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"Every child deserves a champion; an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection and insists that they become the best they can possibly be." ~ Rita F. Pierson: Every Kid Needs a Champion | May 2013
Dear Justice Families,
We had a great Back To School Night. Our faculty and staff were delighted to welcome so many families into their classroom communities.
Our school wide Den Time lessons continue this week. Topics for this week include: our upcoming Den Day rotations, setting a postsecondary goal as part of their FCPS Academic Career Plan, becoming informed about the dangers of vaping, fun activities planned for homecoming week, and PSAT Day preparation and activities.
We will be conducting our second lock-down drill on Monday, September 23rd. This will be our second required lock-down drill during the first twenty days of school. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact William Brooks, Assistant Principal.
As always, if you have any questions, concerns, or observations, please let me know. You can also contact your student's teacher(s), counselor, or administrator.
The FCPS Office of Talent Acquisition & Management (TAM) will host a Career Switcher Information Session at the Willow Oaks Administrative Center on Monday, October 14, 2019. This event will give military veterans, community members and anyone interested an opportunity to learn how to become a licensed Virginia teacher. The information session will begin with presentations from the five approved Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) career switcher programs, Educate Virginia, Old Dominion University, Regent University, Shenandoah University and Virginia Commonwealth University. Troops to Teachers will also present their program offerings to our military veteran attendees. A panel of FCPS educators will share valuable information with attendees, followed by an opportunity to network with the six presenters, the FCPS licensure team and the substitute office. Monday, October 14, 2019, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., Willow Oaks Administrative Center Building 8270 / Room 1000A. Individuals interested in attending should register here.
Please join the Student Services Department on Friday September 27th from 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. in the Career Center (J207H in the library). We had a successful Senior Parent College Night this past Thursday with close to 100 attendees. We will go more in depth on hot topics during the upcoming parent coffee and families will have another chance to meet with counselors and staff. Please contact Alicia Grande, Career Center Specialist, at agrande@fcps.edu with questions.
Underclassmen portraits are October 28th and 29th. Students will be photographed during their English block.
Order your 2020 Yearbook for $10 off TODAY! Yearbooks are currently $60 and can be ordered by credit card at www.yearbookordercenter.com, school code #4118 or by cash/check to Ms. Pierce in D50. Discounted price only offered through October 1st.
Order your 2020 Senior Ads! Pay and create your Senior Ad online at www.yearbookordercenter.com, school code #4118. Choose “Buy a Yearbook Ad” to begin the process. Ads will be accepted through December 6th
The 2019 Credit Exam for World Languages will be administered November 6 – 8, 2019. Students who take the credit exam will now have the opportunity to earn up to three credits, based on demonstrated proficiency. Thirty (30) languages will be assessed via the FCPS Credit Exam. Registration closes on Thursday, October 10, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. Late registrations will not be accepted. Students must contact their school counselor to register. More information here.
George Mason University cordially invites students to the 19th Annual ¡ALCANZA! College Fair geared towards the Latino student population in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.** All students are welcome to attend** Wednesday, October 23, 2019. $6.00 per student. Permission Slip and $$ Deadline 10/07/19 to Ms. Grande in the Career Center J 207 H. Preference will be given to 11th and 12th graders as only 40 spots are available. Please contact Ms. Grande at agrande@fcps.edu with any questions.
Each year about 100 colleges visit Justice HS. The schedule for college visits is available in Naviance Student which students access through their Blackboard account and parents may access through their FCPS 24-7 Learning: Parent View account. Once in Naviance Student, click on colleges > see a few visits > show more. Juniors and seniors can register to meet with college admissions counselors to get school information, discuss their applications and answer questions. Visits are held at different times during the school day from mid-September through mid-December and last for approximately 30 minutes. The registration on Naviance Student will serve as the student’s pass for the visit.
Naviance is a comprehensive, web-based college and career planning resource accessed through FCPS 24-7 Learning (Blackboard). Within Naviance, students can search for scholarships, enrichment, and job opportunities by accessing the Scholarship and Enrichment database. These opportunities include paid and unpaid job experiences as well as other enrichment opportunities (e.g., camps and student workshops). Additional information for students, parents or guardians, and community members is available on the Scholarship and Enrichment Opportunities website.
Interested in going to NOVA when you graduate? If you have answered YES,attend the information session on September 25, 2019 in the Career Center during all lunches. Through the pathway program, students participate in one-on-one meetings with a Pathway Counselor to develop an individualized plan for college transition. Students are also invited to regular workshops on key transition issues, including college placement testing and financial planning.
Students will receive access to personalized assistance with applying for financial aid and scholarships, early placement testing, academic advising and priority registration, and comprehensive summer orientation programs.
FCPS HS students and their families are invited to attend the 2019 College Fair on Sunday, October 20th at Fair Oaks Mall and College Night on Monday, October 21st at Hayfield Secondary School. Both events provide opportunities for college-bound students and their families to gather information from a variety of schools. Approximately 300 colleges and universities are represented, including two- and four-year colleges and military academies. In addition, College Night provides a variety of college readiness workshops. Click here for more information and to register
Families of seniors! Join us on 10/19/19 in the Justice HS Library from 9am-12pm to receive assistance applying for financial aid for college. Families must arrive by 11:30 am. There are a number of required documents that families must bring to this event. Students may check their Naviance account or stop by to see Ms. Grande in the Career Center for more information. To register, go to https://collegeaccessfairfax.org/.
Register for all events here - https://www.fcps.edu/node/28019.
- Post-Secondary Education Options: Parent Coffee & Conference - Wednesday, October 2, 2019, 10 a.m.-noon and 6:30-8:30 p.m.
- From Chaos to Calm - Thursday, October 3, 2019, 10 a.m.-noon or 6:30-8:30 p.m
- Mastering the Process of School: Helping Students Build Study and Organization Skills - Friday, October 11, 2019, 10 a.m.-noon.
- Moving on to Life in the Community: A Resource Fair for Students with Disabilities - Tuesday, October 15, 2019, 6:30-8:45 p.m.
- Knowing the Signs: Substance Abuse and Today’s Youth - Friday, October 18, 2019, 10 a.m.-noon.
- Dyslexia Open House - Thursday, October 24, 2019, 10-11 a.m.
- Helping your Child Cope with Stress - Friday, October 25, 2019, 10 a.m.-noon.
- Future Quest: College and Career Conference for Middle and High School Students - Saturday, October 26, 2019, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Virginia Space Grant Consortium (VSGC) provides the following FREE STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) opportunities for Virginia high school students in grades 10 through 12. Online course applications are OPEN UNTIL NOVEMBER 10th.
Hope For Grieving Families is committed to creating a supportive community for families with children who have lost a parent, parental figure, or sibling. Please see www.hopeforgrievingfamilies.org for more information. Hope Family Fun Festival November 24 Cunningham Park Elementary https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050E4CAFAF2BAAFD0-hope.
Come on out and enjoy some good food and entertainment at the fifth annual Taste of Annandale, Saturday, Oct. 5, 10am-4pm, along Tom Davis Drive in the center of Annandale.
The Taste of Annandale is a free, family-friendly street festival featuring food trucks, a beer garden, live music, an aerial dance performance, a best-dressed pet contest, a full day of children’s entertainment, 5K race, the police helicopter, a chili cook-off, vendors, and more. The Taste of Annandale 5K race starts at 9:30 a.m. in the Kmart parking lot, 4251 John Marr Drive. Sign up here: http://bit.ly/2BMXVUr. For more information visit: https://tasteofannandale.com/
October 14 - Student Holiday/Teacher Planning Day
October 16 - PSAT - 2 hour early release - Students released at 12:55 PM
November 4-5 - Student Holidays
November 6-8 - Credit Exam for World Languages (various locations)
November 27-29 - Thanksgiving Holiday
To view all of the Justice calendars (activities, schedules, etc.), please click here.
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