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Thursday, August 14 - Wolfpack Welcome (3pm - 5pm)
Friday, August 15 - Freshman Orientation
Monday, August 18 - First Day of School
Wednesday, August 27 - Back to School Night (5:30pm - 8:45pm)
Friday, August 29 - Labor Day Holiday - Division Closed
Monday, September 1 - Labor Day Holiday - Division Closed
Tuesday, September 2 - Schedule Change Request Elective/Academic Level Changes
Saturday, September 6 - First Saturday School
Tuesday, September 9 - Teacher Workday - Student Holiday
Saturday, September 13 - Saturday School
Tuesday, September 23 - Rosh Hashanah - Division Closed
We hope that you had a good summer! We are fully staffed in counseling and we have some new faces!
Student Schedules will be released countywide via ParentVUE/Student VUE on Thursday, August 14th. 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.
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August 1-31, 2025: No Schedule Changes will be made in order to support new student and transfer registrations, final grades from summer programming, hard conflicts, errors in placement, or discussions on any schedule changes that occurred over the summer
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September 2-19, 2025:Schedule Change Requests open for both Elective and Academic Level. All requests are pending space availability in the requested course and pending parent, teacher, and Subject Administrator approval. Schedule Change Request Form will be located in Student Services. All elective changes must be completed within this window (Example: Art 1 to Photography 1).
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September 20, 2025 - February 20, 2026:
- No Elective Change Requests
- All Academic Level Change Requests (Example: English 9 Honors to English 9) must complete the Academic Improvement Plan that involves a parent/teacher/student conference. The Academic Improvement Plan form will be located in Student Services
- After the Academic Improvement Plan is completed and the student still wishes to move forward with the academic level change, the schedule request will be reviewed by a committee. Approval is not guaranteed and is based on seat availability in the requested course
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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 – Policy for Dropping A Class
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February 23, 2026: No schedule changes will be permitted after this time (this includes Off Campus Waivers).
Justice High School does not have enough lockers for each student. Students will be able to request their locker starting the second week of school. We will send out more information at that time.
On Friday, August 15, ALL incoming Justice Freshmen (Class of 2029) and New to Justice students are invited to attend orientation from 8:30-11:45am. This will be an exciting opportunity to connect with your fellow classmates, meet key staff, hear about life at Justice from current students, tour the building, and learn how to make the 2025-2026 school year fun and successful!
This year, we are beginning a program called Howl to Lead. This program provides each 9th grader and New to Justice student with a mentorship group and an assigned upperclass student to learn from and have as a contact. Freshmen will meet and spend time with their mentors and groups during the orientation event.
Transportation for this event is provided! Buses will pick up students from feeder schools (see schedule below) or parents can drop-off and pick-up at Justice (front of building). Students who walk should plan to arrive by 8:15am!
- Bus #1
- Belvedere Elementary – 7:45
- Parklawn Elementary – 7:55
- Glasgow Middle – 8:05
- Bus #2
- Beech Tree Elementary – 7:35
- Sleepy Hollow Elementary – 7:40
- Bailey’s Upper Elementary – 7:50
- Glen Forest Elementary – 8:00
- Bailey’s Lower Elementary – 8:10
*Bus #1 and Bus #2 will leave Justice at 11:30am and return to feeders by 11:50am
- Parent Drop-Off - 7:45-8:15 am
- Parent Pick-Up - 11:30-11:45 am
We can’t wait to see you and help kick-off the 2025-2026 school year right. Go Wolves!
We are excited to welcome our Wolves to the 2025-2026 school year during our annual Wolfpack Welcome on Thursday, August 14 from 3:00-5:00 pm. Wolfpack Welcome will take place outside in front of our main entrance. Students, families and the community will have the opportunity to:
- Visit Tables for:
- Clubs, Sports & other Activities
- Permission slips for prayer during the school day
- Purchase Pack Passes (athletic event 3 season pass)
- Student Government Association (SGA)
- PTSA & Booster Clubs
- Much, much more…
- Visit Student Services:
- Pick up Student Schedules
- Learn more about Student Vue and Parent Vue
- Complete Parent Digital Consent Forms available via Parent Digital Consent System (PDC)
Food Trucks will be available for food and drink purchases for the duration of Wolfpack Welcome. Please plan to stick around for our Varsity Football Scrimmage at 6pm on our new stadium field!
Wolfpack Welcome Medication Drop-off
The Health Room will be open for drop-off of emergency and daily prescription medications before school starts during our Wolfpack Welcome on Thursday, August 14th from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
All medications are required to have a medication authorization. We cannot accept medication that has expired.
Asthma inhalers are now required to come with the Virginia Asthma Action Plan completed by your student's doctor as well as an Authorization for Virginia Asthma Action Plan to be completed by parents and students.
Epinephrine Authorization
Medication Authorization
Asthma-Action-Plan-24-25.pdf
Authorization for Virginia Asthma Action Plan
Health Information Form
Emergency Care Form
All prescription medications must be transported to school by a parent or designated adult. Students are not allowed to bring in prescription medications. Should you have any questions, please contact Public Health Nurse Melissa Villatoro at mvillatoro@fcps.edu.
Community Health Fair During Wolfpack Welcome
Join us for the Community Health Fair during Wolfpack Welcome at Justice High School on Thursday, August 14th from 3 PM-5 PM! The INOVA Care Van will be on site providing glucose and blood pressure checks, dental screenings, and eye care referrals. Families can also connect with Second Story and the NCS Recreation Center to receive support for medical insurance, food stamp applications, behavioral health, and adult & aging resources. Don’t miss this chance to access free health services and community support as we kick off the school year!
This school year we will host Back to School Night on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 from 5:30 pm-8:45 pm at Justice High School. From 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm, you may buy Justice gear, buy athletic event Pack Passes, sign up to become a member of the PTSA, learn about Title I, preview Family Life Education materials in grades 9-12, and meet our different school support personnel, including our parent liaisons and technology team.
We also invite our Senior Parents to an information session from 5:45-6:15pm on college deadlines, how to request an official transcript, senior packet deadline for the School Counselor College Letter of Recommendation, NCAA recruiting information and other important timelines.
The main program begins at 6:30 pm and runs until approximately 8:45 pm. During this time, families will be able to rotate through their student’s schedule and meet each of their teachers by period. We look forward to seeing you at Justice High School’s Back To School Night!
Paperless Opt-Outs Available! Families can log in to the PDC using their ParentVUE credentials to complete consent forms assigned to their child. There are required forms that require all parents to complete as well as optional forms pending grade level.
Forms available in the PDC starting in the 2025-2026 school year include:
- Required:
- Digital Resource Consent (Required for students to schedule - must be provided each school year)
- Early College Scholars Agreement (Required for Class of 2026)
- Parental Permission to provide students State Assessment Retake Opportunities
- Optional:
- Fairfax County Youth Survey for 10th and 12th Graders
- Commercial Release of Student Information (Photographs, Press Releases, etc)
- Denial of Access to Military Recruiters
- Directory Information
- Family Life Education (FLE) Opt-Out
- Hazel Health Opt-In
- Bring Your Own Laptop Device (Opt-Out for an FCPS-issued Laptop)
- SEL Screener Participation
- School Counseling Opt-Out
We will be having two Senior Parent college information events along with upcoming Financial Aid Workshops later in the Fall.
Wednesday, Aug 27, 2025 - 5:45-6:15pm
Join School Counselors at 5:45pm (Location TBA) to hear about the college application timeline, the senior packet, individual senior meetings, requesting an official transcript, NCAA recruiting, SAT School Day Opt-In, and other senior events.
Thursday, Sept 11, 2025 - 6-7:30pm
Please join us at our annual Senior Parent College Night from 6-7:30 pm on Thursday, September 11 in the Little Theatre. We will offering an opportunity to hear directly from variety of college admissions representations as well as information about GMU Direct Admissions and Northern Virginia Community College.
On Wednesday, October 8, Justice High School 12th graders will have the opportunity to participate in the SAT School Day. FCPS will cover the cost for any twelfth grade student who opts-in to take this test. The essay option and subject area tests are not available during SAT School Day.
To reserve a seat for your 12th grader to take this exam and ensure appropriate test materials are available for your student, students are asked to complete the form below by Tuesday, September 9, 2025.
Justice High School: 2025 SAT School Day Intent to Participate Form (http://bit.ly/3UrhZRB)
Your student will need to use a @fcpsschools.net email account to access and complete this form. A translated version of the form content may be found on the SAT School Day Intent Form webpage (https://www.fcps.edu/node/43896). FCPS sites cannot accept walk-ins on the day of the exam.
General information about the SAT School Day test format is available on the College Board webpage (https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/taking-the-test/sat-in-school). Directions on how to access scores and score release dates are published by College Board via the College Board website.
We will share exam day schedules and additional details in the coming weeks. If you have questions about the SAT School Day administration at Justice High School, please contact us Rich Peterson (repeterson@fcps.edu) or Dane Pototsky (dwpototsky@fcps.edu).
All seniors must have the Consent to Share Transcript to Colleges on file in order for the school to send the official transcript to 2-year/4-year colleges, military academies, military branches, scholarship organizations, and others. If this consent is not on file, we will not be able to release the official transcript to these organizations.
Part One: Please return completed forms to Ms. Bond in Student Services. If you've already signed the form, no need to sign again.
Part Two: Students 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.
Senior Packet deadline is fast approaching! We use your senior packet to support the letter of requirement required by most colleges.
Senior Packet Landing Page (start here!)
Individual Senior Meetings with your School Counselor will begin the week of September 15th - Sign Up Genius links to be announced.
You will have a chance go over the senior packet, discuss postsecondary plans, and any other questions you may about the postsecondary planning process.
All graduation gowns are custom made to order based on your height and weight. We must have your information to place the order and we need to place the order by the end of September in order to receive the caps/gowns prior to Senior Distribution in May.
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Height = Company needs to know how long to make the graduation gown
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Weight = Company needs to know how wide to make the graduation gown
You information is confidential. It is only shared with Ms. Hanlon, Director of Student Services, who places the order directly with the company.
Class of 2026: Graduation Gown Info Submission
Responses are due Friday, October 17, 2025.
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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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FCPS high schools will give the PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT) to 10th and 11th graders on Wednesday, October 8. That same day, 12th-graders will participate in SAT School Day.
Because these exams are operated by the College Board, students do not automatically receive testing accommodations or multilingual support. Families can view Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about College Board accommodations on the FCPS website.
If you have a student with disabilities in 10th, 11th, or 12th grade this school year, please review the accommodations request process and return forms to the high school by Monday, August 4.
If you have a multilingual learner (ML) in 10th, 11th, or 12th grade this school year, please review the ML support request process and return forms by Thursday, August 28, if you wish to request ML support for the October 2025 PSAT/NMSQT or SAT School Day.
Find out more about SAT and PSAT assessments in FCPS.
Make sure your child has all of their required immunizations before the first day of school. Check their immunization records to see what they might be missing. You can:
- Request immunization records online through the Virginia Immunization Information System (a free service).
- Get records from other states’ systems if your child was immunized outside of Virginia.
- Request records from your health care provider. Some may charge for copies.
Review school-required immunizations to verify that your child is up to date.
Required Immunizations for Rising 7th and 12th Graders
Several immunizations are required for students entering 7th and 12th grades.
- All students entering 7th grade are required to receive one dose of each of the following immunizations before the beginning of school: Tetanus, Diphtheria, the Pertussis booster (Tdap), Meningococcal (MenACWY), and Human Papillomavirus (HPV).
- To meet the Tdap requirement, the vaccination must be administered at age seven or older.
- To meet the MenACWY requirement, the vaccination must be administered at age 10 or older.
- Parents/guardians may choose for their child to not receive the HPV vaccination. Documentation is not required to opt out of the HPV vaccination.
- All students entering 12th grade are required to receive one dose of the MenACWY vaccine before the beginning of school.
- To meet the MenACWY 12th grade requirement, the vaccination must be administered at age 16 or older.
As long as your child meets the age requirements listed above, they can be immunized at any time.
Where to Receive Immunizations
If your child needs an immunization, make an appointment with your family’s health care provider or one of the following clinics:
FCHD offers limited walk-in hours for immunization services on a first-come first served basis. Immunizations are also available by appointment.
- Inova Cares Back to School Pediatric Health Fairs provide children ages 5 and up with free school physicals and immunizations. Weekday and weekend clinics are available in July and August. These health fairs are for VA Medicaid or Uninsured Inova registered patients only. Appointments are required. Call 703-698-2550 to make an appointment. Bring vaccine records to the appointment.
Local immunization clinics and additional resources are available on the FCPS Immunization Resources webpage and from the FCHD.
Learn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account.
Technical support for using ParentVUE is available for:
- Go to the ParentVUE Login screen and select the icon that you need
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Change Username - You forgot your username or you want to change it
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Change Password - You know your password but you want to change it
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Forgot Password - You can't remember your password
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Activate Account - You have received an Activation Key and you're ready to create your account
None of the above apply
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- Go to the Parent Support Request ticket
- Select SIS Parent in the Application dropdown menu
- Under "Issue Description", type the issue/error that you're receiving. Please try to be specific.
- Still need support?
- Call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).
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:
- 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)
- Log into your ParentVUE and click on "My Account"
- Confirm that you have an email address listed under "Primary Email Address"
- Continue scrolling on that page to find "Notify me with my child's gradebook scores"
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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.
All Fairfax County middle and high school students can get a Student Bus Pass SmarTrip card to ride the Fairfax Connector and Fairfax CUE buses for free! With the pass, fares are free from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week, all year. Learn more about the Student Pass. Complete the application and return it to Ms. Bond in Student Services (or pick up a paper application)
Our students can ride Metrobus for free, in addition to the Fairfax Connector and City of Fairfax CUE. Visit the Fairfax County website for details and approved Metrobus routes. Complete the application and return it to our front office.
If students ride on an unauthorized route, MetroBus will deactivate the card immediately. Students can receive up to two replacement cards.
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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.
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Fathers, like mothers, play a significant role in their children’s psychological and emotional development. When fathers are actively involved, children are less likely to experience:
- Mental illness
- Juvenile delinquency
- Youth sexual activity
- Teenage pregnancy
- Substance use
- Childhood poverty
- High school drop out
We Believe:
- Fathers are irreplaceable in the lives of their children
- There is a direct link between positive father involvement and child well-being
- Fathers contribute to their children’s safety and stability.
Through the Fairfax County Department of Family Services, Our Father Engagement Unit sponsors the services and activities below to enhance fathers’ parenting and fathering skills, and to promote and celebrate the importance of fathers in Fairfax County.
Program Includes
- 24/7 Dad™ parenting group
- Meals
- Access to Fairfax County resources
- Access to father-child friendly community activities
Characteristics of a 24/7 Dad™
- Self-awareness
- Caring for self
- Fathering skills
- Parenting skills
- Relationship skills
12 Sessions and One Orientation Meeting – Free for all participants!
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English: Sept-Dec - First session is Tuesday, Sept 9, 2025 from 6-8:30pm (In-Person)
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Spanish: Sept-Dec - First session is Monday, Sept 22, 2025 from 6:30-8:30pm (Virtual; Spanish)
Pre-Registration is Required - please complete this form (Fathers Only). For more information, visit the Fairfax County Department of Family Services, email or call 703-324-7720.
Fairfax County Department of Family Services is offering a parenting education program emphasizing how African American history has affected the parenting style for African Americans. The program will focus on the African American history, culture, and traditions and is for parents with children ages 5-18 years old. The program is offered in English only.
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Dates: September 24, 2025 - December 17, 2025 - Wednesdays
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Time: 5:30-8pm
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Location: Gum Springs Community, 8100 Fordson Rd, Alexandria, VA 22306
If interested, please contact Tierra Graham at 571-407-6639 or Taja McBath at 571-279-1344.
Fairfax County Department of Family Services is offering a parenting education program to support family members understand nurturing communication strategies, how to recognize each other’s needs, how to understand the developmental stages of adolescence, and ways to build their own personal power, self-concept and self-esteem.
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Dates:
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English: September 22, 2025 - December 8, 2025 - Mondays
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Spanish: September 29, 2025 - December 15, 2025 - Mondays
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Time:
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English Sessions: 5:30-8pm
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Spanish Sessions: 6-8pm
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Location:
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English Sessions: Mt. Vernon Presbyterian Church, 3901 Sherwood Hall Lane, Alexandria, VA 22306
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Spanish Sessions: Virtual
If interested in participating, please contact:
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English: Agustina Bravo at 703-324-7737 or Tierra Graham at 571-407-6639
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Spanish: Alba Quinones at 703-324-7310
Fairfax County Department of Family Services offers The Parent Support Line for parents and caregivers of children ages 0-18 years old. Staff can help with parenting advice, support, and tips to help navigate emotional and relational parenting issues. Language support is available.
Parent Support Line: 703-324-7720
Hours: Monday-Friday from 8am-4:30pm
Virtual therapy sessions are available to FCPS high school students at no cost 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
You may refer your child by calling 571-749-2940 or by contacting our school counselor, social worker, psychologist, or director of Student Services. Visit the FCPS Teletherapy webpage for more information.
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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Red/Blue Rotation Calendar
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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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