Justice Newsletter - May 12, 2019

A Note From Principal Eck

"The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go." - Dr. Seuss


 

Dear Justice Families,

     We had a wonderful week celebrating our teachers. Your children wrote the nicest thank you notes on Thankful Thursday. Our teachers felt very much appreciated.

    As we continue to prepare our students for their end of course exams, our teachers are conducting extensive reviews to ensure that students are ready and perform at their best. Please be sure that your student arrives to school on time. If at all possible, please schedule all appointments after-school hours.

     Have a great rest of your weekend!  


School Issued Laptop Collection

The end of the school year is right around the corner and soon we will ask students to return their school issued devices.  On May 28th and 29th seniors will be given a time slot to come down to F114 to return their laptop and receive a signature on their cap & gown checkout form. All underclassmen will return their computers via a designated class on June 3rd and 4th. Freshman and Sophomores will return their laptops their HPE class, while Juniors will return their laptops via their English class. If students have lost their computer or fail to turn in their computer by June 13th they will be charged a lost laptop fee of $355. If your child is taking a summer course or needs the computer for summer coursework please reach out to their counselor for summer laptop pick up instructions.


Summer School Registration Night

We will be holding a summer school registration night on Thursday, May 23rd from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm in the Justice HS library. Registration is open for the following FCPS summer academic programs: Credit Recovery Academy, SOL Programs, Summer Online Campus High School, Career and Technical Education test preparation, and ESOL Online, and more. Please visit the Summer Learning Programs page for more information including registration deadlines. Register early to ensure space is still available. Students may see their counselor for more information.


Community Service Hours - Last Call for Seniors!

Service hours for seniors must be logged in x2VOL by May 13th to be eligible for the Service Learning Cord to wear at graduation (40 hour requirement) or for the Board of Education's Excellence in Civics Education Seal (50 hour requirement, in addition to other criteria) on the diploma. Students may access their x2VOL account through their Family Connection account (accessed through Blackboard). Once in Family Connection, on the left side of the screen under resources, students can click “x2VOL” . The first time students use the program, they will need to complete their profile.


Beacon College Summer for Success Program

Beacon College is still accepting applications for their Summer for Success program.  This 3-week summer immersion experience prepares students with LD/ADHD for the transition to college with personalized, strategic coursework as well as off-campus activities, while living on campus in Leesburg, FL with other students who learn differently. Click HERE for a complete, detailed program description and a typical day’s schedule. Scholarships for the Summer for Success program are available for students in need, but they should apply early for first-come first-serve consideration. For questions or assistance, call 855-220-5376 or email admissions@beaconcollege.edu.


List of Colleges and Universities Still Accepting Applications

Do you know a high school senior who is still looking for the right college fit for the fall? The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) has released their annual list of colleges and universities that are still accepting applications from prospective freshmen or transfer students for the fall of 2019. 

Students and families are encouraged to use this tool to search colleges from across the United States that still have space available. Users may narrow down the list of schools by state and also view whether a school still has financial aid, to include scholarships, as well as unfilled housing. It is recommended that students and families contact their school counselor and career center specialist with any questions.  


FCPS Back2Fairfax Seminar: Growing Our Future Operational Employees for IT and Trade Careers

The Office of Talent Acquisition & Management (TAM) will host a Back2Fairfax Seminar at the Gatehouse Administration Center Cafe on Wednesday, May 29, 2019, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. This event will give our current high school seniors, FCPS graduates, and current FCPS employees an opportunity to hear from existing operational employees in our Information Technology (IT), Facilities, Transportation, and Construction offices. Participants will attend breakout sessions to include the following topics: resume essentials; preparing for an interview; supporting and repairing computer hardware, AV equipment, and software applications in our schools and offices; and FCPS trade careers such as carpenters, roofers, electricians, and HVAC technicians. There will also be networking time for visiting exhibitor booths from Apple Federal Credit Union, Benefit Services, Client Services, Food Services, Lord Fairfax Community College for Trade Careers, Salary Services, and Transportation. Registration link: https://back2fairfaxoperationaljobs.eventbrite.com


CONNECTING STUDENTS TO HEALTHCARE SERVICES

The Enrollment Coordinator, Anna Martinez, from Partnership for Healthier Kids will be at Justice High School once a month to assist students with enrollment into healthcare services. The first date she will be at Justice:

 

Date:       May 21, 2019

Time:        8:30 am – 12:30 pm

Location:  I-150 Students Services Conference Room

 

Documentation for guardians to bring: Proof of ID, Proof of Residency, Proof of Income Earned and Unearned

Every child deserves to attend school healthy and ready to learn. Partnership for Healthier Kids (PHK) is one of several community health-improvement initiatives of Inova's Community Services Division. Partnership for Healthier Kids is designed to identify uninsured children and connect them to an appropriate and affordable source of quality healthcare services through programs like Medicaid, CHIP and local safety net providers.


Sports Physicals at Justice HS

The Justice High School Athletic Training Department will be offering sports physicals on Thursday, May 16, 2019. This successfully completed physical will be good for all sports and out of season practices (green days, yellow days, weight-room workouts) for the 2019-2020 school year.  Sports physicals are required for all students who intend to participate in high school sports.

 

This event is a fundraiser for the Justice High School Athletic Training Department and goes to support the athletes at Justice High School. The cost of the physicals is $50 when you register online. You can register by clicking the following link: Register for sports physicals at Justice High School


Important Dates

May 21 - PTSA Meeting

May 27 - Memorial Day Holiday

June 7 - Graduation @2PM - Eagle Bank Arena 

September 19 - Back to School Night

 

The Standards of Learning testing schedule is available for your information. Please click here to take a look.

IB testing schedule is available for your information. Please click here to take a look.

Final Exam schedule is available for your information. Please click here to take a look.

 

To view all of the Justice calendars (activities, schedules, etc.), please click here.

 


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