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Dear Justice Families,
I hope that you are enjoying your weekend.
We are excited to be working on welcoming more students back to four days of in-person instruction at Justice. We’ve had an extremely positive response to our in-person requests. We are working to process all requests by no later than this week. If you haven’t heard from your counselor as to your start date, please contact him/her.
As you may have heard, I will be leaving Justice at the end of the school year. Region 2 is looking for parents and staff from Justice High to serve on the interview panel. If you are interested in serving on the panel, please see the message below from Region 2 Assistant Superintendent Dr. Fabio Zuluaga.
Also, below is our SOL end of course test schedule as well as opt-out information. If you have any questions, please contact Katie Vandawalker @ kmvandawalke@fcps.edu or Shelley Terry @ sdterry@fcps.edu
Finally, Quarter 3 Report Cards were distributed to all in-person students last week. For all students, report cards are also available in ParentVUE/StudentVUE. For virtual students whose parents have not selected “go paperless” in ParentVUE, report cards will be mailed by no later than this week.
The Pass-No Mark Form is now available in the Main Office, Student Services, and Justice’s Public Website. This form must be submitted in hard copy or via email to the student’s counselor or the Students Services Department. Families are encouraged to consider the option for Pass-No Mark status carefully.
As always, please reach out to me or any member of our admin team with questions.
As you know the Department of Human Resources is in the process of selecting a new Principal for Justice High. The goal is for the new Principal to start on July 1, 2021. Our FCPS/HR Department in conjunction with Region 2 Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Fabio Zuluaga and Region 2 Executive Principal, Dr. Brendan Menuey conducted a meeting with the community this past Tuesday, April 6th. We were able to record both presentations. If you are interested in learning more about the process please connect with the following links:
English - Arabic:
https://us.bbcollab.com/recording/9f42cb2855094ade8d16297786f61d36
English- Spanish:
https://us.bbcollab.com/recording/095a79e45ce3462180540e255088c2c5
If you have comments please send them directly to Mr. Adam McGeehan at McGeehan, Adam apmcgeehan@fcps.edu
We are looking for parents and staff from Justice High to serve on the interview panel. If you are interested in serving on the panel, please complete one of the links below:
English
Spanish
Arabic
PSAT 10 - April 19
Current Grade 10 students who signed up to take the PSAT 10 will do so this Monday. Students who signed-up were emailed testing information. If you have any questions, please email Shelley Terry at sdterry@fcps.edu
Algebra, Biology and Geosystems Super Monday - April 19
Algebra, biology and geosystems teachers will be providing in-person and virtual support to students in preparation for their upcoming SOL.
Fire Drill - April 21
Our next fire drill for in-person students will be on Wednesday, April 21. In-person students will need to exit the building, while virtual students should remain logged into their BBCU class.
Justice HS will invite all students who need a verified credit for graduation or if they have not yet met the federal testing requirement to participate in the SOL. Our SOL schedule is listed below:
| Date |
SOL |
| Monday, May 3 |
Reading |
| Monday, May 10 |
Biology
Chemistry
Earth Science |
| Monday, May 17 |
Algebra I |
| Monday, May 24 |
Geometry
Algebra 2
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| Wednesday, May 26 |
Math & Science retakes |
| Friday, May 28 |
Reading retakes
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If you do not want your student to take SOL tests at school this spring, you have the right to defer or refuse testing. However, any decision to defer or refuse SOL tests should be made in consultation with school staff to allow full consideration of any potential implications for on-time graduation. The Right to Refuse Assessments webpage (https://www.fcps.edu/node/34277) offers important information as you consider this decision. If you believe you may wish to defer or refuse one or more SOL tests this spring, please fill out this Google Form or contact our Assessment Coach, Shelley Terry, at sdterry@fcps.edu.
Last week, we completed optional vision and hearing screenings for all in-person sophomores. Time slots are still available for any virtual students who wish to participate in the screening.
Opt-In Procedures: Virtual students who wish to participate in the screening need to complete the COVID-19 Health Screening Questionnaire and sign up through one of the following links:
Students should bring the COVID-19 Health Screening Questionnaire and glasses/contacts (if applicable) and report to the clinic.
Opt-Out Procedures: There are three ways to opt your student out of the screening:
- Indicate your preference online through @wecare.
- Complete the opt-out form and email it to Ebony High at ephigh1@fcps.edu.
- Drop off the completed form in the Main Office.
If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Ebony High at ephight1@fcps.edu or (703) 824-3910.
Congratulations to AJ Farkas and Julia Short for auditioning for and making All-State Band! Students from all over the state auditioned for the virtual ensemble and this year there were five students who auditioned from Justice HS. To be eligible to audition for states, students have to earn a spot at the top of their district band. Once they have placed high in districts, students can then go on to audition for states. This is a very intense process.
Senior Activity - Friday, April 23rd 3-5pm
Outside Door 4 (Side of building facing Peace Valley Lane)
Our Class of 2021 is invited to join their class sponsors on Friday, April 23rd from 3-5pm. Seniors will have the opportunity to paint a rock that will be added to a recently updated courtyard and new sensory garden created by their fellow Class of 2021 classmate. Seniors may paint a picture that brings them peace, their initials, and/or a word of positivity, strength, or perseverance. We will have rocks, brushes, and paint for students to use. All participants must stay socially distant and wear a mask throughout their time on campus. In the event of rain we will move indoors to the cafeteria and maintain a minimum of 6’ between participants. If a senior would prefer to paint a rock at home and bring it in, that is also permitted. If using this option, seniors should drop the rock off on April 23rd between 3 and 5pm at door 4 outside. Rocks should not to exceed 2” x 3”.
If needed, students creating their painting at home may also pick up a rock from the school prior to April 23rd . To arrange for a rock pick-up, please contact class sponsors Alex Parkins (atparkins@fcps.edu) or Sarah McIntosh (smcintosh@fcps.edu) and arrange a pick-up date from our main office between the times of 8am and 3:30pm prior to the 23rd.
Graduation - June 7 at 9:00am (June 8 Rain Date): We are excited to announce that this year’s graduation ceremony will be held on Monday, June 7th at 9:00am at Fairfax High School stadium field! Due to current guidance regarding capacity, students will be issued a limited number of tickets to the ceremony. We will be meeting with the graduation committee and senior class leaders in the near future to begin the planning process and will be sure to keep you posted as we receive additional information.
Senior Dues: Senior dues are now available through myschoolbucks.com and will be $50 this year. Senior dues pay for the cap, gown, diploma, and diploma cover.
2021 End of the Year Events: In addition to graduation, FCPS and Justice High School are committed to holding as many as possible traditional end of the year events. We are currently working through these new guidelines to understand the health and safety requirements and laws for culminating events such as prom, and other end- of-year celebrations. FCPS will promptly notify school staff, students, and parents as soon as they have the additional updates and plans.
Senior t-shirts: 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.
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.
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.
Register for the Virtual Career Exploration Fair now! by visiting bit.ly/2021careerexp. You can email workbasedlearning@fcps.edu with any questions.
Opportunities offered by organizations other than Fairfax County Public Schools are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Fairfax County School Board, the Superintendent, or a specific school.
JEI Mini-PhD Program: Learning the Scientific Method from Hypothesis to Publication (Rising 8th through 10th grade students)
The Journal of Emerging Investigators (JEI) team at Harvard University is conducting a FREE Mini-PhD program (virtual) this summer. Review this website to learn more. Application deadline is May 1, 2021
2021 CTE Summer Enrichment Camps (Grades 7 -11)
The Career and Technical Education (CTE) office is offering two enrichment programs this year - Tech Adventure Camp and CTE Summer Academy. Registration for both camps will begin in February. For more information, please visit CTE Summer Academy at bit.ly/FCPS_CSA
NOVA JumpStart Summer Program
This summer, Northern Virginia Community College will offer a selection of online, tuition-free classes to Northern Virginia high school graduating seniors. Students must meet placement requirements and understand there may be textbooks or other material fees associated with courses. Since these classes are all online, students will need access to a computer and the internet. Students may take a maximum of two JumpStart courses.
Important Dates:
- JumpStart applications will open April 5th and close April 30th.
- Classes will run from June 1, 2021 till August 9, 2021Details about the JumpStart Summer Program including placement requirements and material fees can be found Here and on the flyer here NOVA JumpStart Flyer
The FCPS Parent Resource Center (PRC) is offering four free parent webinars in April. They are:
Note: Previous webinars have been recorded and can be viewed on the PRC YouTube channel
COVID-19 Vaccines and the Vaccination Process in Fairfax County: A Webinar for Families
Join the Fairfax County Health Department and Fairfax County Public Schools Parent Resource Center for important updates about COVID-19 and the vaccines that have been developed to help prevent disease. Topics will include: COVID-19 impacts (health, economic, education), The Vaccine (Community Immunity, Different Types of Vaccines, and Safety of Vaccines), Vaccination Process (Eligibility and How to Register). Sessions are subject to change or cancellation based on number of registrations. Please RSVP for the session:
- Tuesday, 4/20 – Session in English - RSVP
- Tuesday, 5/4 – Session in Vietnamese - RSVP
- Tuesday, 5/11 – Session in Korean - RSVP
- Tuesday, 5/18 – Session in Arabic - RSVP
May 31 - Holiday (Memorial Day)
June 7 - Graduation
June 11 - Last Day of School
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