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“ Don’t count the days; make the days count." ~ Muhammad Ali
Dear Justice Families,
This week, Monday and Tuesday are student holidays. During this time, teachers will be finalizing grades as well as participating in professional development on differentiation and rigor.
Last Friday was the end of the quarter. Weekly Progress Reports will not be sent this week due to second quarter grading and report card generation. Additionally, the Grade Book and Report Card modules in ParentVUE and StudentVUE will be closed through Saturday, Feb. 1, at 6 a.m. Report cards will be distributed on Friday, Jan 31st during 3rd period for students to bring home and share with parents/guardians. Please contact your child’s teacher if you would like to discuss any grading concerns.
From January 30th - March 10th, IB students will sit for oral exams in IB Arabic, IB English, IB French, IB Spanish, and IB Spanish for Fluent Speakers. Teachers need volunteers to facilitate the process - no experience (or language fluency) is necessary!
It's an easy way to contribute to Justice and all parents are encouraged to help if you can, regardless of whether your student is currently enrolled in IB classes. Please take a moment to check your calendar and see if you can help on one or more of the dates and times found in this Signup Genius:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C44A8AF29A02-iboral
Find more information in the Signup Genius description. And feel free to contact Tara Rethore who's coordinating community volunteers for IB exams this year. (tjreth@gmail.com)
Thanks in advance for your help. Parent and community volunteers really make a difference in this effort.
National School Counseling Week 2020, "School Counselors: Helping Build Better Humans," will be celebrated from Feb. 3-7, 2020, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems. National School Counseling Week, sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. National School Counseling Week is always celebrated the first full week in February. FCPS employs close to 700 school counseling professionals, including school counselors, directors of student services, and career center specialists. These professionals are committed to preparing students to become lifelong learners and productive members in a global society with a focus on social emotional wellness, academic success, and college and career readiness. Thank you to all our school counseling professionals for the tremendous work they do!
The Fairfax Human Services Council (HSC), a community group appointed by the Board of Supervisors, is hosting a Community Engagement Session on Tuesday, January 28, 2020, 7-9 p.m. at the Heritage Center, 7611 Little River Turnpike, Conference Room A and B on the first floor of the East Wing, in Annandale. Through this session, the Human Services Council will gather information from diverse communities to apprise Fairfax County Executive and Elected Leaders about the strengths and opportunities in the county’s Housing, Health and Human Services’ Organization. Join us! Free dinner! Need transportation or childcare? Contact Tareque Obaidullah at Tareque.Obaidullah@fairfaxcounty.gov or call 703-533-5750. Information about the HSC is available at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/human-services-council/
The 2nd quarter honor roll ceremony for “All A” student recipients will be in the auditorium on Wednesday, February 5th during Return Time from 10:42-11:12 a.m. Parents are invited to attend, however the ceremony will be brief. Students will view a live fine arts presentation and hear some words of wisdom from a staff guest speaker. Once the ceremony ends, students will pick up their certificates from their counselors, as well as a donut!
In the coming weeks, we will begin preparing the 7th semester/mid year grade reports for seniors who have already applied to colleges. No additional paperwork from students or colleges is needed to process these reports. Seniors may come across documents titled “Mid Year Report” or something similar. School counselors do not need this form and the mid year grade reports will be processed without this form. We anticipate that most reports will be submitted no later than Friday, February 14. Typically in early February, seniors will begin hearing from colleges that mid year information is needed. It can take the colleges a while to go through their mail, process it, and mark as received in their system. The FCPS Office of School Counseling Services communicates FCPS timelines to all Virginia public and private two-and-four year colleges. We thank you for your patience as the colleges process this important information.
Our school counselors are in the process of meeting individually with their assigned students to review their transcripts and selected courses for next school year. Students and parents may access student course requests through their SIS Account. Please review the courses your child selected and contact your child’s counselor if you notice any errors. All decisions regarding staffing, instructional supplies, etc. are made based on course selections and classes without sufficient enrollment will not be offered. Students may be placed in support classes based on end of year progress and assessments. The course offering catalog, where you can review information on course prerequisites, descriptions, fee requirements, and general FCPS information is available on the Justice HS website under Academics.
On Saturday, February 22, 2020, Career and Transition Services (CTS), the FCPS Parent Resource Center, and several Fairfax County adult service providers will host “Super Transition Saturday” from 9:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at Luther Jackson Middle School. This is a free event for parents/guardians and educators of students of all ages with IEPs. Breakout sessions will cover postsecondary education support, the importance of student self-determination beginning in the elementary years, employment support programs, future planning considerations, such as funding needed for services, and CTS support services that are available to students as they progress through the secondary years toward graduation and beyond. A highlight of the day is a parent/guardian and student panel representing a range of challenges and successes. Members of the panel will convey personal experiences and answer parent/guardian and student questions from their perspectives of having been through the transition process. The snow date is March 14, 2020
FCPS Online Campus summer courses will be available to eligible high and middle school students who meet prerequisites and technical requirements. Students may take one online course for first time or repeat credit. Middle school students may not take a mathematics course during the summer as their first-high school level mathematics course. Courses are rigorous; therefore, students should consult their counselor prior to registering. Program information is available at Summer Learning. Registration for summer Online Campus courses is currently open.
The registration deadline for the March 14 SAT is February 14. 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.
FCPS School Counseling Services and Go Overseas are hosting the 9th annual FCPS Gap Year Fair on Tuesday, February 4, 2020, at George C. Marshall High School from 6:00-8:30 p.m. This event is for high school students and parents who are interested in learning more about the variety of experiences available and growing array of gap year opportunities.
The evening will begin with an informational presentation in the auditorium from 6:00-6:45 p.m. Immediately following, the program fair, with representatives from over 40 programs offering gap year opportunities, will take place in the school cafeteria from 6:45-8:30 p.m. Students are encouraged to pre-register for this event. For more information, visit USA Gap Year Fairs.
In the event of inclement weather, the snow date and location will be Friday, February 7, 2020, at George C. Marshall High School from 6:00-8:30 p.m..
The CPP application is now available for students (students must be logged into their fcpsschools.net account to access the form). APPLY NOW! The primary goal of CPP is to increase the number of students, particularly first-generation and minority students, who enroll and succeed in college. Services provided by the College Partnership Program include: college visits, assistance with completing college and scholarship applications, monthly meetings, parent education sessions, SAT preparation classes, and a summer overnight experience on a college campus. Any student may apply. A typical CPP student represents a traditionally underrepresented population in higher education (first generation, African-American, American Indian, Alaskan Native, Hispanic,English learners, students with disabilities, or economically disadvantaged), demonstrates the ability to maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 in core classes (weighted), is willing to pursue advanced coursework, and demonstrates leadership in school or community activities. Contact your child’s school counselor for more information. Applications are due March 18, 2020.
Parents of high school seniors—did you know that the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is open and most colleges require that the FAFSA be completed by March 1 to receive the maximum financial aid possible starting in fall of 2020? Some schools have even earlier priority deadlines, so check the individual college’s financial aid office website for deadlines. Parents and students should start by creating a FSA ID and then begin the FAFSA. Additional links can be found on the FCPS FAFSA website.
Need help completing and submitting the FAFSA? There are several FAFSA workshops remaining this school year:
- February 5, 5 to 7:30 p.m., at Lee High School.
- February 6, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at Mount Vernon High School.
- February 12, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Herndon High School.
- February 27, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Annandale High School.
- April 1, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Annandale High School.
- April 7, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Mount Vernon High School.
Register to attend the FAFSA workshops at the College Access Fairfax website. Families can contact their high school's career center specialist or school counselor if they need additional help.
Boys State and Girls State are summer leadership and citizenship programs sponsored by The American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary for high school juniors. Justice HS has the opportunity to send 3 boys and 4 girls to these summer programs which will be held on June 21-27, 2020 at Radford University for Boys State and Longwood University for Girls State. Activities at the Boys/Girls State include a number of political activities such as running for office, electing officials, drafting and debating bills. There are also creative and fun activities such as band, choir and athletic competition. Interested students must be currently in 11th grade and expected to graduate from high school next year. They must also have strong leadership and public speaking skills and an interest in government and politics. Selection is highly-competitive. Students may contact their school counselor to apply or receive more information.
Justice High School's popular BROADWAY DESSERTS is happening Saturday, February 1st at 2 pm and 7:00 pm. This year's show is entitled "Broadway Tonight" and will feature favorites from all kinds of wonderful Broadway musicals! Special guests from Glasgow Middle School chorus will join us for both shows.
If you've never been, this event features students singing some of their favorite Broadway songs. During the intermission, guests are invited to enjoy an assortment of "fancy" desserts as well as coffee and tea. The show is family friendly.
Suggested donation for entry: $15 for adults and $10 for teachers/seniors/students - credit, cash and checks accepted at the door. We will also be offering prizes - Nationals gear and professional show tickets.
We look forward to seeing you and thank you for supporting Justice High School's Chorus Boosters' fundraiser.
The Parent Resource YouTube channel has new workshops being added every month. Workshops from the FCPS Parent Resource Center in Dunn Loring:.
- Preschool Transition to Kindergarten for Students with Disabilities, 2/7, 10:00 am - Noon
- Fostering Protective Factors in Children and Adolescents to Promote Social-Emotional Wellness, February 13, 2020, 10 a.m.-noon
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Children and Adolescents, February 18, 2020, 10 AM - Noon
- Parenting Your Teen While Keeping Your Sanity, February 21, 2020, 10 am - Noon
- Career and Transition Services Super Transition Saturday, February 22, 2020, 8:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. at Luther Jackson Middle School
- Adversity and Trauma in Childhood: Building Resilient Communities, February 28, 2020, 10 a.m.-noon
January 27 - Student Holiday (Teacher Workday)
January 28 - Student Holiday (Staff Development Day)
February 17 - Washington's Birthday and Presidents' Day - School Holiday
June 8th @ 2pm Eagle Bank Arena - Graduation
To view all of the Justice calendars (activities, schedules, etc.), please click here.
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