staff, caregivers, and students to reach high academic goals for every student.  

Justice High School jointly developed this policy and compact with members of the school community and adopted it for the 2024-2025 school year. Several of the provisions specifically address state or federal expectations for the policy and compact. 

You can find the full Title I Family Compact on our website here

This policy and compact is distributed to all caregivers in a language that families can understand. Caregivers have opportunities to provide comments and feedback on the policy and compact through completion of the forms linked below: 

• English - SIIP and Family Engagement Policy
• Spanish - SIIP and Family Engagement Policy

Comments are submitted with the school’s policy and compact to FCPS central offices and the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE). This policy and compact are made available to the broader school community through the school website.

Padres Comprometidos (Committed Parents)

Edu-Futuro will be offering a free program named Padres Comprometidos (Committed Parents) taught in Spanish. The program offers parents the tools to participate effectively in schools to support their children and their preparation for Post-Secondary education. The program will run from October 29th till December 17th and will happen every Tuesday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Free Meals at Justice HS

Justice HS has qualified for the USDA Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) meal program for the 2024-2025 school year. CEP is a non-pricing meal service option for schools in low-income areas. CEP allows schools to serve breakfast and lunch at no cost to ALL students without collecting household applications for free and reduced-price meals.

CEP General Information

• CEP is a USDA program; eligibility is based on direct certification for free meals at individual FCPS schools.
• All students at CEP schools automatically receive no-cost breakfast and lunch every day of the school year (even if the student would not qualify for free meals). 
• If a student purchases an additional breakfast or additional meal, it will be at cost to the family. 

Free and Reduced-Price Meal Applications, Additional Benefits, and Related Information

For families that may want to receive benefits (class fees) beyond meals that are income-based, the FCPS CEP Consent to Share Information for Other Programs will continue to be utilized and is included in the free and reduced-price meal application process. Parents are encouraged to complete and submit the CEP Consent to Share Form

Varsity Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost

FCPS is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors’ services at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests. Learn more about online tutoring with Varsity Tutors.

No-Cost Virtual Therapy for High School Students

Virtual therapy sessions are available at no cost to FCPS high school students to provide 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.

In order for students to participate, caregivers must give permission for FCPS to share basic demographic information with Hazel Health in ParentVUE. They must also provide consent for their student to access therapy services. 

Students may then be referred by a guardian or designated school staff member. Refer your child by calling 571-749-2940 or contacting an FCPS school counselor, social worker, psychologist, or director of Student Services.

Visit the FCPS Teletherapy webpage for more information.

Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health

Children go through a lot of changes, and it can be hard to tell if their behavior is developmentally appropriate or if they could benefit from mental health support. It’s important to talk to your child and pay attention to their actions, especially these warning signs:

• Increased irritability, hyperactivity, energy, and/or aggressive behavior.
• Excessive sadness, hopelessness, or worries.
• Loss of appetite, or significant weight gain or loss.
• Lack of sleep or too much sleep.
• A decline in grades, school avoidance, or attendance concerns.
• Alcohol or drug use.
• Withdrawal from activities and/or friends and family. 
• Thoughts of harming themselves or others.

If you notice any of these warning signs or feel your child may be experiencing a mental health challenge, help is available. Please contact your child's school counselor to discuss your concerns and identify resources. Find additional ways to support your child’s wellness. 

If you or someone you care about is experiencing a mental health crisis such as thoughts of harming themselves or others, please take action right away. Call 988, go to the nearest emergency room, or contact the Sharon Bulova Center for Community Health Emergency Services at 703-573-5679.

Follow Justice HS On Social Media

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Helpful Links

Justice Website

Justice Athletics

Student Services

Attendance

Red/Blue Rotation Calendar

Bell Schedule

Justice HS PTSA

MySchoolBucks

ParentVue 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

Sharon Bulova Center for Community Health (formerly Merrifield) - 703-573-5979 TTY dial 711

Life Threatening - 911

FCPS Cares

Do you know a Justice 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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This Week's Topics

• Important Dates
• Quarter One Report Card Information
• Schedule Change Policy
• Class of 2025 - Official Transcript Request Form
• Class of 2025 - Reminder to Add Recommender to Common App
• Financial Aid 101
• Class of 2025/2026 - Interested In College Athletics?
• Moving on to Life in the Community Resource Fair
• Multilingual Learners' Day of Service: Our Voices, Our Future
• Grief Circle for Teens
• Schoology Groups
• Still Need ParentVUE Access?
• Food for Neighbors - Holiday Meals Program
• Student Forms moved to Parental Digital Consent (PDC) Available 
• Health Information and Emergency Care Forms
• No-Cost Virtual Therapy for High School Students
• Emergency Resources

Important Dates

Wednesday, November 13 - Mental Wellness Screening for Grade 9 Last Day (an eNotify was sent to 9th Grade Parent/Guardians)

Wednesday, November 27 to Friday, November 28 - Thanksgiving Break

Quarter One Report Card Information

The Quarter One Report Card has been uploaded and accessible in ParentVUE/StudentVUE. To access the report card:

1. Log into ParentVUE or log into StudentVUE
2. In the menu on the left hand side, select "Documents"
3. Once in "Documents", you will see "Justice HS_Q1 Report Card_SY24-25"
4. Click on the file and it will open to review

Do you need a paper copy?

To request a paper copy to be mailed home, please submit this Quarter One Report Card Paper Copy Request Google Form. You can submit a request for up to three children who attend Justice High School. If you have four or more children who attend Justice High School, you will need to submit the request twice.

Schedule Change Policy

As a reminder, to support students in settling into a consistent class schedule, please see the timeline for schedule changes for the 2024-2025 school year.

• Starting September 23, 2024 - February 27, 2025:

• No Elective Change Requests
• All Academic Level Change Requests must complete the Academic Improvement Plan that involves a parent/teacher/student conference.
• If, after the Academic Improvement Plan, the student still wishes to move forward with the academic level change, the request will be reviewed by a committee. Approval is not guaranteed and is based on seat availability in the requested course.

• November 5, 2024: Last day to drop a course without it going on the student’s transcript as a Withdrawal Pass (WP) or a Withdrawal Fail (WF). This is an FCPS regulation. 
• February 28, 2025: No schedule changes will be permitted after this time.

Class of 2025 - Official Transcript Request Form

All 2-year/4-year college/universities and Military Academies need your Official Transcript as part of the application.

Part One: All seniors must have the Consent to Share Transcript to Colleges on file in order for us to send your transcripts to 2-year/4-year college/universities, Military Academies, and Scholarships. If you've already signed the form, no need to sign again. Please return completed forms to Ms. Bond in Student Services.

• Consent to Share Transcript to Colleges-English.pdf
• Consent to Share Transcript to Colleges-Spanish.pdf
• Consent_to_Share_Transcript_to_Colleges-Arabic.pdf

Part Two: You must submit an Official Transcript Request for EACH college/university and indicate whether we need to upload the transcript to a college portal, Common Application, Coalition Application, or email/mail directly to the College Admissions Office.

Class of 2025 - Reminder to Add Recommender to Common App

Seniors who are using the Common Application must remember to add your School Counselor and Teacher to the portal in order for the School Counselor and Teacher to submit their Letter of Recommendation. PLEASE ensure that their email address is correct.

If your School Counselor and Teacher are not added to your portal, they are unable to upload any documentation to your application. This will cause you to receive emails stating that documents haven't been received.

• How-to-Invite-Recommenders-on-Common-and-Coalition-Apps.pdf
• How to Add Teachers to Common Application
• Georgetown University Application Portal
  • Within the application portal, it will ask you to provide the names/email address of your School Counselor and Teachers submitting Letters of Recommendation.
  • If you entered in the email correctly, Georgetown will automatically send them an email with the link on how to upload their documents.
  • If you are applying to Georgetown University and you have submitted your application, please double-check with your School Counselor and Teachers they have received Georgetown's email.

Financial Aid 101

Please join us on Saturday, December 7, 2024 in the Library for a presentation on:

• Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) vs. Virginia Alternative State Aid (VASA) Application
• How to apply for Financial Aid
• How to understand the different Financial Aid Packages (Grants, Subsidized Loans, Unsubsidized Loans, Private Loans, and Scholarships)
• How Financial Aid is calculated to determine the family's financial responsibility

The presentation will be held twice:

• Spanish Presentation at 10:00am
• English Presentation at 11:00am

The presentation is facilitated by the George Mason University Financial Well-Being Peer Mentors.

Financial Aid 101 Flier

Class of 2025/2026 - Interested In College Athletics?

Are you interested in playing college athletics at Division 1 or Division 2 schools? Have you created an account at the NCAA Eligibility Center? Are you confused about how to get recruited?

Schedule a meeting with Mr. Harvey, Justice's NCAA Eligibility Lead, and he can support you and your parents as you navigate this process! You can also email Mr. Harvey with questions as well - [email protected].

Moving on to Life in the Community Resource Fair

This event is designed for students with developmental and intellectual disabilities who will need continuing support after they exit FCPS.

Each fall, FCPS, the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB), and the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) sponsor this event. The event is designed for families with students with disabilities to speak to adult agency and vendor representatives to gather information about available services for adults in need of ongoing support once they transition from FCPS. Agency representatives will be available to share information in adult service providers, employment and training programs, Medicaid, Social Security, residential options, travel training supports, day support programs, and The Arc of Northern Virginia.

You do need to register online to attend: https://tinyurl.com/ycx4bwec

Date: Wednesday, November 13, 2024 from 6:30-8:30pm

Where: Fairfax High School Cafeteria, 3501 Lion Run, Fairfax, 22030

Multilingual Learners' Day of Service: Our Voices, Our Future

The Keynote Speaker for the Multilingual Learner's Summit will be Dr. Jose Luis Zelaya who will inspire secondary students to embrace the strengths of multilingualism. Dr. Zelaya will lead students through hands-on activities to build leadership skills and set a path for future success. All participating secondary students may earn service learning hours! All students need to bring their FCPS Issued Laptop (fully charged) to the event.

Registration for the event is preferable!

Date: Saturday, November 16, 2024 from 9-11:30am

Where: Edison High School, 5801 Franconia Rd, Alexandria

Grief Circle for Teens

Inova Peterson Life with Cancer will be hosting a Grief Circle for Teens, ages 13-18 on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 4:30pm.

The purpose of the workshop is to gather teens who have lost a loved one to cancer within the last four years. The holidays can be challenging and the Grief Circle hopes to support teens with:

• Connecting with peers
• Normalizing their grief experience
• Providing education on grief
• Building coping skills

Where: Life with Cancer Family Center, 8411 Pennell St, Fairfax, 22031

To register, you do need to create an account with Life with Cancer. Once you have created an account or logged into your account, you will need to register for the circle. Parents can register with their account and add their child's name as a "guest". The Grief Circle is free of charge.

Schoology Groups

Each Class has a group in Schoology with posts pertinent information specific to that class. Please see below for the access code to join.

Class of 2025: XKMH-SPHF-9C4GZ

Class of 2026: QXWJ-NPF2-6WHHG

Class of 2027: XDTX-PD42-RPN2G

Class of 2028: NR9N-89TD-8WQQC

Still Need ParentVUE Access?

Learn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account.

Technical support for using ParentVUE is available for:

1. Go to the ParentVUE Login screen and select the icon that you need
   • Change Username - You forgot your username or you want to change it
   • Change Password - You know your password but you want to change it
   • Forgot Password - You can't remember your password
   • Activate Account - You have received an Activation Key and you're ready to create your account
2. None of the above apply
   1. Go to the Parent Support Request ticket
   2. Select SIS Parent in the Application dropdown menu
   3. Under "Issue Description", type the issue/error that you're receiving. Please try to be specific.
3. Call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).

Food for Neighbors - Holiday Meals Program

Justice High School is a proud partner with Food for Neighbors, a local organization who helps to feed our students outside of school hours.

Food for Neighbors has started their Holiday Meals Program which provides grocery gift cards for holiday meals for students at Justice. Justice High School prioritizes students/families who are not already receiving food assistance through a Food Bank, FCPS Homeless and Foster Care Office, Fairfax County Community Services Board, and other resources.

All donations are tax-deductible and can be in any amount. To learn more about the FFN Holiday Meals Program, please go here.

Student Forms moved to Parental Digital Consent (PDC) Available 

Paperless Opt-Outs Available! Families can log in to the PDC using their ParentVUE credentials to complete consent forms assigned to their child. 

Forms available in the PDC starting in the 2024-2025 school year include:

• School Counseling Opt-Out
• Digital Resources Consent
• SEL Screener Opt-Out
• Consent for Release of Student Records in Support of Postsecondary Applications
• Denial of Access to Military Recruiters 
• Family Life Education Opt-Out
• SOL Retest Permission
• Hazel Health
• BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Opt-Out
• SOS Screener Opt-Out
• Objection to Release of Information to Outside Organizations
• Objection to Release of Directory Information to the Public

Health Information and Emergency Care Forms

The Health Information Form (HIF) (SS/SE-71) and the Emergency Care Information form (SS/SE-3) provide valuable information regarding student health conditions. These forms are critical in the early identification of students who may need healthcare support in the educational environment. Along with the development of Healthcare Plans (HCP) and Action Plans, the Public Health Nurses (PHNs) utilize the information contained in the HIF to develop teaching strategies for FCPS staff in order to meet the requirements of Regulation 2104 Health Services-School Health-Related Needs.

These forms are required for all students. Enrolling parents/guardians who have a SIS ParentVUE account may submit them electronically by using the Online Verification/Update packet. 

For families without SIS ParentVue accounts, forms can be located on the General Registration Forms page.

No-Cost Virtual Therapy for High School Students

Virtual therapy sessions are available at no cost to FCPS high school students to provide 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.

In order for students to participate, caregivers must give permission for FCPS to share basic demographic information with Hazel Health in ParentVUE. They must also provide consent for their student to access therapy services. 

Students may then be referred by a guardian or designated school staff member. Refer your child by calling 571-749-2940 or contacting an FCPS school counselor, social worker, psychologist, or director of Student Services.

Visit the FCPS Teletherapy webpage 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

Sharon Bulova Center for Community Health (formerly Merrifield) - 703-573-5979 TTY dial 711

Life Threatening - 911

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This Week's Topics

• Important Dates
• Veterans Day
• Fall Musical - The Addams Family: School Edition
• Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey
• Saturday School at Justice HS
• Title I Community Survey
• Senior & Underclass Pictures at Justice High School
• National School Psychology Week
• Justice HS Outstanding Employee Awards - Nominations Close Tonight!
• Our Voices, Our Future: Multilingual Learners’ Day of Service
• Justice Basketball Wolfpack Madness - November 19
• Justice HS PTSA
• From FCPS
• Calendar Reminders
• Weekly Reminders
• Follow Justice HS On Social Media
• Helpful Links
• Emergency Resources
• FCPS Cares

Important Dates

November 1 - November 30 - Native American Heritage Month

Monday, November 11 - Veterans Day & Student Holiday

Tuesday, November 12 - Winter Sports Begin

Tuesday, November 12 - Underclass Picture Makeups 

November 11 - November 15 - National School Psychology Week

Thursday, November 14 - Sunday, November 17 - Fall Musical (The Addams Family: School Edition)

Saturday, November 16 - Saturday School

Saturday, November 16 - Our Voices, Our Future: Multilingual Learners' Day of Service

Tuesday, November 19 - Justice Basketball Wolfpack Madness

Thursday, November 21 & Friday, November 22 - Senior Picture Retakes

Wednesday, November 27 - Friday, November 29 - Thanksgiving Break - Division Closed

Monday, December 9 & Tuesday, December 10 - Senior Picture Makeups

Saturday, December 14 - Saturday School

Monday, December 23 - Friday, January 3, 2025 - Winter Break 

Veterans Day

Each year, the United States honors veterans of the Armed Services for their service, patriotism, love of country, and their willingness to sacrifice for the common good. Today, we honor members of the United States Military at home and abroad, pledging to never forget their courage, dedication, and sacrifice. On behalf of the entire Justice HS community, we thank you for your service.

Fall Musical - The Addams Family: School Edition

Our Fall Musical, The Addams Family: School Edition, is almost upon us! We would love to see you in the audience. Tickets are $7 for Students and $10 for Adults. To purchase tickets, please go to: https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/15606/justice-high-school-theatreperformance_id=84929979&country=US&language=en.

If you have any questions, please email our Theatre Director, Mr. Stowers, at [email protected]

Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets (in the upper right corner after logging in). Please complete it as soon as possible.

For any families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE, schools will provide paper forms starting Wednesday, November 13. Paper forms should be returned by Wednesday, December 4.

Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. Information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.

For more information, please watch this video on Impact Aid and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.

Need to Register for ParentVUE? 

Learn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey. 

Technical support for using ParentVUE or completing the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and type Federal Impact Aid Survey under Issue Description. Or, call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).

Saturday School at Justice HS

We are thrilled to announce that we have started Saturday School! This initiative offers our students the opportunity to receive additional support with their homework and prepare for their Virginia SOL exams.

On Saturdays, students can get one-on-one assistance in any English, Math, Science, or History class. Our dedicated teachers will be available to help students tackle assignments, strengthen their understanding of key concepts, and ensure they are well-prepared for their upcoming assessments. Students do not have to sign up ahead of time to attend Saturday School.

Details are as follows:

• When: November 16th | December 14th | January 11th and 25th | February 8th and 22nd | March 8th, 15th, and 22nd | April 5th and 26th | May 3rd and 17th
• Time: 9 AM - 12 PM
• Where: Justice High School

We encourage your child to take advantage of this valuable opportunity. It’s a fantastic way for them to improve their grades and gain confidence in their studies. Thank you for your continued support in helping our students succeed!

Title I Community Survey

We want to hear from you! Please take a few moments to complete the survey linked below on our Title I status. In collaboration with the Justice HS PTSA, we're breaking down our work around Title I into three core groups - Student Success, Family Partnerships, and School Experience to be support our students and school community.

Surveys

• English
• Spanish
• Arabic

We greatly appreciate your collaboration as we look to leverage our Title I statue to increase student achievement, family engagement, and the overall school experience. Surveys will remain open until Friday, December 20. Should you have any questions, please contact Sean Rolon, Prinicpal at [email protected] and/or Kim Lanoue, Justice HS PTSA President, at [email protected]. 

Senior & Underclass Pictures at Justice High School SENIOR PICTURES: 

ALL 12th grade students at Justice High School are encouraged to schedule senior pictures. Two additional dates in December have just been added to accommodate families. There is NO cost for scheduling an appointment for a yearbook photo only.  

• VISIT   seniors.legacystudios.com and enter Justice High School in the Find Your School search box for sitting options and fees ($0 for Yearbook only)
• Online Codes will be provided AFTER the sitting to view and order photo packages
• You WILL need an appointment for photo sittings (see dates/times below) 
• Senior Picture Dates & Times
• November 21st and 22nd from 3:00pm-9:00pm in the Little Theatre       
• December 9th and 10th from 8:30am-3:00pm in the Auditorium

UNDERCLASS PICTURES:

• MAKEUPS November 12th from 8:00am-2:00pm in the Little Theatre

National School Psychology Week

This week we celebrate the important work school psychologists do to help all students thrive. 

Justice High School is grateful to have two full-time School Psychologists who started this school year – Jaelin Kelly and Jin Kim. School Psychologists support Special Education evaluation and re-evaluation for IEPs, IEP counseling hours, Risk Assessments, and other supports as needed. Thank you for the work you do to support our students and the Justice community.

Learn more from the National Association of School Psychologists.

Justice HS Outstanding Employee Awards - Nominations Close Tonight!

Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for a Justice High School Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through this Google form link. You may nominate one employee at our school or multiple employees (one individual may only nominate one employee per category).

All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in the criteria for that category. The google form link has more information regarding the criteria for each of these awards and the eligibility requirements are below.

Outstanding Teacher

Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category

Outstanding New Teacher

Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category

Outstanding New Principal

Eligibility: Has up to three full years of experience as a building principal (in any school/school district)

Outstanding School-Based Leader

Eligibility: At least one year of experience in their current position as a Schedule-C or School-Based Administrator scale employee (that is not the building principal):

Common positions in this category: Assistant Principals, Academy Administrator, Director of Student Activities, Director of Student Services

Outstanding Professional Employee

Eligibility: At least one year experience in current position as a Schedule-B employee or other non-instructional employee in a school that supports school leadership

Common positions in this category: School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Assessment Coach, System of Support Advisor (SOSA), Career Center Specialist, Instructional Coach, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, Safety and Security Specialist, Resource Teachers that serve in an administrative role in a school

Outstanding Operational Employee

Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position as Schedule-A or Classroom Instructional Support Scale employee

Common positions in this category: Administrative and Office Staff, Safety and Security Assistant, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, All Parent Liaisons (regardless of how they are paid)  

The deadline to submit a nomination is Monday, November 11 at 11:59 PM.

If you have any questions, please email Rashawn Luckman at [email protected]. 

Our Voices, Our Future: Multilingual Learners’ Day of Service

Our Voices, Our Future:  Multilingual Learners’ Day of Service will be offered for FCPS secondary students on Saturday, November 16, 2024, from 9:00-11:30 a.m. at Edison High School.  Dr. José Luis Zelaya, keynote speaker at the Multilingual Learners’ Summit this past summer, will be returning as the featured guest for this student workshop.  Dr. Zelaya will engage and empower students with the strengths of multilingualism, as students explore leadership skills to plan for future success.  Reflective service learning practices allow students to impact their communities through advocacy, engagement, and empowerment.  All FCPS secondary students who attend will earn service learning credit for participating.  Students planning to attend should register and bring their FCPS laptop to the event.  Light refreshments and family resources will be available for parents/caregivers during the student workshop. 

Justice Basketball Wolfpack Madness - November 19 Justice HS PTSA The Wolf Shack is Open!

The Wolf Shack is our PTSA-sponsored in-school food and resource pantry, providing free essential resources for all students. The Wolf Shack is open from 3-5pm on late bus days (Wednesdays & Thursdays) in Room B27 between the Black Box Theater and the Little Theater. 

Read more in the latest PTSA newsletter.

Calendar of Events

NOVEMBER 2024

18 - Mon - 730pm - PTSA Monthly Town Hall & General Meeting

DECEMBER 2024

6-7 - Fri, Sat - PTSA Winter Festival (Tree Sale, etc.)

16 - Mon - 730pm - PTSA Monthly Town Hall & General Meeting

Connect with the PTSA

JHS PTSA Website

justicehsptsa.org

Social Handles

Facebook: facebook.com/justicehsptsa

X (formerly Twitter): x.com/justicehsptsa

Instagram: instagram.com/justicehsptsa/

Membership Link

jhsptsa.org/join

Donation Link

jhsptsa.org/packpartnerfund

Contact the PTSA

[email protected]

Fairfax County Special Education PTA (SEPTA)

www.fairfaxcountysepta.org 

From FCPS 📍 Boundary Review Community Meetings Start This Month

As a reminder, FCPS has started the process of reviewing school boundaries across the division. This important work will help the district better support student population growth, changes in school capacity, and evolving community needs. Community input is vital to this process. With that in mind, FCPS, in partnership with Thru Consulting, will be hosting a series of community meetings in each of FCPS’ six regions. Participants are encouraged to share their thoughts, ask questions, and learn more about the boundary review process.

Please visit FCPS’ website for meeting dates, locations, and other information. Sign up for the School Boundary Review newsletter for updates.

IEP Palooza and Community Resource Fair

Parents/caregivers, school staff, and students over the age of 14 are invited to attend an interactive event celebrating the individualized education program (IEP) process. The IEP Palooza and Community Resource Fair will take place on Saturday, November 16, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at Jackson Middle School. 

The event is sponsored by Fairfax County Special Education Parent Teacher Association (SEPTA). Activities include simulated IEP meetings, break-out sessions on the various parts of an IEP, and a resource fair to learn more about community supports. Register in advance.

Services for Hearing-Impaired and Visually-Impaired Students

Students with sensory disabilities require specialized services and support to access instruction that is typically presented visually and auditorily (by means of hearing). FCPS provides educational services to students who are deaf, hearing-impaired, or visually impaired. They are supported in various settings, including at their school or through itinerant specialists who travel to different schools to work with students, rather than being based in a single school. Learn more about Services for Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and Services for Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired.

Visit the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) website for Resources for Serving Students with Sensory Disabilities.

Tutoring Resources for Families

Is your family looking for resources to help support your child’s academic success? FCPS’ Family Resource Center (FRC) maintains a list of district employees who hold a valid Virginia teaching credential and who are available to be hired as a tutor by parents. FRC maintains this list, but families are responsible for contacting and working directly with tutors. This list is not “approved” by FCPS and is only meant as a resource.

FCPS also partners with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors' services at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests.

✨ FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan Goal 3: Academic Growth and Excellence, reminds us of our commitment to supporting each and every student and helping them meet or exceed high academic standards.

Upcoming Family Academy Events

You are an important part of your child's education! The Family Academy compiles classes, webinars, workshops, and programs offered by FCPS to help you support your child's needs and learning at home. Browse Family Academy offerings.

🖥️ Free Webinars for Families

In November, the Family Resource Center (FRC) will host webinars for families on:

• Supporting siblings of children with disabilities for middle school siblings (in-person event).
• 5 Ways to De-Escalate a Nuclear Meltdown and Stop the Shame Cycle.
• Language Arts and Literacy Instruction for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities.
• Executive Functioning Skills (presented in Arabic).
• Helping Teens Develop Coping Skills and Emotional Intelligence.
• Starting the Conversation About Drugs.

Sign up for the FRC newsletter or visit their webinar webpage.

Moving on to Life in the Community Resource Fair

This event is for students with developmental and intellectual disabilities who will need continued support after they leave FCPS. Families will learn about supported employment options, day support programs, recreation/leisure activities, residential living options, travel training supports, advocacy, and funding.

The Moving on to Life in the Community resource fair will take place Wednesday, November 13, 6:30-8:30 p.m., in the cafeteria at Fairfax High School. Interpretation will be provided using Microsoft Translator on supported devices. Staff will be available to help participants as needed.

✨ Fostering trusting partnerships with families is included in Pillar B of the FCPS Strategic Plan: Vibrant Home, School, and Community Partnerships.

2023 Fairfax County Youth Survey Reports Lower Substance Use, Fewer Mental Health Challenges

In the Academic Matters section of the October 24 School Board meeting, Dr. Reid discussed the results of the 2023-24 Fairfax County Youth Survey. The Fairfax County Government conducts the survey, which covers topics such as substance abuse, mental health, physical health and nutrition, and bullying and aggressive behavior. 

The survey found that most students reported no use of any substances. Alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use continued to decrease in 2023. This year’s rates were the lowest since 2010, and are lower than those reported nationally for most substances. Students in 8th, 10th, and 12th grade also reported lowered levels of mental health challenges (rates of stress, sadness, and markers of mental health crises). Read more about the Youth Survey.

2024 Youth Survey Coming Up in November

The 2024 Fairfax County Youth Survey will be given to students in grades 6, 8, 10, and 12 between Tuesday, November 12, and Friday, November 22. Parents/caregivers will be notified by their child's school of its plans to administer the survey and given the opportunity to opt their student out of the survey.

Visit the Fairfax County Youth Survey webpage to review the opt-out forms. There, you can also find more information and translations of the parent letter.

Calendar Reminders Native American Heritage Month

Native American Heritage Month is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native Americans. It is also a time to raise a general awareness about the unique challenges they have faced both historically and in the present, and the ways in which tribal citizens have worked to conquer these challenges.Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.

National Family Engagement Month

November is National Family Engagement Month! This month reminds us that families are children's first and most important teachers, advocates, and nurturers. Over 35 years of research shows that the most effective way to increase student achievement is for families to be actively involved in their children's education. Family engagement is a shared responsibility between home, school, and the community. The importance of family engagement will be highlighted during the month of November as we celebrate and strengthen family-school partnerships together.

The Family and School Partnerships Office has provided suggested activities and resources for the Family Engagement Month for schools and families to celebrate this month together. Consider providing this calendar of ideas with families to try during November. Contact our office to learn how we can support your work in strengthening family and community engagement in your school.

National Career Development Month

By enrolling in a Career and Technical Education (CTE) course or program, students learn the technical applications of many occupations while preparing for higher education or entry-level employment. A core program of CTE courses is offered in every middle and high school. Based on the needs of the populations served, each school determines optional courses to be offered. Learn more about Academies and Specialized Programs.

Weekly Reminders Title I Family Compact Policy Feedback

Justice High School is a Title I school within Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) and utilizes the Title I grant to improve student achievement and help all students meet the objectives of the FCPS Program of Studies and the Virginia Standards of Learning. A partnership with families is essential to meeting this goal.  

Under Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, schools receiving Title I funds are expected to collaborate with families to develop and maintain a parent and family engagement policy that describes the school’s approach to involve families in students’ learning and includes a compact expressing the partnerships among staff, caregivers, and students to reach high academic goals for every student.  

Justice High School jointly developed this policy and compact with members of the school community and adopted it for the 2024-2025 school year. Several of the provisions specifically address state or federal expectations for the policy and compact. 

You can find the full Title I Family Compact on our website here

This policy and compact is distributed to all caregivers in a language that families can understand. Caregivers have opportunities to provide comments and feedback on the policy and compact through completion of the forms linked below: 

• English - SIIP and Family Engagement Policy
• Spanish - SIIP and Family Engagement Policy

Comments are submitted with the school’s policy and compact to FCPS central offices and the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE). This policy and compact are made available to the broader school community through the school website.

Padres Comprometidos (Committed Parents)

Edu-Futuro will be offering a free program named Padres Comprometidos (Committed Parents) taught in Spanish. The program offers parents the tools to participate effectively in schools to support their children and their preparation for Post-Secondary education. The program will run from October 29th till December 17th and will happen every Tuesday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Free Meals at Justice HS

Justice HS has qualified for the USDA Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) meal program for the 2024-2025 school year. CEP is a non-pricing meal service option for schools in low-income areas. CEP allows schools to serve breakfast and lunch at no cost to ALL students without collecting household applications for free and reduced-price meals.

CEP General Information

• CEP is a USDA program; eligibility is based on direct certification for free meals at individual FCPS schools.
• All students at CEP schools automatically receive no-cost breakfast and lunch every day of the school year (even if the student would not qualify for free meals). 
• If a student purchases an additional breakfast or additional meal, it will be at cost to the family. 

Free and Reduced-Price Meal Applications, Additional Benefits, and Related Information

For families that may want to receive benefits (class fees) beyond meals that are income-based, the FCPS CEP Consent to Share Information for Other Programs will continue to be utilized and is included in the free and reduced-price meal application process. Parents are encouraged to complete and submit the CEP Consent to Share Form

Partners for Safe Teen Driving (PTSD)

Justice High School Auditorium - Driver’s Education

The state of Virginia requires students and their parents or legal guardians to attend ONE session of Partners for Safe Teen Driving in order to receive their Pink Card (DEC-8). The 90 minute session requires participants to be actively involved during the presentation. This is offered in conjunction with our 10th grade driver education curriculum and is a requirement. All sessions are in person for the 2024-2025 school year at Justice HS in the Auditorium. Registration link, and schedule is below. It is also posted on your 1oth grade teacher’s SCHOOLOGY PAGE.

If you are a current 11th or 12th grade Justice HS student seeking to attend a PTSD session, please email Monica White at [email protected]  for information.

PSTD presentations are 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

2nd Quarter - Wednesday November 20th, 2024

3rd Quarter - Thursday February 6th, 2025 & Wednesday March 19th, 2025

4th Quarter - Wednesday May 14th, 2025

The meetings are a “hard” 6:30 PM start in the Auditorium for every PSTD event. Doors lock at 6:30 sharp and an entry after that will not be allowed. (State Law)

Please plan to arrive at 6 pm to avoid being locked out. Every student will NEED to have a legal guardian present with them If they are attending PSTD session.

Link for students to register for 2024-2025 Justice HS - Driver Ed PSTD

Varsity Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost

FCPS is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors’ services at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests. Learn more about online tutoring with Varsity Tutors.

No-Cost Virtual Therapy for High School Students

Virtual therapy sessions are available at no cost to FCPS high school students to provide 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.

In order for students to participate, caregivers must give permission for FCPS to share basic demographic information with Hazel Health in ParentVUE. They must also provide consent for their student to access therapy services. 

Students may then be referred by a guardian or designated school staff member. Refer your child by calling 571-749-2940 or contacting an FCPS school counselor, social worker, psychologist, or director of Student Services.

Visit the FCPS Teletherapy webpage for more information.

Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health

Children go through a lot of changes, and it can be hard to tell if their behavior is developmentally appropriate or if they could benefit from mental health support. It’s important to talk to your child and pay attention to their actions, especially these warning signs:

• Increased irritability, hyperactivity, energy, and/or aggressive behavior.
• Excessive sadness, hopelessness, or worries.
• Loss of appetite, or significant weight gain or loss.
• Lack of sleep or too much sleep.
• A decline in grades, school avoidance, or attendance concerns.
• Alcohol or drug use.
• Withdrawal from activities and/or friends and family. 
• Thoughts of harming themselves or others.

If you notice any of these warning signs or feel your child may be experiencing a mental health challenge, help is available. Please contact your child's school counselor to discuss your concerns and identify resources. Find additional ways to support your child’s wellness. 

If you or someone you care about is experiencing a mental health crisis such as thoughts of harming themselves or others, please take action right away. Call 988, go to the nearest emergency room, or contact the Sharon Bulova Center for Community Health Emergency Services at 703-573-5679.

Follow Justice HS On Social Media

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School - @justicehswolves

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Helpful Links

Justice Website

Justice Athletics

Student Services

Attendance

Red/Blue Rotation Calendar

Bell Schedule

Justice HS PTSA

MySchoolBucks

ParentVue 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

Sharon Bulova Center for Community Health (formerly Merrifield) - 703-573-5979 TTY dial 711

Life Threatening - 911

FCPS Cares

Do you know a Justice 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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This Week's Topics

• Important Dates
• Welcome Arria Ibach Durham!
• Schedule Change Policy
• Class of 2025 - Official Transcript Request Form
• Class of 2025 - Reminder to Add Recommender to Common App
• Financial Aid 101
• GMU - Access to Excellence Event
• Class of 2025/2026 - Interested In College Athletics?
• PSAT/NMSQT or SAT School Day Scores
• Schoology Groups
• Still Need ParentVUE Access?
• Food for Neighbors - Holiday Meals Program
• Student Forms moved to Parental Digital Consent (PDC) Available 
• Health Information and Emergency Care Forms
• No-Cost Virtual Therapy for High School Students
• Emergency Resources

Important Dates

Friday, November 8 - Mental Wellness Screening for Grade 9 continues (an eNotify was sent to 9th Grade Parent/Guardians)

Monday, November 11 - Veteran's Day (Holiday)

Wednesday, November 27 to Friday, November 28 - Thanksgiving Break

Welcome Arria Ibach Durham!

We would like to introduce Ms. Arria Ibach Durham to the Student Services team! Arria Ibach Durham is joining Justice High School part-time in order to support our Section 504 Plans. Arria worked at South Lakes High School from 2002-2008 as a School Counselor before staying home with her three kids for 15 years. She returned to FCPS in January 2023 to support South Lakes High School as their part-time Section 504 Coordinator.

Arria will be coordinating and facilitating all Section 504 Plan meetings moving forward. The process of Section 504 Plan annual meetings will change slightly in that Arria will be the one reaching out to you for scheduling and facilitating the meetings. Justice HS Staff (teachers, School Counselor, and others) will still be in the meeting to support their students. If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected].

Schedule Change Policy

As a reminder, to support students in settling into a consistent class schedule, please see the timeline for schedule changes for the 2024-2025 school year.

• Starting September 23, 2024 - February 27, 2025:

• No Elective Change Requests
• All Academic Level Change Requests must complete the Academic Improvement Plan that involves a parent/teacher/student conference.
• If, after the Academic Improvement Plan, the student still wishes to move forward with the academic level change, the request will be reviewed by a committee. Approval is not guaranteed and is based on seat availability in the requested course.

• November 5, 2024: Last day to drop a course without it going on the student’s transcript as a Withdrawal Pass (WP) or a Withdrawal Fail (WF). This is an FCPS regulation. 
• February 28, 2025: No schedule changes will be permitted after this time.

Class of 2025 - Official Transcript Request Form

All 2-year/4-year college/universities and Military Academies need your Official Transcript as part of the application.

Part One: All seniors must have the Consent to Share Transcript to Colleges on file in order for us to send your transcripts to 2-year/4-year college/universities, Military Academies, and Scholarships. If you've already signed the form, no need to sign again. Please return completed forms to Ms. Bond in Student Services.

• Consent to Share Transcript to Colleges-English.pdf
• Consent to Share Transcript to Colleges-Spanish.pdf
• Consent_to_Share_Transcript_to_Colleges-Arabic.pdf

Part Two: You must submit an Official Transcript Request for EACH college/university and indicate whether we need to upload the transcript to a college portal, Common Application, Coalition Application, or email/mail directly to the College Admissions Office.

Class of 2025 - Reminder to Add Recommender to Common App

Seniors who are using the Common Application must remember to add your School Counselor and Teacher to the portal in order for the School Counselor and Teacher to submit their Letter of Recommendation. PLEASE ensure that their email address is correct.

If your School Counselor and Teacher are not added to your portal, they are unable to upload any documentation to your application. This will cause you to receive emails stating that documents haven't been received.

• How-to-Invite-Recommenders-on-Common-and-Coalition-Apps.pdf
• How to Add Teachers to Common Application
• Georgetown University Application Portal
  • Within the application portal, it will ask you to provide the names/email address of your School Counselor and Teachers submitting Letters of Recommendation.
  • If you entered in the email correctly, Georgetown will automatically send them an email with the link on how to upload their documents.
  • If you are applying to Georgetown University and you have submitted your application, please double-check with your School Counselor and Teachers they have received Georgetown's email.

Financial Aid 101

Please join us on Saturday, December 7, 2024 in the Library for a presentation on:

• Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) vs. Virginia Alternative State Aid (VASA) Application
• How to apply for Financial Aid
• How to understand the different Financial Aid Packages (Grants, Subsidized Loans, Unsubsidized Loans, Private Loans, and Scholarships)
• How Financial Aid is calculated to determine the family's financial responsibility

The presentation will be held twice:

• Spanish Presentation at 10:00am
• English Presentation at 11:00am

The presentation is facilitated by the George Mason University Financial Well-Being Peer Mentors.

Financial Aid 101 Flier

GMU - Access to Excellence Event

George Mason University invites all seniors from our High School Direct Admit Schools to join them at their Access to Excellence Event on Monday, November 11th from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on GMU’s Campus.

Learn tips from GMU on how to best prepare for college. GMU will talk about different ways to pay for college, what to expect when the FAFSA opens, and best practices for connecting your interests to your future major or career. Lunch is provided!

Space is limited. Find out more information and RSVP here!

 If you have any questions about this event, please email Lauren Macgregor at [email protected].

Class of 2025/2026 - Interested In College Athletics?

Are you interested in playing college athletics at Division 1 or Division 2 schools? Have you created an account at the NCAA Eligibility Center? Are you confused about how to get recruited?

Schedule a meeting with Mr. Harvey, Justice's NCAA Eligibility Lead, and he can support you and your parents as you navigate this process! You can also email Mr. Harvey with questions as well - [email protected].

PSAT/NMSQT or SAT School Day Scores

The students who took the PSAT/NMSQT or SAT on Wednesday, October 9th will be able to access their scores on Thursday, October 24.

To access your score:

• Using the BigFutures School Mobile App (if provided a cell number during the digital exam setup)
• Students (or Parent/Guardians) need to download the BigFutures School mobile app from the App Store or Google Play.
• Students who provided their cell number during the digital exam setup (they need to remember if they put their own personal cell or a parent/guardian cell number) will receive a text message when scores are available.
• Students will need to use the cell number they provided to log into the app - no password required
• Using Student's College Board Account
• Students who have already registered with a College Board account, can log into their account and see all scores (and if a senior, send SAT scores to colleges)
• Students can create a College Board account by clicking on “Create Account”

Schoology Groups

Each Class has a group in Schoology with posts pertinent information specific to that class. Please see below for the access code to join.

Class of 2025: XKMH-SPHF-9C4GZ

Class of 2026: QXWJ-NPF2-6WHHG

Class of 2027: XDTX-PD42-RPN2G

Class of 2028: NR9N-89TD-8WQQC

Still Need ParentVUE Access?

Learn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account.

Technical support for using ParentVUE is available for:

1. Go to the ParentVUE Login screen and select the icon that you need
   • Change Username - You forgot your username or you want to change it
   • Change Password - You know your password but you want to change it
   • Forgot Password - You can't remember your password
   • Activate Account - You have received an Activation Key and you're ready to create your account
2. None of the above apply
   1. Go to the Parent Support Request ticket
   2. Select SIS Parent in the Application dropdown menu
   3. Under "Issue Description", type the issue/error that you're receiving. Please try to be specific.
3. Call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).

Food for Neighbors - Holiday Meals Program

Justice High School is a proud partner with Food for Neighbors, a local organization who helps to feed our students outside of school hours.

Food for Neighbors has started their Holiday Meals Program which provides grocery gift cards for holiday meals for students at Justice. Justice High School prioritizes students/families who are not already receiving food assistance through a Food Bank, FCPS Homeless and Foster Care Office, Fairfax County Community Services Board, and other resources.

All donations are tax-deductible and can be in any amount. To learn more about the FFN Holiday Meals Program, please go here.

And the next Red Bag Event is November 9, 2024!

Student Forms moved to Parental Digital Consent (PDC) Available 

Paperless Opt-Outs Available! Families can log in to the PDC using their ParentVUE credentials to complete consent forms assigned to their child. 

Forms available in the PDC starting in the 2024-2025 school year include:

• School Counseling Opt-Out
• Digital Resources Consent
• SEL Screener Opt-Out
• Consent for Release of Student Records in Support of Postsecondary Applications
• Denial of Access to Military Recruiters 
• Family Life Education Opt-Out
• SOL Retest Permission
• Hazel Health
• BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Opt-Out
• SOS Screener Opt-Out
• Objection to Release of Information to Outside Organizations
• Objection to Release of Directory Information to the Public

Health Information and Emergency Care Forms

The Health Information Form (HIF) (SS/SE-71) and the Emergency Care Information form (SS/SE-3) provide valuable information regarding student health conditions. These forms are critical in the early identification of students who may need healthcare support in the educational environment. Along with the development of Healthcare Plans (HCP) and Action Plans, the Public Health Nurses (PHNs) utilize the information contained in the HIF to develop teaching strategies for FCPS staff in order to meet the requirements of Regulation 2104 Health Services-School Health-Related Needs.

These forms are required for all students. Enrolling parents/guardians who have a SIS ParentVUE account may submit them electronically by using the Online Verification/Update packet. 

For families without SIS ParentVue accounts, forms can be located on the General Registration Forms page.

No-Cost Virtual Therapy for High School Students

Virtual therapy sessions are available at no cost to FCPS high school students to provide 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.

In order for students to participate, caregivers must give permission for FCPS to share basic demographic information with Hazel Health in ParentVUE. They must also provide consent for their student to access therapy services. 

Students may then be referred by a guardian or designated school staff member. Refer your child by calling 571-749-2940 or contacting an FCPS school counselor, social worker, psychologist, or director of Student Services.

Visit the FCPS Teletherapy webpage 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

Sharon Bulova Center for Community Health (formerly Merrifield) - 703-573-5979 TTY dial 711

Life Threatening - 911

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This Week's Topics

• Important Dates
• BELL GAME WEEK!
• Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey
• Saturday School at Justice HS
• Title I Community Survey
• Title I Family Compact Policy Feedback
• Justice HS Outstanding Employee Awards - Nominations are Open!
• Fall Immunization Clinic at Justice High School
• Our Voices, Our Future: Multilingual Learners’ Day of Service
• Justice HS PTSA
• From FCPS
• Calendar Reminders
• Weekly Reminders
• Follow Justice HS On Social Media
• Helpful Links
• Emergency Resources
• FCPS Cares

Important Dates

November 1 - November 30 - Native American Heritage Month

Tuesday, November 5 - Election Day & Student Holiday

Wednesday, November 6 - Justice HS Immunization Clinic

Friday, November 8 - Bell Game vs. Falls Church at Justice (kickoff at 7 pm)

Monday, November 11 - Veterans Day & Student Holiday

Thursday, November 14 - Sunday, November 17 - Fall Musical (The Addams Family)

Saturday, November 16 - Saturday School

Wednesday, November 27 - Friday, November 29 - Thanksgiving Break - Division Closed

BELL GAME WEEK!

Did you know, the BELL GAME...

• has been ta long standing, friendly rivalry between Justice/Stuart and Falls Church High School since 1960.
• Justice leads the series 36-27-1
• The winning team is presented THE BELL at the end of the game by the opposing Principal. 
• The Bell is proudly displayed by the winning team in their school until the following years game. 
• Read more about the Bell Game history and see results for all 54 games played HERE

Chick-Fil-A Challenge

Alongside our rivalry game, the Bell Game, we will be competing with FC in the Chick FIl A Challenge. Who can eat more chicken this week!!! USE THE BELOW INFORMATION ALL WEEK!!

Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets (in the upper right corner after logging in). Please complete it as soon as possible.

For any families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE, schools will provide paper forms starting Wednesday, November 13. Paper forms should be returned by Wednesday, December 4.

Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. Information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.

For more information, please watch this video on Impact Aid and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.

Need to Register for ParentVUE? 

Learn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey. 

Technical support for using ParentVUE or completing the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and type Federal Impact Aid Survey under Issue Description. Or, call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).

Saturday School at Justice HS

We are thrilled to announce that we have started Saturday School! This initiative offers our students the opportunity to receive additional support with their homework and prepare for their Virginia SOL exams.

On Saturdays, students can get one-on-one assistance in any English, Math, Science, or History class. Our dedicated teachers will be available to help students tackle assignments, strengthen their understanding of key concepts, and ensure they are well-prepared for their upcoming assessments. Students do not have to sign up ahead of time to attend Saturday School.

Details are as follows:

• When: November 16th | December 14th | January 11th and 25th | February 8th and 22nd | March 8th, 15th, and 22nd | April 5th and 26th | May 3rd and 17th
• Time: 9 AM - 12 PM
• Where: Justice High School

We encourage your child to take advantage of this valuable opportunity. It’s a fantastic way for them to improve their grades and gain confidence in their studies. Thank you for your continued support in helping our students succeed!

Title I Community Survey

We want to hear from you! Please take a few moments to complete the survey linked below on our Title I status. In collaboration with the Justice HS PTSA, we're breaking down our work around Title I into three core groups - Student Success, Family Partnerships, and School Experience to be support our students and school community.

Surveys

• English
• Spanish
• Arabic

We greatly appreciate your collaboration as we look to leverage our Title I statue to increase student achievement, family engagement, and the overall school experience. Surveys will remain open until Friday, December 20. Should you have any questions, please contact Sean Rolon, Prinicpal at [email protected] and/or Kim Lanoue, Justice HS PTSA President, at [email protected]. 

Title I Family Compact Policy Feedback

Justice High School is a Title I school within Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) and utilizes the Title I grant to improve student achievement and help all students meet the objectives of the FCPS Program of Studies and the Virginia Standards of Learning. A partnership with families is essential to meeting this goal.  

Under Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, schools receiving Title I funds are expected to collaborate with families to develop and maintain a parent and family engagement policy that describes the school’s approach to involve families in students’ learning and includes a compact expressing the partnerships among staff, caregivers, and students to reach high academic goals for every student.  

Justice High School jointly developed this policy and compact with members of the school community and adopted it for the 2024-2025 school year. Several of the provisions specifically address state or federal expectations for the policy and compact. 

You can find the full Title I Family Compact on our website here

This policy and compact is distributed to all caregivers in a language that families can understand. Caregivers have opportunities to provide comments and feedback on the policy and compact through completion of the forms linked below: 

• English - SIIP and Family Engagement Policy
• Spanish - SIIP and Family Engagement Policy

Comments are submitted with the school’s policy and compact to FCPS central offices and the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE). This policy and compact are made available to the broader school community through the school website.

Justice HS Outstanding Employee Awards - Nominations are Open!

Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for a Justice High School Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through this Google form link. You may nominate one employee at our school or multiple employees (one individual may only nominate one employee per category).

All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in the criteria for that category. The google form link has more information regarding the criteria for each of these awards and the eligibility requirements are below.

Outstanding Teacher

Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category

Outstanding New Teacher

Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category

Outstanding New Principal

Eligibility: Has up to three full years of experience as a building principal (in any school/school district)

Outstanding School-Based Leader

Eligibility: At least one year of experience in their current position as a Schedule-C or School-Based Administrator scale employee (that is not the building principal):

Common positions in this category: Assistant Principals, Academy Administrator, Director of Student Activities, Director of Student Services

Outstanding Professional Employee

Eligibility: At least one year experience in current position as a Schedule-B employee or other non-instructional employee in a school that supports school leadership

Common positions in this category: School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Assessment Coach, System of Support Advisor (SOSA), Career Center Specialist, Instructional Coach, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, Safety and Security Specialist, Resource Teachers that serve in an administrative role in a school

Outstanding Operational Employee

Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position as Schedule-A or Classroom Instructional Support Scale employee

Common positions in this category: Administrative and Office Staff, Safety and Security Assistant, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, All Parent Liaisons (regardless of how they are paid)  

The deadline to submit a nomination is Monday, November 11 at 11:59 PM.

If you have any questions, please email Rashawn Luckman at [email protected]. 

Fall Immunization Clinic at Justice High School

Justice High School will host a School Site Immunization Clinic on 11/06/2024, in collaboration with the Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD). Only students enrolled at Justice High School may participate in the clinic.

The following immunizations will be offered during school hours at the School Immunization Clinic: 

• Meningococcal Conjugate (MenACWY) Vaccine
• Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
• Tetanus, Diphtheria, & Pertussis (Tdap) Vaccine

Find additional information for each vaccine. 

If you would like your child to receive immunizations as part of the School Site Immunization Clinic, you must first provide: 

• Permission via a signed Adolescent Vaccine Clinic Consent Form, which can be found in the Middle and High School Clinics section on this webpage.

• A copy of their immunization records (if available).
• A copy of the front and back of their insurance card (if applicable). Insurance is not required. 

Please bring your signed consent form to our front office by Friday, October 25th in order for your child to participate. If your child is insured, please submit a copy of the front and back of your child’s insurance to our front office as well. You may contact our school’s public health nurse, Melissa Villatoro at [email protected] with any immunization questions. 

Our Voices, Our Future: Multilingual Learners’ Day of Service

Our Voices, Our Future:  Multilingual Learners’ Day of Service will be offered for FCPS secondary students on Saturday, November 16, 2024, from 9:00-11:30 a.m. at Edison High School.  Dr. José Luis Zelaya, keynote speaker at the Multilingual Learners’ Summit this past summer, will be returning as the featured guest for this student workshop.  Dr. Zelaya will engage and empower students with the strengths of multilingualism, as students explore leadership skills to plan for future success.  Reflective service learning practices allow students to impact their communities through advocacy, engagement, and empowerment.  All FCPS secondary students who attend will earn service learning credit for participating.  Students planning to attend should register and bring their FCPS laptop to the event.  Light refreshments and family resources will be available for parents/caregivers during the student workshop. 

Justice HS PTSA The Wolf Shack is Open!

The Wolf Shack is our PTSA-sponsored in-school food and resource pantry, providing free essential resources for all students. The Wolf Shack is open from 3-5pm on late bus days (Wednesdays & Thursdays) in Room B27 between the Black Box Theater and the Little Theater. 

Read more in the latest PTSA newsletter.

Calendar of Events

NOVEMBER 2024

9 - Sat - 11am - Wolf Shack Stock-Up with Food For Neighbors’ Red Bag Day

18 - Mon - 730pm - PTSA Monthly Town Hall & General Meeting

DECEMBER 2024

6-7 - Fri, Sat - PTSA Winter Festival (Tree Sale, etc.)

16 - Mon - 730pm - PTSA Monthly Town Hall & General Meeting

Connect with the PTSA

JHS PTSA Website

justicehsptsa.org

Social Handles

Facebook: facebook.com/justicehsptsa

X (formerly Twitter): x.com/justicehsptsa

Instagram: instagram.com/justicehsptsa/

Membership Link

jhsptsa.org/join

Donation Link

jhsptsa.org/packpartnerfund

Contact the PTSA

[email protected]

Fairfax County Special Education PTA (SEPTA)

www.fairfaxcountysepta.org 

From FCPS Upcoming Family Academy Events

You are an important part of your child's education! The Family Academy compiles classes, webinars, workshops, and programs offered by FCPS to help you support your child's needs and learning at home. Browse Family Academy offerings.

🖥️ Free Webinars for Families

In November, the Family Resource Center (FRC) will host webinars for families on:

• Supporting siblings of children with disabilities for middle school siblings (in-person event).
• 5 Ways to De-Escalate a Nuclear Meltdown and Stop the Shame Cycle.
• Language Arts and Literacy Instruction for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities.
• Executive Functioning Skills (presented in Arabic).
• Helping Teens Develop Coping Skills and Emotional Intelligence.
• Starting the Conversation About Drugs.

Sign up for the FRC newsletter or visit their webinar webpage.

Moving on to Life in the Community Resource Fair

This event is for students with developmental and intellectual disabilities who will need continued support after they leave FCPS. Families will learn about supported employment options, day support programs, recreation/leisure activities, residential living options, travel training supports, advocacy, and funding.

The Moving on to Life in the Community resource fair will take place Wednesday, November 13, 6:30-8:30 p.m., in the cafeteria at Fairfax High School. Interpretation will be provided using Microsoft Translator on supported devices. Staff will be available to help participants as needed.

✨ Fostering trusting partnerships with families is included in Pillar B of the FCPS Strategic Plan: Vibrant Home, School, and Community Partnerships.

2023 Fairfax County Youth Survey Reports Lower Substance Use, Fewer Mental Health Challenges

In the Academic Matters section of the October 24 School Board meeting, Dr. Reid discussed the results of the 2023-24 Fairfax County Youth Survey. The Fairfax County Government conducts the survey, which covers topics such as substance abuse, mental health, physical health and nutrition, and bullying and aggressive behavior. 

The survey found that most students reported no use of any substances. Alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use continued to decrease in 2023. This year’s rates were the lowest since 2010, and are lower than those reported nationally for most substances. Students in 8th, 10th, and 12th grade also reported lowered levels of mental health challenges (rates of stress, sadness, and markers of mental health crises). Read more about the Youth Survey.

2024 Youth Survey Coming Up in November

The 2024 Fairfax County Youth Survey will be given to students in grades 6, 8, 10, and 12 between Tuesday, November 12, and Friday, November 22. Parents/caregivers will be notified by their child's school of its plans to administer the survey and given the opportunity to opt their student out of the survey.

Visit the Fairfax County Youth Survey webpage to review the opt-out forms. There, you can also find more information and translations of the parent letter.

Calendar Reminders Election Day

Don’t forget to get out and vote on Tuesday, November 5! The day will be observed as a holiday for students and a teacher work day. For more information, visit the Virginia Department of Elections webpage. See the complete school year calendar.

Veterans Day

Monday, November 11, is a holiday and schools will be closed for students.

Native American Heritage Month

Native American Heritage Month is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native Americans. It is also a time to raise a general awareness about the unique challenges they have faced both historically and in the present, and the ways in which tribal citizens have worked to conquer these challenges.Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.

National Family Engagement Month

November is National Family Engagement Month! This month reminds us that families are children's first and most important teachers, advocates, and nurturers. Over 35 years of research shows that the most effective way to increase student achievement is for families to be actively involved in their children's education. Family engagement is a shared responsibility between home, school, and the community. The importance of family engagement will be highlighted during the month of November as we celebrate and strengthen family-school partnerships together.

The Family and School Partnerships Office has provided suggested activities and resources for the Family Engagement Month for schools and families to celebrate this month together. Consider providing this calendar of ideas with families to try during November. Contact our office to learn how we can support your work in strengthening family and community engagement in your school.

National Career Development Month

By enrolling in a Career and Technical Education (CTE) course or program, students learn the technical applications of many occupations while preparing for higher education or entry-level employment. A core program of CTE courses is offered in every middle and high school. Based on the needs of the populations served, each school determines optional courses to be offered. Learn more about Academies and Specialized Programs.

Weekly Reminders Padres Comprometidos (Committed Parents)

Edu-Futuro will be offering a free program named Padres Comprometidos (Committed Parents) taught in Spanish. The program offers parents the tools to participate effectively in schools to support their children and their preparation for Post-Secondary education. The program will run from October 29th till December 17th and will happen every Tuesday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Senior & Underclass Pictures at Justice High School SENIOR PICTURES: 

ALL 12th grade students at Justice High School are encouraged to schedule senior pictures. Two additional dates in December have just been added to accommodate families. There is NO cost for scheduling an appointment for a yearbook photo only.  

• VISIT   seniors.legacystudios.com and enter Justice High School in the Find Your School search box for sitting options and fees ($0 for Yearbook only)
• Online Codes will be provided AFTER the sitting to view and order photo packages
• You WILL need an appointment for photo sittings (see dates/times below) 
• Senior Picture Dates & Times
• November 21st and 22nd from 3:00pm-9:00pm in the Little Theatre       
• December 9th and 10th from 8:30am-3:00pm in the Auditorium

UNDERCLASS PICTURES:

• RETAKES November 12th from 8:00am-2:00pm in the Little Theatre

Free Meals at Justice HS

Justice HS has qualified for the USDA Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) meal program for the 2024-2025 school year. CEP is a non-pricing meal service option for schools in low-income areas. CEP allows schools to serve breakfast and lunch at no cost to ALL students without collecting household applications for free and reduced-price meals.

CEP General Information

• CEP is a USDA program; eligibility is based on direct certification for free meals at individual FCPS schools.
• All students at CEP schools automatically receive no-cost breakfast and lunch every day of the school year (even if the student would not qualify for free meals). 
• If a student purchases an additional breakfast or additional meal, it will be at cost to the family. 

Free and Reduced-Price Meal Applications, Additional Benefits, and Related Information

For families that may want to receive benefits (class fees) beyond meals that are income-based, the FCPS CEP Consent to Share Information for Other Programs will continue to be utilized and is included in the free and reduced-price meal application process. Parents are encouraged to complete and submit the CEP Consent to Share Form

Partners for Safe Teen Driving (PTSD)

Justice High School Auditorium - Driver’s Education

The state of Virginia requires students and their parents or legal guardians to attend ONE session of Partners for Safe Teen Driving in order to receive their Pink Card (DEC-8). The 90 minute session requires participants to be actively involved during the presentation. This is offered in conjunction with our 10th grade driver education curriculum and is a requirement. All sessions are in person for the 2024-2025 school year at Justice HS in the Auditorium. Registration link, and schedule is below. It is also posted on your 1oth grade teacher’s SCHOOLOGY PAGE.

If you are a current 11th or 12th grade Justice HS student seeking to attend a PTSD session, please email Monica White at [email protected]  for information.

PSTD presentations are 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

2nd Quarter - Wednesday November 20th, 2024

3rd Quarter - Thursday February 6th, 2025 & Wednesday March 19th, 2025

4th Quarter - Wednesday May 14th, 2025

The meetings are a “hard” 6:30 PM start in the Auditorium for every PSTD event. Doors lock at 6:30 sharp and an entry after that will not be allowed. (State Law)

Please plan to arrive at 6 pm to avoid being locked out. Every student will NEED to have a legal guardian present with them If they are attending PSTD session.

Link for students to register for 2024-2025 Justice HS - Driver Ed PSTD

Varsity Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost

FCPS is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors’ services at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests. Learn more about online tutoring with Varsity Tutors.

No-Cost Virtual Therapy for High School Students

Virtual therapy sessions are available at no cost to FCPS high school students to provide 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.

In order for students to participate, caregivers must give permission for FCPS to share basic demographic information with Hazel Health in ParentVUE. They must also provide consent for their student to access therapy services. 

Students may then be referred by a guardian or designated school staff member. Refer your child by calling 571-749-2940 or contacting an FCPS school counselor, social worker, psychologist, or director of Student Services.

Visit the FCPS Teletherapy webpage for more information.

Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health

Children go through a lot of changes, and it can be hard to tell if their behavior is developmentally appropriate or if they could benefit from mental health support. It’s important to talk to your child and pay attention to their actions, especially these warning signs:

• Increased irritability, hyperactivity, energy, and/or aggressive behavior.
• Excessive sadness, hopelessness, or worries.
• Loss of appetite, or significant weight gain or loss.
• Lack of sleep or too much sleep.
• A decline in grades, school avoidance, or attendance concerns.
• Alcohol or drug use.
• Withdrawal from activities and/or friends and family. 
• Thoughts of harming themselves or others.

If you notice any of these warning signs or feel your child may be experiencing a mental health challenge, help is available. Please contact your child's school counselor to discuss your concerns and identify resources. Find additional ways to support your child’s wellness. 

If you or someone you care about is experiencing a mental health crisis such as thoughts of harming themselves or others, please take action right away. Call 988, go to the nearest emergency room, or contact the Sharon Bulova Center for Community Health Emergency Services at 703-573-5679.

Follow Justice HS On Social Media

X (formerly known as Twitter) 

School - @justicehswolves

Activities - @justice_sports

Instagram

School - @justicehs_wolves

Activities - @justice_wolves

Helpful Links

Justice Website

Justice Athletics

Student Services

Attendance

Red/Blue Rotation Calendar

Bell Schedule

Justice HS PTSA

MySchoolBucks

ParentVue 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

Sharon Bulova Center for Community Health (formerly Merrifield) - 703-573-5979 TTY dial 711

Life Threatening - 911

FCPS Cares

Do you know a Justice 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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This Week's Topics

• Important Dates
• Welcome Arria Ibach Durham!
• Schedule Change Policy
• Class of 2025 - Official Transcript Request Form
• Class of 2025 - Reminder to Add Recommender to Common App
• GMU - Access to Excellence Event
• Class of 2025/2026 - Interested In College Athletics?
• PSAT/NMSQT or SAT School Day Scores
• Schoology Groups
• Fall Immunization Clinic at Justice High School
• Still Need ParentVUE Access?
• Food for Neighbors - Holiday Meals Program
• Student Forms moved to Parental Digital Consent (PDC) Available 
• Health Information and Emergency Care Forms
• No-Cost Virtual Therapy for High School Students
• Emergency Resources

Important Dates

Thursday, October 31 - Two-Hour Early Release / End of Quarter 1

Friday, November 1 - Holiday

Monday, November 4 - School Planning Day (No Students)

Tuesday, November 5 - Teacher Workday (No Students)

Wednesday, November 6 - Mental Wellness Screening for Grade 9 Begins (an eNotify was sent to 9th Grade Parent/Guardians on Monday, 10/14/24

Monday, November 11 - Veteran's Day (Holiday)

Wednesday, November 27 to Friday, November 28 - Thanksgiving Break

Welcome Arria Ibach Durham!

We would like to introduce Ms. Arria Ibach Durham to the Student Services team! Arria Ibach Durham is joining Justice High School part-time in order to support our Section 504 Plans. Arria worked at South Lakes High School from 2002-2008 as a School Counselor before staying home with her three kids for 15 years. She returned to FCPS in January 2023 to support South Lakes High School as their part-time Section 504 Coordinator.

Arria will be coordinating and facilitating all Section 504 Plan meetings moving forward. The process of Section 504 Plan annual meetings will change slightly in that Arria will be the one reaching out to you for scheduling and facilitating the meetings. Justice HS Staff (teachers, School Counselor, and others) will still be in the meeting to support their students. If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected].

Schedule Change Policy

As a reminder, to support students in settling into a consistent class schedule, please see the timeline for schedule changes for the 2024-2025 school year.

• Starting September 23, 2024 - February 27, 2025:

• No Elective Change Requests
• All Academic Level Change Requests must complete the Academic Improvement Plan that involves a parent/teacher/student conference.
• If, after the Academic Improvement Plan, the student still wishes to move forward with the academic level change, the request will be reviewed by a committee. Approval is not guaranteed and is based on seat availability in the requested course.

• November 5, 2024: Last day to drop a course without it going on the student’s transcript as a Withdrawal Pass (WP) or a Withdrawal Fail (WF). This is an FCPS regulation. 
• February 28, 2025: No schedule changes will be permitted after this time.

Class of 2025 - Official Transcript Request Form

All 2-year/4-year college/universities and Military Academies need your Official Transcript as part of the application.

Part One: All seniors must have the Consent to Share Transcript to Colleges on file in order for us to send your transcripts to 2-year/4-year college/universities, Military Academies, and Scholarships. If you've already signed the form, no need to sign again. Please return completed forms to Ms. Bond in Student Services.

• Consent to Share Transcript to Colleges-English.pdf
• Consent to Share Transcript to Colleges-Spanish.pdf
• Consent_to_Share_Transcript_to_Colleges-Arabic.pdf

Part Two: You must submit an Official Transcript Request for EACH college/university and indicate whether we need to upload the transcript to a college portal, Common Application, Coalition Application, or email/mail directly to the College Admissions Office.

Class of 2025 - Reminder to Add Recommender to Common App

Seniors who are using the Common Application must remember to add your School Counselor and Teacher to the portal in order for the School Counselor and Teacher to submit their Letter of Recommendation. PLEASE ensure that their email address is correct.

If your School Counselor and Teacher are not added to your portal, they are unable to upload any documentation to your application. This will cause you to receive emails stating that documents haven't been received.

• How-to-Invite-Recommenders-on-Common-and-Coalition-Apps.pdf
• How to Add Teachers to Common Application
• Georgetown University Application Portal
  • Within the application portal, it will ask you to provide the names/email address of your School Counselor and Teachers submitting Letters of Recommendation.
  • If you entered in the email correctly, Georgetown will automatically send them an email with the link on how to upload their documents.
  • If you are applying to Georgetown University and you have submitted your application, please double-check with your School Counselor and Teachers they have received Georgetown's email.

GMU - Access to Excellence Event

George Mason University invites all seniors from our High School Direct Admit Schools to join them at their Access to Excellence Event on Monday, November 11th from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on GMU’s Campus.

Learn tips from GMU on how to best prepare for college. GMU will talk about different ways to pay for college, what to expect when the FAFSA opens, and best practices for connecting your interests to your future major or career. Lunch is provided!

Space is limited. Find out more information and RSVP here!

 If you have any questions about this event, please email Lauren Macgregor at [email protected].

Class of 2025/2026 - Interested In College Athletics?

Are you interested in playing college athletics at Division 1 or Division 2 schools? Have you created an account at the NCAA Eligibility Center? Are you confused about how to get recruited?

Schedule a meeting with Mr. Harvey, Justice's NCAA Eligibility Lead, and he can support you and your parents as you navigate this process! You can also email Mr. Harvey with questions as well - [email protected].

PSAT/NMSQT or SAT School Day Scores

The students who took the PSAT/NMSQT or SAT on Wednesday, October 9th will be able to access their scores on Thursday, October 24.

To access your score:

• Using the BigFutures School Mobile App (if provided a cell number during the digital exam setup)
• Students (or Parent/Guardians) need to download the BigFutures School mobile app from the App Store or Google Play.
• Students who provided their cell number during the digital exam setup (they need to remember if they put their own personal cell or a parent/guardian cell number) will receive a text message when scores are available.
• Students will need to use the cell number they provided to log into the app - no password required
• Using Student's College Board Account
• Students who have already registered with a College Board account, can log into their account and see all scores (and if a senior, send SAT scores to colleges)
• Students can create a College Board account by clicking on “Create Account”

Schoology Groups

Each Class has a group in Schoology with posts pertinent information specific to that class. Please see below for the access code to join.

Class of 2025: XKMH-SPHF-9C4GZ

Class of 2026: QXWJ-NPF2-6WHHG

Class of 2027: XDTX-PD42-RPN2G

Class of 2028: NR9N-89TD-8WQQC

Fall Immunization Clinic at Justice High School

Justice High School will host a School Site Immunization Clinic on 11/06/2024, in collaboration with the Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD). Only students enrolled at Justice High School may participate in the clinic.

The following immunizations will be offered during school hours at the School Immunization Clinic: 

• Meningococcal Conjugate (MenACWY) Vaccine
• Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
• Tetanus, Diphtheria, & Pertussis (Tdap) Vaccine

Find additional information for each vaccine. 

If you would like your child to receive immunizations as part of the School Site Immunization Clinic, you must first provide: 

• Permission via a signed Adolescent Vaccine Clinic Consent Form
  • FCPS is partnering with DocuSign to allow parents to sign forms electronically. However, you must download the form and then attach it to an email or print the form and bring to school.
    • English
    • Spanish
    • Arabic
    • Vietnamese
    • Farsi
    • Urdu
    • Chinese
    • Korean

• A copy of their immunization records (if available).
• A copy of the front and back of their insurance card (if applicable). Insurance is not required. 

Please bring your signed consent form to our front office by Friday, October 25th in order for your child to participate. If your child is insured, please submit a copy of the front and back of your child’s insurance to our front office as well. You may contact our school’s public health nurse, Melissa Villatoro at [email protected] with any immunization questions. 

Still Need ParentVUE Access?

Learn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account.

Technical support for using ParentVUE is available for:

1. Go to the ParentVUE Login screen and select the icon that you need
   • Change Username - You forgot your username or you want to change it
   • Change Password - You know your password but you want to change it
   • Forgot Password - You can't remember your password
   • Activate Account - You have received an Activation Key and you're ready to create your account
2. None of the above apply
   1. Go to the Parent Support Request ticket
   2. Select SIS Parent in the Application dropdown menu
   3. Under "Issue Description", type the issue/error that you're receiving. Please try to be specific.
3. Call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).

Food for Neighbors - Holiday Meals Program

Justice High School is a proud partner with Food for Neighbors, a local organization who helps to feed our students outside of school hours.

Food for Neighbors has started their Holiday Meals Program which provides grocery gift cards for holiday meals for students at Justice. Justice High School prioritizes students/families who are not already receiving food assistance through a Food Bank, FCPS Homeless and Foster Care Office, Fairfax County Community Services Board, and other resources.

All donations are tax-deductible and can be in any amount. To learn more about the FFN Holiday Meals Program, please go here.

And the next Red Bag Event is November 9, 2024!

Student Forms moved to Parental Digital Consent (PDC) Available 

Paperless Opt-Outs Available! Families can log in to the PDC using their ParentVUE credentials to complete consent forms assigned to their child. 

Forms available in the PDC starting in the 2024-2025 school year include:

• School Counseling Opt-Out
• Digital Resources Consent
• SEL Screener Opt-Out
• Consent for Release of Student Records in Support of Postsecondary Applications
• Denial of Access to Military Recruiters 
• Family Life Education Opt-Out
• SOL Retest Permission
• Hazel Health
• BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Opt-Out
• SOS Screener Opt-Out
• Objection to Release of Information to Outside Organizations
• Objection to Release of Directory Information to the Public

Health Information and Emergency Care Forms

The Health Information Form (HIF) (SS/SE-71) and the Emergency Care Information form (SS/SE-3) provide valuable information regarding student health conditions. These forms are critical in the early identification of students who may need healthcare support in the educational environment. Along with the development of Healthcare Plans (HCP) and Action Plans, the Public Health Nurses (PHNs) utilize the information contained in the HIF to develop teaching strategies for FCPS staff in order to meet the requirements of Regulation 2104 Health Services-School Health-Related Needs.

These forms are required for all students. Enrolling parents/guardians who have a SIS ParentVUE account may submit them electronically by using the Online Verification/Update packet. 

For families without SIS ParentVue accounts, forms can be located on the General Registration Forms page.

No-Cost Virtual Therapy for High School Students

Virtual therapy sessions are available at no cost to FCPS high school students to provide 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.

In order for students to participate, caregivers must give permission for FCPS to share basic demographic information with Hazel Health in ParentVUE. They must also provide consent for their student to access therapy services. 

Students may then be referred by a guardian or designated school staff member. Refer your child by calling 571-749-2940 or contacting an FCPS school counselor, social worker, psychologist, or director of Student Services.

Visit the FCPS Teletherapy webpage 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

Sharon Bulova Center for Community Health (formerly Merrifield) - 703-573-5979 TTY dial 711

Life Threatening - 911

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This Week's Topics

• Important Dates
• Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey
• Saturday School at Justice HS
• Justice Sports Schedule Updates
• Title I Community Survey
• Justice HS Outstanding Employee Awards - Nominations are Open!
• Padres Comprometidos (Committed Parents)
• Safeway Immunization Clinics for All FCPS Students 
• Fall Immunization Clinic at Justice High School
• Justice HS PTSA
• From FCPS
• Calendar Reminders
• Weekly Reminders
• Follow Justice HS On Social Media
• Helpful Links
• Emergency Resources
• FCPS Cares

Important Dates

Monday, October 28 - Virtual PTSA Monthly Town Hall & General Meeting

Thursday, October 31 - End of First Quarter/2-Hour Early Release

Friday, November 1 - Diwali / Día de los Muertos and All Saints Day - Division Closed

Sunday, November 3 - Daylight Saving Time Ends

Monday, November 4 - Student Holiday

Tuesday, November 5 - Election Day & Student Holiday

Wednesday, November 6 - Justice HS Immunization Clinic

Monday, November 11 - Veterans Day & Student Holiday

Saturday, November 16 - Saturday School

Wednesday, November 27 - Friday, November 29 - Thanksgiving Break - Division Closed

Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets (in the upper right corner after logging in). Please complete it as soon as possible.

For any families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE, schools will provide paper forms starting Wednesday, November 13. Paper forms should be returned by Wednesday, December 4.

Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. Information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.

For more information, please watch this video on Impact Aid and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.

Need to Register for ParentVUE? 

Learn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey. 

Technical support for using ParentVUE or completing the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and type Federal Impact Aid Survey under Issue Description. Or, call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).

Saturday School at Justice HS

We are thrilled to announce that we have started Saturday School! This initiative offers our students the opportunity to receive additional support with their homework and prepare for their Virginia SOL exams.

On Saturdays, students can get one-on-one assistance in any English, Math, Science, or History class. Our dedicated teachers will be available to help students tackle assignments, strengthen their understanding of key concepts, and ensure they are well-prepared for their upcoming assessments. Students do not have to sign up ahead of time to attend Saturday School.

Details are as follows:

• When: November 16th | December 14th | January 11th and 25th | February 8th and 22nd | March 8th, 15th, and 22nd | April 5th and 26th | May 3rd and 17th
• Time: 9 AM - 12 PM
• Where: Justice High School

We encourage your child to take advantage of this valuable opportunity. It’s a fantastic way for them to improve their grades and gain confidence in their studies. Thank you for your continued support in helping our students succeed!

Justice Sports Schedule Updates FOOTBALL DATE CHANGES THIS WEEK

Please note the football games for this week have changed...

Tuesday, October 30th - JV Football at Home - 6:30pm

Wednesday, October 30th - VARSITY Football @ Hayfield - 7pm

PLAYOFFS!!!!

Good luck to our teams participating in playoffs this week!

10/28 - 6:30pm - 1st round District Girls Volleyball @ Edison

10/28 - 6:30pm - 1st round District Boys Volleyball vs. Edison @ Justice 

10/30 - TBD - Semifinals District Girls Volleyball vs. ? @ ?

10/30 - TBD - Semifinals District Boys Volleyball vs. ? @ ?

10/30 - 6pm - 1/4 final Region FH vs. West Potomac/Hayfield winner @ Justice

Title I Community Survey

We want to hear from you! Please take a few moments to complete the survey linked below on our Title I status. In collaboration with the Justice HS PTSA, we're breaking down our work around Title I into three core groups - Student Success, Family Partnerships, and School Experience to be support our students and school community.

Surveys

• English
• Spanish
• Arabic

We greatly appreciate your collaboration as we look to leverage our Title I statue to increase student achievement, family engagement, and the overall school experience. Surveys will remain open until Friday, December 20. Should you have any questions, please contact Sean Rolon, Prinicpal at [email protected] and/or Kim Lanoue, Justice HS PTSA President, at [email protected]. 

Justice HS Outstanding Employee Awards - Nominations are Open!

Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for a Justice High School Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through this Google form link. You may nominate one employee at our school or multiple employees (one individual may only nominate one employee per category).

All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in the criteria for that category. The google form link has more information regarding the criteria for each of these awards and the eligibility requirements are below.

Outstanding Teacher

Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category

Outstanding New Teacher

Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category

Outstanding New Principal

Eligibility: Has up to three full years of experience as a building principal (in any school/school district)

Outstanding School-Based Leader

Eligibility: At least one year of experience in their current position as a Schedule-C or School-Based Administrator scale employee (that is not the building principal):

Common positions in this category: Assistant Principals, Academy Administrator, Director of Student Activities, Director of Student Services

Outstanding Professional Employee

Eligibility: At least one year experience in current position as a Schedule-B employee or other non-instructional employee in a school that supports school leadership

Common positions in this category: School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Assessment Coach, System of Support Advisor (SOSA), Career Center Specialist, Instructional Coach, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, Safety and Security Specialist, Resource Teachers that serve in an administrative role in a school

Outstanding Operational Employee

Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position as Schedule-A or Classroom Instructional Support Scale employee

Common positions in this category: Administrative and Office Staff, Safety and Security Assistant, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, All Parent Liaisons (regardless of how they are paid)  

The deadline to submit a nomination is Monday, November 11 at 11:59 PM.

If you have any questions, please email Rashawn Luckman at [email protected]. 

Padres Comprometidos (Committed Parents)

Edu-Futuro will be offering a free program named Padres Comprometidos (Committed Parents) taught in Spanish. The program offers parents the tools to participate effectively in schools to support their children and their preparation for Post-Secondary education. The program will run from October 29th till December 17th and will happen every Tuesday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Safeway Immunization Clinics for All FCPS Students 

Safeway Pharmacy will host immunization clinics for any FCPS student age 18 or younger at Frost Middle School on Monday, October 28, and Tuesday, October 29, from 3 to 7 p.m.

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged to avoid wait times. A parent or guardian must accompany walk-in students age 18 or younger to provide consent. Learn more about immunization resources and registering in other languages for the Safeway clinic. 

Students age 19 and older may access free immunizations at their middle/high school immunization clinic, the Fairfax County Health Department or through other community resources.

Fall Immunization Clinic at Justice High School

Justice High School will host a School Site Immunization Clinic on 11/06/2024, in collaboration with the Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD). Only students enrolled at Justice High School may participate in the clinic.

The following immunizations will be offered during school hours at the School Immunization Clinic: 

• Meningococcal Conjugate (MenACWY) Vaccine
• Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
• Tetanus, Diphtheria, & Pertussis (Tdap) Vaccine

Find additional information for each vaccine. 

If you would like your child to receive immunizations as part of the School Site Immunization Clinic, you must first provide: 

• Permission via a signed Adolescent Vaccine Clinic Consent Form, which can be found in the Middle and High School Clinics section on this webpage.

• A copy of their immunization records (if available).
• A copy of the front and back of their insurance card (if applicable). Insurance is not required. 

Please bring your signed consent form to our front office by Friday, October 25th in order for your child to participate. If your child is insured, please submit a copy of the front and back of your child’s insurance to our front office as well. You may contact our school’s public health nurse, Melissa Villatoro at [email protected] with any immunization questions. 

Justice HS PTSA The Wolf Shack is Open!

The Wolf Shack is our PTSA-sponsored in-school food and resource pantry, providing free essential resources for all students. The Wolf Shack is open from 3-5pm on late bus days (Wednesdays & Thursdays) in Room B27 between the Black Box Theater and the Little Theater. 

Read more in the latest PTSA newsletter.

Calendar of Events

OCTOBER 2024

28 - Mon - 7:30pm - PTSA Monthly Town Hall & General Meeting -

JOIN THE MEETING virtually at jhsptsa.org/meet241028

Submit an ANONYMOUS (or not) Question, Comment, Concern, Experience, or Observation for us to share with the JHS Principal during the meeting: jhsptsa.org/townhall.

Recordings of all sessions are posted on YouTube: @justicehsPTSA .

NOVEMBER 2024

9 - Sat - 11am - Wolf Shack Stock-Up with Food For Neighbors’ Red Bag Day

18 - Mon - 730pm - PTSA Monthly Town Hall & General Meeting

DECEMBER 2024

6-7 - Fri, Sat - PTSA Winter Festival (Tree Sale, etc.)

16 - Mon - 730pm - PTSA Monthly Town Hall & General Meeting

Connect with the PTSA

JHS PTSA Website

justicehsptsa.org

Social Handles

Facebook: facebook.com/justicehsptsa

X (formerly Twitter): x.com/justicehsptsa

Instagram: instagram.com/justicehsptsa/

Membership Link

jhsptsa.org/join

Donation Link

jhsptsa.org/packpartnerfund

Contact the PTSA

[email protected]

Fairfax County Special Education PTA (SEPTA)

www.fairfaxcountysepta.org 

From FCPS 🎤 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:

• 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.

Calendar Reminders Quarter End, Early Release, Diwali/Dia de los Muertos and All Saints Day, Student Holidays

Thursday, October 31, is the last day of the first quarter, and a two-hour early release for students. Friday, November 1, is a holiday this year for Diwali and Dia de los Muertos and All Saints Day. All schools and offices will be closed. Schools are closed for students on Monday, November 4, for a school planning day, and Tuesday, November 5, for a teacher workday. See the complete school year calendar.

Daylight Saving Time Ends (Fall Back)

This Sunday, November 3, at 2 a.m., daylight saving time ends. Don’t forget to move your clocks back one hour!

Disability History and Awareness Month

In Virginia during October, Disability History and Awareness activities provide an opportunity to create greater public awareness for individuals with disabilities, with the goal of full inclusion in our community.

National Bullying Prevention Month

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. To help develop a common understanding of Bullying, below is the FCPS definition. 

Bullying in Students Rights and Responsibilities is defined as: “Any aggressive and unwanted behavior that is intended to harm, intimidate, or humiliate the victim; involves a real or perceived power imbalance between the aggressor or aggressors and victim; and is repeated over time or causes severe emotional trauma. “Bullying” includes cyberbullying. “Bullying” does not include ordinary teasing, horseplay, argument, or peer conflict.”

For more information on how FCPS handles a bullying situation please visit the FCPS Bullying Prevention and Intervention webpage. Our goal is to ensure all students feel safe and welcome at school. If you have questions and/or concerns about something that is going on at school, please contact the front office so that they can support you and most importantly your student. 

Weekly Reminders Senior & Underclass Pictures at Justice High School SENIOR PICTURES: 

ALL 12th grade students at Justice High School are encouraged to schedule senior pictures. Two additional dates in December have just been added to accommodate families. There is NO cost for scheduling an appointment for a yearbook photo only.  

• VISIT   seniors.legacystudios.com and enter Justice High School in the Find Your School search box for sitting options and fees ($0 for Yearbook only)
• Online Codes will be provided AFTER the sitting to view and order photo packages
• You WILL need an appointment for photo sittings (see dates/times below) 
• Senior Picture Dates & Times
• November 21st and 22nd from 3:00pm-9:00pm in the Little Theatre       
• December 9th and 10th from 8:30am-3:00pm in the Auditorium

UNDERCLASS PICTURES:

• RETAKES November 12th from 8:00am-2:00pm in the Little Theatre

Free Meals at Justice HS

Justice HS has qualified for the USDA Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) meal program for the 2024-2025 school year. CEP is a non-pricing meal service option for schools in low-income areas. CEP allows schools to serve breakfast and lunch at no cost to ALL students without collecting household applications for free and reduced-price meals.

CEP General Information

• CEP is a USDA program; eligibility is based on direct certification for free meals at individual FCPS schools.
• All students at CEP schools automatically receive no-cost breakfast and lunch every day of the school year (even if the student would not qualify for free meals). 
• If a student purchases an additional breakfast or additional meal, it will be at cost to the family. 

Free and Reduced-Price Meal Applications, Additional Benefits, and Related Information

For families that may want to receive benefits (class fees) beyond meals that are income-based, the FCPS CEP Consent to Share Information for Other Programs will continue to be utilized and is included in the free and reduced-price meal application process. Parents are encouraged to complete and submit the CEP Consent to Share Form

Parent Digital Consent

The Digital Resource Consent Form allows for students to use various digital resources that are used in many of our classes during the year. Directions on how families can access the PDC are available here, along with step-by-step instructional videos in multiple languages.

Partners for Safe Teen Driving (PTSD)

Justice High School Auditorium - Driver’s Education

The state of Virginia requires students and their parents or legal guardians to attend ONE session of Partners for Safe Teen Driving in order to receive their Pink Card (DEC-8). The 90 minute session requires participants to be actively involved during the presentation. This is offered in conjunction with our 10th grade driver education curriculum and is a requirement. All sessions are in person for the 2024-2025 school year at Justice HS in the Auditorium. Registration link, and schedule is below. It is also posted on your 1oth grade teacher’s SCHOOLOGY PAGE.

If you are a current 11th or 12th grade Justice HS student seeking to attend a PTSD session, please email Monica White at [email protected]  for information.

PSTD presentations are 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

2nd Quarter - Wednesday November 20th, 2024

3rd Quarter - Thursday February 6th, 2025 & Wednesday March 19th, 2025

4th Quarter - Wednesday May 14th, 2025

The meetings are a “hard” 6:30 PM start in the Auditorium for every PSTD event. Doors lock at 6:30 sharp and an entry after that will not be allowed. (State Law)

Please plan to arrive at 6 pm to avoid being locked out. Every student will NEED to have a legal guardian present with them If they are attending PSTD session.

Link for students to register for 2024-2025 Justice HS - Driver Ed PSTD

Varsity Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost

FCPS is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors’ services at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests. Learn more about online tutoring with Varsity Tutors.

No-Cost Virtual Therapy for High School Students

Virtual therapy sessions are available at no cost to FCPS high school students to provide 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.

In order for students to participate, caregivers must give permission for FCPS to share basic demographic information with Hazel Health in ParentVUE. They must also provide consent for their student to access therapy services. 

Students may then be referred by a guardian or designated school staff member. Refer your child by calling 571-749-2940 or contacting an FCPS school counselor, social worker, psychologist, or director of Student Services.

Visit the FCPS Teletherapy webpage for more information.

Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health

Children go through a lot of changes, and it can be hard to tell if their behavior is developmentally appropriate or if they could benefit from mental health support. It’s important to talk to your child and pay attention to their actions, especially these warning signs:

• Increased irritability, hyperactivity, energy, and/or aggressive behavior.
• Excessive sadness, hopelessness, or worries.
• Loss of appetite, or significant weight gain or loss.
• Lack of sleep or too much sleep.
• A decline in grades, school avoidance, or attendance concerns.
• Alcohol or drug use.
• Withdrawal from activities and/or friends and family. 
• Thoughts of harming themselves or others.

If you notice any of these warning signs or feel your child may be experiencing a mental health challenge, help is available. Please contact your child's school counselor to discuss your concerns and identify resources. Find additional ways to support your child’s wellness. 

If you or someone you care about is experiencing a mental health crisis such as thoughts of harming themselves or others, please take action right away. Call 988, go to the nearest emergency room, or contact the Sharon Bulova Center for Community Health Emergency Services at 703-573-5679.

Follow Justice HS On Social Media

X (formerly known as Twitter) 

School - @justicehswolves

Activities - @justice_sports

Instagram

School - @justicehs_wolves

Activities - @justice_wolves

Helpful Links

Justice Website

Justice Athletics

Student Services

Attendance

Red/Blue Rotation Calendar

Bell Schedule

Justice HS PTSA

MySchoolBucks

ParentVue 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

Sharon Bulova Center for Community Health (formerly Merrifield) - 703-573-5979 TTY dial 711

Life Threatening - 911

FCPS Cares

Do you know a Justice 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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This Week's Topics

• Important Dates
• Schedule Change Policy
• Schoology Groups
• Class of 2025 - Official Transcript Request Form
• Class of 2025 - Reminder to Add Recommender to Common App
• GMU - Access to Excellence Event
• Class of 2025/2026 - Interested In College Athletics?
• PSAT/NMSQT or SAT School Day Scores
• Free Immunizations for FCPS Students
• Fall Immunization Clinic at Justice High School
• Food for Neighbors - Holiday Meals Program
• Student Forms moved to Parental Digital Consent (PDC) Available 
• Health Information and Emergency Care Forms
• No-Cost Virtual Therapy for High School Students
• Emergency Resources

Important Dates

Thursday, October 22 - Mental Wellness Screening for Grade 11 Last Day

Thursday, October 31 - Two-Hour Early Release / End of Quarter 1

Friday, November 1 - Holiday

Monday, November 4 - School Planning Day (No Students)

Tuesday, November 5 - Teacher Workday (No Students)

Wednesday, November 6 - Mental Wellness Screening for Grade 9 Begins (an eNotify was sent to 9th Grade Parent/Guardians on Monday, 10/14/24

Schedule Change Policy

As a reminder, to support students in settling into a consistent class schedule, please see the timeline for schedule changes for the 2024-2025 school year.

• Starting September 23, 2024 - February 27, 2025:

• No Elective Change Requests
• All Academic Level Change Requests must complete the Academic Improvement Plan that involves a parent/teacher/student conference.
• If, after the Academic Improvement Plan, the student still wishes to move forward with the academic level change, the request will be reviewed by a committee. Approval is not guaranteed and is based on seat availability in the requested course.

• November 5, 2024: Last day to drop a course without it going on the student’s transcript as a Withdrawal Pass (WP) or a Withdrawal Fail (WF). This is an FCPS regulation. 
• February 28, 2025: No schedule changes will be permitted after this time.

Schoology Groups

The road to success is always under construction. Our second Parent University will focus on "tightening our habits, measuring our success, and nailing those goals for academic advising". Parents will learn about the academic advising process, our Multilanguage Learner program, Special Education supports, AVID, and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diplomme and Certificate program.

 

 

Please join us on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 from 5-8pm!

• 5-6pm - Dinner provided in Cafeteria
• 6-8pm - Breakout Sessions

Transportation to and from Justice are provided. Please be at the location pickup time at least 5 minutes prior and stay for at least 10 minutes after the designated time. Sometimes buses come early and sometimes they come late. All pickup times are at 5:25pm.

• 5601 Seminary Rd Skyline Rd @ Walking Path Gorham
• 5587 Seminary Rd @ Skyline Towers Playground
• 3800 S. George Mason Dr @ Skyline Square Steps
• Glen Forest Elementary School
• Bailey's Lower Elementary School
• 2909 John Marshall Dr @ Metro Bus Stop
• 2908 Peyton Randolph Dr @ Metro Bus Stop
• Cherry St & Lawndale Dr
• Vista Dr & Lake St @ Metro Bus Stop
• Glasgow Middle School
• Parklawn Elementary School
• Sleepy Hollow Elementary School
• Belvedere Elementary School

Each Class has a group in Schoology with posts pertinent information specific to that class. Please see below for the access code to join.

Class of 2025: XKMH-SPHF-9C4GZ

Class of 2026: QXWJ-NPF2-6WHHG

Class of 2027: XDTX-PD42-RPN2G

Class of 2028: NR9N-89TD-8WQQC

Class of 2025 - Official Transcript Request Form

All 2-year/4-year college/universities and Military Academies need your Official Transcript as part of the application.

Part One: All seniors must have the Consent to Share Transcript to Colleges on file in order for us to send your transcripts to 2-year/4-year college/universities, Military Academies, and Scholarships. If you've already signed the form, no need to sign again. Please return completed forms to Ms. Bond in Student Services.

• Consent to Share Transcript to Colleges-English.pdf
• Consent to Share Transcript to Colleges-Spanish.pdf
• Consent_to_Share_Transcript_to_Colleges-Arabic.pdf

Part Two: You must submit an Official Transcript Request for EACH college/university and indicate whether we need to upload the transcript to a college portal, Common Application, Coalition Application, or email/mail directly to the College Admissions Office.

Class of 2025 - Reminder to Add Recommender to Common App

Seniors who are using the Common Application must remember to add your School Counselor and Teacher to the portal in order for the School Counselor and Teacher to submit their Letter of Recommendation. PLEASE ensure that their email address is correct.

If your School Counselor and Teacher are not added to your portal, they are unable to upload any documentation to your application. This will cause you to receive emails stating that documents haven't been received.

• How-to-Invite-Recommenders-on-Common-and-Coalition-Apps.pdf
• How to Add Teachers to Common Application
• Georgetown University Application Portal
  • Within the application portal, it will ask you to provide the names/email address of your School Counselor and Teachers submitting Letters of Recommendation.
  • If you entered in the email correctly, Georgetown will automatically send them an email with the link on how to upload their documents.
  • If you are applying to Georgetown University and you have submitted your application, please double-check with your School Counselor and Teachers they have received Georgetown's email.

GMU - Access to Excellence Event

George Mason University invites all seniors from our High School Direct Admit Schools to join them at their Access to Excellence Event on Monday, November 11th from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on GMU’s Campus.

Learn tips from GMU on how to best prepare for college. GMU will talk about different ways to pay for college, what to expect when the FAFSA opens, and best practices for connecting your interests to your future major or career. Lunch is provided!

Space is limited. Find out more information and RSVP here!

 If you have any questions about this event, please email Lauren Macgregor at [email protected].

Class of 2025/2026 - Interested In College Athletics?

Are you interested in playing college athletics at Division 1 or Division 2 schools? Have you created an account at the NCAA Eligibility Center? Are you confused about how to get recruited?

Schedule a meeting with Mr. Harvey, Justice's NCAA Eligibility Lead, and he can support you and your parents as you navigate this process! You can also email Mr. Harvey with questions as well - [email protected].

PSAT/NMSQT or SAT School Day Scores

The students who took the PSAT/NMSQT or SAT on Wednesday, October 9th will be able to access their scores on Thursday, October 24.

To access your score:

• Using the BigFutures School Mobile App (if provided a cell number during the digital exam setup)
• Students (or Parent/Guardians) need to download the BigFutures School mobile app from the App Store or Google Play.
• Students who provided their cell number during the digital exam setup (they need to remember if they put their own personal cell or a parent/guardian cell number) will receive a text message when scores are available.
• Students will need to use the cell number they provided to log into the app - no password required
• Using Student's College Board Account
• Students who have already registered with a College Board account, can log into their account and see all scores (and if a senior, send SAT scores to colleges)
• Students can create a College Board account by clicking on “Create Account”

Free Immunizations for FCPS Students

Safeway Pharmacy will be providing immunizations for all FCPS students at no cost! Parents or guardians may schedule an appointment and provide consent for their student(s). The immunization clinics are being held at Frost Middle School, 4101 Pickett Rd. Fairfax, VA 22032, on:

• Monday, October 28, 3 to 7 p.m.
• Tuesday, October 29, 3 to 7 p.m.

Students under the age of 19, with a scheduled appointment and parental consent, must be accompanied by their parent, guardian, or another adult over the age of 19. 

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged to avoid wait times. A parent or guardian must accompany walk-in students under the age of 19 in order to provide consent.   

Learn more about immunization resources and registering in other languages for the Safeway clinic.

Fall Immunization Clinic at Justice High School

Justice High School will host a School Site Immunization Clinic on 11/06/2024, in collaboration with the Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD). Only students enrolled at Justice High School may participate in the clinic.

The following immunizations will be offered during school hours at the School Immunization Clinic: 

• Meningococcal Conjugate (MenACWY) Vaccine
• Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
• Tetanus, Diphtheria, & Pertussis (Tdap) Vaccine

Find additional information for each vaccine. 

If you would like your child to receive immunizations as part of the School Site Immunization Clinic, you must first provide: 

• Permission via a signed Adolescent Vaccine Clinic Consent Form
  • FCPS is partnering with DocuSign to allow parents to sign forms electronically. However, you must download the form and then attach it to an email or print the form and bring to school.
    • English
    • Spanish
    • Arabic
    • Vietnamese
    • Farsi
    • Urdu
    • Chinese
    • Korean

• A copy of their immunization records (if available).
• A copy of the front and back of their insurance card (if applicable). Insurance is not required. 

Please bring your signed consent form to our front office by Friday, October 25th in order for your child to participate. If your child is insured, please submit a copy of the front and back of your child’s insurance to our front office as well. You may contact our school’s public health nurse, Melissa Villatoro at [email protected] with any immunization questions. 

Food for Neighbors - Holiday Meals Program

Justice High School is a proud partner with Food for Neighbors, a local organization who helps to feed our students outside of school hours.

Food for Neighbors has started their Holiday Meals Program which provides grocery gift cards for holiday meals for students at Justice. Justice High School prioritizes students/families who are not already receiving food assistance through a Food Bank, FCPS Homeless and Foster Care Office, Fairfax County Community Services Board, and other resources.

All donations are tax-deductible and can be in any amount. To learn more about the FFN Holiday Meals Program, please go here.

And the next Red Bag Event is November 9, 2024!

Student Forms moved to Parental Digital Consent (PDC) Available 

Paperless Opt-Outs Available! Families can log in to the PDC using their ParentVUE credentials to complete consent forms assigned to their child. 

Forms available in the PDC starting in the 2024-2025 school year include:

• School Counseling Opt-Out
• Digital Resources Consent
• SEL Screener Opt-Out
• Consent for Release of Student Records in Support of Postsecondary Applications
• Denial of Access to Military Recruiters 
• Family Life Education Opt-Out
• SOL Retest Permission
• Hazel Health
• BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Opt-Out
• SOS Screener Opt-Out
• Objection to Release of Information to Outside Organizations
• Objection to Release of Directory Information to the Public

Health Information and Emergency Care Forms

The Health Information Form (HIF) (SS/SE-71) and the Emergency Care Information form (SS/SE-3) provide valuable information regarding student health conditions. These forms are critical in the early identification of students who may need healthcare support in the educational environment. Along with the development of Healthcare Plans (HCP) and Action Plans, the Public Health Nurses (PHNs) utilize the information contained in the HIF to develop teaching strategies for FCPS staff in order to meet the requirements of Regulation 2104 Health Services-School Health-Related Needs.

These forms are required for all students. Enrolling parents/guardians who have a SIS ParentVUE account may submit them electronically by using the Online Verification/Update packet. 

For families without SIS ParentVue accounts, forms can be located on the General Registration Forms page.

No-Cost Virtual Therapy for High School Students

Virtual therapy sessions are available at no cost to FCPS high school students to provide 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.

In order for students to participate, caregivers must give permission for FCPS to share basic demographic information with Hazel Health in ParentVUE. They must also provide consent for their student to access therapy services. 

Students may then be referred by a guardian or designated school staff member. Refer your child by calling 571-749-2940 or contacting an FCPS school counselor, social worker, psychologist, or director of Student Services.

Visit the FCPS Teletherapy webpage 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

Sharon Bulova Center for Community Health (formerly Merrifield) - 703-573-5979 TTY dial 711

Life Threatening - 911

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This Week's Topics

• Important Dates
• Padres Comprometidos (Committed Parents)
• Justice HS Trick or Treat Event - Friday, October 25
• Justice Pyramid Youth Night - Friday, October 25
• Safeway Immunization Clinics for All FCPS Students 
• Fall Immunization Clinic at Justice High School
• Justice HS PTSA
• From FCPS
• Calendar Reminders
• Weekly Reminders
• Follow Justice HS On Social Media
• Helpful Links
• Emergency Resources
• FCPS Cares

Important Dates

Thursday, October 31 - End of First Quarter/2-Hour Early Release

Friday, November 1 - Diwali / Día de los Muertos and All Saints Day - Division Closed

Monday, November 4 - Student Holiday

Tuesday, November 5 - Election Day & Student Holiday

Wednesday, November 6 - Justice HS Immunization Clinic

Monday, November 11 - Veterans Day & Student Holiday

Wednesday, November 27 - Friday, November 29 - Thanksgiving Break - Division Closed

Padres Comprometidos (Committed Parents)

Edu-Futuro will be offering a free program named Padres Comprometidos (Committed Parents) taught in Spanish. The program offers parents the tools to participate effectively in schools to support their children and their preparation for Post-Secondary education. The program will run from October 29th till December 17th and will happen every Tuesday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Justice HS Trick or Treat Event - Friday, October 25 Justice Pyramid Youth Night - Friday, October 25 Safeway Immunization Clinics for All FCPS Students 

Safeway Pharmacy will host immunization clinics for any FCPS student age 18 or younger at Frost Middle School on Monday, October 28, and Tuesday, October 29, from 3 to 7 p.m.

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged to avoid wait times. A parent or guardian must accompany walk-in students age 18 or younger to provide consent. Learn more about immunization resources and registering in other languages for the Safeway clinic. 

Students age 19 and older may access free immunizations at their middle/high school immunization clinic, the Fairfax County Health Department or through other community resources.

Fall Immunization Clinic at Justice High School

Justice High School will host a School Site Immunization Clinic on 11/06/2024, in collaboration with the Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD). Only students enrolled at Justice High School may participate in the clinic.

The following immunizations will be offered during school hours at the School Immunization Clinic: 

• Meningococcal Conjugate (MenACWY) Vaccine
• Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
• Tetanus, Diphtheria, & Pertussis (Tdap) Vaccine

Find additional information for each vaccine. 

If you would like your child to receive immunizations as part of the School Site Immunization Clinic, you must first provide: 

• Permission via a signed Adolescent Vaccine Clinic Consent Form, which can be found in the Middle and High School Clinics section on this webpage.

• A copy of their immunization records (if available).
• A copy of the front and back of their insurance card (if applicable). Insurance is not required. 

Please bring your signed consent form to our front office by Friday, October 25th in order for your child to participate. If your child is insured, please submit a copy of the front and back of your child’s insurance to our front office as well. You may contact our school’s public health nurse, Melissa Villatoro at [email protected] with any immunization questions. 

Justice HS PTSA The Wolf Shack is Open!

The Wolf Shack is our PTSA-sponsored in-school food and resource pantry, providing free essential resources for all students. The Wolf Shack is open from 3-5pm on late bus days (Wednesdays & Thursdays) in Room B27 between the Black Box Theater and the Little Theater. 

Read more in the latest PTSA newsletter.

Connect with the PTSA

JHS PTSA Website

justicehsptsa.org

Social Handles

Facebook: facebook.com/justicehsptsa

X (formerly Twitter): x.com/justicehsptsa

Instagram: instagram.com/justicehsptsa/

Membership Link

jhsptsa.org/join

Donation Link

jhsptsa.org/packpartnerfund

Contact the PTSA

[email protected]

Fairfax County Special Education PTA (SEPTA)

www.fairfaxcountysepta.org 

From FCPS 🎤 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:

• Monday, October 21, at Virginia Run Elementary 
• 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.

Calendar Reminders Quarter End, Early Release, Diwali/Dia de los Muertos and All Saints Day, Student Holidays

Thursday, October 31, is the last day of the first quarter, and a two-hour early release for students. Friday, November 1, is a holiday this year for Diwali and Dia de los Muertos and All Saints Day. All schools and offices will be closed. Schools are closed for students on Monday, November 4, for a school planning day, and Tuesday, November 5, for a teacher workday. See the complete school year calendar.

National School Bus Safety Week

National School Bus Safety Week is an active and evolving public education program and an excellent way for parents, students, teachers, motorists, school bus operators, school administrators, and other interested parties - to join forces and address the importance of school bus safety. Resources to share.

Disability History and Awareness Month

In Virginia during October, Disability History and Awareness activities provide an opportunity to create greater public awareness for individuals with disabilities, with the goal of full inclusion in our community.

National Bullying Prevention Month

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. To help develop a common understanding of Bullying, below is the FCPS definition. 

Bullying in Students Rights and Responsibilities is defined as: “Any aggressive and unwanted behavior that is intended to harm, intimidate, or humiliate the victim; involves a real or perceived power imbalance between the aggressor or aggressors and victim; and is repeated over time or causes severe emotional trauma. “Bullying” includes cyberbullying. “Bullying” does not include ordinary teasing, horseplay, argument, or peer conflict.”

For more information on how FCPS handles a bullying situation please visit the FCPS Bullying Prevention and Intervention webpage. Our goal is to ensure all students feel safe and welcome at school. If you have questions and/or concerns about something that is going on at school, please contact the front office so that they can support you and most importantly your student. 

Weekly Reminders Senior & Underclass Pictures at Justice High School SENIOR PICTURES: 

ALL 12th grade students at Justice High School are encouraged to schedule senior pictures. Two additional dates in December have just been added to accommodate families. There is NO cost for scheduling an appointment for a yearbook photo only.  

• VISIT   seniors.legacystudios.com and enter Justice High School in the Find Your School search box for sitting options and fees ($0 for Yearbook only)
• Online Codes will be provided AFTER the sitting to view and order photo packages
• You WILL need an appointment for photo sittings (see dates/times below) 
• Senior Picture Dates & Times
• November 21st and 22nd from 3:00pm-9:00pm in the Little Theatre       
• December 9th and 10th from 8:30am-3:00pm in the Auditorium

UNDERCLASS PICTURES:

• RETAKES November 12th from 8:00am-2:00pm in the Little Theatre

Free Meals at Justice HS

Justice HS has qualified for the USDA Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) meal program for the 2024-2025 school year. CEP is a non-pricing meal service option for schools in low-income areas. CEP allows schools to serve breakfast and lunch at no cost to ALL students without collecting household applications for free and reduced-price meals.

CEP General Information

• CEP is a USDA program; eligibility is based on direct certification for free meals at individual FCPS schools.
• All students at CEP schools automatically receive no-cost breakfast and lunch every day of the school year (even if the student would not qualify for free meals). 
• If a student purchases an additional breakfast or additional meal, it will be at cost to the family. 

Free and Reduced-Price Meal Applications, Additional Benefits, and Related Information

For families that may want to receive benefits (class fees) beyond meals that are income-based, the FCPS CEP Consent to Share Information for Other Programs will continue to be utilized and is included in the free and reduced-price meal application process. Parents are encouraged to complete and submit the CEP Consent to Share Form

Parent Digital Consent

The Digital Resource Consent Form allows for students to use various digital resources that are used in many of our classes during the year. Directions on how families can access the PDC are available here, along with step-by-step instructional videos in multiple languages.

Partners for Safe Teen Driving (PTSD)

Justice High School Auditorium - Driver’s Education

The state of Virginia requires students and their parents or legal guardians to attend ONE session of Partners for Safe Teen Driving in order to receive their Pink Card (DEC-8). The 90 minute session requires participants to be actively involved during the presentation. This is offered in conjunction with our 10th grade driver education curriculum and is a requirement. All sessions are in person for the 2024-2025 school year at Justice HS in the Auditorium. Registration link, and schedule is below. It is also posted on your 1oth grade teacher’s SCHOOLOGY PAGE.

If you are a current 11th or 12th grade Justice HS student seeking to attend a PTSD session, please email Monica White at [email protected]  for information.

PSTD presentations are 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

2nd Quarter - Wednesday November 20th, 2024

3rd Quarter - Thursday February 6th, 2025 & Wednesday March 19th, 2025

4th Quarter - Wednesday May 14th, 2025

The meetings are a “hard” 6:30 PM start in the Auditorium for every PSTD event. Doors lock at 6:30 sharp and an entry after that will not be allowed. (State Law)

Please plan to arrive at 6 pm to avoid being locked out. Every student will NEED to have a legal guardian present with them If they are attending PSTD session.

Link for students to register for 2024-2025 Justice HS - Driver Ed PSTD

Varsity Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost

FCPS is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors’ services at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests. Learn more about online tutoring with Varsity Tutors.

No-Cost Virtual Therapy for High School Students

Virtual therapy sessions are available at no cost to FCPS high school students to provide 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.

In order for students to participate, caregivers must give permission for FCPS to share basic demographic information with Hazel Health in ParentVUE. They must also provide consent for their student to access therapy services. 

Students may then be referred by a guardian or designated school staff member. Refer your child by calling 571-749-2940 or contacting an FCPS school counselor, social worker, psychologist, or director of Student Services.

Visit the FCPS Teletherapy webpage for more information.

Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health

Children go through a lot of changes, and it can be hard to tell if their behavior is developmentally appropriate or if they could benefit from mental health support. It’s important to talk to your child and pay attention to their actions, especially these warning signs:

• Increased irritability, hyperactivity, energy, and/or aggressive behavior.
• Excessive sadness, hopelessness, or worries.
• Loss of appetite, or significant weight gain or loss.
• Lack of sleep or too much sleep.
• A decline in grades, school avoidance, or attendance concerns.
• Alcohol or drug use.
• Withdrawal from activities and/or friends and family. 
• Thoughts of harming themselves or others.

If you notice any of these warning signs or feel your child may be experiencing a mental health challenge, help is available. Please contact your child's school counselor to discuss your concerns and identify resources. Find additional ways to support your child’s wellness. 

If you or someone you care about is experiencing a mental health crisis such as thoughts of harming themselves or others, please take action right away. Call 988, go to the nearest emergency room, or contact the Sharon Bulova Center for Community Health Emergency Services at 703-573-5679.

Follow Justice HS On Social Media

X (formerly known as Twitter) 

School - @justicehswolves

Activities - @justice_sports

Instagram

School - @justicehs_wolves

Activities - @justice_wolves

Helpful Links

Justice Website

Justice Athletics

Student Services

Attendance

Red/Blue Rotation Calendar

Bell Schedule

Justice HS PTSA

MySchoolBucks

ParentVue 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

Sharon Bulova Center for Community Health (formerly Merrifield) - 703-573-5979 TTY dial 711

Life Threatening - 911

FCPS Cares

Do you know a Justice 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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This Week's Topics

• Important Dates
• Schedule Change Policy
• Parent University: Success Under Construction
• Class of 2025 - Official Transcript Request Form
• Class of 2025 - Reminder to Add Recommender to Common App
• FCPS College Fair
• Careers and Income-Generating Pathways for Undocumented Students
• Free Immunizations for FCPS Students
• Fall Immunization Clinic at Justice High School
• Food for Neighbors - Holiday Meals Program
• Schoology Groups
• Student Forms moved to Parental Digital Consent (PDC) Available 
• No-Cost Virtual Therapy for High School Students
• Emergency Resources

Important Dates

Wednesday, October 16

• Mental Wellness Screening for Grade 11 Begins
• Parent University: Success Under Construction - 5-8pm

Sunday, October 20 - FCPS College Fair - EagleBank Arena - 4-6:30pm

Thursday, October 31 - Two-Hour Early Release / End of Quarter 1

Friday, November 1 - Holiday

Monday, November 4 - School Planning Day (No Students)

Tuesday, November 5 - Teacher Workday (No Students)

Wednesday, November 6 - Mental Wellness Screening for Grade 9 Begins (an eNotify was sent to 9th Grade Parent/Guardians on Monday, 10/14/24

Schedule Change Policy

As a reminder, to support students in settling into a consistent class schedule, please see the timeline for schedule changes for the 2024-2025 school year.

• Starting September 23, 2024 - February 27, 2025:

• No Elective Change Requests
• All Academic Level Change Requests must complete the Academic Improvement Plan that involves a parent/teacher/student conference.
• If, after the Academic Improvement Plan, the student still wishes to move forward with the academic level change, the request will be reviewed by a committee. Approval is not guaranteed and is based on seat availability in the requested course.

• November 5, 2024: Last day to drop a course without it going on the student’s transcript as a Withdrawal Pass (WP) or a Withdrawal Fail (WF). This is an FCPS regulation. 
• February 28, 2025: No schedule changes will be permitted after this time.

Parent University: Success Under Construction

The road to success is always under construction. Our second Parent University will focus on "tightening our habits, measuring our success, and nailing those goals for academic advising". Parents will learn about the academic advising process, our Multilanguage Learner program, Special Education supports, AVID, and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diplomme and Certificate program.

 

 

Please join us on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 from 5-8pm!

• 5-6pm - Dinner provided in Cafeteria
• 6-8pm - Breakout Sessions

Transportation to and from Justice are provided. Please be at the location pickup time at least 5 minutes prior and stay for at least 10 minutes after the designated time. Sometimes buses come early and sometimes they come late. All pickup times are at 5:25pm.

• 5601 Seminary Rd Skyline Rd @ Walking Path Gorham
• 5587 Seminary Rd @ Skyline Towers Playground
• 3800 S. George Mason Dr @ Skyline Square Steps
• Glen Forest Elementary School
• Bailey's Lower Elementary School
• 2909 John Marshall Dr @ Metro Bus Stop
• 2908 Peyton Randolph Dr @ Metro Bus Stop
• Cherry St & Lawndale Dr
• Vista Dr & Lake St @ Metro Bus Stop
• Glasgow Middle School
• Parklawn Elementary School
• Sleepy Hollow Elementary School
• Belvedere Elementary School

Class of 2025 - Official Transcript Request Form

All 2-year/4-year college/universities and Military Academies need your Official Transcript as part of the application.

Part One: All seniors must have the Consent to Share Transcript to Colleges on file in order for us to send your transcripts to 2-year/4-year college/universities, Military Academies, and Scholarships. If you've already signed the form, no need to sign again. Please return completed forms to Ms. Bond in Student Services.

• Consent to Share Transcript to Colleges-English.pdf
• Consent to Share Transcript to Colleges-Spanish.pdf
• Consent_to_Share_Transcript_to_Colleges-Arabic.pdf

Part Two: You must submit an Official Transcript Request for EACH college/university and indicate whether we need to upload the transcript to a college portal, Common Application, Coalition Application, or email/mail directly to the College Admissions Office.

Class of 2025 - Reminder to Add Recommender to Common App

Seniors who are using the Common Application must remember to add your School Counselor and Teacher to the portal in order for the School Counselor and Teacher to submit their Letter of Recommendation. PLEASE ensure that their email address is correct.

If your School Counselor and Teacher are not added to your portal, they are unable to upload any documentation to your application. This will cause you to receive emails stating that documents haven't been received.

• How-to-Invite-Recommenders-on-Common-and-Coalition-Apps.pdf
• How to Add Teachers to Common Application
• Georgetown University Application Portal
  • Within the application portal, it will ask you to provide the names/email address of your School Counselor and Teachers submitting Letters of Recommendation.
  • If you entered in the email correctly, Georgetown will automatically send them an email with the link on how to upload their documents.
  • If you are applying to Georgetown University and you have submitted your application, please double-check with your School Counselor and Teachers they have received Georgetown's email.

FCPS College Fair

FCPS along with the Office of Admissions at George Mason University present the 49th Annual College Fair taking place Sunday, October 20th at Eagle Bank Arena, from 4 pm - 6:30 pm. 

Please click on the link below to learn more and to register.

2024 FCPS College Fair | Fairfax County Public Schools

Careers and Income-Generating Pathways for Undocumented Students

This program is to support our undocumented students with various post-graduation and professional/career pathways that are available. Come learn about how varying immigration statuses can impact these different options. There will also be a panel composed of TheDream.US scholars and alumni to share their experiences and tips on how to navigate school as well as leveraging your own experiences to create your own career pathway as self-starters/entrepreneurs.

The program is sponsored by George Mason University, Northern Virginia Community College, Trinity University, and Marymount University. This program is open to community members, allies/advocates, students, parents, professionals, and practitioners.

Monday, October 21, 2024 at Johnson Center Dewberry Hall located on George Mason University campus. It is from 5-7pm and dinner will be provided. More information is located here!

If you want to attend, you do have to register! It will ask you to create an account as a guest in order to register.

Class of 2025/2026 - Interested In College Athletics?

Are you interested in playing college athletics at Division 1 or Division 2 schools? Have you created an account at the NCAA Eligibility Center? Are you confused about how to get recruited?

Schedule a meeting with Mr. Harvey, Justice's NCAA Eligibility Lead, and he can support you and your parents as you navigate this process! You can also email Mr. Harvey with questions as well - [email protected].

Free Immunizations for FCPS Students

Safeway Pharmacy will be providing immunizations for all FCPS students at no cost! Parents or guardians may schedule an appointment and provide consent for their student(s). The immunization clinics are being held at Frost Middle School, 4101 Pickett Rd. Fairfax, VA 22032, on:

• Monday, October 28, 3 to 7 p.m.

Students under the age of 19, with a scheduled appointment and parental consent, must be accompanied by their parent, guardian, or another adult over the age of 19. 

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged to avoid wait times. A parent or guardian must accompany walk-in students under the age of 19 in order to provide consent.   

Learn more about immunization resources and registering in other languages for the Safeway clinic.

Fall Immunization Clinic at Justice High School

Justice High School will host a School Site Immunization Clinic on 11/06/2024, in collaboration with the Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD). Only students enrolled at Justice High School may participate in the clinic.

The following immunizations will be offered during school hours at the School Immunization Clinic: 

• Meningococcal Conjugate (MenACWY) Vaccine
• Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
• Tetanus, Diphtheria, & Pertussis (Tdap) Vaccine

Find additional information for each vaccine. 

If you would like your child to receive immunizations as part of the School Site Immunization Clinic, you must first provide: 

• Permission via a signed Adolescent Vaccine Clinic Consent Form
  • FCPS is partnering with DocuSign to allow parents to sign forms electronically. However, you must download the form and then attach it to an email or print the form and bring to school.
    • English
    • Spanish
    • Arabic
    • Vietnamese
    • Farsi
    • Urdu
    • Chinese
    • Korean

• A copy of their immunization records (if available).
• A copy of the front and back of their insurance card (if applicable). Insurance is not required. 

Please bring your signed consent form to our front office by Friday, October 25th in order for your child to participate. If your child is insured, please submit a copy of the front and back of your child’s insurance to our front office as well. You may contact our school’s public health nurse, Melissa Villatoro at [email protected] with any immunization questions. 

Food for Neighbors - Holiday Meals Program

Justice High School is a proud partner with Food for Neighbors, a local organization who helps to feed our students outside of school hours.

Food for Neighbors has started their Holiday Meals Program which provides grocery gift cards for holiday meals for students at Justice. Justice High School prioritizes students/families who are not already receiving food assistance through a Food Bank, FCPS Homeless and Foster Care Office, Fairfax County Community Services Board, and other resources.

All donations are tax-deductible and can be in any amount. To learn more about the FFN Holiday Meals Program, please go here.

And the next Red Bag Event is November 9, 2024!

Schoology Groups

Each Class has a group in Schoology with posts pertinent information specific to that class. Please see below for the access code to join.

Class of 2025: XKMH-SPHF-9C4GZ

Class of 2026: QXWJ-NPF2-6WHHG

Class of 2027: XDTX-PD42-RPN2G

Class of 2028: NR9N-89TD-8WQQC

Student Forms moved to Parental Digital Consent (PDC) Available 

Paperless Opt-Outs Available! Families can log in to the PDC using their ParentVUE credentials to complete consent forms assigned to their child. 

Forms available in the PDC starting in the 2024-2025 school year include:

• School Counseling Opt-Out
• Digital Resources Consent
• SEL Screener Opt-Out
• Consent for Release of Student Records in Support of Postsecondary Applications
• Denial of Access to Military Recruiters 
• Family Life Education Opt-Out
• SOL Retest Permission
• Hazel Health
• BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Opt-Out
• SOS Screener Opt-Out
• Objection to Release of Information to Outside Organizations
• Objection to Release of Directory Information to the Public

No-Cost Virtual Therapy for High School Students

Virtual therapy sessions are available at no cost to FCPS high school students to provide 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.

In order for students to participate, caregivers must give permission for FCPS to share basic demographic information with Hazel Health in ParentVUE. They must also provide consent for their student to access therapy services. 

Students may then be referred by a guardian or designated school staff member. Refer your child by calling 571-749-2940 or contacting an FCPS school counselor, social worker, psychologist, or director of Student Services.

Visit the FCPS Teletherapy webpage 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

Sharon Bulova Center for Community Health (formerly Merrifield) - 703-573-5979 TTY dial 711

Life Threatening - 911

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This Week's Topics

• Important Dates
• Prayer Room & Friday Prayers at Justice High School
• Immunization Requirements
• Perfect Attendance Challenge
• Fall Pep Rally - Friday, October 18
• Padres Comprometidos (Committed Parents)
• Recycle Fair 2024
• Justice HS Trick or Treat Event - Friday, October 25
• Justice Pyramid Youth Night - Friday, October 25
• Fall Immunization Clinic at Justice High School
• Free Immunizations for All FCPS Students
• Calendar Reminders
• Justice HS PTSA
• From FCPS
• Weekly Reminders
• Follow Justice HS On Social Media
• Helpful Links
• Emergency Resources
• FCPS Cares

Important Dates

Tuesday, October 15 - Friday, October 18 - Homecoming Week

Friday, October 18 - Fall Pep Rally

Friday, October 18 - Homecoming Football Game vs. Lewis HS

Saturday, October 19 - Homecoming Dance

Thursday, October 31 - End of First Quarter/2-Hour Early Release

Friday, November 1 - Diwali / Día de los Muertos and All Saints Day - Division Closed

Monday, November 4 - Student Holiday

Tuesday, November 5 - Election Day & Student Holiday

Wednesday, November 6 - Justice HS Immunization Clinic

Prayer Room & Friday Prayers at Justice High School

In coordination with the Muslim Student Association, a dedicated prayer space is available each day for students and staff during D lunch time.  Students are asked to sign in and out of the prayer room.  On Fridays, a large space (outside or inside dependent on weather) is provided for on-campus prayer.  Please note that the permission forms completed by parents/guardians are only for ON-CAMPUS prayer, and families are encouraged to utilize this option. If a family wants to permit their student(s) to sign out for Friday prayer at the mosque, permission via the school attendance phone or e-mail (703-824-3920 or [email protected]) by 9:00am on Fridays with the time the student should be signed out and whether or not the student will return to campus following time at the mosque.  The 9:00am deadline allows our office staff to have time to accommodate these requests in an organized and timely manner. 

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. Starting Monday, September 30, students who have not provided proof of immunization will not be allowed to attend school. 

You may check your child’s immunization compliance and submit their immunization record in SIS ParentVUE. Records may be delivered to your school’s front office as well. 

Alternative immunization documents (below) may also be provided to your school’s front office, but they may not be uploaded to 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.

Find more information on immunizations.

Perfect Attendance Challenge

Deans are thrilled to announce that we will be hosting a Perfect Attendance Celebration on 10/30 to honor and recognize the commitment of our students who have achieved perfect attendance from 9/23-10/25.

This event will be held in the cafeteria and will feature a variety of fun activities, awards, and a chance to celebrate with your peers who have shown exceptional dedication to being here every single day.

Keep an eye out for more details as the date approaches. We can’t wait to celebrate with you and honor this outstanding achievement of our school community!

Fall Pep Rally - Friday, October 18

We will have our Fall Pep Rally during the school day on Friday, October 18 during the last block. To avoid interrupting instructional time, we are flipping our 2nd period (Advisory block) to the end of the day. On Friday, the first class will be 8th period. Students will be dismissed directly from the pep rally.

10/18 BLUE DAY PEP RALLY SCHEDULE 

Period 8

8:10 - 9:38 AM 

Transition

9:38-9:45 AM

Period 4

9:45 - 11:13 AM 

Transition

11:13-11:20

Period 6 & Lunches

A Lunch

Lunch - 11:13 - 11:43

Class - 11:46 - 1:21

B Lunch

Class - 11:20 - 11:46

Lunch - 11:46 - 12:16

Class - 12:18 - 1:20

C Lunch

Class - 11:20 - 12:18

Lunch - 12:18- 12:48

Class - 12:50 - 1:20

D Lunch

Class - 11:20 - 12:50

Lunch - 12:50- 1:20

Transition

1:20-1:27 PM

Period 2

Advisory

1:27 - 2:55 PM

Pep Rally Release

1:40 PM - Freshman

1:43 PM - Sophomores

1:46 PM - Juniors

1:50 PM - Seniors

Pep Rally

2:00 - 2:55 PM

Padres Comprometidos (Committed Parents)

Edu-Futuro will be offering a free program named Padres Comprometidos (Committed Parents) taught in Spanish. The program offers parents the tools to participate effectively in schools to support their children and their preparation for Post-Secondary education. The program will run from October 29th till December 17th and will happen every Tuesday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Recycle Fair 2024 Justice HS Trick or Treat Event - Friday, October 25 Justice Pyramid Youth Night - Friday, October 25 Fall Immunization Clinic at Justice High School

Justice High School will host a School Site Immunization Clinic on 11/06/2024, in collaboration with the Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD). Only students enrolled at Justice High School may participate in the clinic.

The following immunizations will be offered during school hours at the School Immunization Clinic: 

• Meningococcal Conjugate (MenACWY) Vaccine
• Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
• Tetanus, Diphtheria, & Pertussis (Tdap) Vaccine

Find additional information for each vaccine. 

If you would like your child to receive immunizations as part of the School Site Immunization Clinic, you must first provide: 

• Permission via a signed Adolescent Vaccine Clinic Consent Form, which can be found in the Middle and High School Clinics section on this webpage.

• A copy of their immunization records (if available).
• A copy of the front and back of their insurance card (if applicable). Insurance is not required. 

Please bring your signed consent form to our front office by Friday, October 25th in order for your child to participate. If your child is insured, please submit a copy of the front and back of your child’s insurance to our front office as well. You may contact our school’s public health nurse, Melissa Villatoro at [email protected] with any immunization questions. 

Free Immunizations for All FCPS Students

Safeway Pharmacy will be providing immunizations for all FCPS students at no cost! Parents or guardians may schedule an appointment and provide consent for their student(s). The immunization clinics are being held at Frost Middle School, 4101 Pickett Rd. Fairfax, VA 22032, on: 

• Monday, October 28, 3 to 7 p.m.

Students under the age of 19, with a scheduled appointment and parental consent, must be accompanied by their parent, guardian, or another adult over the age of 19. 

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged to avoid wait times. A parent or guardian must accompany walk-in students under the age of 19 in order to provide consent.   

Learn more about immunization resources and registering in other languages for the Safeway clinic.

Calendar Reminders Disability History and Awareness Month

In Virginia during October, Disability History and Awareness activities provide an opportunity to create greater public awareness for individuals with disabilities, with the goal of full inclusion in our community.

National Bullying Prevention Month

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. To help develop a common understanding of Bullying, below is the FCPS definition. 

Bullying in Students Rights and Responsibilities is defined as: “Any aggressive and unwanted behavior that is intended to harm, intimidate, or humiliate the victim; involves a real or perceived power imbalance between the aggressor or aggressors and victim; and is repeated over time or causes severe emotional trauma. “Bullying” includes cyberbullying. “Bullying” does not include ordinary teasing, horseplay, argument, or peer conflict.”

For more information on how FCPS handles a bullying situation please visit the FCPS Bullying Prevention and Intervention webpage. Our goal is to ensure all students feel safe and welcome at school. If you have questions and/or concerns about something that is going on at school, please contact the front office so that they can support you and most importantly your student. 

Justice HS PTSA The Wolf Shack is Open!

The Wolf Shack is our PTSA-sponsored in-school food and resource pantry, providing free essential resources for all students. The Wolf Shack is open from 3-5pm on late bus days (Wednesdays & Thursdays) in Room B27 between the Black Box Theater and the Little Theater. 

Read more in the latest PTSA newsletter.

Connect with the PTSA

JHS PTSA Website

justicehsptsa.org

Social Handles

Facebook: facebook.com/justicehsptsa

X (formerly Twitter): x.com/justicehsptsa

Instagram: instagram.com/justicehsptsa/

Membership Link

jhsptsa.org/join

Donation Link

jhsptsa.org/packpartnerfund

Contact the PTSA

[email protected]

Fairfax County Special Education PTA (SEPTA)

www.fairfaxcountysepta.org 

From FCPS 🎤 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:

• Monday, October 14, at Fairhill Elementary 
• Monday, October 21, at Virginia Run Elementary 
• 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.

📚 Social Studies Basal Resources Review

FCPS is adopting Social Studies Basal Resources for the 2025-26 school year. Basal resources are the primary resources used to support instruction in a given subject. Public review of the instructional materials under consideration — which is part of the process for selecting new resources — is underway. Visit the Community Review webpage for more information on how to view the materials online or in person. 

All community feedback will be shared with School Board members before they vote to select materials in spring 2025. FCPS adopts basal resources by the process outlined in Regulation 3004.

Weekly Reminders Senior & Underclass Pictures at Justice High School SENIOR PICTURES: 

ALL 12th grade students at Justice High School are encouraged to schedule senior pictures. Two additional dates in December have just been added to accommodate families. There is NO cost for scheduling an appointment for a yearbook photo only.  

• VISIT   seniors.legacystudios.com and enter Justice High School in the Find Your School search box for sitting options and fees ($0 for Yearbook only)
• Online Codes will be provided AFTER the sitting to view and order photo packages
• You WILL need an appointment for photo sittings (see dates/times below) 
• Senior Picture Dates & Times
• November 21st and 22nd from 3:00pm-9:00pm in the Little Theatre       
• December 9th and 10th from 8:30am-3:00pm in the Auditorium

UNDERCLASS PICTURES:

• RETAKES November 12th from 8:00am-2:00pm in the Little Theatre

Free Meals at Justice HS

Justice HS has qualified for the USDA Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) meal program for the 2024-2025 school year. CEP is a non-pricing meal service option for schools in low-income areas. CEP allows schools to serve breakfast and lunch at no cost to ALL students without collecting household applications for free and reduced-price meals.

CEP General Information

• CEP is a USDA program; eligibility is based on direct certification for free meals at individual FCPS schools.
• All students at CEP schools automatically receive no-cost breakfast and lunch every day of the school year (even if the student would not qualify for free meals). 
• If a student purchases an additional breakfast or additional meal, it will be at cost to the family. 

Free and Reduced-Price Meal Applications, Additional Benefits, and Related Information

For families that may want to receive benefits (class fees) beyond meals that are income-based, the FCPS CEP Consent to Share Information for Other Programs will continue to be utilized and is included in the free and reduced-price meal application process. Parents are encouraged to complete and submit the CEP Consent to Share Form

Parent Digital Consent

The Digital Resource Consent Form allows for students to use various digital resources that are used in many of our classes during the year. Directions on how families can access the PDC are available here, along with step-by-step instructional videos in multiple languages.

Partners for Safe Teen Driving (PTSD)

Justice High School Auditorium - Driver’s Education

The state of Virginia requires students and their parents or legal guardians to attend ONE session of Partners for Safe Teen Driving in order to receive their Pink Card (DEC-8). The 90 minute session requires participants to be actively involved during the presentation. This is offered in conjunction with our 10th grade driver education curriculum and is a requirement. All sessions are in person for the 2024-2025 school year at Justice HS in the Auditorium. Registration link, and schedule is below. It is also posted on your 1oth grade teacher’s SCHOOLOGY PAGE.

If you are a current 11th or 12th grade Justice HS student seeking to attend a PTSD session, please email Monica White at [email protected]  for information.

PSTD presentations are 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

2nd Quarter - Wednesday November 20th, 2024

3rd Quarter - Thursday February 6th, 2025 & Wednesday March 19th, 2025

4th Quarter - Wednesday May 14th, 2025

The meetings are a “hard” 6:30 PM start in the Auditorium for every PSTD event. Doors lock at 6:30 sharp and an entry after that will not be allowed. (State Law)

Please plan to arrive at 6 pm to avoid being locked out. Every student will NEED to have a legal guardian present with them If they are attending PSTD session.

Link for students to register for 2024-2025 Justice HS - Driver Ed PSTD

Varsity Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost

FCPS is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors’ services at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests. Learn more about online tutoring with Varsity Tutors.

No-Cost Virtual Therapy for High School Students

Virtual therapy sessions are available at no cost to FCPS high school students to provide 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.

In order for students to participate, caregivers must give permission for FCPS to share basic demographic information with Hazel Health in ParentVUE. They must also provide consent for their student to access therapy services. 

Students may then be referred by a guardian or designated school staff member. Refer your child by calling 571-749-2940 or contacting an FCPS school counselor, social worker, psychologist, or director of Student Services.

Visit the FCPS Teletherapy webpage for more information.

Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health

Children go through a lot of changes, and it can be hard to tell if their behavior is developmentally appropriate or if they could benefit from mental health support. It’s important to talk to your child and pay attention to their actions, especially these warning signs:

• Increased irritability, hyperactivity, energy, and/or aggressive behavior.
• Excessive sadness, hopelessness, or worries.
• Loss of appetite, or significant weight gain or loss.
• Lack of sleep or too much sleep.
• A decline in grades, school avoidance, or attendance concerns.
• Alcohol or drug use.
• Withdrawal from activities and/or friends and family. 
• Thoughts of harming themselves or others.

If you notice any of these warning signs or feel your child may be experiencing a mental health challenge, help is available. Please contact your child's school counselor to discuss your concerns and identify resources. Find additional ways to support your child’s wellness. 

If you or someone you care about is experiencing a mental health crisis such as thoughts of harming themselves or others, please take action right away. Call 988, go to the nearest emergency room, or contact the Sharon Bulova Center for Community Health Emergency Services at 703-573-5679.

Follow Justice HS On Social Media

X (formerly known as Twitter) 

School - @justicehswolves

Activities - @justice_sports

Instagram

School - @justicehs_wolves

Activities - @justice_wolves

Helpful Links

Justice Website

Justice Athletics

Student Services

Attendance

Red/Blue Rotation Calendar

Bell Schedule

Justice HS PTSA

MySchoolBucks

ParentVue 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

Sharon Bulova Center for Community Health (formerly Merrifield) - 703-573-5979 TTY dial 711

Life Threatening - 911

FCPS Cares

Do you know a Justice 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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This Week's Topics

• Important Dates
• Important Information
• Calendar Reminders
• Coming Up
• Justice HS PTSA
• From FCPS
• Weekly Reminders
• Helpful Links
• Emergency Resources
• FCPS Cares

Important Dates

September 15 - October 15 - National Hispanic Heritage Month

Wednesday, October 9 - PSAT/SAT Day

Friday, October 11 - Yom Kippur

Monday, October 14 - Indigenous Peoples’ Day - Student Holiday

Tuesday, October 15 - Friday, October 18 - Homecoming Week

Friday, October 18 - Homecoming Football Game vs. Lewis HS

Saturday, October 19 - Homecoming Dance

Thursday, October 31 - End of First Quarter/2-Hour Early Release

Friday, November 1 - Diwali / Día de los Muertos and All Saints Day - Division Closed

Monday, November 4 - Student Holiday

Tuesday, November 5 - Election Day & Student Holiday

Wednesday, November 6 - Justice HS Immunization Clinic

Important Information Upcoming PSAT/SAT Administration

On Wednesday, October 9, 2024 Justice will host the digital Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) for all 10th and 11th grade students, and the digital School Day SAT for all 12th grade students who previously registered. This opportunity is funded by Fairfax County Public Schools and is free to all participating students. We will have a Two-Hour Early Release Bell Schedule which is posted on the Justice public website. All Academy courses are cancelled.

Who should NOT attend school on Wednesday, October 9th?

• 9th grade Students – Will have an Unscheduled Day
• 12th grade students who did not previously register for the SAT
• Multi-Language Learners Levels 1 and Level 2

Who SHOULD attend school on Wednesday, October 9th?

• All 10th grade students
• All 11th grade students
• 12th grade Students – Must have previously registered for the SAT School Day
• Category B students - Will have a regular school day with a 2-Hour Early Release

FCPS students have access to many test preparation resources that can be found on the FCPS Test Preparation page. Students may also find the Khan Academy’s PSAT and SAT preparation materials helpful.

🩹 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. Starting Monday, September 30, students who have not provided proof of immunization will not be allowed to attend school. 

You may check your child’s immunization compliance and submit their immunization record in SIS ParentVUE. Records may be delivered to your school’s front office as well. 

Alternative immunization documents (below) may also be provided to your school’s front office, but they may not be uploaded to 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.

Find more information on immunizations.

Free Immunizations for All FCPS Students

Safeway Pharmacy will be providing immunizations for all FCPS students at no cost! Parents or guardians may schedule an appointment and provide consent for their student(s). The immunization clinics are being held at Frost Middle School, 4101 Pickett Rd. Fairfax, VA 22032, on: 

• Tuesday, October 8, 3 to 7 p.m.
• Saturday, October 12, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Monday, October 28, 3 to 7 p.m.

Students under the age of 19, with a scheduled appointment and parental consent, must be accompanied by their parent, guardian, or another adult over the age of 19. 

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged to avoid wait times. A parent or guardian must accompany walk-in students under the age of 19 in order to provide consent.   

Learn more about immunization resources and registering in other languages for the Safeway clinic.

Perfect Attendance Challenge from 9/23 - 10/25

Deans are thrilled to announce that we will be hosting a Perfect Attendance Celebration on 10/30 to honor and recognize the commitment of our students who have achieved perfect attendance from 9/23-10/25.

This event will be held in the cafeteria and will feature a variety of fun activities, awards, and a chance to celebrate with your peers who have shown exceptional dedication to being here every single day.

Keep an eye out for more details as the date approaches. We can’t wait to celebrate with you and honor this outstanding achievement of our school community!

Calendar Reminders Yom Kippur

Friday, October 11, will be an evening-only observance day for Yom Kippur, the holiest day in Judaism. There is school that day, but important events will not occur after school. See the complete school year calendar.

Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Monday, October 14, is a student holiday and staff development day for Indigenous Peoples' Day. See the complete school year calendar.

National School Principals Month

Each October, National Principals Month recognizes the essential role that principals play in making a school great.

Principals are among the hardest working, yet often least recognized individuals in education. Principals set the academic tone for their schools, and it is their vision, dedication, and determination that provide the mobilizing force for achieving student success. Each October, NASSP, NAESP, and AFSA seek to honor these unsung heroes for their tireless efforts in pursuit of excellence in education.

National Principals Month is a widely recognized celebration of the principalship, marked by national and state resolutions supporting the event, as well as acknowledgements from U.S. Senators and Representatives, and top government officials. However, the most important National Principals Month celebrations are the ones that take place in schools and communities across the country.

National Hispanic Heritage Month

From September 15 to October 15, FCPS recognizes and celebrates the histories and cultures of the members of our community who trace their heritage to Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about National Hispanic Heritage Month.

Disability History and Awareness Month

In Virginia during October, Disability History and Awareness activities provide an opportunity to create greater public awareness for individuals with disabilities, with the goal of full inclusion in our community.

National Bullying Prevention Month

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. To help develop a common understanding of Bullying, below is the FCPS definition. 

Bullying in Students Rights and Responsibilities is defined as: “Any aggressive and unwanted behavior that is intended to harm, intimidate, or humiliate the victim; involves a real or perceived power imbalance between the aggressor or aggressors and victim; and is repeated over time or causes severe emotional trauma. “Bullying” includes cyberbullying. “Bullying” does not include ordinary teasing, horseplay, argument, or peer conflict.”

For more information on how FCPS handles a bullying situation please visit the FCPS Bullying Prevention and Intervention webpage. Our goal is to ensure all students feel safe and welcome at school. If you have questions and/or concerns about something that is going on at school, please contact the front office so that they can support you and most importantly your student. 

Coming Up Recycle Fair 2024 Justice HS Trick or Treat Event - Friday, October 25 Justice Pyramid Youth Night - Friday, October 25 Fall Immunization Clinic at Justice High School

Justice High School will host a School Site Immunization Clinic on 11/06/2024, in collaboration with the Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD). Only students enrolled at Justice High School may participate in the clinic.

The following immunizations will be offered during school hours at the School Immunization Clinic: 

• Meningococcal Conjugate (MenACWY) Vaccine
• Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
• Tetanus, Diphtheria, & Pertussis (Tdap) Vaccine

Find additional information for each vaccine. 

If you would like your child to receive immunizations as part of the School Site Immunization Clinic, you must first provide: 

• Permission via a signed Adolescent Vaccine Clinic Consent Form, which can be found in the Middle and High School Clinics section on this webpage.

• A copy of their immunization records (if available).
• A copy of the front and back of their insurance card (if applicable). Insurance is not required. 

Please bring your signed consent form to our front office by Friday, October 25th in order for your child to participate. If your child is insured, please submit a copy of the front and back of your child’s insurance to our front office as well. You may contact our school’s public health nurse, Melissa Villatoro at [email protected] with any immunization questions. 

Justice HS PTSA The Wolf Shack is Open!

The Wolf Shack is our PTSA-sponsored in-school food and resource pantry, providing free essential resources for all students. The Wolf Shack is open from 3-5pm on late bus days (Wednesdays & Thursdays) in Room B27 between the Black Box Theater and the Little Theater. 

Read more in the latest PTSA newsletter.

Connect with the PTSA

JHS PTSA Website

justicehsptsa.org

Social Handles

Facebook: facebook.com/justicehsptsa

X (formerly Twitter): x.com/justicehsptsa

Instagram: instagram.com/justicehsptsa/

Membership Link

jhsptsa.org/join

Donation Link

jhsptsa.org/packpartnerfund

Contact the PTSA

[email protected]

Fairfax County Special Education PTA (SEPTA)

www.fairfaxcountysepta.org 

From FCPS 🎤 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:

• Monday, October 14, at Fairhill Elementary 
• Monday, October 21, at Virginia Run Elementary 
• 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.

Walk and Roll to School Day

FCPS will participate in International Walk and Roll to School Day on Wednesday, October 9, in an effort to promote physical activity and reduce traffic congestion and pollution near schools. Students and employees are encouraged to bike or walk to school and work where safe to do so. Parents are encouraged to accompany their children to school, and to work with their school and PTA or PTO to assemble bike trains or walking groups for the event. Schools are encouraged to register online with Walk and Bike to School. Get more information about Walk to School Day.

Ombuds Day

Office of the Ombuds staff engage with families, students, and staff to offer resources, assist in settling conflicts, and raise concerns to improve the experience of each and every member of the FCPS community. They work as an independent confidential resource to help get answers to questions, resolve concerns, and hear complaints regarding FCPS matters.  

The ombuds is available to: 

• Share strategies for parents to improve communication with, and between, school and home.
• Help resolve disagreements between parents and schools or disagreements involving employees in the workplace.
• Provide ideas to foster parent participation in Individual Education Plan (IEP) and 504 Plan meetings.

Ombuds staff do not change or make decisions, policies, or regulations; take sides; or provide legal advice.

Anyone with concerns, questions, or complaints to share with the Office of the Ombuds may call 571-423-4014, email [email protected], or visit their webpage, where you may Submit a Question.

📚 Social Studies Basal Resources Review

FCPS is adopting Social Studies Basal Resources for the 2025-26 school year. Basal resources are the primary resources used to support instruction in a given subject. Public review of the instructional materials under consideration — which is part of the process for selecting new resources — is underway. Visit the Community Review webpage for more information on how to view the materials online or in person. 

All community feedback will be shared with School Board members before they vote to select materials in spring 2025. FCPS adopts basal resources by the process outlined in Regulation 3004.

National Bullying Prevention Month

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. To help develop a common understanding of Bullying, below is the FCPS definition. 

Bullying in Students Rights and Responsibilities is defined as: “Any aggressive and unwanted behavior that is intended to harm, intimidate, or humiliate the victim; involves a real or perceived power imbalance between the aggressor or aggressors and victim; and is repeated over time or causes severe emotional trauma. “Bullying” includes cyberbullying. “Bullying” does not include ordinary teasing, horseplay, argument, or peer conflict.”

For more information on how FCPS handles a bullying situation please visit the FCPS Bullying Prevention and Intervention webpage. Our goal is to ensure all students feel safe and welcome at school. If you have questions and/or concerns about something that is going on at school, please contact the front office so that they can support you and most importantly your student.

Weekly Reminders Senior & Underclass Pictures at Justice High School SENIOR PICTURES:

• VISIT seniors.legacystudios.com and enter Justice High School in the Find Your School search box for sitting options and fees ($0 for Yearbook only)
• Online Codes will be provided AFTER the sitting to view and order photo packages
• You DO NOT need an appointment for photo sittings (see dates/times below)
• Senior Picture Dates & Times
• November 21st and 22nd from 3:00pm-9:00pm in the Little Theatre  

UNDERCLASS PICTURES:

• September 30th and October 1st from 7:45am-2:30pm in the Auditorium
• RETAKES November 12th from 8:00am-2:00pm in the Little Theatre

Free Meals at Justice HS

Justice HS has qualified for the USDA Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) meal program for the 2024-2025 school year. CEP is a non-pricing meal service option for schools in low-income areas. CEP allows schools to serve breakfast and lunch at no cost to ALL students without collecting household applications for free and reduced-price meals.

CEP General Information

• CEP is a USDA program; eligibility is based on direct certification for free meals at individual FCPS schools.
• All students at CEP schools automatically receive no-cost breakfast and lunch every day of the school year (even if the student would not qualify for free meals). 
• If a student purchases an additional breakfast or additional meal, it will be at cost to the family. 

Free and Reduced-Price Meal Applications, Additional Benefits, and Related Information

For families that may want to receive benefits (class fees) beyond meals that are income-based, the FCPS CEP Consent to Share Information for Other Programs will continue to be utilized and is included in the free and reduced-price meal application process. Parents are encouraged to complete and submit the CEP Consent to Share Form

Parent Digital Consent

The Digital Resource Consent Form allows for students to use various digital resources that are used in many of our classes during the year. Directions on how families can access the PDC are available here, along with step-by-step instructional videos in multiple languages.

Partners for Safe Teen Driving (PTSD)

Justice High School Auditorium - Driver’s Education

The state of Virginia requires students and their parents or legal guardians to attend ONE session of Partners for Safe Teen Driving in order to receive their Pink Card (DEC-8). The 90 minute session requires participants to be actively involved during the presentation. This is offered in conjunction with our 10th grade driver education curriculum and is a requirement. All sessions are in person for the 2024-2025 school year at Justice HS in the Auditorium. Registration link, and schedule is below. It is also posted on your 1oth grade teacher’s SCHOOLOGY PAGE.

If you are a current 11th or 12th grade Justice HS student seeking to attend a PTSD session, please email Monica White at [email protected]  for information.

PSTD presentations are 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

2nd Quarter - Wednesday November 20th, 2024

3rd Quarter - Thursday February 6th, 2025 & Wednesday March 19th, 2025

4th Quarter - Wednesday May 14th, 2025

The meetings are a “hard” 6:30 PM start in the Auditorium for every PSTD event. Doors lock at 6:30 sharp and an entry after that will not be allowed. (State Law)

Please plan to arrive at 6 pm to avoid being locked out. Every student will NEED to have a legal guardian present with them If they are attending PSTD session.

Link for students to register for 2024-2025 Justice HS - Driver Ed PSTD

Varsity Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost

FCPS is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors’ services at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests. Learn more about online tutoring with Varsity Tutors.

No-Cost Virtual Therapy for High School Students

Virtual therapy sessions are available at no cost to FCPS high school students to provide 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.

In order for students to participate, caregivers must give permission for FCPS to share basic demographic information with Hazel Health in ParentVUE. They must also provide consent for their student to access therapy services. 

Students may then be referred by a guardian or designated school staff member. Refer your child by calling 571-749-2940 or contacting an FCPS school counselor, social worker, psychologist, or director of Student Services.

Visit the FCPS Teletherapy webpage for more information.

Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health

Children go through a lot of changes, and it can be hard to tell if their behavior is developmentally appropriate or if they could benefit from mental health support. It’s important to talk to your child and pay attention to their actions, especially these warning signs:

• Increased irritability, hyperactivity, energy, and/or aggressive behavior.
• Excessive sadness, hopelessness, or worries.
• Loss of appetite, or significant weight gain or loss.
• Lack of sleep or too much sleep.
• A decline in grades, school avoidance, or attendance concerns.
• Alcohol or drug use.
• Withdrawal from activities and/or friends and family. 
• Thoughts of harming themselves or others.

If you notice any of these warning signs or feel your child may be experiencing a mental health challenge, help is available. Please contact your child's school counselor to discuss your concerns and identify resources. Find additional ways to support your child’s wellness. 

If you or someone you care about is experiencing a mental health crisis such as thoughts of harming themselves or others, please take action right away. Call 988, go to the nearest emergency room, or contact the Sharon Bulova Center for Community Health Emergency Services at 703-573-5679.

Student Insurance

During the school day, a student may have an accident that results in injury. There is a common misconception that FCPS (Fairfax County Public Schools) is financially responsible for medical bills resulting from such injuries. However, this is not the case.

Students who participate in sports are required to have health insurance. FCPS does not provide medical insurance for students, but parents can purchase low-cost Voluntary Student Insurance through K & K Insurance Group.

This student accident insurance program offers an affordable way for parents to cover medical or dental expenses resulting from their child's accident. For those who already have medical or dental insurance, this additional coverage can help with deductibles, limitations, and exclusions. For those without medical insurance, these accident policies provide primary coverage.

Please read the information on K&K Student Accident Insurance found here, to determine if this coverage would be beneficial for your child.

Follow Justice HS On Social Media

X (formerly known as Twitter) 

School - @justicehswolves

Activities - @justice_sports

Instagram

School - @justicehs_wolves

Activities - @justice_wolves

Helpful Links

Justice Website

Justice Athletics

Student Services

Attendance

Red/Blue Rotation Calendar

Bell Schedule

Justice HS PTSA

MySchoolBucks

ParentVue 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

Sharon Bulova Center for Community Health (formerly Merrifield) - 703-573-5979 TTY dial 711

Life Threatening - 911

FCPS Cares

Do you know a Justice 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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Attendance: 703.824.3920 | Web 

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This Week's Topics

• Important Dates
• Schedule Change Policy
• Parent University: Success Under Construction
• Interested in Serving as a Student Ambassador or Peer Mentor?
• Class of 2025 - Official Transcript Request Form
• FCPS College Fair
• Careers and Income-Generating Pathways for Undocumented Students
• Free Immunizations for FCPS Students
• Food for Neighbors
• Schoology Groups
• Student Forms moved to Parental Digital Consent (PDC) Available 
• No-Cost Virtual Therapy for High School Students
• Emergency Resources

Important Dates

Thursday, October 3 - Holiday

Friday, October 4 - Teacher Workday (No Students)

Wednesday, October 9 - PSAT 10/PSAT NMSQT/SAT Day (2 HR Early Release)

Thursday, October 10 - SEL Screener Fall Test Administration (Parents can opt-out via the PDC)

Monday, October 14 - Staff Development Day (No Students)

Wednesday, October 16

• Mental Wellness Screening for Grade 11 Begins (All Grade 11 Parent/Guardians were sent an eNotify notification last week)
• Parent University: Success Under Construction - 5-8pm

Sunday, October 20 - FCPS College Fair - EagleBank Arena - 4-6:30pm

Schedule Change Policy

As a reminder, to support students in settling into a consistent class schedule, please see the timeline for schedule changes for the 2024-2025 school year.

• Starting September 23, 2024 - February 27, 2025:

• No Elective Change Requests
• All Academic Level Change Requests must complete the Academic Improvement Plan that involves a parent/teacher/student conference.
• If, after the Academic Improvement Plan, the student still wishes to move forward with the academic level change, the request will be reviewed by a committee. Approval is not guaranteed and is based on seat availability in the requested course.

• November 5, 2024: Last day to drop a course without it going on the student’s transcript as a Withdrawal Pass (WP) or a Withdrawal Fail (WF). This is an FCPS regulation. 
• February 28, 2025: No schedule changes will be permitted after this time.

Parent University: Success Under Construction

The road to success is always under construction. Our second Parent University will focus on "tightening our habits, measuring our success, and nailing those goals for academic advising". Parents will learn about the academic advising process, our Multilanguage Learner program, Special Education supports, AVID, and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diplomme and Certificate program.

 

 

Please join us on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 from 5-8pm!

• 5-6pm - Dinner provided in Cafeteria
• 6-8pm - Breakout Sessions

Transportation to and from Justice are provided. Please be at the location pickup time at least 5 minutes prior and stay for at least 10 minutes after the designated time. Sometimes buses come early and sometimes they come late. All pickup times are at 5:25pm.

• 5601 Seminary Rd Skyline Rd @ Walking Path Gorham
• 5587 Seminary Rd @ Skyline Towers Playground
• 3800 S. George Mason Dr @ Skyline Square Steps
• Glen Forest Elementary School
• Bailey's Lower Elementary School
• 2909 John Marshall Dr @ Metro Bus Stop
• 2908 Peyton Randolph Dr @ Metro Bus Stop
• Cherry St & Lawndale Dr
• Vista Dr & Lake St @ Metro Bus Stop
• Glasgow Middle School
• Parklawn Elementary School
• Sleepy Hollow Elementary School
• Belvedere Elementary School

Interested in Serving as a Student Ambassador or Peer Mentor?

Student Ambassadors for New Students

As a Student Ambassador, you will assist new students throughout their first Red and Blue Day at Justice High School. Responsibilities include:

• Student Ambassadors will attend a formal orientation on Fri, 10/11 and then a mid-year check-in
• Meet your new student in Student Services on the first day (only assigned to one each time)
• On a Red Day, take your new student to get a laptop and escort to 1st period
• On a Blue day, give your new student a tour of the school and/or pick up a laptop
• Meet your new student for the class transition and escort them to the next period for their first Red and Blue Day

Student Peer Mentors

Student Peer Mentors will be matched with a younger student who needs support and will be provided training on how to be a Student Mentor. Student Peer Mentors could be matched with a mentee at Justice or another FCPS school in the local area. Student Peer Mentors are eligible for Service Learning credit for mentoring hours. Student mentors and mentees will be carefully selected by school staff. Student Mentors should be:

• Students who can positively contribute to the school community through their actions and their words when they are meeting with their mentee
• Students who can be a positive role model for another student
• Students who can faithfully and consistently show up for meetings with their mentee (they are looking forward to meeting with you and it's difficult if you cancel or arrive late often)

If you're interested in one or both, please complete the Interest Form - Deadline Friday, October 4!

Class of 2025 - Official Transcript Request Form

All 2-year/4-year college/universities and Military Academies need your Official Transcript as part of the application.

Part One: All seniors must have the Consent to Share Transcript to Colleges on file in order for us to send your transcripts to 2-year/4-year college/universities, Military Academies, and Scholarships. If you've already signed the form, no need to sign again. Please return completed forms to Ms. Bond in Student Services.

• Consent to Share Transcript to Colleges-English.pdf
• Consent to Share Transcript to Colleges-Spanish.pdf
• Consent_to_Share_Transcript_to_Colleges-Arabic.pdf

Part Two: You must submit an Official Transcript Request for EACH college/university and indicate whether we need to upload the transcript to a college portal, Common Application, Coalition Application, or email/mail directly to the College Admissions Office.

FCPS College Fair

FCPS along with the Office of Admissions at George Mason University present the 49th Annual College Fair taking place Sunday, October 20th at Eagle Bank Arena, from 4 pm - 6:30 pm. 

Please click on the link below to learn more and to register.

2024 FCPS College Fair | Fairfax County Public Schools

Careers and Income-Generating Pathways for Undocumented Students

This program is to support our undocumented students with various post-graduation and professional/career pathways that are available. Come learn about how varying immigration statuses can impact these different options. There will also be a panel composed of TheDream.US scholars and alumni to share their experiences and tips on how to navigate school as well as leveraging your own experiences to create your own career pathway as self-starters/entrepreneurs.

The program is sponsored by George Mason University, Northern Virginia Community College, Trinity University, and Marymount University. This program is open to community members, allies/advocates, students, parents, professionals, and practitioners.

Monday, October 21, 2024 at Johnson Center Dewberry Hall located on George Mason University campus. It is from 5-7pm and dinner will be provided. More information is located here!

If you want to attend, you do have to register! It will ask you to create an account as a guest in order to register.

Class of 2025/2026 - Interested In College Athletics?

Are you interested in playing college athletics at Division 1 or Division 2 schools? Have you created an account at the NCAA Eligibility Center? Are you confused about how to get recruited?

Schedule a meeting with Mr. Harvey, Justice's NCAA Eligibility Lead, and he can support you and your parents as you navigate this process! You can also email Mr. Harvey with questions as well - [email protected].

Free Immunizations for FCPS Students

Safeway Pharmacy will be providing immunizations for all FCPS students at no cost! Parents or guardians may schedule an appointment and provide consent for their student(s). The immunization clinics are being held at Frost Middle School, 4101 Pickett Rd. Fairfax, VA 22032, on:

• Tuesday, October 8, 3 to 7 p.m
• Saturday, October 12, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Students under the age of 19, with a scheduled appointment and parental consent, must be accompanied by their parent, guardian, or another adult over the age of 19. 

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged to avoid wait times. A parent or guardian must accompany walk-in students under the age of 19 in order to provide consent.   

Learn more about immunization resources and registering in other languages for the Safeway clinic.

Food for Neighbors

Justice High School is a proud partner with Food for Neighbors, a local organization who helps to feed our students outside of school hours.

Food for Neighbors collects food from the surrounding community via the Red Bag Program and donating directly to their partner local schools. The food is distributed weekly to students through our food pantry. Community members can make a difference in a student's life by simply adding a few extra items to your grocery shopping cart every two months.

If you're interested in supporting this initiative, you can get a tax deductible for the food that you donate!

1. Request a reusable Red Bag here and Food for Neighbors will drop it off at your house
2. Fill the Red Bag with food items that are listed on the tag
3. Put the Red Bag outside your front door in the morning on the next bag collection day. Collection Dates are listed here but also on your tag.

Food for Neighbors is also looking for volunteers!

Schoology Groups

Each Class has a group in Schoology with posts pertinent information specific to that class. Please see below for the access code to join.

Class of 2025: XKMH-SPHF-9C4GZ

Class of 2026: QXWJ-NPF2-6WHHG

Class of 2027: XDTX-PD42-RPN2G

Class of 2028: NR9N-89TD-8WQQC

Student Forms moved to Parental Digital Consent (PDC) Available 

Paperless Opt-Outs Available! Families can log in to the PDC using their ParentVUE credentials to complete consent forms assigned to their child. 

Forms available in the PDC starting in the 2024-2025 school year include:

• School Counseling Opt-Out
• Digital Resources Consent
• SEL Screener Opt-Out
• Consent for Release of Student Records in Support of Postsecondary Applications
• Denial of Access to Military Recruiters 
• Family Life Education Opt-Out
• SOL Retest Permission
• Hazel Health
• BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Opt-Out
• SOS Screener Opt-Out
• Objection to Release of Information to Outside Organizations
• Objection to Release of Directory Information to the Public

No-Cost Virtual Therapy for High School Students

Virtual therapy sessions are available at no cost to FCPS high school students to provide 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.

In order for students to participate, caregivers must give permission for FCPS to share basic demographic information with Hazel Health in ParentVUE. They must also provide consent for their student to access therapy services. 

Students may then be referred by a guardian or designated school staff member. Refer your child by calling 571-749-2940 or contacting an FCPS school counselor, social worker, psychologist, or director of Student Services.

Visit the FCPS Teletherapy webpage 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

Sharon Bulova Center for Community Health (formerly Merrifield) - 703-573-5979 TTY dial 711

Life Threatening - 911

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Justice HS August/September Highlights!

• A Message from Dr. Rolon
• Commended Scholars
• Beginning of the Year Highlights
• Athletic Highlights

A Message from Dr. Rolon

What an amazing start to the school year! There have been so many positive actions and events over the first six weeks of the school year! Please see below for a sampling of some of the amazing things that happened at Justice HS to kick off our school year.

On a personal note, many thanks to everyone who has welcomed me to Justice over the past three months. I feel incredibly fortunate to be here supporting our students, staff, and community. We have the best students in FCPS!

-Sean Rolon, Ed.D.

Commended Scholars

College Board classifies Commended Scholars as students who are in the top 3% nationwide based on their PSAT/SAT scores. Congratulations to our four Justice students who were named as Commended Scholars.

Congratulations to Sofia Hemmens for being named a Commended Scholar by College Board!

Congratulations to Grace Rutherford for being named a Commended Scholar by College Board!

Congratulations to Katherine Bille for being named a Commended Scholar by College Board!

Congratulations to Tucker Trissell for being named a Commended Scholar by College Board!

Beginning of the Year Highlights

Students, parents, and staff learning about Justice HS and the various clubs and activities Justice has to offer at Wolfpack Welcome.

WJLA (ABC 7) out front with members from our cheer team, football team, and marching band at 5:45 am on the first day of school.

A student working on an art project in Studio Art and Design.

IB Environmental Systems took a field trip to Justice Park and students were exposed to a range of environmental sciences research subjects that were accessible to them, to help them as they come up with an original question to investigate as part of their individual science project.

Students had freedom to create drawings tying it back to the concept of "slope" in math class.

Students beginning rehearsal for our fall musical, The Addams Family.

Athletic Highlights

Our boys volleyball team's inaugural season got off to a 6-0 start!

Justice HS Cheer showcasing their talents.

Girls golf senior night at Pinecrest Golf Course. Congratulations to our seniors!

Boys golf senior night at Greendale Golf Course. Congratulations to our seniors!

Girls volleyball focused on scoring the next point!

Congratulations to our field hockey team for winning the field hockey tournament Justice hosted!

Our football team running out onto the field for our first home game to start the season.

Justice HS Rowing hosting an open house in September at Beach 4 on Lake Barcroft.

Our 21 seniors on our cross country team celebrating senior night! Congratulations to our seniors!

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This Week's Topics

• Important Dates
• Important Information
• Calendar Reminders
• Coming Up
• Justice HS PTSA
• From FCPS
• Weekly Reminders
• Helpful Links
• Emergency Resources
• FCPS Cares

Important Dates

September 15 - October 15 - National Hispanic Heritage Month

Wednesday, October 2 - National Custodian Appreciation Day

Thursday, October 3 - Rosh Hashanah - Division Closed

Friday, October 4 - Student Holiday

Wednesday, October 9 - PSAT/SAT Day

Friday, October 11 - Yom Kippur

Monday, October 14 - Indigenous Peoples’ Day - Student Holiday

Tuesday, October 15 - Friday, October 18 - Homecoming Week

Saturday, October 19 - Homecoming Dance

Thursday, October 31 - End of First Quarter/2-Hour Early Release

Friday, November 1 - Diwali / Día de los Muertos and All Saints Day - Division Closed

Monday, November 4 - Student Holiday

Tuesday, November 5 - Election Day & Student Holiday

Wednesday, November 6 - Justice HS Immunization Clinic

Important Information 🩹 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. Starting Monday, September 30, students who have not provided proof of immunization will not be allowed to attend school. 

You may check your child’s immunization compliance and submit their immunization record in SIS ParentVUE. Records may be delivered to your school’s front office as well. 

Alternative immunization documents (below) may also be provided to your school’s front office, but they may not be uploaded to 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.

Find more information on immunizations.

Upcoming PSAT/SAT Administration

On Wednesday, October 9, 2024 Justice will host the digital Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) for all 10th and 11th grade students, and the digital School Day SAT for all 12th grade students who previously registered. This opportunity is funded by Fairfax County Public Schools and is free to all participating students. We will have a Two-Hour Early Release Bell Schedule which is posted on the Justice public website. All Academy courses are cancelled.

Who should NOT attend school on Wednesday, October 9th?

• 9th grade Students – Will have an Unscheduled Day
• 12th grade students who did not previously register for the SAT
• Multi-Language Learners Levels 1 and Level 2

Who SHOULD attend school on Wednesday, October 9th?

• All 10th grade students
• All 11th grade students
• 12th grade Students – Must have previously registered for the SAT School Day
• Category B students - Will have a regular school day with a 2-Hour Early Release

FCPS students have access to many test preparation resources that can be found on the FCPS Test Preparation page. Students may also find the Khan Academy’s PSAT and SAT preparation materials helpful.

Parent Digital Consent

The Digital Resource Consent Form allows for students to use various digital resources that are used in many of our classes during the year. Directions on how families can access the PDC are available here, along with step-by-step instructional videos in multiple languages.

🍎 Make Every Day Count! The Importance of Attendance

As you plan upcoming trips and other family events, please remember the importance of sending your child to school every day. Review the FCPS School Year Calendar and try to plan any time away during breaks from school. 

Children who show up for school regularly develop fundamental reading and math skills while building a habit of good attendance that will carry them into college and careers. Research shows that children who were chronically absent (missing 18 days or more) in kindergarten and first grade were far less likely to read proficiently at the end of third grade.

Learn how families can help form good attendance habits.

Perfect Attendance Challenge from 9/23 - 10/25

Deans are thrilled to announce that we will be hosting a Perfect Attendance Celebration on 10/30 to honor and recognize the commitment of our students who have achieved perfect attendance from 9/23-10/25.

This event will be held in the cafeteria and will feature a variety of fun activities, awards, and a chance to celebrate with your peers who have shown exceptional dedication to being here every single day.

Keep an eye out for more details as the date approaches. We can’t wait to celebrate with you and honor this outstanding achievement of our school community!

Senior & Underclass Pictures at Justice High School SENIOR PICTURES:

• VISIT seniors.legacystudios.com and enter Justice High School in the Find Your School search box for sitting options and fees ($0 for Yearbook only)
• Online Codes will be provided AFTER the sitting to view and order photo packages
• You DO NOT need an appointment for photo sittings (see dates/times below)
• Senior Picture Dates & Times
• November 21st and 22nd from 3:00pm-9:00pm in the Little Theatre  

UNDERCLASS PICTURES:

• September 30th and October 1st from 7:45am-2:30pm in the Auditorium
• RETAKES November 12th from 8:00am-2:00pm in the Little Theatre

Calendar Reminders Rosh Hashanah

Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown on Wednesday, October 2. That day is an evening-only observance day. Important events will not be held after school. 

Thursday, October 3, is a holiday for all FCPS staff. Schools and offices will be closed. 

Friday, October 4, is a teacher workday and there will be no school for students. 

Yom Kippur

Friday, October 11, will be an evening-only observance day for Yom Kippur, the holiest day in Judaism. There is school that day, but important events will not occur after school. See the complete school year calendar.

National Hispanic Heritage Month

From September 15 to October 15, FCPS recognizes and celebrates the histories and cultures of the members of our community who trace their heritage to Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about National Hispanic Heritage Month.

Disability History and Awareness Month

In Virginia during October, Disability History and Awareness activities provide an opportunity to create greater public awareness for individuals with disabilities, with the goal of full inclusion in our community.

National Bullying Prevention Month

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. To help develop a common understanding of Bullying, below is the FCPS definition. 

Bullying in Students Rights and Responsibilities is defined as: “Any aggressive and unwanted behavior that is intended to harm, intimidate, or humiliate the victim; involves a real or perceived power imbalance between the aggressor or aggressors and victim; and is repeated over time or causes severe emotional trauma. “Bullying” includes cyberbullying. “Bullying” does not include ordinary teasing, horseplay, argument, or peer conflict.”

For more information on how FCPS handles a bullying situation please visit the FCPS Bullying Prevention and Intervention webpage. Our goal is to ensure all students feel safe and welcome at school. If you have questions and/or concerns about something that is going on at school, please contact the front office so that they can support you and most importantly your student. 

Coming Up Recycle Fair 2024 Justice Pyramid Youth Night - Friday, October 25 Fall Immunization Clinic at Justice High School

Justice High School will host a School Site Immunization Clinic on 11/06/2024, in collaboration with the Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD). Only students enrolled at Justice High School may participate in the clinic.

The following immunizations will be offered during school hours at the School Immunization Clinic: 

• Meningococcal Conjugate (MenACWY) Vaccine
• Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
• Tetanus, Diphtheria, & Pertussis (Tdap) Vaccine

Find additional information for each vaccine. 

If you would like your child to receive immunizations as part of the School Site Immunization Clinic, you must first provide: 

• Permission via a signed Adolescent Vaccine Clinic Consent Form, which can be found in the Middle and High School Clinics section on this webpage.

• A copy of their immunization records (if available).
• A copy of the front and back of their insurance card (if applicable). Insurance is not required. 

Please bring your signed consent form to our front office by Friday, October 25th in order for your child to participate. If your child is insured, please submit a copy of the front and back of your child’s insurance to our front office as well. You may contact our school’s public health nurse, Melissa Villatoro at [email protected] with any immunization questions. 

Justice HS PTSA The Wolf Shack is Open!

The Wolf Shack is our PTSA-sponsored in-school food and resource pantry, providing free essential resources for all students. The Wolf Shack is open from 3-5pm on late bus days (Wednesdays & Thursdays) in Room B27 between the Black Box Theater and the Little Theater. 

Read more in the latest PTSA newsletter.

Connect with the PTSA

JHS PTSA Website

justicehsptsa.org

Social Handles

Facebook: facebook.com/justicehsptsa

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Instagram: instagram.com/justicehsptsa/

Membership Link

jhsptsa.org/join

Donation Link

jhsptsa.org/packpartnerfund

Contact the PTSA

[email protected]

Fairfax County Special Education PTA (SEPTA)

www.fairfaxcountysepta.org 

From FCPS 🎤 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:

• Monday, September 30, at Mount Vernon Woods Elementary 
• Monday, October 14, at Fairhill Elementary 
• Monday, October 21, at Virginia Run Elementary 
• 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.

Walk and Roll to School Day

FCPS will participate in International Walk and Roll to School Day on Wednesday, October 9, in an effort to promote physical activity and reduce traffic congestion and pollution near schools. Students and employees are encouraged to bike or walk to school and work where safe to do so. Parents are encouraged to accompany their children to school, and to work with their school and PTA or PTO to assemble bike trains or walking groups for the event. Schools are encouraged to register online with Walk and Bike to School. Get more information about Walk to School Day.

Gun Safety and Safe Gun Storage

Providing students and staff with a safe educational environment remains our priority. Sadly, gun violence continues to impact schools and communities across our nation.

In FCPS, lessons on gun safety are built into our curriculum. It is critical that parents and guardians talk to their children about the importance of gun safety and safe gun storage in their homes, and in any home they may visit. 

The FCPS website has gun safety resources as well as information about safety and security practices at schools. See Dr. Reid’s recent letter to the community for more resources. 

Safely Store Firearms and Medications

The Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board has a limited supply of free locking medication boxes and trigger locks that fit a wide variety of firearms. Visit the Lock and Talk website to learn more.

🎓 Help Your Student Prepare for the Future at College Fair and Postsecondary Nights

The annual FCPS College Fair will be held on Sunday, October 20, at George Mason University’s Eagle Bank Arena, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Approximately 220 colleges and universities will be represented, including two- and four-year schools and U.S. Service Academies. 

Following the fair, a two-night Postsecondary Virtual Event will be held on Monday, October 21, and Tuesday, October 22, from 5 to 8 p.m. Both events will help students be better prepared for the next chapter of their educational journey. Learn more about the college fair and postsecondary virtual event.

Weekly Reminders Free Meals at Justice HS

Justice HS has qualified for the USDA Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) meal program for the 2024-2025 school year. CEP is a non-pricing meal service option for schools in low-income areas. CEP allows schools to serve breakfast and lunch at no cost to ALL students without collecting household applications for free and reduced-price meals.

CEP General Information

• CEP is a USDA program; eligibility is based on direct certification for free meals at individual FCPS schools.
• All students at CEP schools automatically receive no-cost breakfast and lunch every day of the school year (even if the student would not qualify for free meals). 
• If a student purchases an additional breakfast or additional meal, it will be at cost to the family. 

Free and Reduced-Price Meal Applications, Additional Benefits, and Related Information

For families that may want to receive benefits (class fees) beyond meals that are income-based, the FCPS CEP Consent to Share Information for Other Programs will continue to be utilized and is included in the free and reduced-price meal application process. Parents are encouraged to complete and submit the CEP Consent to Share Form

Partners for Safe Teen Driving (PTSD)

Justice High School Auditorium - Driver’s Education

The state of Virginia requires students and their parents or legal guardians to attend ONE session of Partners for Safe Teen Driving in order to receive their Pink Card (DEC-8). The 90 minute session requires participants to be actively involved during the presentation. This is offered in conjunction with our 10th grade driver education curriculum and is a requirement. All sessions are in person for the 2024-2025 school year at Justice HS in the Auditorium. Registration link, and schedule is below. It is also posted on your 1oth grade teacher’s SCHOOLOGY PAGE.

If you are a current 11th or 12th grade Justice HS student seeking to attend a PTSD session, please email Monica White at [email protected]  for information.

PSTD presentations are 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

2nd Quarter - Wednesday November 20th, 2024

3rd Quarter - Thursday February 6th, 2025 & Wednesday March 19th, 2025

4th Quarter - Wednesday May 14th, 2025

The meetings are a “hard” 6:30 PM start in the Auditorium for every PSTD event. Doors lock at 6:30 sharp and an entry after that will not be allowed. (State Law)

Please plan to arrive at 6 pm to avoid being locked out. Every student will NEED to have a legal guardian present with them If they are attending PSTD session.

Link for students to register for 2024-2025 Justice HS - Driver Ed PSTD

Varsity Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost

FCPS is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors’ services at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests. Learn more about online tutoring with Varsity Tutors.

Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health

Children go through a lot of changes, and it can be hard to tell if their behavior is developmentally appropriate or if they could benefit from mental health support. It’s important to talk to your child and pay attention to their actions, especially these warning signs:

• Increased irritability, hyperactivity, energy, and/or aggressive behavior.
• Excessive sadness, hopelessness, or worries.
• Loss of appetite, or significant weight gain or loss.
• Lack of sleep or too much sleep.
• A decline in grades, school avoidance, or attendance concerns.
• Alcohol or drug use.
• Withdrawal from activities and/or friends and family. 
• Thoughts of harming themselves or others.

If you notice any of these warning signs or feel your child may be experiencing a mental health challenge, help is available. Please contact your child's school counselor to discuss your concerns and identify resources. Find additional ways to support your child’s wellness. 

If you or someone you care about is experiencing a mental health crisis such as thoughts of harming themselves or others, please take action right away. Call 988, go to the nearest emergency room, or contact the Sharon Bulova Center for Community Health Emergency Services at 703-573-5679.

No-Cost Virtual Therapy for High School Students

Virtual therapy sessions are available at no cost to FCPS high school students to provide 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.

In order for students to participate, caregivers must give permission for FCPS to share basic demographic information with Hazel Health in ParentVUE. They must also provide consent for their student to access therapy services. 

Students may then be referred by a guardian or designated school staff member. Refer your child by calling 571-749-2940 or contacting an FCPS school counselor, social worker, psychologist, or director of Student Services.

Visit the FCPS Teletherapy webpage for more information.

Student Insurance

During the school day, a student may have an accident that results in injury. There is a common misconception that FCPS (Fairfax County Public Schools) is financially responsible for medical bills resulting from such injuries. However, this is not the case.

Students who participate in sports are required to have health insurance. FCPS does not provide medical insurance for students, but parents can purchase low-cost Voluntary Student Insurance through K & K Insurance Group.

This student accident insurance program offers an affordable way for parents to cover medical or dental expenses resulting from their child's accident. For those who already have medical or dental insurance, this additional coverage can help with deductibles, limitations, and exclusions. For those without medical insurance, these accident policies provide primary coverage.

Please read the information on K&K Student Accident Insurance found here, to determine if this coverage would be beneficial for your child.

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Crisis Link Regional Hotline - 703-527-4077

Crisis Text - Text NEEDHELP to 85511

Dominion Hospital Emergency - 703-536-2000

INOVA Emergency - 703-289-7560

Sharon Bulova Center for Community Health (formerly Merrifield) - 703-573-5979 TTY dial 711

Life Threatening - 911

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This Week's Topics

• Important Dates
• Schedule Change Policy
• Interested in Serving as a Student Ambassador or Peer Mentor?
• SAT School Day Opt-In
• Class of 2025 - Official Transcript Request Form
• Class of 2025 - Graduation Gown Info Needed
• FCPS College Fair
• Schoology Groups
• Student Forms moved to Parental Digital Consent (PDC) Available 
• Immunization Requirements
• No-Cost Virtual Therapy for High School Students
• Emergency Resources

Important Dates

Friday, September 27 - Senior Graduation Gown Information Due

Monday, September 30 (EXTENDED) - SAT School Day Opt-In Due

Thursday, October 3 - Holiday

Friday, October 4 - Teacher Workday (No Students)

Wednesday, October 9 - PSAT 10/PSAT NMSQT/SAT Day (2 HR Early Release)

Monday, October 14 - Staff Development Day (No Students)

Wednesday, October 16 - Mental Wellness Screening for Grade 11 Begins (All Grade 11 Parent/Guardians were sent an eNotify notification last week)

Sunday, October 20 - FCPS College Fair - EagleBank Arena - 4-6:30pm

Schedule Change Policy

As a reminder, to support students in settling into a consistent class schedule, please see the timeline for schedule changes for the 2024-2025 school year.

• Starting September 23, 2024 - February 27, 2025:

• No Elective Change Requests
• All Academic Level Change Requests must complete the Academic Improvement Plan that involves a parent/teacher/student conference.
• If, after the Academic Improvement Plan, the student still wishes to move forward with the academic level change, the request will be reviewed by a committee. Approval is not guaranteed and is based on seat availability in the requested course.

• November 5, 2024: Last day to drop a course without it going on the student’s transcript as a Withdrawal Pass (WP) or a Withdrawal Fail (WF). This is an FCPS regulation. 
• February 28, 2025: No schedule changes will be permitted after this time.

Interested in Serving as a Student Ambassador or Peer Mentor?

Student Ambassadors for New Students

As a Student Ambassador, you will assist new students throughout their first Red and Blue Day at Justice High School. Responsibilities include:

• Student Ambassadors will attend a formal orientation on Fri, 10/11 and then a mid-year check-in
• Meet your new student in Student Services on the first day (only assigned to one each time)
• On a Red Day, take your new student to get a laptop and escort to 1st period
• On a Blue day, give your new student a tour of the school and/or pick up a laptop
• Meet your new student for the class transition and escort them to the next period for their first Red and Blue Day

Student Peer Mentors

Student Peer Mentors will be matched with a younger student who needs support and will be provided training on how to be a Student Mentor. Student Peer Mentors could be matched with a mentee at Justice or another FCPS school in the local area. Student Peer Mentors are eligible for Service Learning credit for mentoring hours. Student mentors and mentees will be carefully selected by school staff. Student Mentors should be:

• Students who can positively contribute to the school community through their actions and their words when they are meeting with their mentee
• Students who can be a positive role model for another student
• Students who can faithfully and consistently show up for meetings with their mentee (they are looking forward to meeting with you and it's difficult if you cancel or arrive late often)

If you're interested in one or both, please complete the Interest Form - Deadline Friday, October 4!

SAT School Day Opt-In

On Wednesday, October 9, Justice High School twelfth 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. 

To reserve a seat for your twelfth grader to take this exam and ensure appropriate test materials are available for your student, families are asked to complete the form below by Monday, September 30, 2024 (EXTENDED).

Justice High School: 2024 SAT School Day Intent to Participate Form  (https://forms.gle/KL4o6XzzJCYqxoYQ7)

Your student will need to use a @fcpsschools.net email account to access and complete this form.  A translated version of the form content may be found on the SAT School Day Intent Form webpage (https://www.fcps.edu/node/43896). FCPS sites cannot accept walk-ins on the day of the exam.  

General information about the SAT School Day test format is available on the College Board webpage (https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/taking-the-test/sat-in-school). Directions on how to access scores and score release dates are published by College Board via the College Board website. 

We will share exam day schedules and additional details in the coming weeks. If you have questions about the SAT School Day administration at Justice High School, please contact us Rich Peterson ([email protected]) or Dane Pototsky ([email protected]).

Class of 2025 - Official Transcript Request Form

All 2-year/4-year college/universities and Military Academies need your Official Transcript as part of the application.

Part One: All seniors must have the Consent to Share Transcript to Colleges on file in order for us to send your transcripts to 2-year/4-year college/universities, Military Academies, and Scholarships. If you've already signed the form, no need to sign again. Please return completed forms to Ms. Bond in Student Services.

• Consent to Share Transcript to Colleges-English.pdf
• Consent to Share Transcript to Colleges-Spanish.pdf
• Consent_to_Share_Transcript_to_Colleges-Arabic.pdf

Part Two: You must submit an Official Transcript Request for EACH college/university and indicate whether we need to upload the transcript to a college portal, Common Application, Coalition Application, or email/mail directly to the College Admissions Office.

Class of 2025 - Graduation Gown Info Needed

All graduation gowns are custom made to order based on your height and weight. We must have your information to place the order and we need to place the order by the end of September in order to receive the caps/gowns prior to Senior Distribution in May.

• Height = Company needs to know how long to make the graduation gown
• Weight = Company needs to know how wide to make the graduation gown

You information is confidential. It is only shared with Ms. Hanlon, Director of Student Services, who places the order directly with the company.

Class of 2025 - Graduation Gown Info Submission

Responses are due Friday, September 27, 2024!

FCPS College Fair

FCPS along with the Office of Admissions at George Mason University present the 49th Annual College Fair taking place Sunday, October 20th at Eagle Bank Arena, from 4 pm - 6:30 pm. 

Please click on the link below to learn more and to register.

2024 FCPS College Fair | Fairfax County Public Schools

Class of 2025/2026 - Interested In College Athletics?

Are you interested in playing college athletics at Division 1 or Division 2 schools? Have you created an account at the NCAA Eligibility Center? Are you confused about how to get recruited?

Schedule a meeting with Mr. Harvey, Justice's NCAA Eligibility Lead, and he can support you and your parents as you navigate this process! You can also email Mr. Harvey with questions as well - [email protected].

Schoology Groups

Each Class has a group in Schoology with posts pertinent information specific to that class. Please see below for the access code to join.

Class of 2025: XKMH-SPHF-9C4GZ

Class of 2026: QXWJ-NPF2-6WHHG

Class of 2027: XDTX-PD42-RPN2G

Class of 2028: NR9N-89TD-8WQQC

Student Forms moved to Parental Digital Consent (PDC) Available 

Paperless Opt-Outs Available! Families can log in to the PDC using their ParentVUE credentials to complete consent forms assigned to their child. 

Forms available in the PDC starting in the 2024-2025 school year include:

• School Counseling Opt-Out
• Digital Resources Consent
• SEL Screener Opt-Out
• Consent for Release of Student Records in Support of Postsecondary Applications
• Denial of Access to Military Recruiters 
• Family Life Education Opt-Out
• SOL Retest Permission
• Hazel Health
• BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Opt-Out
• SOS Screener Opt-Out
• Objection to Release of Information to Outside Organizations
• Objection to Release of Directory Information to the Public

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 be delivered to your school’s front office as well. 

Alternative immunization documents (below) may also be provided to your school’s front office, but they may not be uploaded to 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.

Find more information on immunizations.

You may drop the records off in Student Services between 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM during any weekday, mail the records to Justice High School Student Services, or email the records to: Marty Nadeau - [email protected]

No-Cost Virtual Therapy for High School Students

Virtual therapy sessions are available at no cost to FCPS high school students to provide 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.

In order for students to participate, caregivers must give permission for FCPS to share basic demographic information with Hazel Health in ParentVUE. They must also provide consent for their student to access therapy services. 

Students may then be referred by a guardian or designated school staff member. Refer your child by calling 571-749-2940 or contacting an FCPS school counselor, social worker, psychologist, or director of Student Services.

Visit the FCPS Teletherapy webpage 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

Sharon Bulova Center for Community Health (formerly Merrifield) - 703-573-5979 TTY dial 711

Life Threatening - 911

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This Week's Topics

• Important Dates
• Important Information
• Calendar Reminders
• Coming Up
• Justice HS PTSA
• From FCPS
• Weekly Reminders
• Helpful Links
• Emergency Resources
• FCPS Cares

Important Dates

September 15 - October 15 - National Hispanic Heritage Month

September 21 - September 29 - Blue Star Welcome Week

Wednesday, September 25 - Partners for Safe Teen Driving Q1 Presentation (6:30 - 8:00 pm)

Thursday, October 3 - Rosh Hashanah - Division Closed

Friday, October 4 - Student Holiday

Wednesday, October 9 - PSAT/SAT Day

Monday, October 14 - Indigenous Peoples’ Day - Student Holiday

Tuesday, October 15 - Friday, October 18 - Homecoming Week

Saturday, October 19 - Homecoming Dance (more information to come)

Thursday, October 31 - End of First Quarter/2-Hour Early Release

Friday, November 1 - Diwali / Día de los Muertos and All Saints Day - Division Closed

Monday, November 4 - Student Holiday

Tuesday, November 5 - Election Day & Student Holiday

Important Information 🩹 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. Starting Monday, September 30, students who have not provided proof of immunization will not be allowed to attend school. 

You may check your child’s immunization compliance and submit their immunization record in SIS ParentVUE. Records may be delivered to your school’s front office as well. 

Alternative immunization documents (below) may also be provided to your school’s front office, but they may not be uploaded to 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.

Find more information on immunizations.

Parking Reminders

Please see below for a few parking reminders.

• Our front parking lot has one way to enter
• The entrance is directly across from the park
• There is one way out
• The exit is near the school’s marquee
• Buses use the first (closest to the school) and second lane of the parking lot
• The student drop-off/ pick-up location (Kiss and Ride) is located in the third lane (furthest from the school entrance)
• All students are to use the crosswalk as they make their way through the parking lot

Please see graphic below identifying the lanes for student-drop off, bus lanes, parking lot entrance, parking lot exit, and main entrance of the building.

Parent Digital Consent

The Digital Resource Consent Form allows for students to use various digital resources that are used in many of our classes during the year. Directions on how families can access the PDC are available here, along with step-by-step instructional videos in multiple languages.

🍎 Make Every Day Count! The Importance of Attendance

As you plan upcoming trips and other family events, please remember the importance of sending your child to school every day. Review the FCPS School Year Calendar and try to plan any time away during breaks from school. 

Children who show up for school regularly develop fundamental reading and math skills while building a habit of good attendance that will carry them into college and careers. Research shows that children who were chronically absent (missing 18 days or more) in kindergarten and first grade were far less likely to read proficiently at the end of third grade.

Learn how families can help form good attendance habits.

Perfect Attendance Challenge from 9/23 - 10/25

Deans are thrilled to announce that we will be hosting a Perfect Attendance Celebration on 10/30 to honor and recognize the commitment of our students who have achieved perfect attendance from 9/23-10/25.

This event will be held in the cafeteria and will feature a variety of fun activities, awards, and a chance to celebrate with your peers who have shown exceptional dedication to being here every single day.

Keep an eye out for more details as the date approaches. We can’t wait to celebrate with you and honor this outstanding achievement of our school community!

Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health

Children go through a lot of changes, and it can be hard to tell if their behavior is developmentally appropriate or if they could benefit from mental health support. It’s important to talk to your child and pay attention to their actions, especially these warning signs:

• Increased irritability, hyperactivity, energy, and/or aggressive behavior.
• Excessive sadness, hopelessness, or worries.
• Loss of appetite, or significant weight gain or loss.
• Lack of sleep or too much sleep.
• A decline in grades, school avoidance, or attendance concerns.
• Alcohol or drug use.
• Withdrawal from activities and/or friends and family. 
• Thoughts of harming themselves or others.

If you notice any of these warning signs or feel your child may be experiencing a mental health challenge, help is available. Please contact your child's school counselor to discuss your concerns and identify resources. Find additional ways to support your child’s wellness. 

If you or someone you care about is experiencing a mental health crisis such as thoughts of harming themselves or others, please take action right away. Call 988, go to the nearest emergency room, or contact the Sharon Bulova Center for Community Health Emergency Services at 703-573-5679.

Senior & Underclass Pictures at Justice High School SENIOR PICTURES:

• VISIT seniors.legacystudios.com and enter Justice High School in the Find Your School search box for sitting options and fees ($0 for Yearbook only)
• Online Codes will be provided AFTER the sitting to view and order photo packages
• You DO NOT need an appointment for photo sittings (see dates/times below)
• Senior Picture Dates & Times
• November 21st and 22nd from 3:00pm-9:00pm in the Little Theatre  

UNDERCLASS PICTURES:

• September 30th and October 1st from 7:45am-2:30pm in the Auditorium
• RETAKES November 12th from 8:00am-2:00pm in the Little Theatre

Calendar Reminders No School Thursday, October 3 and Friday, October 4

FCPS will be closed on Thursday, October 3 in observance of Rosh Hashanah. Friday, October 4 is a student holiday.

National Hispanic Heritage Month

From September 15 to October 15, FCPS recognizes and celebrates the histories and cultures of the members of our community who trace their heritage to Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about National Hispanic Heritage Month.

Blue Star Welcome Week

Every year, approximately 600,000 military-connected families relocate. Most of these families move to new duty stations, while some transition out of the military and others transition in. Most of these moves take place over the summer, and Fairfax County Public Schools is committed to ensuring our military families feel welcomed and a sense of belonging to their local community. 

Blue Star Welcome Week is an opportunity for our community to welcome our military-connected families and show them our appreciation for their service and sacrifices. Throughout the week, FCPS will help ease their transition through events, messages, actions of welcome, and opportunities to make meaningful connections. Please help us welcome our military families during Blue Star Welcome Week, September 21 - September 29, 2024, and throughout the year! #BlueStarWelcomeWeekFCPS

Coming Up Fall Immunization Clinic at Justice High School

Justice High School will host a School Site Immunization Clinic on 11/06/2024, in collaboration with the Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD). Only students enrolled at Justice High School may participate in the clinic.

The following immunizations will be offered during school hours at the School Immunization Clinic: 

• Meningococcal Conjugate (MenACWY) Vaccine
• Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
• Tetanus, Diphtheria, & Pertussis (Tdap) Vaccine

Find additional information for each vaccine. 

If you would like your child to receive immunizations as part of the School Site Immunization Clinic, you must first provide: 

• Permission via a signed Adolescent Vaccine Clinic Consent Form, which can be found in the Middle and High School Clinics section on this webpage.

• A copy of their immunization records (if available).
• A copy of the front and back of their insurance card (if applicable). Insurance is not required. 

Please bring your signed consent form to our front office by Friday, October 25th in order for your child to participate. If your child is insured, please submit a copy of the front and back of your child’s insurance to our front office as well. You may contact our school’s public health nurse, Melissa Villatoro at [email protected] with any immunization questions. 

Students to Be Surveyed on Social-Emotional Learning

FCPS is committed to supporting the mental wellness of all students. The Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener helps our students share their perspectives on how their schools and communities support them and help them develop the skills they need to succeed.

The screener is offered to all students in grades 3 through 12 in the fall and spring. It addresses skills such as achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships with adults and peers, and making responsible decisions. Students also share how successful their school and community are at making them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to plan programming for the division, schools, and individual students. 

After each screening, results will be available in the Documents tab of SIS ParentVUE and mailed to families who don’t have a ParentVUE account. For more information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage.

Families who wish to opt their child out may do so by completing the opt-out form in the Annual Notice packet or SIS ParentVUE. For more information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage or contact our front office. 

Please note that the SEL Screener is not the same as the anonymous Fairfax County Youth Survey, which will take place later this fall.

Community Information Bailey's Community Center Renamed to Minnie H. Peyton Community Center at Bailey's.

This past weekend, our agency and community celebrated the renaming of our community center. Formerly known as Bailey’s Community Center, it is now officially the Minnie H. Peyton Community Center at Bailey’s. While the name has changed, you can expect the same high-quality programs and events as before.

This Friday, and every third Friday, we’re hosting Teen Social Nights at the center! Teens can join us from 6:30 until 9 p.m. for an evening of games, music, food, and fun. To participate, they must be Fairfax County residents and have a community center membership. If they don’t have a membership, they are still welcome, but parents will need to complete a form at drop-off. For more information, please click on this link.

Justice HS PTSA The Wolf Shack is Open!

The Wolf Shack is our PTSA-sponsored in-school food and resource pantry, providing free essential resources for all students. The Wolf Shack is open from 3-5pm on late bus days (Wednesdays & Thursdays) in Room B27 between the Black Box Theater and the Little Theater. 

Read more in the latest PTSA newsletter.

Connect with the PTSA

JHS PTSA Website

justicehsptsa.org

Social Handles

Facebook: facebook.com/justicehsptsa

X (formerly Twitter): x.com/justicehsptsa

Instagram: instagram.com/justicehsptsa/

Membership Link

jhsptsa.org/join

Donation Link

jhsptsa.org/packpartnerfund

Contact the PTSA

[email protected]

From FCPS 🎤 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:

• Monday, September 23, at Newington Forest Elementary
• Monday, September 30, at Mount Vernon Woods Elementary 
• Monday, October 14, at Fairhill Elementary 
• Monday, October 21, at Virginia Run Elementary 
• 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.

FCPS Trust Policy Supports Caring Culture

Fairfax County Public Schools is proud of its caring culture and strives to provide a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space for all students and families. The FCPS Trust Policy solidifies this commitment and aligns with Fairfax County Goverment's Public Trust and Confidentiality Policy. It ensures that FCPS students and families can access FCPS benefits and services without fear that information will be disclosed, directly or indirectly, to federal immigration officials. Please visit FCPS’ Trust Policy webpage to learn more about the policy and regulation in multiple languages.

Weekly Reminders Free Meals at Justice HS

Justice HS has qualified for the USDA Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) meal program for the 2024-2025 school year. CEP is a non-pricing meal service option for schools in low-income areas. CEP allows schools to serve breakfast and lunch at no cost to ALL students without collecting household applications for free and reduced-price meals.

CEP General Information

• CEP is a USDA program; eligibility is based on direct certification for free meals at individual FCPS schools.
• All students at CEP schools automatically receive no-cost breakfast and lunch every day of the school year (even if the student would not qualify for free meals). 
• If a student purchases an additional breakfast or additional meal, it will be at cost to the family. 

Free and Reduced-Price Meal Applications, Additional Benefits, and Related Information

For families that may want to receive benefits (class fees) beyond meals that are income-based, the FCPS CEP Consent to Share Information for Other Programs will continue to be utilized and is included in the free and reduced-price meal application process. Parents are encouraged to complete and submit the CEP Consent to Share Form

Partners for Safe Teen Driving (PTSD)

Justice High School Auditorium - Driver’s Education

The state of Virginia requires students and their parents or legal guardians to attend ONE session of Partners for Safe Teen Driving in order to receive their Pink Card (DEC-8). The 90 minute session requires participants to be actively involved during the presentation. This is offered in conjunction with our 10th grade driver education curriculum and is a requirement. All sessions are in person for the 2024-2025 school year at Justice HS in the Auditorium. Registration link, and schedule is below. It is also posted on your 1oth grade teacher’s SCHOOLOGY PAGE.

If you are a current 11th or 12th grade Justice HS student seeking to attend a PTSD session, please email Monica White at [email protected]  for information.

PSTD presentations are 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

1st Quarter - Wednesday Sept 25th, 2024

2nd Quarter - Wednesday November 20th, 2024

3rd Quarter - Thursday February 6th, 2025 & Wednesday March 19th, 2025

4th Quarter - Wednesday May 14th, 2025

The meetings are a “hard” 6:30 PM start in the Auditorium for every PSTD event. Doors lock at 6:30 sharp and an entry after that will not be allowed. (State Law)

Please plan to arrive at 6 pm to avoid being locked out. Every student will NEED to have a legal guardian present with them If they are attending PSTD session.

Link for students to register for 2024-2025 Justice HS - Driver Ed PSTD

Varsity Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost

FCPS is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors’ services at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests. Learn more about online tutoring with Varsity Tutors.

No-Cost Virtual Therapy for High School Students

Virtual therapy sessions are available at no cost to FCPS high school students to provide 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.

In order for students to participate, caregivers must give permission for FCPS to share basic demographic information with Hazel Health in ParentVUE. They must also provide consent for their student to access therapy services. 

Students may then be referred by a guardian or designated school staff member. Refer your child by calling 571-749-2940 or contacting an FCPS school counselor, social worker, psychologist, or director of Student Services.

Visit the FCPS Teletherapy webpage for more information.

Student Insurance

During the school day, a student may have an accident that results in injury. There is a common misconception that FCPS (Fairfax County Public Schools) is financially responsible for medical bills resulting from such injuries. However, this is not the case.

Students who participate in sports are required to have health insurance. FCPS does not provide medical insurance for students, but parents can purchase low-cost Voluntary Student Insurance through K & K Insurance Group.

This student accident insurance program offers an affordable way for parents to cover medical or dental expenses resulting from their child's accident. For those who already have medical or dental insurance, this additional coverage can help with deductibles, limitations, and exclusions. For those without medical insurance, these accident policies provide primary coverage.

Please read the information on K&K Student Accident Insurance found here, to determine if this coverage would be beneficial for your child.

Follow Justice HS On Social Media

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School - @justicehswolves

Activities - @justice_sports

Instagram

School - @justicehs_wolves

Activities - @justice_wolves

Helpful Links

Justice Website

Justice Athletics

Student Services

Attendance

Red/Blue Rotation Calendar

Bell Schedule

Justice HS PTSA

MySchoolBucks

ParentVue 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

Sharon Bulova Center for Community Health (formerly Merrifield) - 703-573-5979 TTY dial 711

Life Threatening - 911

FCPS Cares

Do you know a Justice 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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This Week's Topics

• Important Dates
• Schedule Change Policy
• Justice HS Parent University (ParentU)
• Interested in Serving as a Student Ambassador or Peer Mentor?
• SAT School Day Opt-In
• Class of 2025 - Official Transcript Request Form
• Class of 2025 - Graduation Gown Info Needed
• Schoology Groups
• Student Forms moved to Parental Digital Consent (PDC) Available 
• Immunization Requirements
• No-Cost Virtual Therapy for High School Students
• Emergency Resources

Important Dates

Wednesday, September 18 - Parent University: School Toolkit (5:00-8:30 pm)

Friday, September 20 - Last Day for Schedule Changes (Elective/Academic)!

Friday, September 27 - Senior Graduation Gown Information Due

Monday, September 30 (EXTENDED) - SAT School Day Opt-In Due

Wednesday, October 9 - PSAT 10/PSAT NMSQT/SAT Day (2 HR Early Release)

Wednesday, October 16 - Mental Wellness Screening for Grade 11 Begins (All Grade 11 Parent/Guardians were sent an eNotify notification last week)

Schedule Change Policy

As a reminder, to support students in settling into a consistent class schedule, please see the timeline for schedule changes for the 2024-2025 school year.

• September 3-20, 2024: Schedule Change Requests open for both Elective and Academic Level. All requests are pending space availability in classes. Schedule Change Form will be located in Student Services, Main Office, and Schoology. All elective changes must be completed within this window.
• September 23, 2024:

• All Academic Level Change Requests must complete the Academic Improvement Plan that involves a parent/teacher/student conference. The Academic Improvement Plan form will be located
• If, after the Academic Improvement Plan, the student still wishes to move forward with the academic level change, the request will be reviewed by a committee. Approval is not guaranteed and is based on seat availability in the requested course.

• November 5, 2024: Last day to drop a course without it going on the student’s transcript as a Withdrawal Pass (WP) or a Withdrawal Fail (WF). This is an FCPS regulation. 
• February 28, 2025: No schedule changes will be permitted after this time.

Justice HS Parent University (ParentU)

Wednesday, September 18th - 5-8:00pm

The road to success is always under construction. Justice High School invites you to our five-part Parent University series that will strengthen our family-school partnership. We want to increase student engagement by sharing the responsibility to promote student success. Our first Parent University session, which will focus on building a strong foundation.

There's no need to worry about dinner! We'll have a free family-style dinner (courtesy of The Olive Garden)! Please come to the Cafeteria from 5-6pm for dinner - buffet style.

Breakout sessions are from 6-7:45pm. Come to learn about graduation requirements, explore the ParentVUE application, and learn how attendance matters. 

Need help getting to Justice? Transportation will be offered in select locations. All pick up times are 5:30pm and all buses will depart Justice outside the Main Door at 8:00pm.

• 5601 Seminary Rd @ Walking Path Gorham
• 5587 Seminary Rd @ Skyline Towers Playground
• 3800 S. George Mason Dr @ Skyline Square by Steps
• Glasgow Middle School
• Parklawn Elementary School
• Belvedere Elementary School
• Sleepy Hollow Elementary School
• Bailey's Lower Elementary School
• Glen Forest Elementary School
• 2909 John Marshall Dr @ Metro Bus Stop
• 2908 Peyton Randolph Dr @ Metro Bus STop
• Cherry St & Lawndale Dr
• Vista Dr & Lake St @ Metro Bus Stop

Interested in Serving as a Student Ambassador or Peer Mentor?

Student Ambassadors for New Students

As a Student Ambassador, you will assist new students throughout their first Red and Blue Day at Justice High School. Responsibilities include:

• Student Ambassadors will attend a formal orientation on Fri, 10/11 and then a mid-year check-in
• Meet your new student in Student Services on the first day (only assigned to one each time)
• On a Red Day, take your new student to get a laptop and escort to 1st period
• On a Blue day, give your new student a tour of the school and/or pick up a laptop
• Meet your new student for the class transition and escort them to the next period for their first Red and Blue Day

Student Peer Mentors

Student Peer Mentors will be matched with a younger student who needs support and will be provided training on how to be a Student Mentor. Student Peer Mentors could be matched with a mentee at Justice or another FCPS school in the local area. Student Peer Mentors are eligible for Service Learning credit for mentoring hours. Student mentors and mentees will be carefully selected by school staff. Student Mentors should be:

• Students who can positively contribute to the school community through their actions and their words when they are meeting with their mentee
• Students who can be a positive role model for another student
• Students who can faithfully and consistently show up for meetings with their mentee (they are looking forward to meeting with you and it's difficult if you cancel or arrive late often)

If you're interested in one or both, please complete the Interest Form - Deadline Friday, October 4!

SAT School Day Opt-In

On Wednesday, October 9, Justice High School twelfth 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. 

To reserve a seat for your twelfth grader to take this exam and ensure appropriate test materials are available for your student, families are asked to complete the form below by Monday, September 30, 2024 (EXTENDED).

Justice High School: 2024 SAT School Day Intent to Participate Form  (https://forms.gle/KL4o6XzzJCYqxoYQ7)

Your student will need to use a @fcpsschools.net email account to access and complete this form.  A translated version of the form content may be found on the SAT School Day Intent Form webpage (https://www.fcps.edu/node/43896). FCPS sites cannot accept walk-ins on the day of the exam.  

General information about the SAT School Day test format is available on the College Board webpage (https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/taking-the-test/sat-in-school). Directions on how to access scores and score release dates are published by College Board via the College Board website. 

We will share exam day schedules and additional details in the coming weeks. If you have questions about the SAT School Day administration at Justice High School, please contact us Rich Peterson ([email protected]) or Dane Pototsky ([email protected]).

Class of 2025 - Official Transcript Request Form

All 2-year/4-year college/universities and Military Academies need your Official Transcript as part of the application.

Part One: All seniors must have the Consent to Share Transcript to Colleges on file in order for us to send your transcripts to 2-year/4-year college/universities, Military Academies, and Scholarships. If you've already signed the form, no need to sign again. Please return completed forms to Ms. Bond in Student Services.

• Consent to Share Transcript to Colleges-English.pdf
• Consent to Share Transcript to Colleges-Spanish.pdf
• Consent_to_Share_Transcript_to_Colleges-Arabic.pdf

Part Two: You must submit an Official Transcript Request for EACH college/university and indicate whether we need to upload the transcript to a college portal, Common Application, Coalition Application, or email/mail directly to the College Admissions Office.

Class of 2025 - Graduation Gown Info Needed

All graduation gowns are custom made to order based on your height and weight. We must have your information to place the order and we need to place the order by the end of September in order to receive the caps/gowns prior to Senior Distribution in May.

• Height = Company needs to know how long to make the graduation gown
• Weight = Company needs to know how wide to make the graduation gown

You information is confidential. It is only shared with Ms. Hanlon, Director of Student Services, who places the order directly with the company.

Class of 2025 - Graduation Gown Info Submission

Responses are due Friday, September 27, 2024!

Class of 2025/2026 - Interested In College Athletics?

Are you interested in playing college athletics at Division 1 or Division 2 schools? Have you created an account at the NCAA Eligibility Center? Are you confused about how to get recruited?

Schedule a meeting with Mr. Harvey, Justice's NCAA Eligibility Lead, and he can support you and your parents as you navigate this process! You can also email Mr. Harvey with questions as well - [email protected].

Schoology Groups

Each Class has a group in Schoology with posts pertinent information specific to that class. Please see below for the access code to join.

Class of 2025: XKMH-SPHF-9C4GZ

Class of 2026: QXWJ-NPF2-6WHHG

Class of 2027: XDTX-PD42-RPN2G

Class of 2028: NR9N-89TD-8WQQC

Student Forms moved to Parental Digital Consent (PDC) Available 

Paperless Opt-Outs Available! Families can log in to the PDC using their ParentVUE credentials to complete consent forms assigned to their child. 

Forms available in the PDC starting in the 2024-2025 school year include:

• School Counseling Opt-Out
• Digital Resources Consent
• SEL Screener Opt-Out
• Consent for Release of Student Records in Support of Postsecondary Applications
• Denial of Access to Military Recruiters 
• Family Life Education Opt-Out
• SOL Retest Permission
• Hazel Health
• BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Opt-Out
• SOS Screener Opt-Out
• Objection to Release of Information to Outside Organizations
• Objection to Release of Directory Information to the Public

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 be delivered to your school’s front office as well. 

Alternative immunization documents (below) may also be provided to your school’s front office, but they may not be uploaded to 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.

Find more information on immunizations.

You may drop the records off in Student Services between 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM during any weekday, mail the records to Justice High School Student Services, or email the records to: Marty Nadeau - [email protected]

No-Cost Virtual Therapy for High School Students

Virtual therapy sessions are available at no cost to FCPS high school students to provide 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.

In order for students to participate, caregivers must give permission for FCPS to share basic demographic information with Hazel Health in ParentVUE. They must also provide consent for their student to access therapy services. 

Students may then be referred by a guardian or designated school staff member. Refer your child by calling 571-749-2940 or contacting an FCPS school counselor, social worker, psychologist, or director of Student Services.

Visit the FCPS Teletherapy webpage 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

Sharon Bulova Center for Community Health (formerly Merrifield) - 703-573-5979 TTY dial 711

Life Threatening - 911

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This Week's Topics

• Important Dates
• Important Information
• Coming Up
• Justice HS PTSA
• From FCPS
• Weekly Reminders
• Helpful Links
• Emergency Resources
• FCPS Cares

Important Dates

September 15 - October 15 - National Hispanic Heritage Month

Wednesday, September 18 - Parent University Quarter 1 Presentation (5:00-8:30 pm)

Wednesday, September 25 - Partners for Safe Teen Driving Q1 Presentation (6:30 - 8:00 pm)

Friday, October 4 - Student Holiday

Wednesday, October 9 - PSAT/SAT Day (more information to come)

Monday, October 14 - Indigenous Peoples’ Day - Student Holiday

Tuesday, October 15 - Friday, October 18 - Homecoming Week

Saturday, October 19 - Homecoming Dance (more information to come)

Thursday, October 31 - End of First Quarter/2-Hour Early Release

Friday, November 1 - Diwali / Día de los Muertos and All Saints Day - Division Closed

Monday, November 4 - Student Holiday

Tuesday, November 5 - Election Day & Student Holiday

Important Information 🩹 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. Starting Monday, September 30, students who have not provided proof of immunization will not be allowed to attend school. 

You may check your child’s immunization compliance and submit their immunization record in SIS ParentVUE. Records may be delivered to your school’s front office as well. 

Alternative immunization documents (below) may also be provided to your school’s front office, but they may not be uploaded to 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.

Find more information on immunizations.

Parent Digital Consent

The Digital Resource Consent Form allows for students to use various digital resources that are used in many of our classes during the year. Directions on how families can access the PDC are available here, along with step-by-step instructional videos in multiple languages.

🍎 Make Every Day Count! The Importance of Attendance

As you plan upcoming trips and other family events, please remember the importance of sending your child to school every day. Review the FCPS School Year Calendar and try to plan any time away during breaks from school. 

Children who show up for school regularly develop fundamental reading and math skills while building a habit of good attendance that will carry them into college and careers. Research shows that children who were chronically absent (missing 18 days or more) in kindergarten and first grade were far less likely to read proficiently at the end of third grade.

Learn how families can help form good attendance habits.

Perfect Attendance Challenge from 9/23 - 10/25

Deans are thrilled to announce that we will be hosting a Perfect Attendance Celebration on 10/30 to honor and recognize the commitment of our students who have achieved perfect attendance from 9/23-10/25.

This event will be held in the cafeteria and will feature a variety of fun activities, awards, and a chance to celebrate with your peers who have shown exceptional dedication to being here every single day.

Keep an eye out for more details as the date approaches. We can’t wait to celebrate with you and honor this outstanding achievement of our school community!

Senior & Underclass Pictures at Justice High School SENIOR PICTURES:

• VISIT seniors.legacystudios.com and enter Justice High School in the Find Your School search box for sitting options and fees ($0 for Yearbook only)
• Online Codes will be provided AFTER the sitting to view and order photo packages
• You DO NOT need an appointment for photo sittings (see dates/times below)
• Senior Picture Dates & Times
• September 18th, 19th, and 20th from 8:30am-3:00pm in the Little Theatre
• November 21st and 22nd from 3:00pm-9:00pm in the Little Theatre  

UNDERCLASS PICTURES:

• September 30th and October 1st from 7:45am-2:30pm in the Auditorium
• RETAKES November 12th from 8:00am-2:00pm in the Little Theatre

National Hispanic Heritage Month

From September 15 to October 15, FCPS recognizes and celebrates the histories and cultures of the members of our community who trace their heritage to Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about National Hispanic Heritage Month.

Coming Up Justice HS Parent University (ParentU)

The road to success is always under construction. Justice High School invites you to our five-part Parent University series that will strengthen our family-school partnership. We want to increase student engagement by sharing the responsibility to promote student success. Our first Parent University session, which will focus on building a strong foundation, will be held on Wednesday, September 18th from 5-8:00 pm.

There's no need to worry about dinner! We'll have a free family-style dinner (courtesy of The Olive Garden)! Please come to the Cafeteria from 5-6pm for dinner - buffet style.

Breakout sessions are from 6-7:45pm. Come to learn about graduation requirements, explore the ParentVUE application, and learn how attendance matters. 

Need help getting to Justice? Transportation will be offered in select locations. All pick up times are 5:30pm and all buses will depart Justice outside the Main Door at 8:00pm.

• 5601 Seminary Rd @ Walking Path Gorham
• 5587 Seminary Rd @ Skyline Towers Playground
• 3800 S. George Mason Dr @ Skyline Square by Steps
• Glasgow Middle School
• Parklawn Elementary School
• Belvedere Elementary School
• Sleepy Hollow Elementary School
• Bailey's Lower Elementary School
• Glen Forest Elementary School
• 2909 John Marshall Dr @ Metro Bus Stop
• 2908 Peyton Randolph Dr @ Metro Bus STop
• Cherry St & Lawndale Dr
• Vista Dr & Lake St @ Metro Bus Stop

Blue Star Welcome Week

Every year, approximately 600,000 military-connected families relocate. Most of these families move to new duty stations, while some transition out of the military and others transition in. Most of these moves take place over the summer, and Fairfax County Public Schools is committed to ensuring our military families feel welcomed and a sense of belonging to their local community. 

Blue Star Welcome Week is an opportunity for our community to welcome our military-connected families and show them our appreciation for their service and sacrifices. Throughout the week, FCPS will help ease their transition through events, messages, actions of welcome, and opportunities to make meaningful connections. Please help us welcome our military families during Blue Star Welcome Week, September 21 - September 29, 2024, and throughout the year! #BlueStarWelcomeWeekFCPS

Justice HS PTSA The Wolf Shack is Open!

The Wolf Shack is our PTSA-sponsored in-school food and resource pantry, providing free essential resources for all students. The Wolf Shack is open from 3-5pm on late bus days (Wednesdays & Thursdays) in Room B27 between the Black Box Theater and the Little Theater. 

Read more in the latest PTSA newsletter.

Connect with the PTSA

JHS PTSA Website

justicehsptsa.org

Social Handles

Facebook: facebook.com/justicehsptsa

X (formerly Twitter): x.com/justicehsptsa

Instagram: instagram.com/justicehsptsa/

Membership Link

jhsptsa.org/join

Donation Link

jhsptsa.org/packpartnerfund

Contact the PTSA

[email protected]

From FCPS 🎤 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:

• Monday, September 23, at Newington Forest Elementary
• Monday, September 30, at Mount Vernon Woods Elementary 
• Monday, October 14, at Fairhill Elementary 
• Monday, October 21, at Virginia Run Elementary 
• 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.

🍽️Fueling Student Success: New Food Options Cooked up at FCPS

Students will have more than a dozen new options for lunch and breakfast in school cafeterias starting this week. New menu items were either favorites at last year’s food show — including Korean BBQ wings, sweet Thai chili wings, chicken tikka masala, and barbacoa street tacos — or were tested with student focus groups and tastings. 

View our school menu to see all the new options and when they will become available.

✨ The 2023-30 Strategic Plan — Goal 2: Safe, Supported, Included, Empowered

The Office of Food and Nutrition Services' updates to lunch menus align with FCPS’ Strategic Plan Goal #2 - Safe, Supported, Included, and Empowered. The new menu options reflect the many voices and cultures represented around every FCPS lunch table!

FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan sets five main goals to create positive change in the division. These goals show where we should focus our attention and will help us align our efforts. 

As part of the second goal, we want each and every student to feel like they belong and have the support they need to thrive. See how Goal 2 is being put into practice.

Weekly Reminders Free Meals at Justice HS

Justice HS has qualified for the USDA Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) meal program for the 2024-2025 school year. CEP is a non-pricing meal service option for schools in low-income areas. CEP allows schools to serve breakfast and lunch at no cost to ALL students without collecting household applications for free and reduced-price meals.

CEP General Information

• CEP is a USDA program; eligibility is based on direct certification for free meals at individual FCPS schools.
• All students at CEP schools automatically receive no-cost breakfast and lunch every day of the school year (even if the student would not qualify for free meals). 
• If a student purchases an additional breakfast or additional meal, it will be at cost to the family. 

Free and Reduced-Price Meal Applications, Additional Benefits, and Related Information

For families that may want to receive benefits (class fees) beyond meals that are income-based, the FCPS CEP Consent to Share Information for Other Programs will continue to be utilized and is included in the free and reduced-price meal application process. Parents are encouraged to complete and submit the CEP Consent to Share Form

Partners for Safe Teen Driving (PTSD)

Justice High School Auditorium - Driver’s Education

The state of Virginia requires students and their parents or legal guardians to attend ONE session of Partners for Safe Teen Driving in order to receive their Pink Card (DEC-8). The 90 minute session requires participants to be actively involved during the presentation. This is offered in conjunction with our 10th grade driver education curriculum and is a requirement. All sessions are in person for the 2024-2025 school year at Justice HS in the Auditorium. Registration link, and schedule is below. It is also posted on your 1oth grade teacher’s SCHOOLOGY PAGE.

If you are a current 11th or 12th grade Justice HS student seeking to attend a PTSD session, please email Monica White at [email protected]  for information.

PSTD presentations are 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

1st Quarter - Wednesday Sept 25th, 2024

2nd Quarter - Wednesday November 20th, 2024

3rd Quarter - Thursday February 6th, 2025 & Wednesday March 19th, 2025

4th Quarter - Wednesday May 14th, 2025

The meetings are a “hard” 6:30 PM start in the Auditorium for every PSTD event. Doors lock at 6:30 sharp and an entry after that will not be allowed. (State Law)

Please plan to arrive at 6 pm to avoid being locked out. Every student will NEED to have a legal guardian present with them If they are attending PSTD session.

Link for students to register for 2024-2025 Justice HS - Driver Ed PSTD

Varsity Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost

FCPS is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors’ services at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests. Learn more about online tutoring with Varsity Tutors.

No-Cost Virtual Therapy for High School Students

Virtual therapy sessions are available at no cost to FCPS high school students to provide 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.

In order for students to participate, caregivers must give permission for FCPS to share basic demographic information with Hazel Health in ParentVUE. They must also provide consent for their student to access therapy services. 

Students may then be referred by a guardian or designated school staff member. Refer your child by calling 571-749-2940 or contacting an FCPS school counselor, social worker, psychologist, or director of Student Services.

Visit the FCPS Teletherapy webpage for more information.

Student Insurance

During the school day, a student may have an accident that results in injury. There is a common misconception that FCPS (Fairfax County Public Schools) is financially responsible for medical bills resulting from such injuries. However, this is not the case.

Students who participate in sports are required to have health insurance. FCPS does not provide medical insurance for students, but parents can purchase low-cost Voluntary Student Insurance through K & K Insurance Group.

This student accident insurance program offers an affordable way for parents to cover medical or dental expenses resulting from their child's accident. For those who already have medical or dental insurance, this additional coverage can help with deductibles, limitations, and exclusions. For those without medical insurance, these accident policies provide primary coverage.

Please read the information on K&K Student Accident Insurance found here, to determine if this coverage would be beneficial for your child.

Follow Justice HS On Social Media

X (formerly known as Twitter) 

School - @justicehswolves

Activities - @justice_sports

Instagram

School - @justicehs_wolves

Activities - @justice_wolves

Helpful Links

Justice Website

Justice Athletics

Student Services

Attendance

Red/Blue Rotation Calendar

Bell Schedule

Justice HS PTSA

MySchoolBucks

ParentVue 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

Sharon Bulova Center for Community Health (formerly Merrifield) - 703-573-5979 TTY dial 711

Life Threatening - 911

FCPS Cares

Do you know a Justice 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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