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“Creativity is intelligence having fun.” ~ Albert Einstein
Dear Justice Families,
We had a great start to our school year. Students and teachers spent time the first week getting to know one another and learn classroom procedures and routines. With close to 2200 students, arrival and dismissal were extremely busy, but seem to pick up speed every day. Thank you for your patience in Kiss and Ride. Please do not drop off students in the middle of the street but rather at the drop off point. We are working hard at making Kiss and Ride safe and efficient for all students.
Back to School Night is scheduled for September 19. Families are invited to join us beginning at 5:30 pm in the aux gym to explore clubs, activities and PTSA membership. We will also have information regarding Family Life Education (FLE) curriculum in the library at 6:00 PM. Beginning at 6:30, parents will follow their student’s schedule. During this time, your student’s teachers will explain their goals for the class and for your student. They’ll share information about their teaching style and methodology, how they grade and the requirements for a good grade. More detail information regarding scheduled start and end times will be released in next week’s newsletter.
This week during our Den Time, students will be reviewing SR& R. The Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) document explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable and supportive school environment. We ask that you use this document as a framework for discussing these expectations with your student so that he or she is well prepared for success during the school year. You will also find that this publication includes information that you may need throughout the school year, including contact numbers and other resources. Please sign the Parent Signature Sheet to acknowledge that you have received this document, as required by law, and return the signed signature sheet to school. The signature sheet is due back to your student's third period teacher by no later that Friday, September 6th.
As always, if you have any questions, concerns, compliments, or observations, please let me know. You can also contact your student's teacher(s), counselor, or administrator.
On September 11& 12th, 2019 the Student Services department will provide a presentation to seniors through their Social Studies class.
- Seniors will learn about various post-secondary options such as attending a 4-year university, a community college, joining the military and/ or apprenticeship programs.
- Students will have an opportunity to meet with their counselor to review the following but not limited to: transcripts, diploma type, senior contract, signing up for an individual meeting with their counselor, and answer any questions they may have about their senior year.
- Senior Packet due: 9/13/19 – Senior Packets can be found on the student’s school counselor’s Google Classroom page.
SIS Grade Books will be open for StudentVue and ParentVue access on Monday, September 9, 2019 at 6:00 am. The SIS Parent Account provides up to date parent and guardian access to their child’s student information, including attendance, report cards, class schedules, gradebook, course history, discipline, health, and school information, establishing another form of communication between home and school. Parents use the same username and password as the login for both SIS and FCPS 24-7 Learning. To create an account that will allow access to both, parents should contact Amanda Armitage at amarmitage@fcps.edu for an activation key. Parents with SIS Parents Accounts will automatically receive regular email progress reports with course grades to date beginning on Monday, September 9, 2019. Parents may log into their account to set their delivery preferences.
The Free and Reduced Meals application is now online for faster processing. Families must reapply every year to receive free or reduced meals. If families do not reapply their number will be inactivated in early October. Please also complete the consent to share information as this can allow the school to waive course fees and receive reduced fees for other activities. More information and a link to the application can be found at: https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/food-and-nutrition-programs/free-and-reduced-price-meals.
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.
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.
Auditions for the fall musical "Anything Goes" will be held on August 29 and September 3 from 3:15-6:00 p.m. in the Black Box (B-28). Performances are Nov. 14th to 16th at 7 p.m. and at 2 p.m. on Nov. 16th.
The Drama Boosters will be holding their first meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 4th at 7 p.m. in the Black Box Theatre. All interested parents are invited to attend!"
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
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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