Newsletter
February 16 2024
Message from the John Glenn Administration
We have made it to the much-anticipated midwinter break. There have been some remarkable achievements since the start of the second semester. As we pause to catch our breath and recharge during this midwinter break, let us take a moment to celebrate our dedicated educators, staff members, and volunteers who contribute to the success and well-being of our students.
Students enjoy this break and take time to rest and rejuvenate. It is a chance to celebrate your achievements, explore new interests, and reconnect. Be ready to return to school, prepared to embrace the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead.
Remember to use our tutoring resources available on Thursdays.
Chain of Command: https://www.wwcsd.net/resources/our-families/chain-of-command-process/
Dr. Jenkins-Williams
Mr. James
Mr. Kelley
Important Dates
Mid-Winter Break: February 19th -23rd
Sophmore College Fair: March 12th
Spring Break: March 25th - March 29th
Senior Timeline
Mar 12, 2024 Sophomore College Fair - Wayne Memorial and Glenn High School
From 12:00 to 2:00 - Wayne Alumni Gymnasium
All Sophomore should sign up for the college fair through https://www.strivescan.com/resources/code/
Sophomores will be bused from John Glenn and arrive at Wayne at 11:50.
TikTok videos
Follow Wayne-Westland Community Schools on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@wwcschools
Compassion Project January recognitions https://www.tiktok.com/@wwcschools/video/7332872520779042079?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7328075319805265451
Student Experiment Went to Space https://www.tiktok.com/@wwcschools/video/7333262569077067054?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7328075319805265451
February is Black History Month
One of the many times of year when it’s important to recognize and reflect on the deep history of Black Americans and to celebrate their achievements, past and present.
Black History Month offers a wonderful opportunity to explore the many remarkable people, events, and accomplishments that continue to shape our nation.
Here are resources from Black Teacher-Authors that you can use to honor this history this month, and every month.
https://www.resa.net/teaching-learning/content-areas/social-studies/mlk-day
Virtual Community Forums:
Threat Assessments and Internet Safety- Please join us for a virtual community forum on Wednesday, March 13 from 6-7 p.m. Link to PDF flyer and Zoom link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87961543561
Alternatives to Guardianship and Self Determination for students with special needs- Please join us for a virtual community forum on Wednesday, February 28 from 6-7 p.m. Link to PDF flyer and Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/s/89223197925#success
Community Financial Credit Union
Counseling News
Counseling Office Quote of the week: “The only limit to the height of your achievements is the reach of your dreams and your willingness to work hard for them .”
— Michelle Obama
All Students Info :
Students are able to add course requests currently in the 24-25 track on their student connect if they feel they know what they would like for electives. You can find ALL of the documents and instructions on our JGHS counseling website under Course Scheduling. The course request window is open until Sunday, February 25, at 11:59 am.
Senior Info:
If you are looking to send transcripts anywhere, Please remember to make an account at parchment.com. This is how colleges, universities, NCAA eligibility centers, and scholarship applications are accepting official transcripts. Once you make an account, assign yourself with John Glenn High School Westland and then request that John Glenn send your transcript to the colleges, universities, trade schools, NCAA eligibility center, etc. Our counseling secretary looks at the account and electronically sends out the transcripts.
Start filling out your FAFSA: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
There are many scholarship opportunities. Please go to our Scholarship link here on our JGHS counseling website for more information.
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
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
Career Counselor Corner – Fall 2023
College and Career Readiness
XELLO: John Glenn 60%, Please complete your Xello while on our Break
Seniors: 69% Complete
Juniors: 54% Complete
Sophs: 65% Complete
Frosh: 51% Complete
Field Trips: ***Must have XELLO completed
3/15: Schoolcraft College Tour (open to Juniors/Seniors)
4/5: Schools to Tools (William D. Ford) 9th Grade Trade visit
4/12: Henry Ford: A Day in the Life of a Hawk (Juniors)
TBA: WAYNE STATE UNIV
College Admissions visits to John Glenn (QR Code Sign up after Winter Break) *** Must have XELLO Completed.
TBA March: Wilberforce College (HBCU)
5/6: Lawrence Tech
5/6: Oakland Univ
5/7: Eastern Michigan
5/16: Madonna Univ
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:
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: