Justice High School

Last updated
Justice High School
Justice High School.jpg
Address
Justice High School
3301 Peace Valley Lane

Falls Church address
,
Virginia
22044
Coordinates 38°51′25″N77°9′0″W / 38.85694°N 77.15000°W / 38.85694; -77.15000
Information
Former nameJ.E.B Stuart High School
School type Public, high school
Founded1959
School district Fairfax County Public Schools
PrincipalSean Rolon
Staff170 [1]
Grades9-12
Enrollment2,191 [2]  (May 2019)
Language English
CampusSuburban
Color(s)  Red
  White
  Navy Blue
MascotWolves
NewspaperThe Verdict
Feeder schools Glasgow Middle School
Rival schools Falls Church High School
Athletic conferences National District
Northern Region
Website https://justicehs.fcps.edu/

Justice High School (formerly known as J.E.B. Stuart High School) is a high school in the Lake Barcroft census-designated place, Virginia. [3] [4] The school is part of the Fairfax County Public Schools district. The school has a Falls Church address but is not located within the limits of the City of Falls Church. Per a vote of the county school board, the school was renamed Justice High School effective July 1, 2018. [5] [6]

Contents

History

In 1968, the first eight of the JEB Stuart Crew Club travelled to the United Kingdom to participate in the Henley Royal Regatta where they won the Princess Elisabeth Challenge Cup. Instituted in 1946 for public schools in the UK, the PE Challenge Cup was opened to overseas entries in 1964 and JEB Stuart became the third US crew to win the event.

In 1997 the school had one computer for every eight students, which changed to one computer for every 1.8 students in 2003. [7] : 129  The school has been featured in National Geographic magazine. [8]

In 2006, then-principal Mel Riddile, former director of Straight, Inc., drug rehabilitation program for teens, [9] was chosen as the principal of the year by the National Association of Secondary School Principals. [10] Riddile moved to T. C. Williams High School in neighboring Alexandria City at the end of the 2005-2006 school year.

After 40 years at Stuart, veteran math department chair Stu Singer retired in protest when Stuart administrators dismantled a remedial math program that had given Stuart the highest pass rate in the county. [11] Singer later published a book on the program. [12] Singer labeled the dismantling of this program "education malpractice that can only be described as unconscionable." Math scores plummeted after the reorganization. [13] Other successful programs were also dismantled. Faculty morale fell to the lowest in the county, and many teachers retired or transferred out in protest. [14] In 2014, the district sent a support team to Stuart to help the beleaguered administration. [15]

In May 2024, Sean Rolon was named as the next principal of Justice High School, effective June 20. Rolon previously served as an assistant principal at Falls Church High School and McLean High School.

Name and controversy

In 1959 when the school opened, [16] the Fairfax County school board opposed racial integration of its schools, and the name, J. E. B. Stuart High School, reflected the school board's sentiments. [17] In 2015 seniors at the school started a drive to rid Fairfax County Public Schools of names honoring the Confederacy and segregation. So [18] on after, many alumni, including prominent names like actress Julianne Moore and film producer Bruce Cohen, joined a petition asking that the name of the school be changed because the honor to Confederate general J. E. B. Stuart was chosen to defy the movement to desegregate public schools after Brown v. Board of Education . [19]

On September 16, 2017, residents of the school area participated in a non-binding vote on new name options, and were able to rank their top three choices. Top choices received five points, second place choices three, and third place choices one. Stuart High School received the most votes. This was heavily concentrated in first-place and seemed to be a polarizing choice. Under District rules, each household was allowed to cast one vote, regardless of the number of members. [20] But regardless of the vote, the board decided to change the name to Justice. Later, some board members expressed concern with the Thurgood Marshall name as a possibility as there was already a Marshall High School in the District, named after George C. Marshall and simply was settled without vote but of one member of the board to Justice High School. It was proposed and finalized. [21]

On October 26, 2017, the school board approved the name Justice High School with a 7-4 vote; one board member described this as a compromise name that collectively honored Thurgood Marshall, Barbara Rose Johns, and Louis Gonzaga Mendez, Jr., among others who worked towards justice. [22] The name change was implemented in summer 2018.

Demographics

In 2001, Justice High School had "one of the most ethnically diverse student populations in the country." [23] In September 2015 the student body was 50.3% Hispanic/Latino (any race), 23.4% White, 13.6% Asian, 10.1% Black/African American, 2.4% two or more races, and 0.2% American Indian/Alaska Native. [24]

Notable alumni

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">J. E. B. Stuart</span> Confederate cavalry general (1833–1864)

James Ewell Brown "Jeb" Stuart was a Confederate army general and cavalry officer during the American Civil War. He was known to his friends as "Jeb,” from the initials of his given names. Stuart was a cavalry commander known for his mastery of reconnaissance and the use of cavalry in support of offensive operations. While he cultivated a cavalier image, his serious work made him the trusted eyes and ears of Robert E. Lee's army and inspired Southern morale.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Fairfax County, Virginia</span> County in Virginia, United States

Fairfax County, officially the County of Fairfax, is a county in the Commonwealth of Virginia. With a population of 1,150,309 as of the 2020 census, it is the most populous county in Virginia, the most populous jurisdiction in the Washington metropolitan area, and the most populous location in the Washington–Baltimore combined statistical area. The county seat is Fairfax; however, because it is an independent city under Virginia law, the city of Fairfax is not part of the county.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Springfield, Virginia</span> Census-designated place in Virginia, United States

Springfield is a census-designated place (CDP) in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. The Springfield CDP is recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau with a population of 31,339 as of the 2020 census. Previously, per the 2010 census, the population was 30,484. Homes and businesses in bordering CDPs including North Springfield, West Springfield, and Newington are usually given a Springfield mailing address. The population of the collective areas with Springfield addresses is estimated to exceed 100,000. The CDP is a part of Northern Virginia, the most populous region of the Washington Metropolitan Area.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology</span> Magnet high school in Alexandria, Virginia, United States

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology is a Virginia state-chartered magnet high school in Fairfax County, Virginia operated by Fairfax County Public Schools. The school occupies the building of the previous Thomas Jefferson High School, constructed in 1964. A selective admissions program was initiated in 1985 through the cooperation of state and county governments and corporate sponsorship from the defense and technology industries. It is one of 18 Virginia Governor's Schools, and a founding member of the National Consortium for Specialized Secondary Schools of Mathematics, Science and Technology.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Fairfax County Public Schools</span> School division in Virginia, U.S.

The Fairfax County Public Schools system (FCPS) is a school division in the U.S. commonwealth of Virginia. It is a branch of the Fairfax County government, which administers public schools in Fairfax County and the City of Fairfax. FCPS's headquarters is located near Falls Church.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Annandale High School</span> High school in Annandale, Virginia

Annandale High School is a public high school in Annandale, Virginia, United States. It is part of the Fairfax County Public Schools system.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">South County High School</span> High school in Lorton, Virginia

South County High School, opened in September 2005, is a public high school in Lorton, Virginia and is part of the Fairfax County Public Schools system. The school mascot is "Stan" the Stallion and the school colors are forest green, navy blue, and silver. Common nicknames include "SoCo", "SCHS", and "South County".

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Centreville High School (Fairfax County, Virginia)</span> High school in Clifton, Virginia, United States

Centreville High School (CVHS) is a public high school located in unincorporated southwestern Fairfax County, Virginia, north of Clifton and east of the Centreville. Having opened in 1988 to serve the rapidly growing population of the Clifton/Centreville region, CVHS is the top of the Centreville High School Pyramid in Region 4 of the Fairfax County Public School (FCPS) system. In 2010 the school was ranked as the 4th best high school in Fairfax County, and the 18th best high school out of 172 schools rated in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. On a national level, in 2010 CVHS was ranked as the 130th best of all high schools in the United States.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">West Potomac High School</span> High school in Fairfax County, Virginia

West Potomac High School, formerly Groveton High School, is a public high school in the Alexandria area of Fairfax County, Virginia. It was founded in 1985 and is part of the Fairfax County Public Schools district.

Chantilly High School is a public high school in the Chantilly CDP in unincorporated Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. It is part of the Fairfax County Public Schools system.

Herndon High School is a fully accredited four-year public high school in Herndon, Virginia, United States. Herndon serves grades 9-12 and is a part of the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) system. Herndon High School serves the town of Herndon and the northern part of the unincorporated community of Reston. Herndon's mascot is the Fighting Hornet and school colors are red, black and white.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Falls Church High School</span> High school in Falls Church, Virginia, United States

Falls Church High School (FCHS) is a high school located in West Falls Church, Virginia, in unincorporated Fairfax County. While the school has a Falls Church mailing address, the school does not serve the City of Falls Church, which is served by Meridian High School. The school serves grades 9 through 12. It was relocated from its former site in downtown Falls Church to the current address in 1967. Falls Church High's school motto is "Building on Our Success." The mascot for the school is a Jaguar. The school colors are dark green and white. The principal is Benjamin Nowak.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">George C. Marshall High School</span> Public secondary school in Falls Church, Virginia, Fairfax, Virginia, United States

George C. Marshall High School is a public school in Falls Church, Virginia. Named for General George C. Marshall, it opened in 1962 and is part of Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS). It is ranked #245 in the nation for public schools and has received a gold award for Best High Schools from the U.S. News & World Report 2020. It is ranked 4th in Virginia and 4th in Fairfax County. George C. Marshall High School is a fully accredited high school based on Virginia's Standards of Learning tests.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Quince Orchard High School</span> Public secondary school in Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States

Quince Orchard High School (QOHS), also known as Q.O. High School, is a secondary school located on Quince Orchard Road in the Quince Orchard neighborhood of Gaithersburg in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States.

John R. Lewis High School is a public high school in Springfield, Virginia. It is a part of Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) and opened in 1958. The school was originally named Robert E. Lee High School after Robert E. Lee, the Confederate general, but starting at the beginning of the 2020–2021 school year it was renamed John R. Lewis High School after John Lewis, the recently deceased politician and civil rights leader. The school name changes began shortly after the vote was announced. Lewis High School athletic teams are known as the Lancers.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mount Vernon High School (Virginia)</span> High school in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States

Mount Vernon High School is a public high school in the Fairfax County Public Schools system located in Mount Vernon, Virginia.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Barbara Rose Johns</span> American civil rights activist (1935–1991)

Barbara Rose Johns Powell was a leader in the American civil rights movement. On April 23, 1951, at the age of 16, Powell led a student strike for equal education opportunities at R.R. Moton High School in Farmville, Prince Edward County, Virginia. After securing NAACP legal support, the Moton students filed Davis v. Prince Edward County, the only student-initiated case consolidated into Brown v. Board of Education, the landmark 1954 U.S. Supreme Court decision declaring "separate but equal" public schools unconstitutional.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences</span> Elementary school in Baileys Crossroads, Virginia

Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences is a public school located in Bailey's Crossroads, Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. The school was founded in 1952 and is part of the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS). Bailey's Elementary is a Title I School, and was the first magnet school in Fairfax County. Bailey's is located in the Culmore area and many children from that area attend Bailey's.

Luther Porter Jackson High School was a secondary school for Black students in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States, located at the Annandale-Dunn Loring-Merrifield corridor. A part of Fairfax County Public Schools, it was the county's first grade 7-12 school for Black children.

References

  1. ↑ "FCPS - School Profiles - Justice HS - Staffing". schoolprofiles.fcps.edu.
  2. ↑ "FCPS - School Profiles - Justice HS - Membership Statistics". schoolprofiles.fcps.edu.
  3. ↑ "2010 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Lake Barcroft CDP, VA" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau . Retrieved 2021-03-13.
  4. ↑ "Home". Justice High School. Retrieved 2021-03-13. 3301 Peace Valley Lane, Falls Church, VA 22044
  5. ↑ A Confederate general makes last stand with high school teams USA Today
  6. ↑ "'Justice' replaces J.E.B. Stuart on Fairfax County high school building". WJLA. July 1, 2018.
  7. ↑ Duke, D. L. (2012). Education Empire: The Evolution of an Excellent Suburban School System. SUNY Press.
  8. ↑ Swerdlow, Joel L. (2001). "Changing America @ nationalgeographic.com". ngm.nationalgeographic.com. Photographs by Karen Kasmauski. Archived from the original on 30 October 2017. Retrieved 31 December 2017.
  9. ↑ Mathews, Jay (November 17, 2005), "Readers Raise Concerns About Past Work of Top Principal", The Washington Post
  10. ↑ "2006 National High School Principal of the Year". Archived from the original on 2007-12-26.
  11. ↑ Mathews, Jay (May 25, 2014), "How administrators killed Fairfax school's math success", The Washington Post
  12. ↑ Singer, Stuart Alan, The Algebra Miracle: The True Story of a High-Poverty School's Triumph in the Age of Accountability, lulu.com (2012). ISBN   978-1105416323
  13. ↑ Matthews, Jay, How administrators killed Fairfax school's math success, The Washington Post, 25 May 2014. Retrieved 21 October 2014.
  14. ↑ Shapiro, T. Rees. "Fairfax County's Stuart High struggles on teacher survey". The Washington Post. Retrieved 26 June 2014.
  15. ↑ Shapiro, T. Rees In Fairfax, Garza announces new support team at Stuart High amid low staff morale The Washington Post, 23 June 2014. Retrieved 21 October 2014.
  16. 1 2 3 "Oscar winners Julianne Moore, Bruce Cohen work to strip school's Confederate name". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2023-07-12.
  17. ↑ Gjelten, Tom. A Nation of Nations: A Great American Immigration Story. Simon and Schuster, September 15, 2015. ISBN   1476743851, 9781476743851. p. 56. "In Fairfax County, the authorities did not merely refuse to comply with the Supreme Court's order; they defiantly named their next two high schools after Confederate army generals—J.E.B. Stuart and Robert E. Lee."
  18. ↑ "J.E.B. Stuart Alums Julianne Moore, Bruce Cohen Join Name Change Fight - Falls Church News-Press Online". 10 August 2015.
  19. ↑ "Students Urge J.E.B. Stuart H.S. Name Change". Falls Church News-Press Online. 2015-07-08. Retrieved 2017-03-30.
  20. ↑ "Community Suggested Names and Vote | Fairfax County Public Schools". www.fcps.edu.
  21. ↑ Justice High considered as alternative to J.E.B. Stuart High WTOP.com October 25, 2017
  22. ↑ "Fairfax Co. school board votes on new name for JEB Stuart High". WTOP. Oct 27, 2017. Retrieved Dec 21, 2020.
  23. ↑ Seymour, Liz (2001-05-03). "Diverse High School A Window on World". Washington Post. ISSN   0190-8286 . Retrieved 2023-04-24.
  24. ↑ "Fairfax County Public Schools, High School Membership by Ethnicity, Race and Gender, September 2015" (PDF). Retrieved August 20, 2016.
  25. ↑ "Mike Bragg pro football profile".
  26. ↑ Lawyer Patricia A. Dean, 55; Supreme Court Deputy Clerk
  27. ↑ "Stuart Honors Alum, NFL Star Garner, Retires Jersey in Halftime Ceremony - Falls Church News-Press Online" . Retrieved 2023-04-24.
  28. ↑ Jackman, Tom (September 2, 2014). "After a year with no answers in Fairfax police slaying of John Geer, family sues". Washington Post . Retrieved 2015-08-18.
  29. ↑ Turque, Bill (2007-05-04). "Va. Rep. Thomas Davis Skewered on 'Colbert Report'". ISSN   0190-8286 . Retrieved 2023-07-12.
  30. ↑ "KMT Musical Theater". KMT Musical Theater. Archived from the original on July 26, 2014. Retrieved July 18, 2014.
  31. ↑ "J.E.B. Stuart's Ron Wilson is Stepping Down - Falls Church News-Press Online" . Retrieved 2023-07-12.
  32. ↑ "Jim O'Brien NBA stats". basketball-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved August 28, 2014.
  33. ↑ Kumar, Amy Gardner and Anita (2007-09-29). "Va. Muslim Activist Denies Urging Violence". ISSN   0190-8286 . Retrieved 2023-07-12.
  34. ↑ Scott, Ellen (October 26, 2011). "Behind the Scenes Photos: Local Band Films Music Video at District Underground". W*USA9. Archived from the original on April 18, 2012.
  35. ↑ "Stuart High School | Home of the Raiders | Stuart High School". Fcps.edu. Retrieved 2017-03-30.
  36. ↑ "Oral history interview with Jim Sanborn, 2009 July 14-16". Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved 12 September 2022.
  37. ↑ "Tom Shadyac comes back to J.E.B. Stuart High with a message: Don't be like me". Washington Post. 2023-06-27. Retrieved 2023-07-12.
  38. ↑ Brannigan, P. (2011). This Is a Call: The Life and Times of Dave Grohl. Da Capo Press.
  39. ↑ "Roger Stillwell pro football profile".
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.