Newsletter
February 2, 2024
Message from the John Glenn Administration
Welcome to the first full week of February. It is also Rivalz week here in Wayne Westland. In these early days of February, let's remember to stay focused and motivated on achieving our academic goals. As we navigate the days ahead, let us do so with a sense of purpose. In the midst of our individual journeys, let us not forget the power of connection. Let's make sure to engage with one another in the coming days. One last thought BEAT THE ZEBRAS!
As we continue the semester, let's prioritize kindness, respect, and inclusivity in our interactions. Together, we can create a positive culture and climate.
Remember to use our tutoring resources available on Thursdays.
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
Important Dates
8th grade Orientation/Parent Night : February 14th 5-630 pm at John Glenn High School. We will start in the lecture hall
Mid-Winter Break: February 19th -23rd
Senior Timeline
Community Financial Credit Union
Counseling News
Counseling Office Quote of the week: “Connection is the energy that is created between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued.”
— Brené Brown
All Students Info :
There are NO more second-semester schedule changes. Do not sign up to see your counselor for any changes. That window has closed.
Starting the week of February 5th, we are having 24-25 course request refresher presentations during English hours. 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.
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.
There is a Career Tech Open house on February 6, 2024, from 6-8 pm if you would like to see the Career Tech classrooms in person.
Senior Info:
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
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
Career Counselor Corner – Fall 2023
College and Career Readiness
XELLO
58% Completed: Wayne is at 55% RIVALS WEEK!!!
Seniors 68% Wayne: Seniors 52%
Juniors 53% Juniors 48%
Sophs 60% Sophs 64%
Frosh 51% Frosh 57%
Field Trips:
MIAT/UTI (Rescheduled TBA)
2/8 & 2/9: 10th Grade Career Tech Center Tours: Sophmores please check your email from Mr. Jackson
2/6: Career Tech Center Open House: 6-8 PM
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: