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"Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail." ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
Dear Justice Families,
It is with great pleasure that I announce that Michelle Campiglia has joined our staff as assistant principal. Ms. Campiglia is an experienced FCPS administrator. Prior to joining Justice, she served as an assistant principal at Herndon High School. Ms. Campiglia will be oversee students whose last names start with Ci-Ha as well as the math department. Please join me in welcoming her to our school.
FCPS Weekly Progress Reports will not be sent to parents Wednesday, Oct. 30 through Friday, Nov. 8 during first quarter grading and report card generation. Additionally, the Grade Book and Report Card modules in ParentVUE and StudentVUE will be closed Friday, Nov. 1, at 4 p.m. through Saturday, Nov. 9, at 6 a.m. This report provides a summary of your student(s) grades for the current quarter. To activate the Weekly Progress Reports via email, login to your SIS ParentVUE Account and go to the “My Account” tab to verify your email and select your preferences for receiving these reports
As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me or school staff. We are happy to help.
The FCPS Advisory Committee for Students with Disabilities (ACSD) is holding a Meet and Greet for families, staff, and community members to learn how we advise the school board and superintendent about needs for special education in FCPS. The Meet and Greet will be held on Tuesday, October 22 from 7-9 pm at Luther Jackson MS in Falls Church. Staff from the FCPS Office of Special Services will be present to introduce themselves as well. All families, staff, and community members are welcome. We are looking forward to meeting you!
INOVA Partnership for Healthier Kids will be at Justice to enroll children and adults in healthcare on October 25th, November 22nd and December 20th, from 8:30 – 2:30 in the student services conference room.
If you have any questions, please call 703-698-2550.
Beginning on October 21, FCPS will be asking all families to fill out a Student-Parent Survey for Federal Impact Aid. Returning this form is important because information from this survey results in an additional $3 million in grants each year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.
For each school-aged child in your household, please complete, sign, date, and return the survey to your child's school. If sections 1 and 2 of the survey do not apply to you, just check the box in Section 3. All forms must be signed, dated, and returned by October 30. All results are confidential.
Learn more about Impact Aid in this short video.
Governor’s School is a challenging and enriching Virginia program designed for highly motivated students who are looking for a challenging summer experience. Programs are offered in Visual and Performing Arts, Humanities, Math/Science/Tech, Agriculture, Life Science/Medicine, and Mentorships in Engineering and Life Sciences. The selection process is extremely competitive. Most students selected rank in the top 10% of their class and have scored in the 90th percentile on standardized measures of ability or achievement tests. These residential programs run from late June to late July. Only students who are available during that time frame and whose records match these criteria should apply. There will be an interest meeting for students after school on Wednesday October 23rd at 3:15pm in the Cafeteria. Students should sign into their Sophomore or Junior Google Classroom to access more information. There is a google doc form that must be filled out no later than November 5th for students to show interest. If you plan to apply, have questions, or need more information please contact Ms. Fretwell in Student Services.
Join us for our next scheduled senior parent coffee on Friday, October 25th from 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. in the Career Center (J207H in the library). We will be focusing on paying for college through financial aid, scholarships, and loans.
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.
November 8th is the next registration deadline for the ACT and SAT. For test dates, registration and score reporting, students should visit: SAT – www.collegeboard.org or ACT – www.actstudent.org. Both the College Board (SAT, PSAT, AP) and ACT have established policies and deadlines for students with a professionally diagnosed and documented disability who apply for reasonable accommodations. For more information, please contact Beth Marino, the Justice HS Special Education Resource Teacher at eemarino@fcps.edu.
November 8th is the deadline for seniors to apply to the NOVA Pathways Program. 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.
Please see the FCPS website for detailed information about fees for AP and IB exams. Please note that if a student is registered for a test but does not sit for the test, if it is an FCPS-funded test, students will be charged a fee. If it is beyond the six FCPS-funded tests, the students will be responsible for the non-refundable test fee. Unpaid fees will revert to student financial obligations.
Workshops from the FCPS Parent Resource Center in Dunn Loring:
- Helping your Child Cope with Stress, Friday, October 25, 10-noon
- Irritability in Children and Youth: How to Help Children Cope, Friday, November 1, 10-noon
- Parenting Through Challenging Times: Supporting Your Child Through Life’s Ups and Downs, Friday, November 22, 10-noon
The Hypothermia Prevention Program expands shelter capacity for individual experiencing homelessness. In the Central/Eastern County, including Annandale and Seven Corners – Human Services Region 2, programs are available through New Hope Housing (NHH).
- “No Turn Away” (NTA) Overflow (November 15 – March 31; access available 24/7). Located at Bailey’s Shelter and Supportive Housing (BSSH) at 5914 Seminary Road, Falls Church. For further program information; please contact Alfred Grant at (703) 820-7621 or agrant@newhopehousing.org or Khristina Koontz at kkoontz@newhopehousing.org.
- Off-Site Program (December 1 – March 31). Located at rotating faith community sites throughout Fairfax County. Operational hours from 7:00 pm – 7:00 am. Guests are given the option of being transported to the hosting faith community by assembling at BSSH at 5:00 pm. For further program information; please contact Alfred Grant at (703) 820-7621 or agrant@newhopehousing.org or Khristina Koontz at kkoontz@newhopehousing.org. To volunteer or donate please contact Leo Patrician at lpatrician@newhopehousing.org.
- The Friends of Falls Church Winter Shelter (November 15 – March 31). Located at 217 Gordon Rd, Falls Church. Operational hours from 6:00 pm – 8:00 am. Guests cannot walk-in and must be referred. Can accommodate up to 12 guests per night. For further information or to find out how to be referred; please contact Steve Lonon at (703) 822-1520 or slonon@newhopehousing.org or Chandra Beander at cbeander@newhopehousing.org or (703) 799-0200.
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Music and Lyrics by Cole Porter
Book by Guy Bolton, P.G. Wodehouse,
Howard Lindsay, and Russel Crouse
Thursday, Nov. 14 & Friday, Nov. 15 at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 16 at 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Students & Seniors $10 • Adults $15
Justice High School Auditorium
3301 Peace Valley Ln • Falls Church, VA 22044
WolfpackTheatre.org
October 23 - PTSA Meeting (7:00 PM)
October 25 - Senior Parent Coffee (8:30 AM)
November 4-5 - Student Holidays
November 6-8 - Credit Exam for World Languages (various locations)
November 14-16 - Wolfpack Theatre Presents "Anything Goes" - various times
November 27-29 - Thanksgiving Holiday
To view all of the Justice calendars (activities, schedules, etc.), please click here.
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