Newsletter
January 19, 2024
Message from the John Glenn Administration
Welcome to another edition of our weekly newsletter! As we start a new week, I am excited to share with you the latest updates, events, and valuable information to keep you informed and engaged.
Students, remember that each week brings a chance for new accomplishments and growth. The journey of academic success is not just about reaching the destination but cherishing every step along the way. As you navigate through your studies, challenges may arise, but it's in overcoming them that true strength is found.
This week, let's embrace the spirit of resilience and determination. Believe in your abilities, stay focused on your goals, and remember that every effort you put in contributes to your academic journey. You are capable of achieving greatness, and your potential knows no bounds.
Our school offers tutoring. Take advantage of our tutoring on Thursday if you need extra help or guidance.
Please remember as the weather turns colder, no ski masks or hoods can be worn in the building. This is a student safety and security matter.Chain of Command: https://www.wwcsd.net/resources/our-families/chain-of-command-process/
Dr. Jenkins-Williams
Mr. James
Mr. Kelley
Final Semester 1 Grades
We do not mail home report cards. Report cards will be available through your student's StudentConnect or your ParentConnect beginning Wednesday, January 24, 2024.
Counseling News
All Students Info :
Below are the following reasons that you can request a class change.
Students who do not have six classes listed for semester two
Seniors who are not scheduled into a class that is part of the Michigan Merit curriculum that is needed for graduation
Students who failed a required class and need to have it added to their schedule
Students who are scheduled into a class that they haven't taken the prerequisite for (Spanish II before Spanish I)
Students who have the exact same class listed twice on their schedule
Students who are in a class that they have already taken
Students who completed a summer school credit recovery course but it is still on their schedule
Students who are missing a core class (English, Math, Science, Social Studies, World Lang)
Schedules will not be changed to accommodate a preferred teacher or a preferred lunch
Here is the link to fill out a schedule change request form for the second semester:
https://forms.gle/r8SDYTKzy6LyxCZf9 The Form will be open until Tuesday, January 23rd, at the end of the school day. No schedule requests will be accepted after this time.
Current Sophomore and Juniors: If you would like to take a Career Tech Course at the William D Ford Career Tech Center next year for the 24-25 school year, you MUST fill out this Google form link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfEGU9IjKxd-1gMmHSn-nIgXyeadflTdxykK7aJXTXVMnu6sA/viewform. This form is due by February 16th. If you do not fill out this form, you will not be eligible to take a course over at the Career Tech Center for the 24-25 school year.. Please make sure to give two options for the Career Tech Center on the Google form, as some classes are in HIGH demand. We also have a QR code for the form on the bulletin board outside of the counseling office as well.
Senior Info:
Start filling out your FAFSA: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
Local Scholarship Opportunity!
Are you a Senior with a Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher? If so, you are eligible to apply for several JGHS local scholarships with one application! The application, essay, and two letters of recommendation must be submitted to the Counseling office by February 1, 2024, to be eligible.
Scholarship Application 2024 (Fillable).pdf
There are many other scholarship opportunities. Please go to our Scholarship link here on our JGHS counseling website for more information.
Important Dates
No School: January 15th MLK day
2nd semester begins: January 16th
Report Cards avaiable on Student and Parent Connect January 24th
FAFSA night: January 25th
8th grade Parent Orientation: February 1st at 6pm John Glenn High School lecture hall
Mid-Winter Break: February 19th -23rd
Senior Timeline
Community Financial Credit Union
LTU Blue Devil Promise Scholarship
To be considered for this scholarship, students must meet the following requirements:
- Completed FAFSA on file for every year this scholarship is utilized
- Must be a newly admitted first-year student at Lawrence Tech with around a 3.0 GPA
- 2024 graduate of one of the following high schools:
- John Glenn High School (Westland, MI)
- Wayne Memorial High School (Wayne, MI)
- William D Ford Technical Center (Westland, MI)
Notes:
*Students must submit the application for admission by April 1
*Students who receive this scholarship are not eligible to receive any additional merit, athletic, or LTU funded scholarships.
*Scholarship funds are for tuition use only.
Award Amount: $20,000 annually ($80,000 over 8 semesters)
Paying for College
Oakland University is hosting a virtual presentation for students and families to learn about paying for college. All participants must register at this link: https://oakland-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIpd-CqrDgtEtSLGgd9ehi07N6BdnqIv-W5
If families are unable to join the webinar on the date/time you selected, they can always access OU-sponsored presentations or watch the recorded version on the Financial Aid Events website for students and families.
Senior Yard Signs
School Dentist
The in-school dentist is coming to John Glenn High School on 02/15/2024. Students may get permission slips from their teacher or from the main office. Students will return permission slips to the main office. Parents may also sign their student online at www.MySchoolDentist.com.
Help your student get the dental care they deserve to keep them healthy and in the classroom.
Student ID and Lanyard Policy
We have a new student ID/lanyard policy for the 23/24 school year. Click on the link below to find out the details of this new policy. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d2jAiXuohNVQxLFqFG-wduxzJ-tR-zoxBSsI4zGdfUs/edit?usp=sharing
Student Parking Passes
https://drive.google.com/file/d/14hHSqawP5ucg85wurAYbeYEUU9TzqsCZ/view?usp=sharing
FAFSA Information night for Parents
Career Counselor Corner – Fall 2023
College and Career Readiness
Xello: 56% completed as a High School. Complete your EDP (you only need to complete your current grade)
Seniors: 103 haven't completed
Juniors: 183 haven't completed
Sophs: 169 haven't completed
Frosh: 173 haven't completed
Every student that has NOT completed their EDP has been sent an email asking them to complete this ASAP.
Field Trips:
MIAT/UTI:(TRADE SCHOOL) 2/6 Permission Slips available in the CCR Room
Career Tech Center 10th Grade "TRY OUT" : 2/8-9, (AM/PM Slots), 118 SPOTS AVAILABLE, (first come, first serve) 10th Graders received an email yesterday (1/18) and must then email Mr. Jackson and confirm their two choices (AM/PM) for that day. CHECK YOUR EMAIL!!!
Presentations:
1/25: FAFSA Night @ John Glenn Lecture Hall, 6-7:30pm
2/2: MIAT/UTI College of Technology, Tech Talk by Jim Visnaw, 9-10am in the John Glenn Lecture Hall
2/6: Career Tech Center Open House: 6-8PM @ the Tech Center
Attendance
Regular attendance is crucial for your child's academic success. Please make every effort to ensure your child attends school on time every day and stays throughout the whole day. Consistent attendance throughout the school day allows your child to engage in learning and maximize their educational opportunities fully.
Illness: If your child is not feeling well and cannot attend school, please notify us immediately. Students who are ill should not attend school to prevent the spread of illness to others.
Excused Absences: We understand that there may be instances when your child needs to be absent due to illness, medical appointments, family emergencies, or other legitimate reasons. Please notify the school in advance whenever possible to classify the absence as excused.
Unexcused Absences: Unexcused absences negatively impact your child's education. Absences without valid reasons will be considered unexcused, and appropriate actions may be taken per district policy.
Timely reporting of absences helps us maintain accurate attendance records and ensures that your child's absence is properly documented. Absences must be reported within 24 hours.
There are two convenient methods for reporting your child's absence to facilitate efficient communication and accurate attendance records.
You can notify your child's school through the dedicated attendance line. Please leave a detailed message stating your child's name, grade, and reason for absence.
You can report absences directly through MiStar, our secure online portal for student information. MiStar provides a user-friendly interface that allows you to submit absences.
Thank you for your ongoing support in creating a positive and productive learning environment for all our students.
Family Resource Center
JGHS Health Clinic Hours of operation
The Corewell Health John Glenn Teen Clinic is open! We provide physicals, hearing and vision screenings, immunizations, sick care, and asthma management. We are grant-funded and accept all insurance. However, no patient will be turned away for inability to pay.
The clinic will be closed on the following dates and times:
Jan 17- Triage only/appointments made for next day
Jan 26-closed
Feb 2 -phone calls/appointment making only
Feb 9-closed
Feb 23-closed
Feb 22-closed
Feb 29-closed for clinic wide event
We will be open during the winter break on Feb 19-22nd and will facilitate getting physicals done for spring sports and any other needs of our students.
Phone number: 734-419-2270 (Future Phone number 734-895-6275)
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/17aQm43C23NAR9Xrh0Q_i7C1NocouZ3uv?usp=sharing
Athletics
Schedules and other great information can be found at https://johnglennrockets.com/
23-24 Yearbook Information
Order your 2023-2024 yearbook today! There are limited books at the next price point. Ensure your copy today.
Yearbook ordering link: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1063102/John-Glenn-High-School-Westland/2024-Yearbook/20230609045142833151/CATALOG_SHOP/
The general yearbook page link contains senior photo and senior recognition ad information: