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Important Dates

Monday, September 9 - Individual Senior Meetings Begin and Ongoing

Thursday, September 12 - Senior College Parent Night (6:30-8:30 pm)

Wednesday, September 18 - Parent University: School Toolkit (5:00-8:30 pm)

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)

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.

Interested in Becoming a Student Ambassador for New Students or a Student 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 - Senior Parent College Night

Parents of Seniors! Please join us at our annual Senior Parent Night from 6:30-8:30 pm on Thursday, September 12 in the Little Theatre. We will be discussing graduation requirements, college application timelines, senior packet, requesting official transcripts and other items needed, as well as offering two breakout sessions. All parents/students will have an opportunity to listen to both sessions as we will rotate the groups.

• Session #1 - College Panel to include College Admissions Representatives from:
  • Northern Virginia Community College
  • Randolph College
  • Radford University
  • Butler Univeristy
  • Marymount University
• Session #2 - Hear from George Mason University's Direct Admissions program - Eligible seniors who have cumulative 3.25 or higher GPA are able to apply

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]).

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

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 - Senior Packet Due

Senior Packet deadline is fast approaching! We use your senior packet to support the letter of requirement required by most colleges.

Senior Packet Landing Page (start here!)

Individual Senior Meetings with your School Counselor will begin the week of September 9th - Sign Up Genius links to be announced.

You will have a chance go over the senior packet, discuss postsecondary plans, and any other questions you may about the postsecondary planning process.

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!

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. 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.

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:

Julia Sanchez - Monzon at [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

Wednesday, September 11 - National Day of Service

Wednesday, September 11 - Late Buses Begin (see below for more information)

Thursday, September 12 - 12th Grade College and Career Night (6:30-8:30 pm)

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.

Late Buses Begin this Week

Starting Wednesday, September 11, Justice HS will have late bus days every Wednesday and Thursday from 3:00-4:30 through the middle of May. Students will be able to stay late and work with teachers. Students must be with a teacher or a coach if staying after school.

🍎 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.

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 

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 

George Mason University Direct Admit Program for the 2024-2025 school year

Seniors who have a 3.25 or higher to “opt-in” to the Direct Admit opportunity. This means the student and parent permit FCPS to share their information with Mason (this is separate from the IS-111 form).

A link will be shared with eligible seniors by the FCPS Central Office and/or a Justice High School staff member.

ALL seniors who want to be considered for the GMU honors college should apply AND submit all supplemental documents (essay, letter of recommendation, etc.) by NOVEMBER 1st.

As a reminder, a student should only apply ONCE via either the direct admit link or the Common App.

The seniors will not have to pay an application fee if they apply via direct admit link. As you all are aware, Common App requires a fee waiver code.

Should you have any questions, please contact Deidra Anderson, College and Career Specialist, at [email protected].

Safety Drills During the School Year

Keeping students and staff safe is a priority for FCPS. Each school has an emergency preparedness plan to respond to incidents such as fires and tornadoes. Schools are required by state law to practice emergency drills, including lockdown drills, each year. Schools are also required to notify parents and guardians at least 24 hours before a school conducts a lockdown drill. However, schools are not required to give the specific date and time of the drill in advance. 

The first lockdown drill of the school year must take place within the first 20 days of school. Preschool and kindergarten students are exempt from practicing the first lockdown drill. 

Your child may come home and talk about their experience during the drill. We encourage you to talk with your child about the importance of being prepared for emergencies. Please review these frequently asked questions to support your students before and after school lockdown drills.

⚠️ Know Our Security Terms

FCPS uses specific terminology to describe the actions school staff and students should take to ensure safety in a variety of situations. It is important for staff, families, and students to understand what the different terms mean and how they impact school operations.

Watch this video to learn about safety terms including lockdown; secure the building; and stay put, stay tuned. 

If students, staff, or community members have a safety concern at school (that is not an immediate emergency), they should submit a tip to the FCPS Safety Tipline. In an emergency, please call 9-1-1. 

Coming Up September 11 National Day of Service

With the upcoming 23rd anniversary of September 11, FCPS acknowledges the loss of life, the heroism of our first responders, and the resilience of our country. The September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance, also called Patriot Day, is a chance to reflect and act in service to others to honor those who were injured or killed in the terrorist attacks.

All FCPS students are encouraged to participate in service learning as it supports Portrait of a Graduate (POG) attributes and social and emotional learning (SEL) skills. Middle and high school students can learn more about service learning by logging into their Naviance account to access x2VOL.

12th Grade College and Career Night

Parents of Seniors! Please join us at our annual Senior Parent Night from 6:30-8:30 pm on Thursday, September 12 in the Little Theatre. We will be discussing graduation requirements, college application timelines, senior packet, requesting official transcripts and other items needed, as well as offering two breakout sessions.

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.

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 5-8:30 pm.

Come to learn about graduation requirements, explore the ParentVUE application, and learn how attendance matters. There's no need to worry about dinner! We'll have a free family-style dinner. Need help getting to Justice? Transportation will be offered in select locations. More information to come! 

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 Opens Wednesday!

The Wolf Shack is our PTSA-sponsored in-school food and resource pantry, providing free essential resources for all students. The Wolf Shack opening day this year will be Wednesday, September 11th from 3-5 pm. We can’t wait to see all our Wolves!  We will 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 9, at Holmes Middle School 
• 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.

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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Important Dates

Friday, September 6 - Senior Packet Due

Monday, September 9 - Individual Senior Meetings Begin

Wednesday, September 11 - Late Buses Begin (every Wed/Thurs)

Thursday, September 12 - Senior College Parent Night (6:30-8:30 pm)

Wednesday, September 18 - Parent University: School Toolkit (5:00-8:30 pm)

Friday, September 27 - Senior Graduation Gown Information Due

Monday, September 30 (EXTENDED) - SAT School Day Opt-In Due

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.

Interested in Becoming a Student Ambassador for New Students or a Student 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 - Senior Packet Due

Senior Packet deadline is fast approaching! We use your senior packet to support the letter of requirement required by most colleges.

Senior Packet Landing Page (start here!)

Individual Senior Meetings with your School Counselor will begin the week of September 9th - Sign Up Genius links to be announced.

You will have a chance go over the senior packet, discuss postsecondary plans, and any other questions you may about the postsecondary planning process.

Class of 2025 - Senior Parent College Night

Parents of Seniors! Please join us at our annual Senior Parent Night from 6:30-8:30 pm on Thursday, September 12 in the Little Theatre. We will be discussing graduation requirements, college application timelines, senior packet, requesting official transcripts and other items needed, as well as offering two breakout sessions.

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!

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

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 5-8:30 pm.

Come to learn about graduation requirements, explore the ParentVUE application, and learn how attendance matters. There's no need to worry about dinner! We'll have a free family-style dinner, and childcare will be provided. Need help getting to Justice? Transportation will be offered in select locations. More information to come! 

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. 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.

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:

Julia Sanchez - Monzon at [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
• Helpful Links
• Follow Justice HS On Social Media
• Emergency Resources
• FCPS Cares

Important Dates

Tuesday, September 3 - Cell Phone Storage Pilot Begins

Thursday, September 12 - 12th Grade College and Career Night (6:30-8:30 pm)

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 Attendance Matters! Importance of Strong Attendance Habits

September is Attendance Awareness Month. Some of the ways parents can help their children create healthy routines and a habit of getting to school on time every day include: 

• Set a regular bedtime and morning routine. (Need help? Download this checklist in English or Spanish.)
• Lay out clothes and pack backpacks the night before.
• If your child seems anxious about going to school, talk to teachers, school counselors, or other parents for advice on how to make them feel comfortable and excited about learning.
• Develop back-up plans for getting to school if something comes up. Call on a family member, a neighbor, or another parent.
• When possible, avoid medical appointments or extended trips when school is in session.

Visit our website for more attendance resources. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!

Attendance Messaging Home

When a student is absent for a full day or one period, SIS generates an automated message to notify parents of the absence. It will tell the parent if the absence is for one period or a full day.

If you receive a message and you know that your child came to school, two things might have happened:

• The student was late to class, and when the teacher took attendance, was marked UNV.
• The student did not show up for that particular class (skipped class).

Starting tomorrow, you will also be notified if your student is late to class. If you have any questions, feel free to call us at 703-824-3920.

🙋 Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!

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The beginning of the school year is the best time to develop strong attendance habits! Students who attend school regularly are more likely to perform well in reading and math, develop strong social and emotional skills, and graduate from high school on time. Help prepare your child for future success. Watch this video with tips from Fairfax Pyramid principals and visit FCPS’ Attendance webpage for tips and strategies.

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

What Is a School Board?

The Fairfax County School Board is responsible for running the public schools in Fairfax County. Twelve School Board members are elected by county voters every four years. 

A student representative serves on the board as a non-voting member. They are chosen by their peers each year.

The School Board makes general rules and sets guidelines to ensure Fairfax County Public Schools runs properly. They follow the laws of Virginia and the rules set by the Virginia Board of Education. 

Learning about your local School Board is important. Understanding their policies and initiatives can help you advocate for positive changes and ensure that the educational needs of all students are met. There are many ways to get involved.

Learn more about the School Board, how to participate in their meetings, and where to watch their meetings.

Back to School Message Videos:

Ricardy Anderson

• YouTube (with English captions)
• YouTube (with Korean and Spanish subtitles)

Karl Frisch

• YouTube (with English captions)

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

Update Your Contact Information

To be sure you receive important information from your schools, update your phone numbers and/or email addresses in the Parent/Guardian section of SIS ParentVUE.

Digital Resource Consent Form

Please be sure to fill out and sign the Digital Resource Consent Form. This form allows for students to use various digital resources that are used in many of our classes during the year. This document is signed using your ParentVUE credentials. For more information, click here and follow the directions to access the form.

Student Rights & Responsibilities

FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities document (SR&R) explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment. Read Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid’s letter to families regarding the SR&R. 

Parents/caregivers should talk to their child(ren) about expectations for this school year. Also, please log in to SIS ParentVUE and sign to acknowledge your review of the SR&R, or sign and return the signature sheet to your child’s school by Monday, September 30.

Schoology

Students and teachers will continue to use Schoology as their learning management system. Students will login using their student ID and FCPS network password. Parents who have a ParentVue account will have read-only access to view their child’s Schoology courses and will use their ParentVue username and password to login to Schoology. If you wish to access Schoology, but do not have a ParentVue account, please visit this site to register for a ParentVue account. Students will be able to access their courses via Schoology by the first day of school.

📵 Phones Down, Engagement Up: FCPS Cell Phone Policy and Storage Pilot

Keeping cell phones off during the school day helps students focus and learn. It also boosts positive social behavior. Review FCPS’ cell phone expectations by grade level with your child and help keep our classrooms free of distractions! If you need to reach your child during the school day, please call the Justice HS Main Office at 703-824-3900.

At the May 9, 2024 School Board meeting, the School Board directed the superintendent to develop a pilot program for cell phone storage at FCPS. Starting with the 2024-25 school year, select high schools will be cell phone-free during all instructional times by using cell phone storage units in each classroom. Students at these schools will begin using the storage units on Tuesday, September 3. 

Justice High School is participating in this pilot as a storage school and we will be following the guidelines above closely. We appreciate you reinforcing with your child why you support the FCPS Cell Phone Policy. Find more information and additional resources on our cell phone storage webpage.

Safety Drills During the School Year

Keeping students and staff safe is a priority for FCPS. Each school has an emergency preparedness plan to respond to incidents such as fires and tornadoes. Schools are required by state law to practice emergency drills, including lockdown drills, each year. Schools are also required to notify parents and guardians at least 24 hours before a school conducts a lockdown drill. However, schools are not required to give the specific date and time of the drill in advance. 

The first lockdown drill of the school year must take place within the first 20 days of school. Preschool and kindergarten students are exempt from practicing the first lockdown drill. 

Your child may come home and talk about their experience during the drill. We encourage you to talk with your child about the importance of being prepared for emergencies. Please review these frequently asked questions to support your students before and after school lockdown drills.

⚠️ Know Our Security Terms

FCPS uses specific terminology to describe the actions school staff and students should take to ensure safety in a variety of situations. It is important for staff, families, and students to understand what the different terms mean and how they impact school operations.

Watch this video to learn about safety terms including lockdown; secure the building; and stay put, stay tuned. 

If students, staff, or community members have a safety concern at school (that is not an immediate emergency), they should submit a tip to the FCPS Safety Tipline. In an emergency, please call 9-1-1. 

Required Immunizations

All students are required to be immunized against certain communicable diseases to attend school in the state of Virginia. It is important for all students to receive the required immunizations. 

Please talk with your family health care provider about whether or not your children are up to date on their vaccines before the new school year begins. Submit updated immunization records to your school as soon as possible. Appointments are required for most vaccination clinics. Don’t wait until the last minute when you might not be able to find an appointment. Visit the Fairfax County Health Department website for a schedule of clinics or schedule with your family’s health care provider

More information on immunization requirements and the necessary documentation is available online.

You may drop the records off in Student Services between 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM during any weekday, mail the records to Justice High School Student Services, or email the records to:

Julia Sanchez - Monzon at [email protected].     

Coming Up 12th Grade College and Career Night

Parents of Seniors! Please join us at our annual Senior Parent Night from 6:30-8:30 pm on Thursday, September 12 in the Little Theatre. We will be discussing graduation requirements, college application timelines, senior packet, requesting official transcripts and other items needed, as well as offering two breakout sessions.

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 5-8:30 pm. We will share more information as we get closer.

Justice HS PTSA 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 9, at Holmes Middle School 
• 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.

📞 Family Information Phone Lines

FCPS phone lines are available in nine different languages. An FCPS employee will respond to your call in your preferred language within 24 hours, Monday through Friday. Call the phone line with any question about your child’s education or FCPS and someone will help connect you to resources or arrange for you to speak to the appropriate school employee. Learn more about family information phone lines and phone numbers.

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.

Helpful Links

Justice Website

Justice Athletics

Student Services

Attendance

Red/Blue Rotation Calendar

Bell Schedule

Justice HS PTSA

MySchoolBucks

ParentVue Information

Follow Justice HS On Social Media

X (formerly known as Twitter) 

School - @justicehswolves

Activities - @justice_sports

Instagram

School - @justicehs_wolves

Activities - @justice_wolves

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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Important Dates

Wednesday, August 28 - Justice HS Back to School Night (5:00-8:30 pm)

Friday, August 30 - Monday, September 2 - Labor Day Holiday

Wednesday, September 4 - SAT School Day Opt-In Due

Friday, September 6 - Senior Packet Due

Monday, September 9 - Individual Senior Meetings Begin

Wednesday, September 11 - Late Buses Begin (every Wed/Thurs)

Thursday, September 12 - Senior College Parent Night (6:30-8:30 pm)

Wednesday, September 18 - Parent University: School Toolkit (5:00-8:30 pm)

Friday, September 27 - Senior Graduation Gown Information Due

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.

• August 1-30, 2024: No Schedule Changes will be made in order to support new student/transfer registrations, final grades from summer programming, hard conflicts, errors in placement, or discussions on any schedule changes that occurred over the summer
• 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.

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 Wednesday, September 4, 2024.

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 - Senior Packet Due

Senior Packet deadline is fast approaching! We use your senior packet to support the letter of requirement required by most colleges.

Senior Packet Landing Page (start here!)

Individual Senior Meetings with your School Counselor will begin the week of September 9th - Sign Up Genius links to be announced.

You will have a chance go over the senior packet, discuss postsecondary plans, and any other questions you may about the postsecondary planning process.

Class of 2025 - Senior Parent College Night

Parents of Seniors! Please join us at our annual Senior Parent Night from 6:30-8:30 pm on Thursday, September 12 in the Little Theatre. We will be discussing graduation requirements, college application timelines, senior packet, requesting official transcripts and other items needed, as well as offering two breakout sessions.

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!

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

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 5-8:30 pm.

Come to learn about graduation requirements, explore the ParentVUE application, and learn how attendance matters. There's no need to worry about dinner! We'll have a free family-style dinner, and childcare will be provided. Need help getting to Justice? Transportation will be offered in select locations. More information to come! 

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

Required Immunizations

All students are required to be immunized against certain communicable diseases to attend school in the state of Virginia. It is important for all students to receive the required immunizations. 

Please talk with your family health care provider about whether or not your children are up to date on their vaccines before the new school year begins. Submit updated immunization records to your school as soon as possible. Appointments are required for most vaccination clinics. Don’t wait until the last minute when you might not be able to find an appointment. Visit the Fairfax County Health Department website for a schedule of clinics or schedule with your family’s health care provider

More information on immunization requirements and the necessary documentation is available online.

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:

Julia Sanchez - Monzon at [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
• Calendar Reminder
• Beginning of Year Information
• Coming Up
• Justice HS PTSA
• From FCPS
• Helpful Links
• Follow Justice HS On Social Media
• Emergency Resources
• FCPS Cares

Important Dates

Monday, August 26 - PTSA Town Hall & General Meeting (link below)

Wednesday, August 28 - Justice HS Back to School Night

Friday, August 30 - Monday, September 2 - Labor Day Holiday

Thursday, September 12 - 12th Grade College and Career Night (6:30-8:30 pm)

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

Calendar Reminder Labor Day Holiday

Friday, August 30, and Monday, September 2, are Labor Day holidays for all FCPS employees and students. Virginia legislation requires that schools opening prior to Labor Day must be closed the Friday immediately preceding Labor Day. We hope everyone takes the long weekend to celebrate a strong start to the school year and enjoy time with family and friends. See the complete school year calendar.

Beginning of Year Information Back to School Night & New Wing Open House

We are excited to host our annual Open House and Back To School Night at Justice High School on August 28, 2024 at 5:00 pm. Buses will be provided for all families so please see below for the bus schedule and times. 

Justice HS Open House will be from 5:00 pm - 6:15 pm to tour the new building. Door 1 Lobby will be open from 5:30pm - 6:10pm where you may buy Justice gear, buy Pack Passes (Athletics), sign-up to become a member of the PTSA, visit the Wolf Shack Food and Resource Panty in Room B-27, learn about Title I, gain an understanding about Family Life Education in grades 9-12, and meet our different school support personnel, including our parent liaisons and technology team. The Little Theatre will be open from 5:30pm-6:10pm where you can meet with school Counselors, Deans of Students, Systems Of Support Advisor(SOSA), College & Career Specialist, and the On-Time Graduation (OTG) Coordinator. You will also have an opportunity to meet the Principal, Dr. Sean Rolon in the Auditorium from 5:30pm-6pm. Lastly you will meet the Teachers: From 6:15 pm-8:30 pm, where families will be able to rotate through their student’s schedule and meet each of their teachers by period. Please see below for the bus schedule.

Bus Schedule

Bus Location

Bus Times

5601 Seminary Road Skyline Rd @ Walking Path Gorham

5:00 PM

5587 Seminary Road @ Skyline Towers Playground and 3800 S George Mason Drive @ skyline Square by the steps

5:15PM

3800 S George Mason Drive @ skyline Square by the steps

5:00 PM

5587 Seminary Road @ Skyline Towers Playground

5:00 PM

Glasgow Middle School

5:00 PM

Parklawn Elementary School

5:00 PM

Sleepy Hollow and Belvedere Elementary

5:00 PM

Pick up Belvedere

5:00 PM

Pick up at Sleepy Hollow

5:15 PM

Bailey’s Lower Elementary

5:00 PM

Glen Forest Elementary

5:00 PM

2909 John Marshall Dr @ Metro Shop

5:00 PM

2908 Peyton Randolph Dr @ Metro Stop

5:00 PM

Cherry Street & Lawndale Driver

5:00 PM

 

We look forward to seeing you this Wednesday!

Attendance Matters!

When a student is absent for a full day or one period, SIS generates an automated message to notify parents of the absence. It will tell the parent if the absence is for one period or a full day.

If you receive a message and you know that your child came to school, two things might have happened:

• The student was late to class, and when the teacher took attendance, was marked UNV.
• The student did not show up for that particular class (skipped class).

Starting next week, you will also be notified if your student is late to class. If you have any questions, feel free to call us at 703-824-3920.

Attendance Matters!

When a student is absent for a full day or one period, SIS generates an automated message to notify parents of the absence. It will tell the parent if the absence is for one period or a full day.

If you receive a message and you know that your child came to school, two things might have happened:

• The student was late to class, and when the teacher took attendance, was marked UNV.
• The student did not show up for that particular class (skipped class).

Starting next week, you will also be notified if your student is late to class. If you have any questions, feel free to call us at 703-824-3920.

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

What Is a School Board?

The Fairfax County School Board is responsible for running the public schools in Fairfax County. Twelve School Board members are elected by county voters every four years. 

A student representative serves on the board as a non-voting member. They are chosen by their peers each year.

The School Board makes general rules and sets guidelines to ensure Fairfax County Public Schools runs properly. They follow the laws of Virginia and the rules set by the Virginia Board of Education. 

Learning about your local School Board is important. Understanding their policies and initiatives can help you advocate for positive changes and ensure that the educational needs of all students are met. There are many ways to get involved.

Learn more about the School Board, how to participate in their meetings, and where to watch their meetings.

Back to School Message Videos:

Ricardy Anderson

• YouTube (with English captions)
• YouTube (with Korean and Spanish subtitles)

Karl Frisch

• YouTube (with English captions)

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

Update Your Contact Information

To be sure you receive important information from your schools, update your phone numbers and/or email addresses in the Parent/Guardian section of SIS ParentVUE.

Digital Resource Consent Form

Please be sure to fill out and sign the Digital Resource Consent Form. This form allows for students to use various digital resources that are used in many of our classes during the year. This document is signed using your ParentVUE credentials. For more information, click here and follow the directions to access the form.

Student Rights & Responsibilities

The Student Rights & Responsibilities (SR&R) handbook is located online in SISParentVUE.  Parents and guardians are responsible for acknowledging they have received and reviewed the SR&R and should be prompted to do so when they log into their SIS Parent Account. Students will be reviewing the SR&R during Advisory (2nd Period).

Schoology

Students and teachers will continue to use Schoology as their learning management system. Students will login using their student ID and FCPS network password. Parents who have a ParentVue account will have read-only access to view their child’s Schoology courses and will use their ParentVue username and password to login to Schoology. If you wish to access Schoology, but do not have a ParentVue account, please visit this site to register for a ParentVue account. Students will be able to access their courses via Schoology by the first day of school.

📵 Phones Down, Engagement Up: FCPS Cell Phone Policy and Storage Pilot

Keeping cell phones off during the school day helps students focus and learn. It also boosts positive social behavior. Review FCPS’ cell phone expectations by grade level with your child and help keep our classrooms free of distractions! If you need to reach your child during the school day, please call the Justice HS Main Office at 703-824-3900.

At the May 9, 2024 School Board meeting, the School Board directed the superintendent to develop a pilot program for cell phone storage at FCPS. Starting with the 2024-25 school year, select high schools will be cell phone-free during all instructional times by using cell phone storage units in each classroom. Students at these schools will begin using the storage units on Tuesday, September 3. 

Justice High School is participating in this pilot as a storage school and we will be following the guidelines above closely. We appreciate you reinforcing with your child why you support the FCPS Cell Phone Policy. Find more information and additional resources on our cell phone storage webpage.

Opt-Out Annual Notice Annual Notice of Survey, Records, Curriculum, Privacy, and Related Rights

Fairfax County Public Schools wants all parents and caregivers to understand its policies regarding surveys, records, curriculum, privacy, and related rights.

In its Annual Notice of Survey, Records, Curriculum, Privacy, and Related Rights and Opt-Out Forms (Annual Notice), FCPS provides explanations of the rights listed above as well as forms that may be used to exercise opt-out choices. Two versions of the Annual Notice are available: a grades K-8 version and a grades 9-12 version. Parents/caregivers with children at different grade levels should read each applicable version of the Annual Notice, because the notices and opt-out rights vary depending on the student’s grade level.

Get more information and view the 2024-25 Opt-Out Booklets.

Aviso Anual Sobre Encuestas, Expedientes, Currículo, Privacidad y  Derechos Relacionados

Las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Fairfax desean que todos los padres entiendan las políticas sobre encuestas, expedientes, currículo, privacidad y derechos afines.En su Aviso Anual sobre Encuestas, Expedientes, Currículo, Privacidad, y Derechos Relacionados y Formularios de Opción de Exclusión (Aviso Anual), FCPS proporciona explicaciones sobre los derechos indicados anteriormente, al igual que sobre los formularios que pueden usarse para ejercer las decisiones de exclusión. Hay disponibles dos versiones del Aviso Anual: una versión para los estudiantes de kindergarten hasta 8.° grado y una versión para los estudiantes de 9.° hasta 12.° grado. Los padres que tengan hijos en diferentes grados deben leer la versión del Aviso Anual que corresponda a cada grado, porque los avisos y los derechos de opción de exclusión varían dependiendo del grado que cursa el estudiante.

Obtengan más información y lean los Folletos de Exclusión 2024-2025..

Athletic Ticket Price Changes

Did you know that FCPS athletic event ticket prices haven't changed in over 25 years? Despite overwhelming inflation during that time period.

A note from the FCPS Office of Student Activities and Athletics - Effective with the start of the 2024-2025 school year all FCPS schools will have consistent regular season, district tournament and region tournament entry fees for general admission.

Adults (18 and over) will be $7.

FCPS students will be $5.

Schools will continue to offer free admission to senior citizens and children under 6. The VHSL sets ticket prices for VHSL State Competitions.

Schools are not allocated funding for uniforms and consumable supplies and ticket revenue is the primary funding source for those items. 

Justice High School will continue to offer the LOW COST option of purchasing a Pack Pass. A pack pass is good for entry into every athletic event held on campus for the entire 2024-2025 school year.

Click the Link Below to Purchase Now!

2024-2025 PACK PASSES

Required Immunizations

All students are required to be immunized against certain communicable diseases to attend school in the state of Virginia. It is important for all students to receive the required immunizations. 

Please talk with your family health care provider about whether or not your children are up to date on their vaccines before the new school year begins. Submit updated immunization records to your school as soon as possible. Appointments are required for most vaccination clinics. Don’t wait until the last minute when you might not be able to find an appointment. Visit the Fairfax County Health Department website for a schedule of clinics or schedule with your family’s health care provider

More information on immunization requirements and the necessary documentation is available online.

You may drop the records off in Student Services between 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM during any weekday, mail the records to Justice High School Student Services, or email the records to:

Julia Sanchez - Monzon at [email protected].     

Coming Up 12th Grade College and Career Night

Parents of Seniors! Please join us at our annual Senior Parent Night from 6:30-8:30 pm on Thursday, September 12 in the Little Theatre. We will be discussing graduation requirements, college application timelines, senior packet, requesting official transcripts and other items needed, as well as offering two breakout sessions.

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 5-8:30 pm. We will share more information as we get closer.

Justice HS PTSA This Week’s Updates from the PTSA Town Hall & General Meeting - TONIGHT

Please join us for our first PTSA meeting of the 2024-25 school year!

We're excited to kick off the year with our new PRINCIPAL, DR. SEAN ROLON, who is eager to connect with JHS parents and students.  Every month, the PTSA hosts an open TOWN HALL as part of our general meeting, where you can ASK ANY QUESTION ABOUT ANY TOPIC and receive direct feedback from the Principal.

Please spread the word and bring your questions!

DETAILS: Monday, August 26th at 7:30 p.m.

ZOOM MEETING LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86087124042

JHS Wolf Shack

The WOLF SHACK Needs You!

The Wolf Shack is our PTSA-sponsored in-school food and resource pantry, providing free essential resources for all students. 

We are doing a collection drive at Back-to-School Night for much-needed items. Please see our newsletter for more information. 

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 ✨ Our Commitment to Excellence, Equity, and Opportunity for Each and Every Student

As we begin a new school year, FCPS Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid reminds us of the goals of FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan, which guides us in delivering excellence, equity, and opportunity for each and every one of our students. Watch Dr. Reid’s message.

✨ Nuestro compromiso con la excelencia, equidad y oportunidad para todos y cada uno de los estudiantes

Al empezar un nuevo año escolar, la Superintendente Dra. Michelle Reid     nos recuerda las metas del Plan Estratégico 2023-30 de FCPS, que nos guía en entregar excelencia, equidad, y oportunidad para todos y cada uno de nuestros estudiantes. Vea el mensaje de la Dra. Reid.

Transportation Patience and Safety

Thank you for your patience as we all get used to new routines this school year. We appreciate our families following Kiss and Ride procedures and being patient while waiting for your children’s buses. 

If your student’s bus is delayed, you may access the Bus Delay Notification System or use the Here Comes the Bus mobile app to receive the delayed bus report. Email messages will be sent to announce significant bus delays. Please contact the Transportation Office at 703-446-2050 with any additional questions. For concerns after 5:30 p.m., contact Safety and Security at 571-423-2000. 

Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE to make sure you receive email messages about bus delays. 

Paciencia y Seguridad en el Transporte

Muchas gracias por su paciencia mientras todos nos acostumbramos a las nuevas rutinas de este año escolar. Apreciamos que nuestras familias sigan los procedimientos de Kiss and Ride, y que sean pacientes cuando esperan a los autobuses de sus hijos. Si el autobús de su hijo está retrasado, los padres pueden acceder el sistema de notificaciones de retrasos de autobuses o usar la aplicación móvil Here Comes the Bus para recibir el reporte de retraso de autobuses. Para reportar retrasos considerables de autobuses se enviará un correo electrónico. Contáctese con la Oficina de Transporte llamando al 703-446-2050 si tienen preguntas adicionales. Para cualquier preocupación después de horas (después de las 5:30 p.m.), comuníquese con la Oficina de Seguridad llamando al 571-423-2000. 

Para asegurarse de que recibirán mensajes de correo electrónico cuando haya un retraso de autobuses, actualicen su información de contacto en SIS ParentVUE.

Overdose Awareness and Understanding the Dangers of Opioids

In Northern Virginia, consistent with national and state trends, the opioid epidemic continues to impact communities, including young adults and school-age children. Opioids are a class of drugs used to treat pain and can include prescription medication and illegal drugs. 

Tragically, their misuse can lead to devastating outcomes. Fentanyl is an extremely fatal and especially powerful opioid, even in small doses. Most fatal overdoses in Fairfax County in recent years have involved fentanyl.

August 31 is Overdose Awareness Day. There are three things you can do now to support student wellness and increase understanding of the dangers of opioids and fentanyl:

• Talk with children and loved ones in your life about the dangers of drug use, especially opioids. For more information about substance use among youth, tips on how to recognize and prevent substance abuse, and available support services, please watch this webinar.
• Safely store and dispose of medications, including prescription pain medications, to prevent drug misuse.
• Sign up for a Virtual REVIVE! training class to learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of opioid overdose and administer naloxone nasal spray to reverse an opioid overdose.

Learn more about the dangers of opioids and available resources on our website. Visit the Student Safety and Wellness webpage for more information on topics related to student well-being.

📞 Family Information Phone Lines

FCPS phone lines are available in nine different languages. An FCPS employee will respond to your call in your preferred language within 24 hours, Monday through Friday. Call the phone line with any question about your child’s education or FCPS and someone will help connect you to resources or arrange for you to speak to the appropriate school employee. Learn more about family information phone lines and phone numbers.

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.

🔍 Lightspeed Parent Report on Child’s Device Activity

FCPS has tools to help parents know more about their child’s activity on any FCPS device. These tools are provided at no cost to families by Lightspeed, the school division’s internet content filtering service.

Parents may sign up for a weekly Parent Report, which will provide a list of the top sites their child visited. The report also offers parents the ability to sign up for free access to the Internet Use Parent Portal. Through the portal, parents may pause their child’s access to the internet on their FCPS device during non-school hours.

Learn more about Lightspeed Parent Reports.

🔍 Lightspeed Reporte de los Padres sobre la Actividad de los Dispositivos de sus Hijos

FCPS tiene herramientas para ayudar a los padres a saber más sobre la actividad de sus hijos en cualquier dispositivo de FCPS. Estas herramientas son proporcionadas sin costo a las familias por Lightspeed, el servicio de filtrado de contenido de Internet de la división escolar. Los padres pueden inscribirse para recibir un Informe Semanal para Padres, que les proporcionará una lista de los sitios más visitados por sus hijos. El informe también ofrece a los padres la posibilidad de inscribirse para obtener acceso gratuito al Portal para Padres sobre el Uso de Internet. A través del portal, los padres pueden pausar el acceso de su hijo a Internet en su dispositivo FCPS durante las horas no escola.

Helpful Links

Justice Website

Justice Athletics

Student Services

Attendance

Red/Blue Rotation Calendar

Bell Schedule

Justice HS PTSA

MySchoolBucks

ParentVue Information

Follow Justice HS On Social Media

X (formerly known as Twitter) 

School - @justicehswolves

Activities - @justice_sports

Instagram

School - @justicehs_wolves

Activities - @justice_wolves

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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Important Dates

Wednesday, August 28 - Justice HS Back to School Night (5:00-8:30 pm)

Friday, August 30 - Monday, September 2 - Labor Day Holiday

Wednesday, September 4 - SAT School Day Opt-In Due

Friday, September 6 - Senior Packet Due

Monday, September 9 - Individual Senior Meetings Begin

Wednesday, September 11 - Late Buses Begin (every Wed/Thurs)

Thursday, September 12 - Senior College Parent Night (6:30-8:30 pm)

Wednesday, September 18 - Parent University: School Toolkit (5:00-8:30 pm)

Friday, September 27 - Senior Graduation Gown Information Due

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.

• August 1-30, 2024: No Schedule Changes will be made in order to support new student/transfer registrations, final grades from summer programming, hard conflicts, errors in placement, or discussions on any schedule changes that occurred over the summer
• 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.

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 Wednesday, September 4, 2024.

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 - Senior Packet Due

Senior Packet deadline is fast approaching! We use your senior packet to support the letter of requirement required by most colleges.

Senior Packet Landing Page (start here!)

Individual Senior Meetings with your School Counselor will begin the week of September 9th - Sign Up Genius links to be announced.

You will have a chance go over the senior packet, discuss postsecondary plans, and any other questions you may about the postsecondary planning process.

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!

Senior Parent College Night

Parents of Seniors! Please join us at our annual Senior Parent Night from 6:30-8:30 pm on Thursday, September 12 in the Little Theatre. We will be discussing graduation requirements, college application timelines, senior packet, requesting official transcripts and other items needed, as well as offering two breakout sessions.

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

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 5-8:30 pm. We will share more information as we get closer.

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

Required Immunizations

All students are required to be immunized against certain communicable diseases to attend school in the state of Virginia. It is important for all students to receive the required immunizations. 

Please talk with your family health care provider about whether or not your children are up to date on their vaccines before the new school year begins. Submit updated immunization records to your school as soon as possible. Appointments are required for most vaccination clinics. Don’t wait until the last minute when you might not be able to find an appointment. Visit the Fairfax County Health Department website for a schedule of clinics or schedule with your family’s health care provider

More information on immunization requirements and the necessary documentation is available online.

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:

Julia Sanchez - Monzon at [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
• Beginning of Year Information
• Coming Up
• From FCPS
• Helpful Links
• Emergency Resources
• FCPS Cares

Important Dates

Wednesday, August 28 - Justice HS Back to School Night

Friday, August 30 - Monday, September 2 - Labor Day Holiday

Thursday, September 12 - 12th Grade College and Career Night (6:30-8:30 pm)

Wednesday, September 18 - Parent University Quarter 1 Presentation (5:00-8:30 pm)

Friday, October 4 - Student Holiday

Wednesday, October 9 - PSAT/SAT Day (more information to come)

Monday, October 14 - Student Holiday

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

Saturday, October 19 - Homecoming Dance (more information to come)

Beginning of Year Information Back to School Night & New Wing Open House

This school year we will host Back to School Night on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 from 5:30 pm-8:30 pm.

From 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm, you may buy Justice gear, buy athletic event Pack Passes, sign up to become a member of the PTSA, learn about Title I, preview Family Life Education materials in grades 9-12, and meet our different school support personnel, including our parent liaisons and technology team. 

Additionally 5:30 - 6:30 pm, all parents are welcome to walk our new wing. We are excited to share our new spaces to learn with our community! We will have students and staff placed throughout the new wing to answer any questions and help direct.

The main program begins at 6:35 pm and runs until 8:30 pm. During this time, families will be able to rotate through their student’s schedule and meet each of their teachers by period. This year we will be providing transportation! We will send out detailed information as the date draws closer. We look forward to seeing you at Justice High School’s Back To School Night!

Update Your Contact Information

To be sure you receive important information from your schools, update your phone numbers and/or email addresses in the Parent/Guardian section of SIS ParentVUE.

Student Rights & Responsibilities

The Student Rights & Responsibilities (SR&R) handbook is located online in SISParentVUE.  Parents and guardians are responsible for acknowledging they have received and reviewed the SR&R and should be prompted to do so when they log into their SIS Parent Account. Students will be reviewing the SR&R during Advisory (2nd Period).

Schoology

Students and teachers will continue to use Schoology as their learning management system. Students will login using their student ID and FCPS network password. Parents who have a ParentVue account will have read-only access to view their child’s Schoology courses and will use their ParentVue username and password to login to Schoology. If you wish to access Schoology, but do not have a ParentVue account, please visit this site to register for a ParentVue account. Students will be able to access their courses via Schoology by the first day of school.

📵 Phones Down, Engagement Up: FCPS Cell Phone Policy and Storage Pilot

Keeping cell phones off during the school day helps students focus and learn. It also boosts positive social behavior. Review FCPS’ cell phone expectations by grade level with your child and help keep our classrooms free of distractions! If you need to reach your child during the school day, please call the Justice HS Main Office at 703-824-3900.

At the May 9, 2024 School Board meeting, the School Board directed the superintendent to develop a pilot program for cell phone storage at FCPS. Starting with the 2024-25 school year, select high schools will be cell phone-free during all instructional times by using cell phone storage units in each classroom. Students at these schools will begin using the storage units on Tuesday, September 3. 

Justice High School is participating in this pilot as a storage school and we will be following the guidelines above closely. We appreciate you reinforcing with your child why you support the FCPS Cell Phone Policy. Find more information and additional resources on our cell phone storage webpage.

Opt-Out Annual Notice Annual Notice of Survey, Records, Curriculum, Privacy, and Related Rights

Fairfax County Public Schools wants all parents and caregivers to understand its policies regarding surveys, records, curriculum, privacy, and related rights.

In its Annual Notice of Survey, Records, Curriculum, Privacy, and Related Rights and Opt-Out Forms (Annual Notice), FCPS provides explanations of the rights listed above as well as forms that may be used to exercise opt-out choices. Two versions of the Annual Notice are available: a grades K-8 version and a grades 9-12 version. Parents/caregivers with children at different grade levels should read each applicable version of the Annual Notice, because the notices and opt-out rights vary depending on the student’s grade level.

Get more information and view the 2024-25 Opt-Out Booklets.

Aviso Anual Sobre Encuestas, Expedientes, Currículo, Privacidad y  Derechos Relacionados

Las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Fairfax desean que todos los padres entiendan las políticas sobre encuestas, expedientes, currículo, privacidad y derechos afines.En su Aviso Anual sobre Encuestas, Expedientes, Currículo, Privacidad, y Derechos Relacionados y Formularios de Opción de Exclusión (Aviso Anual), FCPS proporciona explicaciones sobre los derechos indicados anteriormente, al igual que sobre los formularios que pueden usarse para ejercer las decisiones de exclusión. Hay disponibles dos versiones del Aviso Anual: una versión para los estudiantes de kindergarten hasta 8.° grado y una versión para los estudiantes de 9.° hasta 12.° grado. Los padres que tengan hijos en diferentes grados deben leer la versión del Aviso Anual que corresponda a cada grado, porque los avisos y los derechos de opción de exclusión varían dependiendo del grado que cursa el estudiante.

Obtengan más información y lean los Folletos de Exclusión 2024-2025..

Student Chromebook Distribution

As we prepare for the upcoming school year, we want to inform you that Technology Pickup for Chromebooks will take place during the first week of school during English or PE classes.

Please note that each student will receive a Chromebook for use throughout the academic year, provided that their device was returned at the end of last year. If your child did not return their Chromebook last year, please contact Jack McAuley at [email protected] or (703) 824-3957.

If your student requires a password reset, they may visit our Technology Specialists during the first week of school or receive a password reset from their classroom teachers.

📊 Middle School and High School Grading Updates

FCPS worked with students, teachers, parents/caregivers, and school leaders to evaluate recent changes in grading policies and review current policies. The goal was to increase consistency and clarity in grading policies across the school division. Based on this work, FCPS put some new grading policies in place for all middle and high school students for the 2024-25 school year. Visit the FCPS website for information on secondary grading policy updates.

Athletic Ticket Price Changes

Did you know that FCPS athletic event ticket prices haven't changed in over 25 years? Despite overwhelming inflation during that time period.

A note from the FCPS Office of Student Activities and Athletics - Effective with the start of the 2024-2025 school year all FCPS schools will have consistent regular season, district tournament and region tournament entry fees for general admission.

Adults (18 and over) will be $7.

FCPS students will be $5.

Schools will continue to offer free admission to senior citizens and children under 6. The VHSL sets ticket prices for VHSL State Competitions.

Schools are not allocated funding for uniforms and consumable supplies and ticket revenue is the primary funding source for those items. 

Justice High School will continue to offer the LOW COST option of purchasing a Pack Pass. A pack pass is good for entry into every athletic event held on campus for the entire 2024-2025 school year.

Click the Link Below to Purchase Now!

2024-2025 PACK PASSES

Required Immunizations

All students are required to be immunized against certain communicable diseases to attend school in the state of Virginia. It is important for all students to receive the required immunizations. 

Please talk with your family health care provider about whether or not your children are up to date on their vaccines before the new school year begins. Submit updated immunization records to your school as soon as possible. Appointments are required for most vaccination clinics. Don’t wait until the last minute when you might not be able to find an appointment. Visit the Fairfax County Health Department website for a schedule of clinics or schedule with your family’s health care provider

More information on immunization requirements and the necessary documentation is available online.

You may drop the records off in Student Services between 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM during any weekday, mail the records to Justice High School Student Services, or email the records to:

Julia Sanchez - Monzon at [email protected].     

Coming Up 12th Grade College and Career Night

Parents of Seniors! Please join us at our annual Senior Parent Night from 6:30-8:30 pm on Thursday, September 12 in the Little Theatre. We will be discussing graduation requirements, college application timelines, senior packet, requesting official transcripts and other items needed, as well as offering two breakout sessions.

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 5-8:30 pm. We will share more information as we get closer.

From FCPS 📞 Family Information Phone Lines

FCPS phone lines are available in nine different languages. An FCPS employee will respond to your call in your preferred language within 24 hours, Monday through Friday. Call the phone line with any question about your child’s education or FCPS and someone will help connect you to resources or arrange for you to speak to the appropriate school employee. Learn more about family information phone lines and phone numbers.

Career Opportunities in FCPS Food and Nutrition 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.

Helpful Links

Justice Website

Justice Athletics

Student Services

Attendance

Red/Blue Rotation Calendar

Bell Schedule

Justice HS PTSA

MySchoolBucks

ParentVue Information

Follow Us On Social Media!

X (formerly known as Twitter) 

School - @justicehswolves

Activities - @justice_sports

Instagram

School - @justicehs_wolves

Activities - @justice_wolves

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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Important Dates

Thursday, August 15 - Student schedules go live through ParentVUE and StudentVUE at 6:00 am

Thursday, August 15 - Wolfpack Welcome (3:00-5:30 pm)

Friday, August 16 - Freshman & New to Justice Student Orientation (8:30-11:45 am)

Monday, August 19 - First Day of School

Wednesday, August 28 - Justice HS Back to School Night (5:00-8:30 pm)

Friday, August 30 - Monday, September 2 - Labor Day Holiday

Thursday, September 12 - Senior College Parent Night (6:30-8:30 pm)

Wednesday, September 18 - Parent University: School Toolkit (5:00-8:30 pm)

School Counselor Alpha Shift

Our team of professional school counselors will be working with your students throughout the year in the areas of academics, college and career, and social-emotional supports. For Class of 2025, please reach out to your School Counselor from last school year if you would prefer that they write your letter of recommendation. Please email Christy Hanlon, Director of Student Services, if your previous School Counselor is not listed below to discuss your letter of recommendation - [email protected].

Joseph Tran will be taking over the beginning of the alpha as Mr. Baldwin has taken an opportunity much closer to his family. Mr. Tran grew up in the Northern Virginia area and spent a few years in the Justice pyramid. He recently graduated with a Master's degree in Counseling from California and we are extremely happy to have him join the Justice family!

School Counselor Last Names Email

Joseph Tran

A-Bouk

[email protected]

Carissa Camacho

Boul-Ess

[email protected] 

Richeal Fretwell

Est-Hoc

[email protected] 

Scott Aldridge

Hod-Mea

[email protected] 

Wilson Harvey

Meb-Pe

[email protected] 

Kimberly Figueroa

Pf-Sha

[email protected] 

Allison Maraan

Shb-Z

[email protected] 

Marcelo Valencia

MLL Level 1 Newcomer 

[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.

• August 1-30, 2024: No Schedule Changes will be made in order to support new student/transfer registrations, final grades from summer programming, hard conflicts, errors in placement, or discussions on any schedule changes that occurred over the summer
• 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.

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

Senior Parent College Night

Parents of Seniors! Please join us at our annual Senior Parent Night from 6:30-8:30 pm on Thursday, September 12 in the Little Theatre. We will be discussing graduation requirements, college application timelines, senior packet, requesting official transcripts and other items needed, as well as offering two breakout sessions.

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 5-8:30 pm. We will share more information as we get closer.

Required Immunizations

All students are required to be immunized against certain communicable diseases to attend school in the state of Virginia. It is important for all students to receive the required immunizations. 

Please talk with your family health care provider about whether or not your children are up to date on their vaccines before the new school year begins. Submit updated immunization records to your school as soon as possible. Appointments are required for most vaccination clinics. Don’t wait until the last minute when you might not be able to find an appointment. Visit the Fairfax County Health Department website for a schedule of clinics or schedule with your family’s health care provider

More information on immunization requirements and the necessary documentation is available online.

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:

Julia Sanchez - Monzon at [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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Attendance: 703.824.3920 | Web 

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This Week's Topics

• Important Dates
• Welcome Back to the 2024-2025 School Year Letter
• Beginning of Year Information
• Coming Up
• Additional Information
• From FCPS
• Helpful Links
• Emergency Resources
• FCPS Cares

Important Dates

Thursday, August 15 - Student schedules go live through ParentVUE and StudentVUE at 6:00 am

Thursday, August 15 - Wolfpack Welcome (3:00-5:30 pm)

Friday, August 16 - Freshman & New to Justice Student Orientation (8:30-11:45 am)

Monday, August 19 - First Day of School

Wednesday, August 28 - Justice HS Back to School Night (5:00-8:30 pm)

Friday, August 30 - Monday, September 2 - Labor Day Holiday

Thursday, September 12 - 12th Grade College and Career Night (6:30-8:30 pm)

Wednesday, September 18 - Parent University Quarter 1 Presentation (5:00-8:30 pm)

Welcome Back to the 2024-2025 School Year Letter

Please see our website HERE for the Justice HS Welcome Back Letter.

Beginning of Year Information Wolfpack Welcome

The Wolfpack Welcome will take place on Thursday, August 15 from 3:00-5:30 at Justice High School.

We are excited to welcome our Wolves to the 2024-205 school year during our annual Wolfpack Welcome. The Wolfpack Welcome will take place out in front of our main entrance. Students, families and the community will have the opportunity to…

Visit Tables for:

• Clubs, Sports & other Activates
• PE Uniforms
• Purchase Pack Passes (athletic event 3 season pass)
• Student Government Association (SGA)
• Form Submissions
• PTSA & Booster Clubs
• Much, much more…

Visit Student Services

• Pick up Student Schedules
• Learn more about Student Vue and Parent Vue
• Complete Parent Digital Consent Forms available via Parent Digital Consent System (PDC) - Available after August 1st.

Food Trucks will be available for food and drink purchases

Stick around for our Varsity Football Scrimmage at 6pm that same night!

  Wolfpack Welcome Medication Drop-off

The Health Room will be open for drop-off of emergency and daily prescription medications before school starts during our Wolfpack Welcome on Thursday, August 15th from 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm.

All medications are required to have a medication authorization. We cannot accept medication that has expired.

Asthma inhalers are now required to come with the Virginia Asthma Action Plan completed by your student's doctor as well as an Authorization for Virginia Asthma Action Plan to be completed by parents and students.

Epinephrine Authorization

Medication Authorization

Asthma-Action-Plan-24-25.pdf

Authorization for Virginia Asthma Action Plan

Health Information Form

Emergency Care Form

All prescription medications must be transported to school by a parent or designated adult.  Students are not allowed to bring in prescription medications. Should you have any questions, please contact Public Health Nurse Melissa Villatoro at [email protected]. 

Freshman & New to Justice Student Orientation

Welcome to the Wolf Pack!  On Friday, August 16,  ALL incoming Justice Freshmen (Class of 2028) and New to Justice students are invited to attend orientation. This will be an exciting opportunity to connect with your fellow classmates, meet key staff, hear about life at Justice from current students, tour the building, and learn how to make the 2024-2025 school year fun and successful! 

Transportation is provided!  Buses will pick up students from feeder schools (see schedule below) or parents can drop-off and pick-up at Justice (front of building).  Students who walk should plan to arrive by 8:15am! 

• Bus #1
• Belvedere Elementary – 7:45
• Parklawn Elementary – 7:55
• Glasgow Middle – 8:05

 *Leave Justice at 11:30 and return to feeders by 11:50 

• Bus #2
• Beech Tree Elementary – 7:35
• Sleepy Hollow Elementary – 7:40
• Bailey’s Upper Elementary – 7:50
• Glen Forest Elementary – 8:00
• Bailey’s Lower Elementary – 8:10

 *Leave Justice at 11:30 and return to feeders by 11:50 

• Parent Drop-Off - 7:45-8:15 am 
• Parent Pick-Up - 11:30-11:45 am 

We can’t wait to see you and help kick-off the 2024-2025 school year right.  Go Wolves! 

Back to School Night & New Wing Open House

This school year we will host Back to School Night on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 from 5:30 pm-8:30 pm.

From 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm, you may buy Justice gear, buy athletic event Pack Passes, sign up to become a member of the PTSA, learn about Title I, preview Family Life Education materials in grades 9-12, and meet our different school support personnel, including our parent liaisons and technology team. 

Additionally 5:30 - 6:30 pm, all parents are welcome to walk our new wing. We are excited to share our new spaces to learn with our community! We will have students and staff placed throughout the new wing to answer any questions and help direct.

The main program begins at 6:35 pm and runs until 8:30 pm. During this time, families will be able to rotate through their student’s schedule and meet each of their teachers by period. This year we will be providing transportation! We will send out detailed information as the date draws closer. We look forward to seeing you at Justice High School’s Back To School Night!

Justice HS Cell Phone Policy

Justice HS will be following the FCPS School Board Policy that was adopted at its meeting on May 9. Here are the key points:

• Cell phones may be used on campus before the first bell, after the last bell, during passing periods, and lunches.
• There will be cell phone storage cases in every classroom. All students shall put their phones in the cell phone storage case at the beginning of class. They will then pick it back up at the end of class.
• Phone accessories are also to be silenced and away when phone use is prohibited. Smart watches that serve a dual purpose may be worn, but the phone features (texting, Internet viewing, and calls) are to be off when phone use is prohibited. Airpods must also be out and away during all instructional periods.
• Students with a documented health or educational need through special services may have an exception. Please work through your child’s administrator if you believe an exception is needed.
• We will spend the first two weeks of school reviewing the new policy with students. We will go live with cell phones storage cases on Tuesday, September 3.

Student Chromebook Distribution

As we prepare for the upcoming school year, we want to inform you that Technology Pickup for Chromebooks will take place during the first week of school during English or PE classes.

Please note that each student will receive a Chromebook for use throughout the academic year, provided that their device was returned at the end of last year. If your child did not return their Chromebook last year, please contact Jack McAuley at [email protected] or (703) 824-3957.

If your student requires a password reset, they may visit our Technology Specialists during the first week of school or receive a password reset from their classroom teachers.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) with Academic Integrity

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a type of technology that involves computer programming and data. There are many different types of AI tools. Some can use data to make predictions, decisions, and/or generate content. Teachers will specify when it is acceptable for students to use AI on any part of an assignment. Teachers will also review expectations for citing AI.   They will also cover how students should show their work and explain their use of AI. Students should follow the Honor Code to maintain academic integrity. Students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the work they submit. Students should not use AI on an assignment unless the teacher has given permission. AI tools can produce false information called “AI hallucinations.” Students should always check what AI creates. Students should make sure it matches the needs of the project and audience. Students remain responsible for the content they submit. 

Before using AI tools on assignments, students should ask their teacher(s): 

• if AI can be used on any part of an assignment, 
• how it can be used, 
• how to show their work, and 
• how to cite or explain their use of AI. 

In general, students should not enter any of the following information into AI Tools: 

• personal information (name, date of birth, etc.); 
• education records (grades, transcripts, etc.); and 
• work that belongs to others.

You can search the FCPS Digital Ecosystem Library (DEL) using "AI" (in quotes).  It will show you which AI tool features are approved for use on FCPS devices or networks. The DEL provides information on approved audiences for each tool. Student use of AI must comply with the Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R). This includes the Acceptable Use Policy in Appendix A of the SR&R. 

Personal devices may enable access to AI tools not approved in the DEL. 

• Teachers will not require the use of AI tools that are not approved in FCPS. 
• Parents/Caregivers decide what access to AI tools is appropriate on personal devices. 
• Parents and students should read the AI tool's terms of service and privacy policies. Find out what kind of information the AI tool can collect, use, and share and what age students must be to use the tool. Check who retains rights to the data entered, the ability to delete data, and the ability to opt out of data sharing. Be aware that some AI tools may keep the information students enter and use it without permission. Students might not keep all rights to their work. 
• Students should be careful with any information you give an AI tool. 

Parents can explore resources from CommonSense Media: Resources on AI and Parent Tips and FAQs.

Regardless of whether a student uses a personal device or an FCPS device, students must follow teachers' expectations, the Honor Code, and SR&R. 

Required Immunizations

All students are required to be immunized against certain communicable diseases to attend school in the state of Virginia. It is important for all students to receive the required immunizations. 

Please talk with your family health care provider about whether or not your children are up to date on their vaccines before the new school year begins. Submit updated immunization records to your school as soon as possible. Appointments are required for most vaccination clinics. Don’t wait until the last minute when you might not be able to find an appointment. Visit the Fairfax County Health Department website for a schedule of clinics or schedule with your family’s health care provider

More information on immunization requirements and the necessary documentation is available online.

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:

Julia Sanchez - Monzon at [email protected].     

Justice HS Red/Blue Calendar for 2024-2025 School Year

This calendar is also available on our website here.

Coming Up 12th Grade College and Career Night

Parents of Seniors! Please join us at our annual Senior Parent Night from 6:30-8:30 pm on Thursday, September 12 in the Little Theatre. We will be discussing graduation requirements, college application timelines, senior packet, requesting official transcripts and other items needed, as well as offering two breakout sessions.

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 5-8:30 pm. We will share more information as we get closer.

Additional Information INOVA Back to School Pediatric Health Fairs

Inova Cares Clinic (ICC) will provide children ages 5+ with free school entrance physicals and immunizations at summer health fairs for children on Medicaid or who are uninsured. The clinics will take place 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on the following dates:

• Saturday, August 17, at ICC for Children - Falls Church

Appointments are required. No walk-ins will be allowed. Call 703-698-2550 for an appointment. Any student trying out for fall sports needs to have their doctor complete the VHSL physical form, available here.

Student Bus Passes

All Justice High School students can get a Student Bus Pass SmarTrip card to ride the Fairfax Connector/Fairfax CUE/limited Metro Bus routes for free! With the pass, fares are free from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week, all year. Applications will be available for pickup at Wolfpack Welcome. If you already have a bus pass, you do not have to reapply.

From FCPS Summer Meal Service Program

FCPS provides options for breakfast and lunch for students over the summer while schools are not in session. Please visit this website for more information.

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.

Pre-K Program Accepting Applications for 2024-25

The FCPS Pre-K program serves 3- and 4-year-olds who are either income-eligible or who face certain educational challenges. Programs are in place in 73 FCPS elementary schools. Apply for Pre-K online or call 703-208-7900 (English) or 703-208-7901 (Spanish) for more information and to apply.

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.

Helpful Links

Justice Website

Justice Athletics

Student Services

Attendance

Red/Blue Rotation Calendar

Bell Schedule

Justice HS PTSA

MySchoolBucks

ParentVue Information

Follow Us On Social Media!

X (formerly known as Twitter) 

School - @justicehswolves

Activities - @justice_sports

Instagram

School - @justicehs_wolves

Activities - @justice_wolves

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

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Welcome to JHS Student Services! Important Dates

Thursday, August 15 - Student schedules go live through ParentVUE and StudentVUE at 6:00 am

Thursday, August 15 - Wolfpack Welcome (3:00-5:30 pm)

Friday, August 16 - Freshman & New to Justice Student Orientation (8:30-11:45 am)

Monday, August 19 - First Day of School

Wednesday, August 28 - Justice HS Back to School Night (5:00-8:30 pm)

Friday, August 30 - Monday, September 2 - Labor Day Holiday

Thursday, September 12 - Senior College Parent Night (6:30-8:30 pm)

Wednesday, September 18 - Parent University: School Toolkit (5:00-8:30 pm)

School Counselor Alpha Shift

Our team of professional school counselors will be working with your students throughout the year in the areas of academics, college and career, and social-emotional supports. For Class of 2025, please reach out to your School Counselor from last school year if you would prefer that they write your letter of recommendation. Please email Christy Hanlon, Director of Student Services, if your previous School Counselor is not listed below to discuss your letter of recommendation - [email protected].

Joseph Tran will be taking over the beginning of the alpha as Mr. Baldwin has taken an opportunity much closer to his family. Mr. Tran grew up in the Northern Virginia area and spent a few years in the Justice pyramid. He recently graduated with a Master's degree in Counseling from California and we are extremely happy to have him join the Justice family!

School Counselor Last Names Email

Joseph Tran

A-Bouk

[email protected]

Carissa Camacho

Boul-Ess

[email protected] 

Richeal Fretwell

Est-Hoc

[email protected] 

Scott Aldridge

Hod-Mea

[email protected] 

Wilson Harvey

Meb-Pe

[email protected] 

Kimberly Figueroa

Pf-Sha

[email protected] 

Allison Maraan

Shb-Z

[email protected] 

Marcelo Valencia

MLL Level 1 Newcomer 

[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.

• August 1-30, 2024: No Schedule Changes will be made in order to support new student/transfer registrations, final grades from summer programming, hard conflicts, errors in placement, or discussions on any schedule changes that occurred over the summer
• 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.

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

Senior Parent College Night

Parents of Seniors! Please join us at our annual Senior Parent Night from 6:30-8:30 pm on Thursday, September 12 in the Little Theatre. We will be discussing graduation requirements, college application timelines, senior packet, requesting official transcripts and other items needed, as well as offering two breakout sessions.

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 5-8:30 pm. We will share more information as we get closer.

Required Immunizations

All students are required to be immunized against certain communicable diseases to attend school in the state of Virginia. It is important for all students to receive the required immunizations. 

Please talk with your family health care provider about whether or not your children are up to date on their vaccines before the new school year begins. Submit updated immunization records to your school as soon as possible. Appointments are required for most vaccination clinics. Don’t wait until the last minute when you might not be able to find an appointment. Visit the Fairfax County Health Department website for a schedule of clinics or schedule with your family’s health care provider

More information on immunization requirements and the necessary documentation is available online.

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:

Julia Sanchez - Monzon at [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
• Welcome Back to the 2024-2025 School Year Letter
• Follow us on Social Media!
• Class of 2025 Justice High School Graduation Date
• Beginning of Year Information
• Coming Up
• Community Events
• Additional Information
• From FCPS
• Helpful Links
• Emergency Resources
• FCPS Cares

Important Dates

Thursday, August 15 - Student schedules go live through ParentVUE and StudentVUE at 6:00 am

Thursday, August 15 - Wolfpack Welcome (3:00-5:30 pm)

Friday, August 16 - Freshman & New to Justice Student Orientation (8:30-11:45 am)

Monday, August 19 - First Day of School

Wednesday, August 28 - Justice HS Back to School Night (5:00-8:30 pm)

Friday, August 30 - Monday, September 2 - Labor Day Holiday

Thursday, September 12 - 12th Grade College and Career Night (6:30-8:30 pm)

Wednesday, September 18 - Parent University Quarter 1 Presentation (5:00-8:30 pm)

Welcome Back to the 2024-2025 School Year Letter

Please see our website HERE for the Justice HS Welcome Back Letter. This was sent out through e-Notify earlier today (Monday, August 5).

Follow us on Social Media!

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School - @justicehswolves

Activities - @justice_sports

Instagram

School - @justicehs_wolves

Activities - @justice_wolves

Class of 2025 Justice High School Graduation Date

Mark your calendars! The Class of 2025 Justice High School Commencement Ceremony will take place on Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 2:00 pm at EagleBank Arena on the campus of George Mason University. 

Beginning of Year Information Wolfpack Welcome

The Wolfpack Welcome will take place on Thursday, August 15 from 3:00-5:30 at Justice High School.

We are excited to welcome our Wolves to the 2024-205 school year during our annual Wolfpack Welcome. The Wolfpack Welcome will take place out in front of our main entrance. Students, families and the community will have the opportunity to…

Visit Tables for:

• Clubs, Sports & other Activates
• PE Uniforms
• Purchase Pack Passes (athletic event 3 season pass)
• Student Government Association (SGA)
• Form Submissions
• PTSA & Booster Clubs
• Much, much more…

Visit Student Services

• Pick up Student Schedules
• Learn more about Student Vue and Parent Vue
• Complete Parent Digital Consent Forms available via Parent Digital Consent System (PDC) - Available after August 1st.

Food Trucks will be available for food and drink purchases

Stick around for our Varsity Football Scrimmage at 6pm that same night!

  Wolfpack Welcome Medication Drop-off

The Health Room will be open for drop-off of emergency and daily prescription medications before school starts during our Wolfpack Welcome on Thursday, August 15th from 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm.

All medications are required to have a medication authorization. We cannot accept medication that has expired.

Asthma inhalers are now required to come with the Virginia Asthma Action Plan completed by your student's doctor as well as an Authorization for Virginia Asthma Action Plan to be completed by parents and students.

Epinephrine Authorization

Medication Authorization

Asthma-Action-Plan-24-25.pdf

Authorization for Virginia Asthma Action Plan

Health Information Form

Emergency Care Form

All prescription medications must be transported to school by a parent or designated adult.  Students are not allowed to bring in prescription medications. Should you have any questions, please contact Public Health Nurse Melissa Villatoro at [email protected]. 

Freshman & New to Justice Student Orientation

Welcome to the Wolf Pack!  On Friday, August 16,  ALL incoming Justice Freshmen (Class of 2028) and New to Justice students are invited to attend orientation. This will be an exciting opportunity to connect with your fellow classmates, meet key staff, hear about life at Justice from current students, tour the building, and learn how to make the 2024-2025 school year fun and successful! 

Transportation is provided!  Buses will pick up students from feeder schools (see schedule below) or parents can drop-off and pick-up at Justice (front of building).  Students who walk should plan to arrive by 8:15am! 

• Bus #1
• Belvedere Elementary – 7:45
• Parklawn Elementary – 7:55
• Glasgow Middle – 8:05

 *Leave Justice at 11:30 and return to feeders by 11:50 

• Bus #2
• Beech Tree Elementary – 7:35
• Sleepy Hollow Elementary – 7:40
• Bailey’s Upper Elementary – 7:50
• Glen Forest Elementary – 8:00
• Bailey’s Lower Elementary – 8:10

 *Leave Justice at 11:30 and return to feeders by 11:50 

• Parent Drop-Off - 7:45-8:15 am 
• Parent Pick-Up - 11:30-11:45 am 

We can’t wait to see you and help kick-off the 2024-2025 school year right.  Go Wolves! 

Back to School Night & New Wing Open House

This school year we will host Back to School Night on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 from 5:30 pm-8:30 pm.

From 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm, you may buy Justice gear, buy athletic event Pack Passes, sign up to become a member of the PTSA, learn about Title I, preview Family Life Education materials in grades 9-12, and meet our different school support personnel, including our parent liaisons and technology team. 

Additionally 5:30 - 6:30 pm, all parents are welcome to walk our new wing. We are excited to share our new spaces to learn with our community! We will have students and staff placed throughout the new wing to answer any questions and help direct.

The main program begins at 6:35 pm and runs until 8:30 pm. During this time, families will be able to rotate through their student’s schedule and meet each of their teachers by period. This year we will be providing transportation! We will send out detailed information as the date draws closer. We look forward to seeing you at Justice High School’s Back To School Night!

Student Chromebook Distribution

As we prepare for the upcoming school year, we want to inform you that Technology Pickup for Chromebooks will take place during the first week of school during English or PE classes.

Please note that each student will receive a Chromebook for use throughout the academic year, provided that their device was returned at the end of last year. If your child did not return their Chromebook last year, please contact Jack McAuley at [email protected] or (703) 824-3957.

If your student requires a password reset, they may visit our Technology Specialists during the first week of school or receive a password reset from their classroom teachers.

Required Immunizations

All students are required to be immunized against certain communicable diseases to attend school in the state of Virginia. It is important for all students to receive the required immunizations. 

Please talk with your family health care provider about whether or not your children are up to date on their vaccines before the new school year begins. Submit updated immunization records to your school as soon as possible. Appointments are required for most vaccination clinics. Don’t wait until the last minute when you might not be able to find an appointment. Visit the Fairfax County Health Department website for a schedule of clinics or schedule with your family’s health care provider

More information on immunization requirements and the necessary documentation is available online.

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:

Julia Sanchez - Monzon at [email protected].     

Justice HS Red/Blue Calendar for 2024-2025 School Year

This calendar is also available on our website here.

Coming Up 12th Grade College and Career Night

Parents of Seniors! Please join us at our annual Senior Parent Night from 6:30-8:30 pm on Thursday, September 12 in the Little Theatre. We will be discussing graduation requirements, college application timelines, senior packet, requesting official transcripts and other items needed, as well as offering two breakout sessions.

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 5-8:30 pm. We will share more information as we get closer.

Community Events Multilingual Learners Summit - Thursday, August 8 from 5-8:30pm at Annandale HS Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services Back to School Event - Saturday, August 10 Blue Star Families' Back-to-School Military Fair - 8/10

Please join FCPS for an upcoming event for our military-connected students and families: the Blue Star Families’ Back-to-School Military Fair.  The event is scheduled for August 10, 2024, from 10 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., in the West Springfield High School cafeteria. 

This event offers a unique opportunity for military-connected families of students in grades 7-12 to receive school supplies and connect with a variety of FCPS, military, and community resources.  The fair aims to support our Active Duty, National Guard, Reserve, and Veteran families as they prepare for the upcoming school year. 

Additional Information INOVA Back to School Pediatric Health Fairs

Inova Cares Clinic (ICC) will provide children ages 5+ with free school entrance physicals and immunizations at summer health fairs for children on Medicaid or who are uninsured. The clinics will take place 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on the following dates:

• Saturday, August 17, at ICC for Children - Falls Church

Appointments are required. No walk-ins will be allowed. Call 703-698-2550 for an appointment. Any student trying out for fall sports needs to have their doctor complete the VHSL physical form, available here.

Student Bus Passes

All Justice High School students can get a Student Bus Pass SmarTrip card to ride the Fairfax Connector/Fairfax CUE/limited Metro Bus routes for free! With the pass, fares are free from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week, all year. Applications will be available for pickup at Wolfpack Welcome. If you already have a bus pass, you do not have to reapply.

From FCPS Summer Meal Service Program

FCPS provides options for breakfast and lunch for students over the summer while schools are not in session. Please visit this website for more information.

Pre-K Program Accepting Applications for 2024-25

The FCPS Pre-K program serves 3- and 4-year-olds who are either income-eligible or who face certain educational challenges. Programs are in place in 73 FCPS elementary schools. Apply for Pre-K online or call 703-208-7900 (English) or 703-208-7901 (Spanish) for more information and to apply.

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.

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