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Wednesday, September 11 - National Day of Service
Wednesday, September 11 - Late Buses Begin (see below for more information)
Thursday, September 12 - 12th Grade College and Career Night (6:30-8:30 pm)
Wednesday, September 18 - Parent University Quarter 1 Presentation (5:00-8:30 pm)
Wednesday, September 25 - Partners for Safe Teen Driving Q1 Presentation (6:30 - 8:00 pm)
Friday, October 4 - Student Holiday
Wednesday, October 9 - PSAT/SAT Day (more information to come)
Monday, October 14 - Indigenous Peoples’ Day - Student Holiday
Tuesday, October 15 - Friday, October 18 - Homecoming Week
Saturday, October 19 - Homecoming Dance (more information to come)
Thursday, October 31 - End of First Quarter/2-Hour Early Release
Friday, November 1 - Diwali / Día de los Muertos and All Saints Day - Division Closed
Monday, November 4 - Student Holiday
Tuesday, November 5 - Election Day & Student Holiday
🩹 Immunization Requirements
Please check with your health care provider as soon as possible to make sure your child is up to date on the immunizations required by the state of Virginia. Starting Monday, September 30, students who have not provided proof of immunization will not be allowed to attend school.
You may check your child’s immunization compliance and submit their immunization record in SIS ParentVUE. Records may be delivered to your school’s front office as well.
Alternative immunization documents (below) may also be provided to your school’s front office, but they may not be uploaded to ParentVUE:
- A health care provider’s written statement specifying all administered immunizations.
- A health care provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption.
- A notarized Religious Exemption form objecting to the administration of immunizations due to conflicts with their religious tenets or practices.
Find more information on immunizations.
Late Buses Begin this Week
Starting Wednesday, September 11, Justice HS will have late bus days every Wednesday and Thursday from 3:00-4:30 through the middle of May. Students will be able to stay late and work with teachers. Students must be with a teacher or a coach if staying after school.
🍎 Make Every Day Count! The Importance of Attendance
As you plan upcoming trips and other family events, please remember the importance of sending your child to school every day. Review the FCPS School Year Calendar and try to plan any time away during breaks from school.
Children who show up for school regularly develop fundamental reading and math skills while building a habit of good attendance that will carry them into college and careers. Research shows that children who were chronically absent (missing 18 days or more) in kindergarten and first grade were far less likely to read proficiently at the end of third grade.
Learn how families can help form good attendance habits.
Senior & Underclass Pictures at Justice High School
SENIOR PICTURES:
- VISIT seniors.legacystudios.com and enter Justice High School in the Find Your School search box for sitting options and fees ($0 for Yearbook only)
- Online Codes will be provided AFTER the sitting to view and order photo packages
- You DO NOT need an appointment for photo sittings (see dates/times below)
- Senior Picture Dates & Times
- September 18th, 19th, and 20th from 8:30am-3:00pm in the Little Theatre
- November 21st and 22nd from 3:00pm-9:00pm in the Little Theatre
UNDERCLASS PICTURES:
- September 30th and October 1st from 7:45am-2:30pm in the Auditorium
- RETAKES November 12th from 8:00am-2:00pm in the Little Theatre
Senior & Underclass Pictures at Justice High School
SENIOR PICTURES:
- VISIT seniors.legacystudios.com and enter Justice High School in the Find Your School search box for sitting options and fees ($0 for Yearbook only)
- Online Codes will be provided AFTER the sitting to view and order photo packages
- You DO NOT need an appointment for photo sittings (see dates/times below)
- Senior Picture Dates & Times
- September 18th, 19th, and 20th from 8:30am-3:00pm in the Little Theatre
- November 21st and 22nd from 3:00pm-9:00pm in the Little Theatre
UNDERCLASS PICTURES:
- September 30th and October 1st from 7:45am-2:30pm in the Auditorium
- RETAKES November 12th from 8:00am-2:00pm in the Little Theatre
George Mason University Direct Admit Program for the 2024-2025 school year
Seniors who have a 3.25 or higher to “opt-in” to the Direct Admit opportunity. This means the student and parent permit FCPS to share their information with Mason (this is separate from the IS-111 form).
A link will be shared with eligible seniors by the FCPS Central Office and/or a Justice High School staff member.
ALL seniors who want to be considered for the GMU honors college should apply AND submit all supplemental documents (essay, letter of recommendation, etc.) by NOVEMBER 1st.
As a reminder, a student should only apply ONCE via either the direct admit link or the Common App.
The seniors will not have to pay an application fee if they apply via direct admit link. As you all are aware, Common App requires a fee waiver code.
Should you have any questions, please contact Deidra Anderson, College and Career Specialist, at danderson@fcps.edu.
Safety Drills During the School Year
Keeping students and staff safe is a priority for FCPS. Each school has an emergency preparedness plan to respond to incidents such as fires and tornadoes. Schools are required by state law to practice emergency drills, including lockdown drills, each year. Schools are also required to notify parents and guardians at least 24 hours before a school conducts a lockdown drill. However, schools are not required to give the specific date and time of the drill in advance.
The first lockdown drill of the school year must take place within the first 20 days of school. Preschool and kindergarten students are exempt from practicing the first lockdown drill.
Your child may come home and talk about their experience during the drill. We encourage you to talk with your child about the importance of being prepared for emergencies. Please review these frequently asked questions to support your students before and after school lockdown drills.
⚠️ Know Our Security Terms
FCPS uses specific terminology to describe the actions school staff and students should take to ensure safety in a variety of situations. It is important for staff, families, and students to understand what the different terms mean and how they impact school operations.
Watch this video to learn about safety terms including lockdown; secure the building; and stay put, stay tuned.
If students, staff, or community members have a safety concern at school (that is not an immediate emergency), they should submit a tip to the FCPS Safety Tipline. In an emergency, please call 9-1-1.
September 11 National Day of Service
With the upcoming 23rd anniversary of September 11, FCPS acknowledges the loss of life, the heroism of our first responders, and the resilience of our country. The September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance, also called Patriot Day, is a chance to reflect and act in service to others to honor those who were injured or killed in the terrorist attacks.
All FCPS students are encouraged to participate in service learning as it supports Portrait of a Graduate (POG) attributes and social and emotional learning (SEL) skills. Middle and high school students can learn more about service learning by logging into their Naviance account to access x2VOL.
12th Grade College and Career Night
Parents of Seniors! Please join us at our annual Senior Parent Night from 6:30-8:30 pm on Thursday, September 12 in the Little Theatre. We will be discussing graduation requirements, college application timelines, senior packet, requesting official transcripts and other items needed, as well as offering two breakout sessions.
National Hispanic Heritage Month
From September 15 to October 15, FCPS recognizes and celebrates the histories and cultures of the members of our community who trace their heritage to Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about National Hispanic Heritage Month.
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Justice HS Parent University (ParentU)
The road to success is always under construction. Justice High School invites you to our five-part Parent University series that will strengthen our family-school partnership. We want to increase student engagement by sharing the responsibility to promote student success. Our first Parent University session, which will focus on building a strong foundation, will be held on Wednesday, September 18th from 5-8:30 pm.
Come to learn about graduation requirements, explore the ParentVUE application, and learn how attendance matters. There's no need to worry about dinner! We'll have a free family-style dinner. Need help getting to Justice? Transportation will be offered in select locations. More information to come!
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Blue Star Welcome Week
Every year, approximately 600,000 military-connected families relocate. Most of these families move to new duty stations, while some transition out of the military and others transition in. Most of these moves take place over the summer, and Fairfax County Public Schools is committed to ensuring our military families feel welcomed and a sense of belonging to their local community.
Blue Star Welcome Week is an opportunity for our community to welcome our military-connected families and show them our appreciation for their service and sacrifices. Throughout the week, FCPS will help ease their transition through events, messages, actions of welcome, and opportunities to make meaningful connections. Please help us welcome our military families during Blue Star Welcome Week, September 21 - September 29, 2024, and throughout the year! #BlueStarWelcomeWeekFCPS
The Wolf Shack Opens Wednesday!
The Wolf Shack is our PTSA-sponsored in-school food and resource pantry, providing free essential resources for all students. The Wolf Shack opening day this year will be Wednesday, September 11th from 3-5 pm. We can’t wait to see all our Wolves! We will open from 3-5pm on late bus days (Wednesdays & Thursdays) in Room B27 between the Black Box Theater and the Little Theater.
Read more in the latest PTSA newsletter.
Connect with the PTSA
JHS PTSA Website
justicehsptsa.org
Social Handles
Facebook: facebook.com/justicehsptsa
X (formerly Twitter): x.com/justicehsptsa
Instagram: instagram.com/justicehsptsa/
Membership Link
jhsptsa.org/join
Donation Link
jhsptsa.org/packpartnerfund
Contact the PTSA
info@justicehsptsa.org
🎤 Community Conversations with Superintendent Dr. Reid
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid invites you to share your questions or concerns regarding Fairfax County Public Schools. Your voice matters! Community Conversations will be held this Fall 6:30-7:30 p.m. on:
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Monday, September 9, at Holmes Middle School
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Monday, September 23, at Newington Forest Elementary
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Monday, September 30, at Mount Vernon Woods Elementary
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Monday, October 14, at Fairhill Elementary
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Monday, October 21, at Virginia Run Elementary
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Wednesday, October 30, at Herndon Middle
Click the date above to register. Registration is not required but helps with planning. Additional registration links will be shared in next week’s This Week at FCPS. Childcare and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all. Find out about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid.
Free Meals at Justice HS
Justice HS has qualified for the USDA Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) meal program for the 2024-2025 school year. CEP is a non-pricing meal service option for schools in low-income areas. CEP allows schools to serve breakfast and lunch at no cost to ALL students without collecting household applications for free and reduced-price meals.
CEP General Information
- CEP is a USDA program; eligibility is based on direct certification for free meals at individual FCPS schools.
- All students at CEP schools automatically receive no-cost breakfast and lunch every day of the school year (even if the student would not qualify for free meals).
- If a student purchases an additional breakfast or additional meal, it will be at cost to the family.
Free and Reduced-Price Meal Applications, Additional Benefits, and Related Information
For families that may want to receive benefits (class fees) beyond meals that are income-based, the FCPS CEP Consent to Share Information for Other Programs will continue to be utilized and is included in the free and reduced-price meal application process. Parents are encouraged to complete and submit the CEP Consent to Share Form
Partners for Safe Teen Driving (PTSD)
Justice High School Auditorium - Driver’s Education
The state of Virginia requires students and their parents or legal guardians to attend ONE session of Partners for Safe Teen Driving in order to receive their Pink Card (DEC-8). The 90 minute session requires participants to be actively involved during the presentation. This is offered in conjunction with our 10th grade driver education curriculum and is a requirement. All sessions are in person for the 2024-2025 school year at Justice HS in the Auditorium. Registration link, and schedule is below. It is also posted on your 1oth grade teacher’s SCHOOLOGY PAGE.
If you are a current 11th or 12th grade Justice HS student seeking to attend a PTSD session, please email Monica White at mwhite@fcps.edu for information.
PSTD presentations are 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
1st Quarter - Wednesday Sept 25th, 2024
2nd Quarter - Wednesday November 20th, 2024
3rd Quarter - Thursday February 6th, 2025 & Wednesday March 19th, 2025
4th Quarter - Wednesday May 14th, 2025
The meetings are a “hard” 6:30 PM start in the Auditorium for every PSTD event. Doors lock at 6:30 sharp and an entry after that will not be allowed. (State Law)
Please plan to arrive at 6 pm to avoid being locked out. Every student will NEED to have a legal guardian present with them If they are attending PSTD session.
Link for students to register for 2024-2025 Justice HS - Driver Ed PSTD
Varsity Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost
FCPS is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors’ services at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests. Learn more about online tutoring with Varsity Tutors.
No-Cost Virtual Therapy for High School Students
Virtual therapy sessions are available at no cost to FCPS high school students to provide a safe space to address concerns such as:
- Mood/behavior changes, motivation, grief/loss.
- Anxiety, worry, fears.
- Social skills, bullying, peer and family relationships.
- Academic stress.
In order for students to participate, caregivers must give permission for FCPS to share basic demographic information with Hazel Health in ParentVUE. They must also provide consent for their student to access therapy services.
Students may then be referred by a guardian or designated school staff member. Refer your child by calling 571-749-2940 or contacting an FCPS school counselor, social worker, psychologist, or director of Student Services.
Visit the FCPS Teletherapy webpage for more information.
Student Insurance
During the school day, a student may have an accident that results in injury. There is a common misconception that FCPS (Fairfax County Public Schools) is financially responsible for medical bills resulting from such injuries. However, this is not the case.
Students who participate in sports are required to have health insurance. FCPS does not provide medical insurance for students, but parents can purchase low-cost Voluntary Student Insurance through K & K Insurance Group.
This student accident insurance program offers an affordable way for parents to cover medical or dental expenses resulting from their child's accident. For those who already have medical or dental insurance, this additional coverage can help with deductibles, limitations, and exclusions. For those without medical insurance, these accident policies provide primary coverage.
Please read the information on K&K Student Accident Insurance found here, to determine if this coverage would be beneficial for your child.
Follow Justice HS On Social Media
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School - @justicehswolves
Activities - @justice_sports
Instagram
School - @justicehs_wolves
Activities - @justice_wolves
Justice Website
Justice Athletics
Student Services
Attendance
Red/Blue Rotation Calendar
Bell Schedule
Justice HS PTSA
MySchoolBucks
ParentVue Information
Crisis Link Regional Hotline - 703-527-4077
Crisis Text - Text NEEDHELP to 85511
Dominion Hospital Emergency - 703-536-2000
INOVA Emergency - 703-289-7560
Sharon Bulova Center for Community Health (formerly Merrifield) - 703-573-5979 TTY dial 711
Life Threatening - 911
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