Justice HS Student Services - 4/15/2025


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This Week's Topics


Important Dates

April 14-18 - Spring Break

Monday, April 21 - Courses for SY25-26 Change Request - More info to come

Wednesday, April 23 - Junior Parent College Night - 6:00-8:00pm

Monday, May 5 - Class of 2025: Last Day to Submit Service Learning Hours in x2VOL

Monday, May 19 - Class of 2025: ASVAB Testing for participating seniors

Tuesday, May 27 - Senior Exams: 5th and 7th Period

Wednesday, May 28 - Senior Exams: 6th and 8th period

Thursday, May 29 - Senior Exams: 1st and 3rd Period / Early Dismissal for Seniors

Friday, May 30 - Senior Exams: 4th Period / Early Dismissal for Seniors / All Senior Grades Due by 3pm

Tuesday, June 3 - Class of 2025 Graduation Rehearsal #1 - 9:15am in Main Gym

Wednesday, June 4 - Class of 2025 Graduation Rehearsal #2 - 8:15am in Main Gym

Thursday, June 5 - Class of 2025 Graduation at EagleBank Arena - 2pm / Senior Arrival at 1pm - Door open to the public at 1pm


Quarter Three Report Card Information

3rd Quarter Report Cards are located under "Documents" 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_Q3 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 Three 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.


Weekly Progress Reports - Are You Receiving Them?

FCPS sends automatic weekly progress reports for each class for Middle and High School students. However, parents/guardians must OPT-IN to the receive them. Here are directions on how to activate them:

  1. Parent/Guardian must have a ParentVUE account (if you still need a ParentVUE account please scroll below for information on how to activate this account)
  2. Log into your ParentVUE and click on "My Account"
  3. Confirm that you have an email address listed under "Primary Email Address"
  4. Continue scrolling on that page to find "Notify me with my child's gradebook scores"
    • YOU MUST CHECK THE BOX NEXT TO "Grade Book"
    • Choose which day you want to receive all the progress reports

For screenshots on how to find the information on a desktop and a mobile phone (the ParentVUE app is slightly different), please click here.


Academic Advising Timeline

Academic Advising is over but we understand that sometimes students change their minds about what they would like to take. We will be offering an opportunity for students to request a change to their course request for next year starting Monday, April 21, 2025. We will provide a google form link to submit the request.

The deadline to request a change to classes for next school year will be Friday, May 9, 2025 at 3pm.

We will not be honoring any changes after this date in order to complete our staffing and course enrollments and especially so that we can build the schedule for students/teachers. Our Schedule Change policy will be the same as this year in that students will be allowed to make elective/academic changes starting September 2, 2025.


Schedule Change Policy for SY24-25

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.

  • February 28, 2025: No schedule changes will be permitted after this time.

Schedule Change Policy for SY25-26

In order to support students in settling into a consistent class schedule, please see the timeline for schedule changes for the 2025-2026 school year.

  • August 1-30, 2025: No Schedule Changes will be made in order to support new student/transfer registrations, final grades from summer programming, hard conflicts, errors in placement, or discussions on any schedule changes that occurred over the summer
  • September 2-19, 2025: Schedule Change Requests open for both Elective and Academic Level. All requests are pending space availability in classes. Schedule Change Form will be located in Student Services, Main Office, and Schoology. All elective changes must be completed within this window.
  • September 24, 2025 - February 20, 2026:
    • All Academic Level Change Requests must complete the Academic Improvement Plan that involves a parent/teacher/student conference. The Academic Improvement Plan form will be located
    • 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, 2025: Last day to drop a course without it going on the student’s transcript as a Withdrawal Pass (WP) or a Withdrawal Fail (WF). Please see FCPS Regulation 2445.7
  • February 23, 2026: No schedule changes will be permitted after this time.

Class of 2025: Last Day to Submit Service Learning Hours x2VOL

All Seniors who want to report Service Learning Hours must have approved Service Learning Hours in x2VOL which is accessible via Naviance Student by May 1, 2024. The hours reported must be approved by a Supervisor (who can't be an immediate or extended family member) and then approved by your School Counselor. The School Counselor does not have the option to approve your Service Learning Hours unless your Supervisor has approved them.

You must have a minimum of 40 approved Service Learning Hours in order to receive the Service Learning Cord which is allowed to be worn at graduation. The hours have to be processed by FCPS IT Department in order to qualify a senior to receive the Service Learning Cord which can be worn at graduation.

Please ensure all Service Learning Hours are approved by your Supervisor by May 5, 2025.


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.

Discover NOVA Open House Events

Northern Virginia Community College Logo

NOVA Dual Enrollment and Outreach & Recruitment team is hosting Discover NOVA – Open House events for prospective and current dual enrollment students and their families. These events will showcase academic programs, student support resources, and how to maximize dual enrollment credits—plus, attendees will get to tour the campuses!

Students can choose from any of the following campus events:

  • Manassas Campus — April 24, 4-7 PM

Registration is now open: https://forms.gle/eHR2q5CnnN7AzKVy8.

Students who attend will be entered to win a $500 NOVA scholarship (Nontransferable; must be used at NOVA in Fall 2025)!


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.


Virginia Alternative State Aid (VASA) Application

VASA logo

The VASA Application is now open! The Virginia Alternative State Aid (VASA) Application is the alternative state application available for Virginia students who are ineligible to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). These students include Virginians who have certain nonimmigrant visa statuses, are undocumented, have Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status or are otherwise ineligible to file the FAFSA and would like to be considered for state financial aid.


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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The Institute of Excellence (IFE) at GMU

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The Institute for Excellence (IFE) at George Mason University’s Fairfax campus is offering a free 5-week hybrid program for rising 11th and 12th graders. Students will have a chance to dive into college-level courses at no cost! Daily transportation will be provided from selected FCPS schools to the GMU campus.

To learn more about the eligibility criteria and how to apply, interested students can visit https://eip.gmu.edu/about/our-programs/institute-excellence or explore the program flyer. Priority Application Deadline is April 27, 2025.

The following tracks are offered:

Dates:

  • Virtual: June 23rd – July 3rd
  • In-Person: July 7th – July 25th

Class of 2026: Junior Focus Night for Parents/Students

Junior Focus Night for Parents/Students will take place on April 23rd from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, there will be:

  1. A chance to meet with community leaders, including the Marines as well as Urban Alliance, at tables set up before the event starting at 5:45 pm!
  2. A presentation from members of Justice Student Services on important information to get ready for life after high school, including information on college applications, transcript requests, Common App, scholarships, and more,
  3. A panel discussion featuring institutions such as Marymount University, Franklin & Marshall, Juniata College, among others,
  4. An overview of the admission process and programs offered at Northern Virginia Community College, including the ADVANCE partnership with George Mason University,
  5. A presentation from George Mason University on financial literacy and the support that they provide to Justice families,

We hope that you will join us for a great evening as we all work to get ready for the Class of 2026 to start Senior Year!


Class of 2026: VA Tech Admissions and College Access Collaborative VA Tech Corps of Cadets Sneak Peek

Virginia Tech invites you to an informational brunch where we will share information about opportunities at our university, specifically pertaining to the Corps of Cadets and College Access Collaborative. This will include information about scholarships and benefits available through our programs. The event will take place at our Innovation Campus in Alexandria, VA on April 26, 2025, from 10am-12pm. Doors open at 9:45am.

Register here!  The deadline is April 18, 2025.

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NOVA 2025 Vision

FCPS and Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) are offering an opportunity for students with disabilities, and their families, to learn about available options. This event includes presentations from Accommodations and Accessibility Services, a mock NOVA classroom experience for students, a tour, and a NOVA student panel with Q&A session.

Date:  Wed. April 23, 2025

Time:  4:00pm - 6:00pm

Location:  NOVA-Annandale Campus

NOVA FCPS Vision 2025 Flyer.pdf

CTS-NOVA FCPS Vision 2025 Flyer-Arabic.pdf

CTS-NOVA FCPS Vision 2025 Flyer-Chinese.pdf

CTS-NOVA FCPS Vision 2025 Flyer-Korean.pdf 

CTS-NOVA FCPS Vision 2025 Flyer-Spanish.pdf

CTS-NOVA FCPS Vision 2025 Flyer-Urdu.pdf


Flash Forward: Postsecondary Education and Employment Options For Students With Disabilities

This event is designed to provide students with disabilities seeking a standard or advanced diploma and their families an introduction to options available after high school. Representatives from adult education, employment, and community programs will host information tables.

Flash Forward Flyer - English

Flash Forward 2025 - Arabic

Flash Forward 2025 - Chinese

Flash Forward 2025 - Korean

Flash Forward 2025 - Spanish

Flash Forward 2025 - Urdu

Flash Forward 2025 - Vietnamese


Academy Day 2025

Senator Mark Warner invites high school and middle school students, their parents or guardians, and school counselors to Academy Day 2025. Attendees will be provided a comprehensive overview of the United States service academies and their admission processes.

In addition, students will be able to meet with officials from all five academies as well as representatives from the Department of Defense Medical Examination Review Board, Navy Talent Acquisition Group (NTAG) Richmond, ROTC programs at the University of Virginia, the United States Marine Corps, the Virginia Military Institute, the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets, and the Virginia Women's Institute for Leadership at Mary Baldwin University. Staff from Virginia Congressional offices will be available to answer questions regarding the application procedures for congressional nominations.

Save the Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location: University of Mary Washington, Dodd Auditorium in George Washington Hall, 1301 College Ave, Fredericksburg, VA 22401

To ensure you receive it and the registration link for the event, please email academy_noms@warner.senate.gov. For more information on the Academy Nomination Process, please visit www.warner.senate.gov.


Parenting in the Hispanic Culture

The Virtual Parent Café sponsored by the Fairfax County Department of Family Services will be discussing Parenting in the Hispanic Culture on Tuesday, May, 13 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The facilitators will lead an open discussion in Spanish about the cross-cultural challenges many parents face when raising their children in a diverse environment. The discussion will explore the common issue of trying to instill respect for Hispanic culture and values while balancing conflicting cultural influences that children encounter through media, peers, etc.

Any Fairfax County parents or guardians with children ages 0-18 years old can join in through MS Teams at https://bit.ly/4i6cQc1 and use passcode: h5Jy6ng3.

For more information or to preregister, email or call 703-324-7720.


Dads Parenting Group

The Father Engagement Unit sponsored by the Fairfax County Department of Family Services provides a Dads Parenting Group for 12-ongoing virtual sessions. The goal is support and fathers’ parenting and fathering skills, and to promote and celebrate the importance of fathers in Fairfax County.

Program Includes

  • Access to the 24/7 Dad™ parenting group
  • Access to Fairfax County resources
  • Access to father-child friendly community activities

Sessions will include what are characteristics of a 24/7 Dad™

  • Self-awareness
  • Caring for self
  • Fathering skills
  • Parenting skills
  • Relationship skills

The next session is in English from May-August:

  • First session - Tuesday, May 6 from 6-8:30pm

The next session in Spanish will not start until September 2025.

Pre-registration is required. Enroll by completing this form. (For Fathers Only)

For more information, contact Bennie Herron 703-324-7308, Mercedes Alonzo 703-324-7677 (Spanish).


Food for Neighbors - Red Bag Program

Food for Neighbors logo

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

The Red Bag Program is filled five times a year and provided to needy families. Food for Neighbors will drop off an empty Red Bag with a list of items. You can support by purchasing some food items that is provided on the list. Leave the Red Bag outside your door and Food for Neighbors will come pick it up.

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


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

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