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Dear Justice Families,
As we look ahead, the third quarter is coming to an end on Friday, March 26th, which is also an early release day for students We encourage all of our students and parents to check StudentVue to know what assignments might be missing. We also encourage families to reach out to their teachers and counselor if they have questions.
As a reminder, our catch-up days are Thursday, March 25, and Friday, March 26. Students will report to class for attendance, work on assignments, and get help from their teachers. Students scheduled to attend in-person will come to Justice on their designated day.
FCPS has provided some updated information regarding travel guidance and end-of-year ceremonies. For more information see section below.
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to me or any member of our admin team.
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The senior yard signs are in and available for pick-up! Virtual and in-person students may come by and pick-up their senior yard sign Monday through Friday, from 8am-3:30pm. Please email Colleen Lally at clally@fcps.edu or call her at 703-824-3907 to let her know what day you’re coming by and we will have your sign ready in the main office.
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The senior t-shirt is also available. Senior shirts may be purchased on MySchoolBucks.com or may be purchased with cash at the school. Shirts are $15.00.
If purchased on MySchoolBucks.com, please email Colleen Lally to let her know what day you are coming by to pick up the shirt.
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Also on MySchoolBucks: senior dues. Senior dues are currently $50.00. Payment may be made on MySchoolBucks.com. Senior dues pay for the cap, gown, diploma, and diploma cover.
We still have free parking passes available for in-person juniors and seniors. Electronic versions have been posted on Google Classroom, and hard copies will be available outside C50, our Security Office. Students should turn their applications into Mr. Ivery, Safety and Security Specialist, in room C50 (next to the elevator) by Friday, March 26 at 4:00. If you have any questions, please email Mr. Ivery at lkivery@fcps.edu.
Please use Door 13 in the back of the building to drop off or pick up your student. We appreciate your continued assistance with ensuring that we maintain a safe traffic flow. Email any questions to Luther Ivery, Safety and Security Specialist, at lkivery@fcps.edu.
Many in the Justice High School community look forward to the Justice High School Chorus Department's annual Broadway Desserts performance - the kids sing Broadway tunes and you get delicious desserts at intermission. Well, in this year like no other when we can't gather in person, we have put together a virtual Broadway Desserts for your viewing pleasure. We hope you enjoy the show, here's the link. Please feel free to pass it on to friends and family and enjoy with a dessert as you see fit. Translation substiles are available using the link above. Please go to settings, click on subtitles, first hit auto-generated, then choose language.
If you would like to support the Justice High School Chorus Department, we would be grateful and you can do so by going to this link. When you click on "Donate Today" it says 2019-2020 Fundraising. Don't worry! It's the correct site!
Questions? Email justicehschoralboosters@gmail.com.
The Model UN club participated in the United Nations Association of Greater Boston SDG virtual conference on March 20th. The conference was made up of high school students in the U.S. and some abroad to talk about reaching the UN sustainable development goals.
Congratulations to Gabriella Selmonosky who won the award for Best Public Speaker in her committee! She was representing Vietnam in the Human Rights Council committee.
Justice High School's student published newspaper , The Verdict, has new issues online! See which student athletes are taking it to the next level, updates on return to in-person learning, and shoutout to our own editor Henry Smith's Washington Post op-ed and interview with Anderson Cooper. You can find the the stories online here: https://justicehs.fcps.edu/The_Verdict Click to edit this placeholder text.
In response to family feedback and student check-in results, FCPS will be seeking to lessen the stress and anxiety posed for some students who have been challenged by the virtual learning environment during the past (and ongoing) pandemic year. FCPS will provide three additional grading changes to support middle and high school students. More information on the grading policy changes is available online.
Updated CDC guidance released on March 19 allows schools to adjust social distancing from six feet to three feet with universal masking in classroom settings. We are very encouraged by the new guidance. FCPS will be reviewing the new guidance with schools, the Fairfax County Health Department, and other stakeholders this coming week, and we will be proposing next steps once we have completed a thorough review. In the meantime, we will continue to follow the CDC’s recommended mitigation strategies to keep students and staff safe in schools.
We are so excited about FCPS’ new multilingual podcast series! Our Office of Professional Learning and Family Engagement hosts the podcasts in English, Spanish, Arabic, and Korean. Families can expect timely and important information related to school news. Listen to the most recent podcast featuring Superintendent Brabrand. His message of hope, appreciation, and readiness is truly inspiring.
Each year, in accordance with FCPS Policy 1802, FCPS students have the opportunity to apply for the position of the student representative to the School Board. The student representative is not a member of the School Board but serves in a nonvoting, advisory capacity, representing the interests of the students of Fairfax County Public Schools. Students who are currently in grades 9, 10, and 11 are eligible to apply and they do not need to be current members of the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council (SAC). Applications are due April 7, 2021. The application and related details can be found at https://www.fcps.edu/blog/application-2021-student-representative-school-board. Please publicize this opportunity to your students.
Class of 2022 Justice HS Student & Parent College Planning Night
Justice High School Student Services Department is planning a College Planning Night for the Class of 2022. Students and Parents are invited to hear about key timelines, procedures, and resources to help support their students in the college process. Registration information and details will be coming next week. To receive a direct email about the Class of 2022 College Planning Night, please complete this form: C/O 2022 College Planning Night Info Form. For more information, contact Alicia Grande, College & Career Specialist, at agrande@fcps.edu.
FCPS 2021 Virtual Career Exploration Fair Monday, April 19, 2021 – Friday, April 30, 2021
The event will be completely VIRTUAL with a combination of synchronous (live) and asynchronous (recorded) sessions and workshops. Arlington Public Schools (APS) and Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) are teaming up to host a Virtual Career Exploration Fair. High school students will be able to connect with over 100 local industry professionals from in-demand career fields. Additionally, students can attend college and career-ready workshops and information sessions. High School Students can take part in the following ways: ▪ Learn about work-based learning (WBL) opportunities. ▪ Attend industry panel discussions. ▪ Take part in mock interviews. ▪ Attend resume workshops. ▪ Learn about postsecondary education, training, and apprenticeship opportunities.
Event Registration will begin in March 2021 For more information visit www.fcps.edu and search “2021 Virtual Career Exploration Fair”. You can email workbasedlearning@fcps.edu with any questions.
Class of 2021 Parents/Guardians- Is your child an Eagle Scout or a Girl Scout Gold ?
Has your child earned the Eagle Scout or the Girl Scout Gold Award? If so, please complete this survey. Questions/ concerns regarding this, please contact Alicia Grande, College & Career Specialist- Agrande@fcps.edu
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Cheerleaders selling a brand new red lanyard. Lanyards are $5.00 and you can go to Myschoolbucks - cheer lanyards and pay and we can mail it or you can pick it up. Thank you for your support. You can also contact Debbie in the Activities Office at 703-824-3961. |
Benefits Expansion - The P-EBT program has been extended through the end of 2020-2021 academic school year. Retroactive benefits for October through January will be issued to eligible remote and hybrid students.
Eligibility Expansion - Households with students attending public schools under a hybrid modality are now eligible to receive P-EBT benefits. Previously, P-EBT benefits were only available to students who were learning remotely for five consecutive days. The P-EBT program will now issue benefits to students whose schools are open and operating under both approved modalities (hybrid and remote). School districts have communicated information directly to eligible households. If you are unsure if your child is eligible for P-EBT benefits, please review the guidelines at https://www.fcps.edu/return-school/food/P-EBT#, and choose the language of interest.
Beginning March 17, individuals who live or work the Fairfax Health District that fall into the following categories are now eligible to register to get a COVID-19 vaccine:
- Food and Agriculture
- Manufacturing
- Grocery Store Workers
For more information, please click here.
FCPS Adult ESOL Program Spring 2021 classes (April to June, 2021) are coming up. The program will continue to offer all levels of its adult English classes and many of its specialty classes online. Additionally, the program will start offering a limited number of in-person classes for spring.
Some important points about the classes being offered:
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Both morning and evening online ESOL classes will be offered starting April 25 and ending the week of June 21.
- Morning classes are 3 days/week (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9:30am to 11:45am)
- Evening classes are 2 evenings/week (Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday from 7:00-9:15pm)
Online testing for clients interested in online classes will start March 20. Any new clients need to test before they can be registered. Go to https://tinyurl.com/spring21onlinetest to sign up for an appointment. The last date to sign up for online testing is April 8.
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In-person classes will be offered at the Plum Center (6815 Edsall Road, Springfield, VA). In-person classes will include beginning, intermediate and advanced English classes, Conversation High Intermediate+, and Microsoft Office Word Certification for English Learners (ELs). These classes will be held Monday/Wednesday nights, 7:00-9:15pm (the conversation class will Tuesday/Thursday nights, 7:00-9:15pm). All FCPS safety protocols will be observed and students will be required to wear masks. Students interested in in-person classes must sign up for in-person testing that will be offered on Saturday, March 20 and 27. Go to https://tinyurl.com/spring21testplum to sign up for in-person testing appointments.
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Prices for classes remain affordable.
- Morning ESOL classes are $199.00
- Evening ESOL classes are $130.00
- Specialty classes are priced at similar levels, but check the attached flyer for exact prices.
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Textbook purchases are required for most classes. We provide all the information needed to purchase any required books and they can shop around for the best prices. (Materials for some classes are provided; see the attached flyer for details.
Questions? Contact program staff at esol@fcps.edu.
Spring break is just around the corner. Here are some tips to be aware of as families and FCPS staff make plans:
Fairfax County Public Schools is committed to and planning to hold in-person graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2021. While traditional venues will most likely not be available in June, we are actively exploring other venue options.
Governor Northam has updated guidance for in-person graduation ceremonies, indoor and outdoor social gatherings, and public health and space restrictions for certain outdoor sports and entertainment venues. We are currently working through these new guidelines to understand the health and safety requirements and laws for culminating events such as graduation: All Night Graduation parties, prom, and end- of-year celebrations for our elementary and secondary students.
We will promptly notify school staff, students, and parents as soon as we have the additional and plans.
The Fairfax County School Board has voted to approve a calendar for the 2021-22 School Year that is designed to recognize, respect, and honor the plurality of religious and cultural observances in Fairfax County.
The calendar, which recognizes 15 religious and cultural observances in the school year, while also decoupling Good Friday from Spring Break, ensures students will not have to make choices between observing their religious or cultural observance, or taking a test this coming school year.
For more information, please click here.
March 25-26 - Third Quarter Catch-Up Days
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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