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Dear Justice Families,
We are working hard to ensure our students, staff, and building are prepared to shift to in-person instruction. Some adjustments will impact all our students, including the new bell schedule starting on Tuesday, February 16th. As many of our families begin to shift to in-person instruction, FCPS has put together some additional resources to help provide information about returning to school and reducing the spread of the Coronavirus (see below).
Last week, we hosted two town hall sessions for our families and students to learn more about concurrent instruction and how learning will look once faculty returns to the building. Below are the links for your information. We have one more town hall scheduled for our Spanish speaking families planned for February 17th.
We have scheduled school tours for students new to Justice to get familiar with the building before returning to the first day. Please see the announcement below for more information.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
FCPS Return to School Resources
FCPS has provided a number of resources for students and families to help prepare for the return to in-school instruction.
Stop the Spread Information
Stop the Spread Video
FCPS Ready to Return Video
FCPS Return to School Guide
Return to School Schedule
Grades 9 and 12 will return in person on March 2. Grades 10 and 11 will return on March 9. Students will be assigned two in-person days: For the most part, students assigned dates are based on:
- Last Name A-K -- Tuesdays and Wednesdays
- Last Name L-Z -- Thursdays and Fridays
The other days will be virtual instruction. School hours are 8:20 am - 2:50 pm.
Return to School Orientation
On Thursday February 25th and on Friday February 26th from 2:00pm-6:00pm we will be holding 20-25 minute guided tours through Justice High School. Our goal is to show students the layout of the building, where their classes will take place and what they will need to know in order to make a safe and successful transition into the building.
This orientation is only for students that are returning in-person. Please follow this link to request a time for your tour.
New Bell Schedules
A new bell schedule will go into effect on Tuesday, February 16 through February 26th. Starting March 2, we will implement a new, final bell schedule which allows for five lunch periods for those students attending in person. Both bell schedules can be found on our web site.
Return to School Town Halls: 2/10 & 2/11 Recordings
2/10 (In-Person): In-Person Town Hall Link
(Note: BBCU says “virtual students,” but this is for the in-person session.)
2/11 (Virtual): Virtual Town Hall Link
Upcoming Return to School Town Hall for Spanish Speaking Families
On Wednesday, February 17 at 6:30 p.m., we will hold a Town Hall for our Spanish-speaking families and students. If you would like to join us, please complete the following Google Form by noon on February 16.
Transportation
If your student will be riding a bus, the Transportation Department will load that information into SIS Student and ParentVue under Student Info > Transportation. The specific bus routes and times will be available at least one week prior to your student's return date and is only available on the website and not the app.
If you have specific questions regarding your student's bus information, please call Transportation directly at (703) 423-2000.
Virtual or In-Person
To determine whether your student is slated to return to school for in-person instruction, please log in to your ParentVue account and follow these instructions:
- Once logged in, you will see a menu on the left side of the screen.
- Click on Student Info.
- Scroll to the bottom of the page to see what you selected for your student.
- If you requested in-person instruction, you will see “Intend to Attend School In-Person.”
- If you requested virtual instruction, you will see “Intend to Attend School Online.”
If you have any questions, please contact Christy Hanlon, Director of Student Services @ cihanlon@fcps.edu.
Parking Pass Updates
Last week, we mailed parking passes to all juniors who submitted applications. We still have spaces available, so we will continue to accept applications on a first-come, first-served basis according to the following timeline:
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February 10 – February 24: Applications for any remaining spaces open to seniors and juniors on a first-come, first-served basis
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March 1: Parking passes mailed to juniors
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March 2 or March 4: Parking passes available at Justice HS for any seniors who submitted an application during the 2/10 – 2/24 window
Please email Michelle Campiglia, Assistant Principal, at mrcampiglia@fcps.edu with any questions.
Lunches, Lockers, and Laptops
Lunch will be available each day in the cafeteria. We will have four 30-minute lunch shifts with approximately 160 students for each lunch shift. Students will be socially distanced in the cafeteria and can remove their mask while eating. Students will be able to talk casually with the students seated near them; however, they will not be able to travel about the cafeteria during lunch.
We will not be using lockers this year. Students will need to use a backpack for belongings, and they will need to bring their charged laptop, charger, and headphones each day. Students should also bring a water bottle that can be refilled throughout the day. In addition, students will not be changing their clothes for physical education class at this point.
Congratulations to our Justice High School Forensics Team. They won the 2021 Occoquan Region Forensics Championship. This is Justice High School’s 3rd Region Championship in a row. Our winners will be advancing to the Super Regional Championship.
First Place -
Eli Bardash, Extemp
Richard Do, Prose
Valeria Peterson, Storytelling
David Peterson, Humorous Interp Solo
Liam Fitzgerald and James Doan, Humorous Duo
Xander Tilock and Sara Kaufman, Serious Duo
Second Place -
Diego Salazar Jara, Serious Interp Solo
Noreen Hossain, Poetry
Third Place -
Vianca Escobar, Serious Interp Solo
Alessandra Simmons Robles, Poetry
Conner Aylward, Humorous Interp Solo
Fourth Place Alternates -
Fatima Brandes, Prose
Fatma Fareha, Original Oratory
Justin Tetelman, Extemp
Our Socially Distant Senior Social has been rescheduled due to the weather. The rescheduled date is Monday, February 22 from 1:30-2:30pm on the stadium field. This event is for our senior students. To help us properly setup the space for a socially distant event, each senior will receive an email about the event with a link to use to RSVP. This event is solely for our seniors. We will provide pre-packaged snacks during the event. As a reminder, anyone on school grounds must wear a 2-layer (or greater) mask. We look forward to this opportunity to see our Class of 2021!
Applications to be a Justice HS PACK Ambassador are now open to current 9th-11th graders. PACK ambassadors are a group of students dedicated to the positive promotion of Justice High School. They will work on a volunteer basis to serve as a positive example to the Justice community.PACK Ambassadors are role models inclusive of all students, driven to achieve, mindful of others, and respectful of diverse perspectives.
In addition to fostering a sense of positivity and connection at school, PACK Ambassadors will develop a wide range of transferable skills. Employers, colleges, and universities are looking for more than just good grades; they want community involvement and service! PACK Ambassadors will gain leadership skills that will help build resumes and university and scholarship applications. Students will earn letters of recommendation, get connected to and serve Justice HS, and help students and the community learn more about what it means to be a Justice Wolf! Click the Justice HS PACK Ambassador Application to see more details and to apply. The deadline to apply is February 26.
Please contact chyman@fcps.edu or jpmcauley1@fcps.edu for any questions.
We are offering an optional sitting for grades 9-11 to be photographed for the yearbook. Photos will be taken in the Cafeteria. Please select the appropriate sign up link, and sign up for a date/time to be photographed. The deadline for underclassmen photos is Feb. 28th, 2021.
The online High School Curriculum Student Transfer Application is now open for the upcoming school year 2021-2022. This is for parents requesting that their student attend a high school for Advanced Placement (AP), World Language, or Academy. The enrolling parent must have a ParentVUE SIS account and may access the online student transfer application. Instructions on how to submit a request is located here.
Please note that space available at each high school will be determined for each academic program by the region assistant superintendent in consultation with the school’s principal. Therefore, it is possible for a high school to be closed to student transfers but open for a specific curricular program. Curricular program capacity will be indicated in the online application ONLY and will not be indicated on the HS Open/Closed map.
Class of 2021 - The JHS Scholarship Fund Application opens on February 18th, 2021.
The JHS Scholarship Fund annually provides need-based, last-dollar scholarships for college-bound JHS seniors. Last-dollar means we help to close the gap between financial aid awards and the real cost of college attendance. Together with our partners, the Ozzie Mask, Rotary International, Thurgood Marshall, Casey Schulman, Decorate a Vet and Step It Up Foundations, this generous community distributed $221,500 to 68 Class of 2020 seniors with financial need.
To apply: https://www.jhsscholars.org/apply
For questions about the application, contact us: JHSScholars@gmail.com
Edison High School’s 11th Annual HBCU Fair (HS)
Edison’s Annual HBCU Fair will be heldon Monday, February 22, from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. This year the fair will be heldvirtually. Colleges are still signing up, and you can reference the followingsite for a running list of participants and more information: https://sites.google.com/fcpsschools.net/ehshbcu2021/home.
Please note, you must be logged on toyour FCPS Google Account to access the site. Each college will present for 10minutes. After the college presentation, students will have an opportunity tomove to a supervised link to ask questions and speak with the collegerepresentative.
Teen Job Fair
Every year the Springfield District hosts a job fair that also includes resume and career building information sessions. This year it will be held virtually on:
- Saturday, March 13 from 2-5pm
- Saturday, March 20 from 11am-2pm.
- Students and businesses may learn more and register here: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/springfield/teenjobfairs
“Advertisement of this opportunity does not constitute sponsorship or endorsement of the sponsoring organization or the enrichment opportunity by the Fairfax County School Board, the Superintendent, or a specific FCPS school. This opportunity may utilize Zoom, an online technology video and web conferencing tool that has not been approved for use in FCPS by the FCPS Department of Information Technology. Numerous outside organizations are utilizing Zoom to provide services and resources to students and families during the COVID-19 pandemic. Students should gain permission from their parent or guardian before engaging in any non-FCPS enrichment opportunity and families should review and agree to the Terms of Service and User Agreements for Zoom before participating.”
Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB)
The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) will be given at McLean High School on Monday, April 12 for seniors who attend Region 2 High Schools (Annandale HS, Falls Church HS, Justice HS, Marshall HS, McLean HS, and Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology).
The ASVAB test will begin at 9:00am and will take approximately 3 hours. There is no fee to take this test. Students providing their own transportation should arrive at McLean High School by 8:30am. If you need transportation, there is a question on the Google Form for you to select "yes." Students will receive additional information a few days prior to the test date.
The ASVAB is only being offered to seniors who plan to enlist in the military after graduation and need to take this test for enlistment
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When: Monday, April 12, 2021
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Time: Must arrive at McLean HS no later than 8:30am – Test begins promptly at 9am. Late arrivals may not be allowed to test.
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All interested students must register: Registration Link – Registration is due no later than March 19, 2021
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Transportation: Transportation will be provided if you indicated that on the registration link.
The ASVAB is a requirement for military enlistment. (Please note that scores are good for 2 years.) For details visit www.asvabprogram.com
Online, free ASVAB sample questions for the paper and pencil test are available here and there is also free ASVAB test prep through your high school’s library database (FCPS student password is “fairfax”) > Testing & Education Reference Center (Gale) > Vocational Test Prep > Military (ASVAB and AFOQT) > Master the ASVAB and Practice Tests for the ASVAB.
February 15 - President’s Day Holiday
February 16 - New Bell Schedule Starts
February 16 - CAT B Students Return
February 17 - Town Hall for Spanish Speaking Families
February 23 - Teachers Return to Building
February 25 & 26 - Student Asynchronous Days/9th Grade and New Students to Justice Orientation
March 2 - Grades 9 and 12 in-person students Return to Justice
March 5 - 2 Hour Early Release
March 8 - Staff Development Day (Student Holiday)
March 9 - Grades 10 and 11 in-person students Return to Justice
March 26 - End of Quarter 3 - 2 Hour Early Release
March 29 - April 2 - Holiday (Spring Break)
April 5 - Student Holiday (Teacher Workday)
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