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Monday, December 9 & Tuesday, December 10 - Senior Picture Makeups
Tuesday, December 10 - IB/AVID Night
Saturday, December 14 - Saturday School
Monday, December 23 - Friday, January 3, 2025 - Winter Break (Justice Offices Closed)
Monday, January 6, 2025 - First day back to school after Winter Break
 Justice community members celebrate the FCPS School Board's Proclamation celebrating Justice High School's 65th Anniversary. Justice originally opened its doors in 1959.
The FCPS Outstanding Employee Awards program celebrates the efforts and accomplishments of exception school-based and non-school-based employees from throughout the district. Nominees are awarded at the school level which allows them to move to the following selection stages: Region level, County, and then nominees who make it through these levels come together to the Award Ceremony held in May to see if they are the Finalist for their respective category.
 Congratulations to (left to right):
Madeline Orozco, Finance Technician - Outstanding School-Based Operational Employee
Sean Rolon - Outstanding New Principal
Brian Garvey - Outstanding School-Based Leader
Jocelyn Ayala - Outstanding Secondary Teacher
Jarrod Wallace - Outstanding School-Based Professional Employee
Not pictured: Emmeline Mejia - Outstanding Secondary New Teacher
 Congratulations to Emmeline Mejia - Outstanding Secondary New Teacher
Please visit our website to learn about 10 amazing qualities unique to Justice High School!
Justice HS 10 Amazing Qualities
Please join the IB (International Baccalaureate) and AVID coordinators for an IB Parent Information Night on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 in the Library from 7:00pm-8:00pm. Parents from all grade levels are encouraged to join us to learn about the IB Program at Justice High School and how AVID can support your IB students. Parents can expect to learn about the IB course options, pathways to the IB diploma, IB diploma requirements and how AVID can support IB students.
Please review the IB Exam Calendar for April-May 2025. IB exams are worldwide exams with dates and times dictated by the IB. There no makeup exams for IB exams. Please plan accordingly. In addition, please review the Justice High School IB IA (Internal Assessments) calendar with your student to be sure they are aware of IA deadlines throughout the 24-25 school year.
We want to hear from you! Please take a few moments to complete the survey linked below on our Title I status. In collaboration with the Justice HS PTSA, we're breaking down our work around Title I into three core groups - Student Success, Family Partnerships, and School Experience to be support our students and school community.
Surveys
We greatly appreciate your collaboration as we look to leverage our Title I statue to increase student achievement, family engagement, and the overall school experience. Surveys will remain open until Friday, December 20. Should you have any questions, please contact Sean Rolon, Prinicpal at sprolon@fcps.edu and/or Kim Lanoue, Justice HS PTSA President, at president@justicehsptsa.org.
If your student(s) ride a bus to go home, please remind them that all buses leave promptly at 3:05 pm. Once the call to dismiss buses begins, drivers can't open their doors for safety purposes. Students should exit the building as soon as possible and be sure to make their way to their bus as soon as it arrives. There are two bus board listing the bus numbers outside of Door 1 listing the bus numbers in order of arrival.
The 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now available. Any college-bound high school senior — regardless of income — who wants to be considered for federal, state, and school financial aid programs should complete a FAFSA form.
Parents and caregivers are encouraged to work with their children to complete the FAFSA as early as possible. Check each college’s financial aid office webpage for deadlines and financial aid forms. Then, create an account, if you have not already done so, and fill out the FAFSA.
The Virginia Alternative State Aid (VASA) application will be available in late January for students who are unable to complete the FAFSA. To help determine which aid option is right for you, visit the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia website.
Get Help Filling out FAFSA From College Access Fairfax
Over the next few months, College Access Fairfax will be offering several programs on completing the FAFSA/VASA and finding and applying for scholarships. Get information on these programs and how to access them on the College Access Fairfax website.
In addition, College Access Fairfax staff are available for virtual one-on-one help sessions to complete the FAFSA/VASA. To request an appointment, families should email appointments@CollegeAccessFairfax.org.
ALL 12th grade students at Justice High School are encouraged to schedule senior pictures. Two additional dates in December have just been added to accommodate families. There is NO cost for scheduling an appointment for a yearbook photo only.
- 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 WILL need an appointment for photo sittings (see dates/times below)
- Senior Picture Dates & Times
- December 9th and 10th from 8:30am-3:00pm in the Auditorium
The Wolf Shack is Open!
The Wolf Shack is our PTSA-sponsored in-school food and resource pantry, providing free essential resources for all students. The Wolf Shack is 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.
Calendar of Events
DECEMBER 2024
16 - Mon - 730pm - PTSA Monthly Town Hall & General Meeting
JANUARY 2025
11 - Sat - 11am - Wolf Shack Stock-Up with FFN Red Bag Day
27 - Mon - 7:30pm - PTSA Monthly Town Hall & General Meeting
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
Fairfax County Special Education PTA (SEPTA)
www.fairfaxcountysepta.org
⏰ Update on Potential Changes to Middle School Start Times
At Tuesday’s School Board work session, staff from Prismatic Services, Inc., presented options for adjusting start times at FCPS middle schools. As a reminder, Prismatic is charged with developing an action plan to help the School Board reach its goal of starting middle school at or after 8 a.m.
The presentation includes five options for adjusting middle school start times based on the consultant’s analysis from community forums, surveys, and interviews with staff, parents, associations, and other groups. The School Board will provide next steps to the superintendent.
Watch a video of the work session. Visit the Middle School Start Times webpage for more information on the project.
🍲 Food Assistance and Resource Guide
Food insecurity impacts more than 96,000 Fairfax County residents. There are many resources available to support those who need food assistance. Learn how to help these families and the many resources available to support those who need food assistance on Fairfax County’s website or view the county’s Human Services Resource Guide.
📚 Bundle Up With Books Over Break
Fairfax County Public Library’s (FCPL) winter reading adventure has begun and will continue through Friday, January 31, 2025. Visit your local FCPL library branch or visit their website to register and get a sneak peek at the prizes being offered. Check out their Winter Reading Events webpage to learn about laser tag, movie nights, crafting sessions, Noon-Year Eve celebrations, and book discussions.
⛄ Get Outdoors for Winter Fun!
The Fairfax County Park Authority has rounded up its seasonal fun into a handy list of events happening across the county.
Learn more about the Winter Wonderland and the Holiday Train at Burke Lake Park, Holiday on the Farm at Frying Pan Farm Park, and many more fun events.
Winter Break (Justice Offices Closed)
As a reminder, winter break will be held Monday, December 23, to Friday, January 3. To help make sure you and your children have a restful break, we have asked that no homework be assigned during this time. Teachers may assign long-range assignments in the weeks ahead of the break, allowing students to practice time management skills, but no assignments will be due immediately following the break.
Justice HS offices will be closed for the duration of Winter Break. We look forward to welcoming students back in the new year. Classes resume on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. See the complete school year calendar.
Saturday School at Justice High School
On certain Saturdays, students can get one-on-one assistance in any English, Math, Science, or History class. Our dedicated teachers will be available to help students tackle assignments, strengthen their understanding of key concepts, and ensure they are well-prepared for their upcoming assessments. Students do not have to sign up ahead of time to attend Saturday School.
Details are as follows:
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When: December 14th | January 11th and 25th | February 8th and 22nd | March 15th, and 22nd | April 5th and 26th | May 3rd and 17th
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Time: 9 AM - 12 PM
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Where: Justice High School
We encourage your child to take advantage of this valuable opportunity. It’s a fantastic way for them to improve their grades and gain confidence in their studies. Thank you for your continued support in helping our students succeed!
Partners for Safe Teen Driving (PSTD)
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
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
Padres Comprometidos (Committed Parents)
Edu-Futuro will be offering a free program named Padres Comprometidos (Committed Parents) taught in Spanish. The program offers parents the tools to participate effectively in schools to support their children and their preparation for Post-Secondary education. The program will run from October 29th till December 17th and will happen every Tuesday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
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
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.
Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health
Children go through a lot of changes, and it can be hard to tell if their behavior is developmentally appropriate or if they could benefit from mental health support. It’s important to talk to your child and pay attention to their actions, especially these warning signs:
- Increased irritability, hyperactivity, energy, and/or aggressive behavior.
- Excessive sadness, hopelessness, or worries.
- Loss of appetite, or significant weight gain or loss.
- Lack of sleep or too much sleep.
- A decline in grades, school avoidance, or attendance concerns.
- Alcohol or drug use.
- Withdrawal from activities and/or friends and family.
- Thoughts of harming themselves or others.
If you notice any of these warning signs or feel your child may be experiencing a mental health challenge, help is available. Please contact your child's school counselor to discuss your concerns and identify resources. Find additional ways to support your child’s wellness.
If you or someone you care about is experiencing a mental health crisis such as thoughts of harming themselves or others, please take action right away. Call 988, go to the nearest emergency room, or contact the Sharon Bulova Center for Community Health Emergency Services at 703-573-5679.
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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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