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"Strong people stand up for themselves. Stronger people stand up for others."
~ Chris Gardner
 Our amazing
Justice High School students volunteered at the Glen Forest Parent Night Out event.
Dear Justice Families,
It is hard to believe how fast this school year is flying by as we move into the month of February. Our Wolves are hard at work as they get into the busy time of the second semester.
As you probably know, the school counselors are already discussing with your child about enrollment for next school year. This is an important time for students as they make choices impacting both graduation and their future plans, post high school. Please take an opportunity to look through the different course selections Justice has to offer and have a discussion with your student about their choices.
As always, we thank you for your support in education and do not hesitate to reach out or call with any questions.
Justice High School will be holding its 2nd Annual Black History Month Celebration on February 28th. This year our guest speaker is Dr. Janice Underwood. Dr. Underwood is the first-ever Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for the State of Virginia. Prior to her appointment, Dr. Underwood served as Old Dominion University’s Director of Diversity Initiatives and as the chair of the President’s Task Force on Inclusive Excellence. Dr. Underwood previously served as the Executive Director and Co-Principal Investigator for the ODU Teacher in Residence master’s program, a collaborative partnership between ODU, Norfolk Public Schools and Newport News Public schools. Dr. Underwood also served for a number of years as a national board certified teacher for students with exceptionalities, and has extensive expertise in the cultural contexts of our public education system. In addition, we will have several musical performances by Justice students.
Students will have an opportunity to participate through their 3rd period class. For more information, please contact William Brooks, Assistant Principal at (703) 824-3900.
 Around the country, National Girls and Women in Sports Day is recognized by schools, organizations, and teams during the first week in February Our biggest turnout of Lady Wolves could not have come on a better day. The amount of hard work, encouragement and perseverance was outstanding.
 Justice Geosystems and Earth Science students had an opportunity to work with Freshwater Ecologists from the FFX County Public Works and Environmental Services. Together they conducted a lab called Stream Crime Science where students played the role of an ecologist working to trace a mysterious contaminant coming from a local watershed into the freshwater stream system.
  Our wonderful sophomores participated in Justice's MYP Personal Project Showcase. Students had the opportunity to present their projects to faculty and guests. MYP projects encourage students to reflect on their learning and the outcomes of their work – key skills that prepare them for success in further study, the workplace and the community. Our Justice Wolves are ready for success.
Purchase your 2019-2020 Yearbook Today for $70 while supplies last!
Go to www.yearbookordercenter.com, school code #4118
Or send cash/check to Ms. Pierce in room D50”
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.
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
NACAC is hosting a college fair in our area that is free and open to the public: Friday, April 3, 2020, 9:30am - 12:30pm, Prince George’s County Sports and Learning Complex. To register, visit: gotomyncf.com
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.
Seniors who want to go to attend NOVA after graduation are invited to the NOVA GPS for Success Information Session on Friday, February 14, 2020 during Return in the Career Center in the library (J207H). Sign up in Naviance under college visits. Please see Ms. Grande in the Career Center if you have questions. https://www.nvcc.edu/gps/
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.
New scholarships and enrichment programs have been posted in Naviance Student. Only the student will have access to view all the details. Always check the website of the scholarship/enrichment program for the most up to date deadlines. Scholarships offered by organizations other than Fairfax County Public Schools are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Fairfax County School Board, the Superintendent, or this school. Additional information for students, parents or guardians, and community members is available on the Scholarship and Enrichment Opportunities website.
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 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.
The Parent Resource YouTube channel has new workshops being added every month. Workshops from the FCPS Parent Resource Center in Dunn Loring:.
- 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
February 12 - PTSA Meeting @ 7:00 PM
February 17 - Washington's Birthday and Presidents' Day - School Holiday
February 19-21 - Justice Art Show - Little Theater - Parents can sign in at the office and view the art in the Little Theater between 8:30am and 2:30 pm on 2/19 and 2/20
February 25 - Pre-Assessment Band Concert @ 7:00 PM
February 25-27 - Pyramid Art Show - Little Theater
February 26 - Pre-Assessment Band Concert-2 @ 7:00 PM
February 27 - Pyramid Art Show Reception @ 6:00 - 8:00 PM
March 23-27 - IB Art Show
March 27 - IB Art Show Reception 6:30 -8:30pm.
June 8th @ 2pm Eagle Bank Arena - Graduation
To view all of the Justice calendars (activities, schedules, etc.), please click here.
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