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“Education breeds confidence; confidence breeds hope; hope breeds peace.” ~ Confucius
Dear Justice Families,
Welcome to the 2019-20 school year! I hope you found your summer to be relaxing, reenergizing and enjoyable.
The beginning of a new school year always has a sense of excitement. It is a time that marks a fresh start, exciting possibilities, and great promise. For our students, it means reconnecting with old friends, meeting new friends and teachers, new learning, discovery, and growth. We look forward to working with you as we prepare your children for secondary education and the world.
On Monday, students should report to their first period class. If your student doesn't have access to their online schedule, there will be lots of staff to assist them in getting to the right place. All students will receive a paper copy of their schedule in first period.
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to me, your student's counselor or their administrator. Our door is always open.
Wishing all our families a wonderful school year!
The FCPS Superintendent, Dr. Brabrand, has a special welcome back message for families.
FCPS parents, students, and staff members are invited to share their favorite pictures or video from the first day of school on Monday, August 26, on social media using the hashtag #firstdayfairfax. We will share some of the photos on the FCPS Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram pages. Be sure to tag Justice High School @Justicehswolves.
Bus Riders:
FCPS Transportation Services has sent detailed bus route information to parents by phone and email. If your child rides the bus, be sure to check your email or voice mail for a message. Bus route information for your child is also available now by logging into your FCPS 24-7 Learning: Parent View (Blackboard) account. To see it, click your child’s name in the module titled “Bus Stop Information (Parent).” Here Comes The Bus mobile app will be available starting Monday, August 26th.
Bus Delay Notification System
Stay up-to-date on school bus arrivals with FCPS' bus delay notification system. This system provides parents with timely notification of late bus route information. Access it directly online. Morning bus route information will be available until noon. The afternoon bus route information will be available from 1 to 7 p.m.
Kiss & Ride:
The safety and security of our students and staff is a priority at Justice High School. This includes the drop-off and pick up of students before and after the school day. In the continuing effort to maintain and enhance our safe and secure environment, there is a safe and efficient designated Student Drop-off and Pick-up location for your use. This location is in the rear of the school near the football stadium. It can be accessed by the rear driveway entrance from Peace Valley Lane, between Diamond Dr. and Cheryl Dr. This area is marked by signs indicating “Student Drop-off”. Students can be dropped off beginning at 7:50am. The picture below demonstrates the drop-off area.
Students form important habits early, as they begin to develop responsibility to come to school on time and be prepared and ready to learn. Parents or guardians need to encourage good habits like sleep and eating and study habits so that students are ready to learn. Teachers, administrators, counselors, and other support professionals can help students adjust to routines, learn expectations, and develop academic and social competence.
Virginia requires that all children between the ages of five and eighteen be enrolled in school and attend on a daily basis. A student who is absent from school for 15 consecutive days or more is withdrawn from school and must officially register again upon his or her return to school.
Parents or guardians should call the attendance line @ (703) 824-3920 before 8:15 AM, to let us know of any tardiness or absence. FCPS will communicate quickly with parents or guardians when a student does not come to school as expected. Parents should receive calls and emails within 30 minutes via an automated attendance calling system. Attendance will be checked daily for period and all-day absences and calls and emails are made at 10 a.m. In addition, attendance is reconciled at 4 p.m. Calls and emails follow at 7 p.m. via an automated attendance system. For more information, please go to our attendance page on the Justice High School Website.
Emergency Care Form
All students must have accurate emergency care information. Parents update this information through WeCare@School via their SIS ParentVue account.
- Log into your SIS ParentVUE account
- Go to FCPS Links located in the left-hand menu
- Go to FCPS 24/7 and Log in using the same username and password as your SIS ParentVUE account
- Go to WeCare @ School on the top right of your screen.
If parents are not able to update the Emergency Care Forms through the WeCare system, students will receive a paper copy for parents to update and sign and return to their 3rd period teacher no later than Friday, September 6th.
Health Information Form
The Health Information Form is necessary to inform the Public Health Nurse (PHN) of your child’s health status and to plan for health needs that may impact his/her school day. Students will receive a paper copy of this form through 3rd period classes. Please sign and have you child return to their 3rd period teacher no later than Friday, September 6th.
2019-20 Opt-Out Information and Booklets
The Annual Notice of Survey, Records, Curriculum, Privacy, and Related Rights and Opt-Out Forms are now available for review. For details regarding parents' rights regarding FCPS policies please visit the FCPS website. Complete these forms ONLY IF YOU WISH YOUR CHILD TO BE OPTED-OUT. Forms can be turned into the Main Office.
Family Life Education
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) provides a comprehensive, sequential Family Life Education (FLE) program for students in grades kindergarten through grade twelve. Instruction is seen as a partnership among parents and guardians, the school, and the community in supporting the learning essential to the development of strong families, positive relationships, and a healthy community.
Parents/guardians may choose to opt their child out of all or part of the Family Life Education program. Students who are opted out are provided with age-appropriate, nonpunitive alternative health instruction, and every effort is made to foster respect for family choices. If you wish to opt your child out of all or part of FLE for this school year, opt out forms will be included in your child’s back-to-school/orientation packets and are available online for Elementary (K-6) https://www.fcps.edu/academics/elementary-school-academics-k-6/elementary-family-life-education , Middle School (7-8) https://www.fcps.edu/academics/middle-school-academics-7-8/family-life-education-fle, and High School (9-12) https://www.fcps.edu/academics/high-school-academics-9-12/family-life-education-fle. Please fill in the opt-out form and return it to your child’s school prior to Family Life Education instruction.
Detailed grade-level program descriptions are available online at Elementary (K-6) , Middle School (7-8) , and High School (9-12). FLE grade level-specific lessons and media that FCPS has streaming rights for are available for parents online in FCPS 24-7 (Blackboard) Parent View https://fcps.blackboard.com/. Account information is available at your local school or online at http://www.fcps.edu/is/instructionaltechnology/247help/parents.shtml. Grade level-specific lessons are also available at the Fairfax County Regional Library in the City of Fairfax (this location does not have media). Grade level-specific lessons and media that is not streamed online are available for review at your child’s school library. Due to copyright permissions, we are unable to stream all media online.
Program questions may be addressed by contacting Instructional Services at 571-423-4550 or by contacting Elizabeth Payne, Health and Physical Education Coordinator at etpayne@fcps.edu.
Free and Reduce Lunch Application
Free and reduced-price meal applications may be completed online or by submitting a handwritten, paper application for the 2019-2020 school year. Both the online application and paper application include a designated section with a consent to share information for potential waiver of fees for other programs. This allows parents/guardians to complete the free and reduced-price meal application and provide consent to share information in the same document. Paper applications are available in the Student Services office. For more information visit the Free and Reduced-Price Meals webpage.
Want to know what’s for lunch? Check out the menu for your child’s school online.
Parents can use this online payment system to check balances and add money to school cafeteria accounts, to make payments to the school for various school related items and to receive low account balance notifications
Student's Rights and Responsibilities
Review your Student's Rights and Responsibilities. Students will hand-carry a paper SR&R booklet home for a parent/guardian signature at the beginning of the school year. Please be sure to return the parent/student signature page.
We are excited to kick-off our football season this Thursday the 29th. This is a reminder of our safety guidelines in order to ensure a safe and fun environment.
- No backpacks unless they are backpack diaper bags and backpacks used for ADA or medical reasons. Purses and drawstring bags are also permitted.
- Please remember that all bags will be searched at the gate.
- Outside drinks/food are not allowed
- No posters
- All school rules apply at home and away games
- Students not in high school need to be accompanied and supervised by an adult
We are looking forward to a great season.
Parents of students who take a high school credit-bearing course in middle school may request that the grade be omitted from the student’s high school transcript and the student not earn high school credit for the course. Parents must make this request no later than the end of the first nine weeks of the school year following completion of the course. For courses completed in 8th grade, parents of current freshmen must make the request no later than the end of the first quarter. Once expunged, a course cannot be reinstated. The Request to Expunge form must be completed to make this request. Please contact your child’s school counselor if you would like to discuss expunging a course.
Power Struggles: Knowing When to Walk Away, September 6, 2019 10 a.m.-noon
Attend this important workshop, presented by Michele Tureaud and Lori Kraden, FCPS Behavior Intervention Teachers, to understand characteristics of power struggles. Register
Getting Past Procrastination: How to Get Your Kids Organized, Focused, and Motivated...Without Being the Bad Guy, Friday, September 20 2019 10 a.m.-noon
Like any parent, you want your child to succeed. The problem is, otherwise smart and capable kids frequently find themselves stuck in a tumultuous, never-ending struggle with procrastination, motivation, and organization. Register
Voices from the IEP Table: Perspectives on Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Families, Friday, September 27, 2019 10 a.m.-noon
This workshop explores the individual perspectives of IEP meeting participants who work with students who are culturally and linguistically diverse. Register
On Thursday, September 12, 2019, from 6:30pm-8:00pm, parents of seniors are invited to hear from college representatives and Student Services staff about key timelines, procedures, and resources to help support their seniors in the college process.
Job Opportunities at Justice HS
We are seeking application for the following full-time positions:
- Administrative Assistant I (Registrar), Student Services
- Office Assistant (Transcript Assistant), Student Services
For more information and to apply by the closing date of 08/27/19, visit the FCPS Operational Job Openings website.
We are also seeking applications for a part-time Library Aide. For more information, check out the following link. Interested candidates should email their resume Jason Kagarise .
September 21, Lake Barcroft, Beach 5
The Justice HS Scholarship Fund will hold its third-annual Bands at the Beach fundraiser on September 21 from 4pm until 7pm.
This fundraiser helps to support scholarships for Justice HS seniors. The event includes a food truck, desserts, beverages, and of course, a variety of bands. Advance tickets are available for purchase online: www.jhsscholars.org/tickets. BONUS: Special price for Justice Pyramid staff and students or just $10/ticket. Questions? Contact JHS Parent and JHS Scholars Board Member, Tara Rethore: tjreth@gmail.com
August 26 - First Day of School
August 30 - September 2 - Labor Day Weekend - Student Holiday
September 12 - Senior Parent College Planning Information Night
September 19 - Back to School Night (6:30 PM - 8:30 PM)
September 21 - Bands at the Beach Fundraiser
To view all of the Justice calendars (activities, schedules, etc.), please click here.
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