Justice HS Student Services - 12/10/2024


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This Week's Topics


Important Dates

Wednesday, December 11 - ASVAB Assessment - 8:30am - College & Career Center (students had to register in advance)

December 23 to January 3 - Winter Break

  • Justice High School Offices will be closed for the duration of Winter Break!

Monday, January 6 - School Starts!

Monday, January 13 - Rising 12th Grade Academic Advising Begins!

Tuesday, January 28 - Second Quarter Ends (Full Day of School)


Academic Advising Timeline

It is that time of year when we are getting ready to choose our schedule for School Year 2025-2026! Please see below for our timeline (subject to change).

The same information below is also posted on Justice's website --> Academic Advising as well as Schoology --> Course List --> Student Services --> Academic Advising Upcoming School Year 2025-2026. Slide decks and other information will be posted on the public website and Schoology.

  • Wednesday, December 4
    • Advisory: Course Fair Logistics and Prep (Slide Deck and Course Fair Room Locations posted on Justice's public website and Schoology)
  • Tuesday, December 10
    • Advisory: Course Curriculum Fair for Grades 9-11 and Class of 2025 Meeting in Auditorium
    • Periods 4/6/8 - Teachers provide presentation on the next level course
  • Wednesday, December 11
    • Periods 1/3/5/7 - Teachers provide presentation on the next level course
  • Thursday, December 12
    • Advisory: Academic Advising Course Selection Google Forms and Logistics
  • Thursday, January 9, 2025
    • Advisory: Reminder for Course Selection and Academic Advising Timeline
  • Monday, January 13, 2025
    • Academic Advising Begins for Rising 12th Graders (current Grade 11)
  • Monday, January 27, 2025 (start date scheduled to change)
    • Academic Advising Beings for Rising 11th Graders (current Grade 10)
  • Wednesday, February 5, 2025
    • Rising 9th Grade Curriculum Night (current Grade 8)
      • Optional Electives Fair - 5:30-6:25pm - Cafeteria
      • Welcome and Logistics - 6:30pm - Auditorium
      • Course Sessions (English, Math, Science, Social Studies) - 6:35pm-8:30pm
  • Wednesday, February 12, 2025
    • SNOW DATE: Rising 9th Grade Curriculum Night (current Grade 8) - This is the rescheduled date should our event get snowed out on Wed, February 5
  • Monday, February 10, 2025 (start date scheduled to change)
    • Academic Advising Beings for Rising 10th Graders (current Grade 9)
  • Monday, February 24 and Tuesday, February 25 (start date scheduled to change)
    • Academic Advising for Rising 9th Graders (current Grade 8) at Glasgow Middle School

Quarter One Report Card Information

The Quarter One Report Card has been uploaded and accessible in ParentVUE/StudentVUE. To access the report card:

  1. Log into ParentVUE or log into StudentVUE
  2. In the menu on the left hand side, select "Documents"
  3. Once in "Documents", you will see "Justice HS_Q1 Report Card_SY24-25"
  4. Click on the file and it will open to review

Do you need a paper copy?

To request a paper copy to be mailed home, please submit this Quarter One Report Card Paper Copy Request Google Form. You can submit a request for up to three children who attend Justice High School. If you have four or more children who attend Justice High School, you will need to submit the request twice.


Schedule Change Policy

As a reminder, to support students in settling into a consistent class schedule, please see the timeline for schedule changes for the 2024-2025 school year.

  • Starting September 23, 2024 - February 27, 2025:
    • No Elective Change Requests
    • All Academic Level Change Requests must complete the Academic Improvement Plan that involves a parent/teacher/student conference.
    • If, after the Academic Improvement Plan, the student still wishes to move forward with the academic level change, the request will be reviewed by a committee. Approval is not guaranteed and is based on seat availability in the requested course.
  • November 5, 2024: Last day to drop a course without it going on the student’s transcript as a Withdrawal Pass (WP) or a Withdrawal Fail (WF). This is an FCPS regulation. 
  • February 28, 2025: No schedule changes will be permitted after this time.

Class of 2025 - Official Transcript Request Form

All 2-year/4-year college/universities and Military Academies need your Official Transcript as part of the application.

Part One: All seniors must have the Consent to Share Transcript to Colleges on file in order for us to send your transcripts to 2-year/4-year college/universities, Military Academies, and Scholarships. If you've already signed the form, no need to sign again. Please return completed forms to Ms. Bond in Student Services.

Part Two: You must submit an Official Transcript Request for EACH college/university and indicate whether we need to upload the transcript to a college portal, Common Application, Coalition Application, or email/mail directly to the College Admissions Office.


Class of 2025 - Reminder to Add Recommender to Common App

Seniors who are using the Common Application must remember to add your School Counselor and Teacher to the portal in order for the School Counselor and Teacher to submit their Letter of Recommendation. PLEASE ensure that their email address is correct.

If your School Counselor and Teacher are not added to your portal, they are unable to upload any documentation to your application. This will cause you to receive emails stating that documents haven't been received.

  • How-to-Invite-Recommenders-on-Common-and-Coalition-Apps.pdf
  • How to Add Teachers to Common Application
  • Georgetown University Application Portal
    • Within the application portal, it will ask you to provide the names/email address of your School Counselor and Teachers submitting Letters of Recommendation.
    • If you entered in the email correctly, Georgetown will automatically send them an email with the link on how to upload their documents.
    • If you are applying to Georgetown University and you have submitted your application, please double-check with your School Counselor and Teachers they have received Georgetown's email.

Class of 2025 - Gap Year Fair

FCPS School Counselor Services and Go Overseas are co-hosting the annual FCPS Gap Year Fair on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at George C. Marshall High School from 6-8:30pm. This event is for high school students and their families who are interested in learning more about the growing array of gap year opportunities.

Agenda:

  • 6-6:45pm - Presentation - Auditorium
  • 6:45-8:30pm - Gap Year Opportunities Fair - Cafeteria
    • Representatives from over 30 programs offering gap year opportunities will be available. Students and their families are encouraged to meet the representatives and learn about the variety of experiences available.

Students are encouraged to pre-register for this event!

For more information, please visit the FCPS Gap Year Event.

INCLEMENT WEATHER: In the event of inclement weather, the Gap Year Fair will be rescheduled to Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at the same time and location.


FAFSA Form SY2025-26 Now Available

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.


Class of 2025/2026 - Interested In College Athletics?

Are you interested in playing college athletics at Division 1 or Division 2 schools? Have you created an account at the NCAA Eligibility Center? Are you confused about how to get recruited?

Schedule a meeting with Mr. Harvey, Justice's NCAA Eligibility Lead, and he can support you and your parents as you navigate this process! You can also email Mr. Harvey with questions as well - wrharvey@fcps.edu.

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2025 Science Fairs with Fairfax County Public Schools Need Your Support!

Each year 250 judges are required to evaluate science fair projects in a wide variety of categories ranging from plant sciences to robotics. It is desirable that those volunteering to serve as category judges hold an advanced degree or possess extensive academic and/or professional experience in their selected STEM category. Chairpersons for each category and Grand Prize judges are also needed.

Category Judge Registration (Coming Soon)

Category Judge Registration will be posted here but for further information, please contact Liz Keyes by email EAKeyes@fcps.edu or by phone 571-423-4783

Date: Saturday, March 22, 2025

Location: Robinson Secondary School, 5035 Sideburn Rd, Fairfax, VA 22032

Time: Usually 8:00 am to mid-afternoon


Air Force Office of Scientific Research Saturday STEM Expo

If you are a student in the National Capital Region, the Saturday STEM Expo at the University of the District of Columbia is a wonderful opportunity to learn about exciting STEM roles in a range of agencies and organizations. Interact with dozens of local institutions and build connections that could kickstart your career! Parents and guardians are also encouraged to attend.

Date: January 25, 2025 Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Location: UDC Student Union: 4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington DC

Additional Information and registration


Air Force Office of Scientific Research Legacy Craftsman Camp

Build an interest in STEM through hands-on demonstrations while showing how math and science apply to the world around us. This camp will build knowledge while reinforcing self-confidence and leadership. LEGACY Craftsman Camps are a series of individual one-week camps for ages 11 to 15.

Students can apply to join the camps at any age. After attending the camp, students may be invited to return to the next age camp the following summer.

Application Dates: January 1, 2025, to March 1, 2025

Camp Dates: One week in July, 2025, depending on student age

Camp Location: 4100 Fairfax Drive #450, Arlington, VA

Additional Information and Registration Link


Fairfax Prevention Coalition: Opportunity for Students

The Fairfax Prevention Coalition (FPC) is a Fairfax Community Services Board organization whose work revolves around preventing substance misuse, especially among youth.

The FPC is looking for youth ages 15-24 to join the FPC Youth Coalition, a youth-led group that plans and leads substance abuse misuse prevention activities in schools and communities throughout the county. Youth Coalition members might do things like:

  • Create social media campaigns
  • Speak on Fairfax County panels at events
  • Lead substance-free events for teens
  • Earn Service Learning Hours

Meetings take place the second Wednesday for each month at 6:30pm.

Please email FPC@fairfaxcounty.gov if you are interested in attending.


Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener Results Coming Soon

Students in grades 3-12 took the SEL Screener during the month of October, providing information on their SEL skills like achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships, and making responsible decisions. The screener also asks students how well their school community makes them feel valued, included, and supported.

Individual student SEL Screener results are now available to families in the Documents section of SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent via postal mail.

For support in understanding your individual student’s results or for ideas on how to support them at home, please review the Family Guide or reach out to our school staff with any questions.


Protecting Kids Against Digital Exploitation Webinar

This webinar is presented jointly by Fairfax County Schools, the Fairfax County Police Department, the Department of Justice, and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

Webinar Highlights:

  • What is Sextortion?
  • What are FCPS and FCPD seeing in relation to sextortion?
  • How can families help prevent their kids from becoming victims?
  • How should families respond if their child was victimized?

Parents and Caregivers are welcome at this Webinar but kindly ask to register.

Date: December 13, 2024

Time: 10-11:30 a.m.


Food for Neighbors - Holiday Meals Program

FFN-Holiday 2024

Justice High School is a proud partner with Food for Neighbors, a local organization who helps to feed our students outside of school hours.

Food for Neighbors has started their Holiday Meals Program which provides grocery gift cards for holiday meals for students at Justice. Justice High School prioritizes students/families who are not already receiving food assistance through a Food Bank, FCPS Homeless and Foster Care Office, Fairfax County Community Services Board, and other resources.

All donations are tax-deductible and can be in any amount. To learn more about the FFN Holiday Meals Program, please go here.


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.


Schoology Groups

Each Class has a group in Schoology with posts pertinent information specific to that class. Please see below for the access code to join.

Class of 2025: XKMH-SPHF-9C4GZ

Class of 2026: QXWJ-NPF2-6WHHG

Class of 2027: XDTX-PD42-RPN2G

Class of 2028: NR9N-89TD-8WQQC


Still Need ParentVUE Access?

Learn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account.

Technical support for using ParentVUE is available for:

  1. Go to the ParentVUE Login screen and select the icon that you need
    • Change Username - You forgot your username or you want to change it
    • Change Password - You know your password but you want to change it
    • Forgot Password - You can't remember your password
    • Activate Account - You have received an Activation Key and you're ready to create your account
  2. None of the above apply
    1. Go to the Parent Support Request ticket
    2. Select SIS Parent in the Application dropdown menu
    3. Under "Issue Description", type the issue/error that you're receiving. Please try to be specific.
  3. Call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).

Student Forms moved to Parental Digital Consent (PDC) Available 

Paperless Opt-Outs Available! Families can log in to the PDC using their ParentVUE credentials to complete consent forms assigned to their child. 

Forms available in the PDC starting in the 2024-2025 school year include:

  • School Counseling Opt-Out
  • Digital Resources Consent
  • SEL Screener Opt-Out
  • Consent for Release of Student Records in Support of Postsecondary Applications
  • Denial of Access to Military Recruiters 
  • Family Life Education Opt-Out
  • SOL Retest Permission
  • Hazel Health
  • BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Opt-Out
  • SOS Screener Opt-Out
  • Objection to Release of Information to Outside Organizations
  • Objection to Release of Directory Information to the Public

Health Information and Emergency Care Forms

The Health Information Form (HIF) (SS/SE-71) and the Emergency Care Information form (SS/SE-3) provide valuable information regarding student health conditions. These forms are critical in the early identification of students who may need healthcare support in the educational environment. Along with the development of Healthcare Plans (HCP) and Action Plans, the Public Health Nurses (PHNs) utilize the information contained in the HIF to develop teaching strategies for FCPS staff in order to meet the requirements of Regulation 2104 Health Services-School Health-Related Needs.

These forms are required for all students. Enrolling parents/guardians who have a SIS ParentVUE account may submit them electronically by using the Online Verification/Update packet

For families without SIS ParentVue accounts, forms can be located on the General Registration Forms page.


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.


Emergency Resources

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