Justice High School

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:2023 update: Things have not gotten better, but only worse than last year. I’m sorry to say it, but overall Justice is not a good school and has been on a roller coaster tendency since 2013. Over the years, FCPS has used the school as a dumping ground for really bad teachers and administrators who are mediocre or have used it for educators that need a “stepping stone” to move up the ladder and or gain experience to move on to “greener pastures”. This year alone, more than half the staff were either “pushed away” or left because of lack of support and mistreatment from administration. Until things change for the better and are consistently good, do yourself a favor and stay away from Justice.

I find it very hard to believe the claims from the end of last year that 40% of the staff left, and now this year another half left. Justice doesn't even have many vacancies open on the current vacancy list, at least nothing outside the norm.

You must be posting in bad faith. Do you live in a nearby pyramid and want people to buy the home you're selling instead of one at Lake Barcroft?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:2023 update: Things have not gotten better, but only worse than last year. I’m sorry to say it, but overall Justice is not a good school and has been on a roller coaster tendency since 2013. Over the years, FCPS has used the school as a dumping ground for really bad teachers and administrators who are mediocre or have used it for educators that need a “stepping stone” to move up the ladder and or gain experience to move on to “greener pastures”. This year alone, more than half the staff were either “pushed away” or left because of lack of support and mistreatment from administration. Until things change for the better and are consistently good, do yourself a favor and stay away from Justice.

Please prove data to support your claim that more than half the Justice staff has turned over during the past year. We’ll wait.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Justice does seem to be an outlier when it comes to current staff vacancies (the numbers reflect the fact that some positions are part-time positions):

Justice 14.00
South County 8.00
West Potomac 8.00
Fairfax 7.50
Woodson 6.50
Oakton 6.00
West Springfield 6.00
Lewis 5.50
South Lakes 5.17
Herndon 5.00
Westfield 5.00
Langley 4.83
Centreville 4.00
Edison 4.00
Falls Church 4.00
Lake Braddock 3.66
Annandale 3.33
Chantilly 3.00
Mount Vernon 3.00
McLean 2.67
Hayfield 2.00
Robinson 2.00
Marshall 1.00
TJHSST 1.00
Madison 0.00

Are you sure this list is accurate?

Our school only shows 2 vacancies on the fcps vacancy job posting site. Only 1 is a teacher. The other is a special ed aide. But your list shows several more.

Where are you getting these numbers?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Justice does seem to be an outlier when it comes to current staff vacancies (the numbers reflect the fact that some positions are part-time positions):

Justice 14.00
South County 8.00
West Potomac 8.00
Fairfax 7.50
Woodson 6.50
Oakton 6.00
West Springfield 6.00
Lewis 5.50
South Lakes 5.17
Herndon 5.00
Westfield 5.00
Langley 4.83
Centreville 4.00
Edison 4.00
Falls Church 4.00
Lake Braddock 3.66
Annandale 3.33
Chantilly 3.00
Mount Vernon 3.00
McLean 2.67
Hayfield 2.00
Robinson 2.00
Marshall 1.00
TJHSST 1.00
Madison 0.00

Are you sure this list is accurate?

Our school only shows 2 vacancies on the fcps vacancy job posting site. Only 1 is a teacher. The other is a special ed aide. But your list shows several more.

Where are you getting these numbers?

You are replying to a post from April 2022. These numbers fluctuate.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It’s disheartening to work in a high school where 18 year old freshman are unable to converse in basic English without benefit of a translator.

Shouldn't Bryant be the place for non traditional aged and adult students with unique language needs?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s disheartening to work in a high school where 18 year old freshman are unable to converse in basic English without benefit of a translator.

Would you prefer those kids don’t go to school at all?

They should be enrolled at Bryant with transportation provided.

[Anonymous]

How many 18 year old freshmen are there actually at Justice? I know there are a lot more freshmen than seniors but not sure how old the freshmen are on average.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s disheartening to work in a high school where 18 year old freshman are unable to converse in basic English without benefit of a translator.

Shouldn't Bryant be the place for non traditional aged and adult students with unique language needs?

About 8 years ago FCPS had a newcomer program located at Stuart for 18-22 year olds. It appears they've removed that program and have a wide selection of adult HS offerings through the adult high school programs in Herndon, Woodson, and an evening program at Justice, no longer a daytime enrollment at the regular school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:So much justice going on. Do you feel the equity yet?

FCPS is in rapid decline. The policies of the SB, the superintendent, and Gatehouse have everything to do with it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So much justice going on. Do you feel the equity yet?

FCPS is in rapid decline. The policies of the SB, the superintendent, and Gatehouse have everything to do with it.

Blah, blah, blah. You again. Do you just keep this message in your clipboard and hit paste whenever you see an FCPS thread?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s disheartening to work in a high school where 18 year old freshman are unable to converse in basic English without benefit of a translator.

Shouldn't Bryant be the place for non traditional aged and adult students with unique language needs?

Public school districts, not just FCPS, have always included those adult programs for newcomers with the high school general ed population, for decades. I do believe it was based on Dept of Education policy dating from the 90s. But feel free to correct me if I’m wrong.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s disheartening to work in a high school where 18 year old freshman are unable to converse in basic English without benefit of a translator.

Shouldn't Bryant be the place for non traditional aged and adult students with unique language needs?

About 8 years ago FCPS had a newcomer program located at Stuart for 18-22 year olds. It appears they've removed that program and have a wide selection of adult HS offerings through the adult high school programs in Herndon, Woodson, and an evening program at Justice, no longer a daytime enrollment at the regular school.

Exactly, they can't have these "alternative" form of schoolings, at Mainstream Schools, if it affects the quality of learning and property values.

[Anonymous]

Wow! What a crock!
As a current teacher at Justice, this school has many wonderful things going for it including a very positive, supportive, and caring Principal. You can’t blame her for COVID and the effects it has had on students across FCPS and the country. She has definitely created a welcoming and nurturing return for us teachers and students.

To say we have lost 40% of our staff in one year is absolutely crazy. Obviously this person has no insight into what is occurring at our school.

Please stop bashing a great school with heart, resilient staff who want the best outcomes for our students, community, and ourselves, the teachers, support staff, and Admins who come every day to make a better day.

Justice is love. Justice is a wonderful school serving many diverse populations that struggle to make ends meet outside of school. It is a place that genuinely cares. I see it in our Principal, Admins, teachers, counselors, and support staff.

Shame on any of you talking trash about the school or the Principal.

I am looking forward to the new school year. And I know at least 90% of the staff I worked with last year will be too.

Raise up the challenged.
Don’t misjudge and tear down a school and its people that are truly magnificent.

Anonymous wrote:2023 update: Things have not gotten better, but only worse than last year. I’m sorry to say it, but overall Justice is not a good school and has been on a roller coaster tendency since 2013. Over the years, FCPS has used the school as a dumping ground for really bad teachers and administrators who are mediocre or have used it for educators that need a “stepping stone” to move up the ladder and or gain experience to move on to “greener pastures”. This year alone, more than half the staff were either “pushed away” or left because of lack of support and mistreatment from administration. Until things change for the better and are consistently good, do yourself a favor and stay away from Justice.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s disheartening to work in a high school where 18 year old freshman are unable to converse in basic English without benefit of a translator.

Shouldn't Bryant be the place for non traditional aged and adult students with unique language needs?

Public school districts, not just FCPS, have always included those adult programs for newcomers with the high school general ed population, for decades. I do believe it was based on Dept of Education policy dating from the 90s. But feel free to correct me if I’m wrong.

? There is no federal requirement to offer adults any education. Allowing an 18 year old freshman to enroll is a choice states and districts make. Traditionally adult education is not mixed into general education classes

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My kids go to Justice and we seem to have just as many complaints as parents at other FCPS schools.

Thats the secret most FCPS schools are bad...