Dear Justice Families,
It's hard to believe that it's May. Soon we will be celebrating the end of an unusual school year. The good news is that planning for graduation is full-speed ahead, and we are expecting one event with approximately 6 tickets per family.
This week is Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week. We are so thankful for all the hard work our teachers and staff do every day to make Justice a great place to learn and work! A shout out to our PTSA, Social Committee, and our incredible administrative team. They have organized several treats and events for this week. If you have the opportunity, please drop a note to your student's teachers and let them know how much you appreciate them for all their hard work.
FCPS will provide a special Return to School Toolkit on Tuesday, May 4, after the School Board work session. Until then, we continue to plan to bring our students back five days in-person in the fall with limited virtual options for those students with medical or health-related needs. Please continue to keep a lookout for more information.
Below is the final exam schedule. If you have any questions, please contact your child's administrators. .
May is Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month. We celebrate and stand with our Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders students, families, and staff.
As always, feel free to reach out to me or any member of our admin team with feedback, suggestions or questions.
We are One – We are Justice!
Graduation:
June 7th at Fairfax High School (stadium field)
Students arrive by 7:30am
Guests arrive by 8:20 am and in seats by 8:55am
Ceremony begins at 9:00am
Graduation UPDATE: We are delighted to announce that as of April 28, each senior may have up to 6 guests attend their graduation. Seniors shall pick up their guest tickets on May 24th between 9am and 12pm at the front of the school. Each person attending, including small children, must have a ticket.
Prom:
Saturday, May 22nd at Justice High School
We are rolling out the red carpet for a Hollywood-style prom for the Class of 2021. All Justice High School seniors are invited but must have a ticket to attend. There is no cost for the prom this year. However, to obtain a ticket, students must respond to the survey that was emailed to them by May 3. The email is in their @fcpsschools.net account. This event is open to Justice High School seniors, and no additional guests are allowed. We will follow the Governor’s social event health guidelines. This event may have two sessions to accommodate all seniors and still adhere to the social event capacity restrictions.
Graduation Signs and T-Shirts:
- Graduation signs are available for pick-up in the main office. Students may come by Monday through Friday between 8am and 3:30pm to pick up their signs.
- Senior t-shirts are still available for purchase. The shirts are $15.00 and may be purchased on MySchoolBucks.com or in person.
With prom scheduled for May 22nd and graduation for June 7th, please be aware that if your student has to quarantine per the health department, even out of an abundance of caution, s(he) will not be able to participate in school events and activities--this would include graduation. A negative COVID test during a quarantine will not exempt the student from the health department's timeline. I want to remain transparent in the expectations and guidelines, so parents and students can make decisions about activities and events leading up to graduation day. We all want to see and celebrate our seniors on June 7th.
Algebra, Biology and Geosystems Super Saturdays
Yesterday we hosted Algebra 1, Geosystems and Biology super Saturday. Teachers provided in-person and virtual support to students in preparation for their upcoming SOL. The next SOL review day is scheduled for Saturday, May 15th.
English Reading SOL – Monday, May 3rd
We are excited to have our students in the building tomorrow, May 3rd, for the English Reading SOL. If your student is coming for testing, they should be dropped off at Justice HS no later than 8:15 am. Testing will be begin at 8:30 am. Students who need bus transportation received an email from Katie Vandawalker this past Tuesday (May 27) with their pickup time and bus stop location. Buses will be dismissed at 11:00 am for any student who has completed testing and another round of buses will dismiss at 2:00 pm for all other students. Any students not requiring a bus will be dismissed upon completion of their test. All students will be offered breakfast and lunch while at school for testing. Students may also bring their own lunch to eat if they choose to do so. All students must bring their charged FCPS laptop and charger. Any student who opted out of receiving an FCPS device will be provided a loaner laptop for testing. Students cannot use a personal device to take their SOL. Please contact Katie Vandawalker (kmvandawalke@fcps.edu) with any questions.
Communication about Student Progress: May 3 – 4
On May 3 and 4, teachers will be contacting parents and guardians of students who are currently struggling in their class. The purpose of these calls is to discuss available supports and ways that students can improve their grades prior to the end of the school year. We look forward to continued collaboration for the remainder of the year.
Seniors will complete their final exams/culminating activities between May 26 and June 1 according to the following schedule:
- May 26: Periods 2 & 6
- May 27: Period 3 & 7
- May 28: Period 8
- June 1: Periods 1 & 5
Underclassmen will complete their final exams/culminating activities between June 4 and June 10 according to the following half-day schedule:
- June 4: Periods 2 & 6
- June 8: Periods 3 & 7 – This is a synchronous virtual day but for all students.
- June 9: Period 8
- June 10: Periods 1 & 5
- June 11: Last Day for Students (early release)
 Returning Strong: Vaccination Information to Help Our Students Return to School
Update on COVID Vaccine Appointments
Schedule COVID vaccine appointments for 16-18 year olds and get answers to your questions on the FCPS School Health Services webpage.
NOTE: The COVID-19 vaccination is NOT required by schools for the 2021-22 school year but some others are.
Seventh grade students cannot begin school in August without documentation of the Tdap and Meningococcal vaccines. Twelfth grade students cannot begin school in August without documentation of the Meningococcal vaccine.
Seventh-grade students need:
- One dose of Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis) given at age 7 or older.
- One dose of Meningococcal Vaccine (MenACWY, Menactra, or Menveo) given at age 10 or older.
Twelfth-grade students need:
- One dose of Meningococcal Vaccine (MenACWY, Menactra, or Menveo) given at age 16 or older.
Get more information on new immunization requirements.
Despite the recent change in guidelines from the CDC on wearing face masks outdoors, Fairfax County Public Schools is still requiring that face masks are worn by spectators at all sporting events. Please make sure you have one with you when entering FCPS facilities. Universal masking is the best way to ensure a safe and healthy environment for all spectators.
Please Note: Face masks are not required for athletes when engaged in competition.
If you would like Ms. Kresse Rodriguez to send your IB Transcript to your college, please fill out this form by May 15th.
Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScNS6eNYrfub2Z-AIqNKABXQmxP9Jya5ZYHJiTijkR49BAjfA/viewform?usp=pp_url
You can also reach her at jakresserodr@fcps.edu if you have questions.
1-on-1 virtual FAFSA help
Virginia College Access Network and the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) are partnering on a statewide FAFSA completion effort meant to address disproportionate effects of the pandemic on low-income and underrepresented students in the class of 2021 and 2020. Five college access organizations have banded together to offer one-on-one FAFSA assistance from March 15th – June 30th. Use the link below to access thei site and schedule a meeting. You will be connected with an access provider from Access College Foundation, ECMC’s The College Places, GReat Aspirations Scholarship Program (GRASP), the Virginia Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (VASFAA), or the Virginia College Advising Corps (VCAC).
Students/families can go to www.virginiacan.org/fafsa for more information.
2021-2022 Fairfax County Student Human Rights Commission
The Fairfax County Office of Human Rights & Equity Programs is currently accepting applications for the Student Human Rights Commission for the 2021-2022 school year.
In 2009, the Office of Human Rights and Equity Programs in partnership with Fairfax County Public Schools launched the Student Human Rights Commission (SHRC) program as a means to promote dialogues on diversity among youth, to foster a greater understanding and appreciation of differences, to create exposure to human and civil rights laws, such as Fairfax County Human Rights Ordinance and the Fair Housing Act, and to encourage leadership and active participation in government.
The program is open to high school students attending Fairfax County Public Schools. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by Monday, May 10, 2021.
To download the application, please visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/humanrights/shrc.
Returning Strong: Multilingual Parent Podcasts - Yes, We Want Your Child Back in School! Attendance Matters!
Last year and 2021 have posed many challenges for all of us. We miss our students who have been absent. FCPS wants your child back in school and is ready to help. Listen to the latest Spanish, Arabic, and Korean podcasts on why we want your child back in school. We care and attendance matters.
Podcasts hosts and guests engage in a passionate discussion on how we care, why attendance matters, common reasons for absence, school procedures regarding attendance, and what parents can do to partner with the school to get students back on track and in school.
Listen and Subscribe:
What Should Families Know About ESOL Services?
Listen to the latest Spanish, Arabic, and Korean podcasts on what FCPS families should know about English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) services. Nearly 49%, or 87,571 students, in Fairfax County Public Schools speak a second language. This week's podcasts include a discussion about FCPS English Language Services. Rich Pollio, director of FCPS ESOL Services, talks about why ESOL services are important, how families are notified about ESOL services, how families can help at home, new school to home communication tools, and adult English Language Classes.
Listen and Subscribe:
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) invites you to a virtual meeting on May 6, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. to learn more about the planned addition to Justice High School and the associated parking and improvements at Justice Park. Representatives of FCPS and the Fairfax County Park Authority will provide a description of the project and be available to answer your questions about existing conditions and options for potential park improvements under the existing master plan. The website link for the virtual Zoom meeting is below, as well as a phone dial-in number in the event you prefer to join by conference call:
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Website: https://www.zoom.us/
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Meeting ID: 974 2254 3401
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Meeting Passcode: 288932
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Phone dial-in number: (877) 853-5257
We hope to see you on May 6 at 7:00 p.m. If you are not able to attend on May 6 and have questions, please call Susan Yantis at (703) 714-7492.
May 31 - Holiday (Memorial Day)
June 7 - Graduation
June 11 - Last Day of School
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