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Dear Justice Families,
I wanted to give you an update on all that we know about the 20-21 school year at this point.
Bell Schedule
To begin the year, Tuesday through Friday will be full days of virtual school. Tuesdays and Thursdays will be “Red Days” (1,3,5,7) and Wednesdays and Fridays will be “Blue Days” (2,4,6,8). Period 4 will be our Den Time.
Mondays will be used for intervention, extension and office hours for the first few hours of the day and the rest of the day will be used for teacher meetings. The time teachers are meeting should be used by students to complete asynchronous assignments and other school-related work on their own.
Full Day Fully Virtual Secondary and High School Schedule (Grades 7-12 or 9-12)
Master Schedule
We are working very hard to give every student the best possible schedule. This is, and will be, a work in progress. At this point, we plan on releasing schedules in ParentVUE and StudentVUE on September 2nd. If something changes, we will let you know.
Student Laptop Distribution
Student laptops distribution is scheduled for 8/25-8/28 from 8:30am – 2:00pm for rising 9th graders and any new students. Please see below for detailed information.
Textbook and Class Material Distribution
Distribution of textbooks and classroom materials will not occur until after the first week of school. This will allow for minor schedule changes to occur before distribution to ensure students are receiving accurate books and materials.
Freshmen Orientation
We are excited to welcome our Wolves to the 2020-2021 school year during our annual Wolfpack Welcome, the Virtual Edition, on Tuesday, September 1st at 6:30 pm! Students will have the opportunity to virtually meet school staff, find out about activities and clubs, and learn important information about the upcoming school year. The event will be streamed through YouTube Premiere – a Live Event. A link will be available via all social media platforms, in your News You Choose email on August 30th, and in your student’s @fcpsschools.net email inbox by August 30th. A recording of the event will be shared after September 1st for those who are unable to join us that evening.
Back to School Night
Back to School Night will occur September 22, 2020. The format of this event is still in production. More information will follow.
Graduation
Justice's graduation date is June 7, 2021 at Eagle Bank Arena @2PM. Decisions about the format of graduation will be based on local and state conditions and will be made as we get closer to the end of the school year.
Questions and Wondering
In order for us to get a better sense of questions and wonderings you may have, we have created a Google Form for you to write down anything you may be thinking so that we can answer as many of your questions in our upcoming News You Choose Newsletter. You can find the Google Form here.
As always, if you have any questions, please reach out to me at mveck@fcps.edu.
As we begin the 2020-21 school year, we invite you to participate in our Back-to-School Virtual Town Halls. To participate in any of these virtual sessions, please complete this form by August 23: Virtual Town Halls. Follow-up information about accessing the Blackboard Collaborate sessions will be sent to all registrants. If you have any questions, please email Michelle Campiglia, Assistant Principal, at mrcampiglia@fcps.edu.
8/24: Virtual School Opening, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Topics will include the school calendar, bell schedule, student email, organizational tools for students, textbook/materials pick up, and information on accessing virtual learning platforms.
8/27: Technology Tips, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Topics will include how to access ParentVUE, Blackboard 24/7, Blackboard Collaborate, and Google Classroom. We will also discuss available resources if your student needs technical assistance or Internet access.
9/2: School and Community Resources, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Topics will include class schedules, school and community wellness resources, free and reduced lunch applications, and school supplies.
9/9: Clubs, Sports, and Activities, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Brian Garvey, our Director of Student Activities, will provide updates and answer questions about clubs, activities, and sports. Information will also be provided about PTSA and Boosters.
We will be distributing 9th grade laptops on 8/25-8/28. Your son or daughter was assigned a time between 8:30am and 2:00pm on either 8/25, 8/26 or 8/27 and an email was sent to their google email address (studentID#@fcpsschools.net). Emails were also sent to any parent email addresses that we had on file. If you’re unable to find the appointment time or unable to make the appointment, please email Jason Kagarise at JMKagarise@fcps.edu.
Laptop for new 10th, 11th or 12th students will be distributed on 8/28 from 8:30-12:00. If you’re unable to come at that time, please contact Jason Kagarise at JMKagarise@fcps.edu to reschedule a time.
If there is any issue with a student’s current laptop, home internet, or any other tech need, please follow this link and complete the necessary information. Once the request is received, we will contact you within 24 hours.
Students who currently have an FCPS laptop, please ensure that your device has the most current system updates by following these steps:
- Plug the device into an outlet.
- Turn the device on and let it boot up.
- Ensure it is connected to the internet at that location.
- Let the device sit for 30 minutes. No additional log-in’s or activities are required.
- Do this once per week beginning in August to ensure the laptop has the latest updates.
Survive and Thrive with Virtual Learning: Practical Strategies to Make At-Home Learning Work for You
Are you worried about managing your child’s virtual schooling this year? Do you hate becoming the “school police” when your child won’t focus? Do you have to balance your child’s schooling with your own remote workload? We hear you, and we’re here to help.
You’ll learn how to avoid parent-child conflict around academics with practical tips for:
- Establishing routines and expectations that really work
- Creating ideal spaces for virtual learning
- Keeping kids focused while learning online
- Minimizing distractions from video games and other screens
- Getting your own work done at the same time (Yes, it’s possible!)
Don’t tackle this unusual year without a plan. Instead, join us and feel more prepared and confident for the year ahead, with a toolbox full of practical strategies that actually work. We can’t wait to see you there!
Presented by Ann Dolin, M.Ed., educational consultant and award-winning author. Ann is the President and Director of Educational Connections, Inc.
Friday September 11, 2020, 10-11:30 a.m.
Register for Survive and Thrive with Virtual Learning: Practical Strategies to Make At-Home Learning Work for You
August 24 - Virtual School Opening Town Hall 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
August 25-28 - New Student Laptop Pick Up (by appointment)
August 27 - Technology Tips Town Hall, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
September 1 - Wolfpack Welcome
September 2 - School and Community Resources Town Hall, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
September 8 - First Day of School
September 9 - Clubs, Sports, and Activities Town Hall 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
September 22 - Back to School Night - 6PM
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