Eagle Family News #14

IMPORTANT NEWS: Important Dates, Congratulations, Angel!, JGHS Open Enrollment and SEA Interest Form, Christmas Drive, GEAR UP Fluent Futures, AMP & AVID Join Forces, Follow JGHS on Instagram, GEAR UP Animation Academy, ELAC Christmas Party

ACADEMICS: C/O 2024 Alumna Speaks to UBP Seniors about College Life, No Cell Phone Policy and Update, Edgenuity Session 2, Tutoring Schedule, Counseling Team, Follow the JGHS Counseling Team on Instagram!

ACTIVITIES: December 13th - Holiday Bazaar and Stuff A Bus, Summer Trips, ASB Card

ATHLETICS: Athletic Schedule: Mon 12.9 to Sat 12.14, Student Athlete Profile

Technology Update: Student Chromebook Wi-Fi, PowerSchool and Schoology on phones, How to access PowerSchool and Schoology on Chromebooks

COMMUNITY SCHOOLS & MARGARET'S PLACE:

PARENT INFORMATION:Learn About ELPAC,

Click on the "Master Calendar" button below for all events. Below are a few noteworthy events to look forward to:

FRI 12/13 - Holiday Bazaar and Stuff A Bus (during lunch)

WED & THUR 12/18 & 12/19 - Finals

FRI 12/20 - Winter Break Begins!

12/1/24 - 1/31/25 - Open Enrollment

At Glenn, we have an incredible AVID Program and CSF Chapter which support students with their post-high school plans. College Acceptances are beginning to be confirmed, and we are proud to congratulate, senior, Angel Guerrero Navarrete, who received a full ride scholarship to Northwestern University through the QuestBridge Scholarship program. His hard work and involvement have supported him in being awarded this honor. Out of 2,627 finalists, Angel is one of 90 students being awarded. He is currently deciding whether he will major in Music or in Civil Engineering.

REMINDER:

Students will be taking their Final Exams on 12/18 and 12/19. See below for the Final Exams Schedule.

Eagle Families!

Do you know a middle or high schooler who is interested in becoming a JGHS Eagle or SEA Bulldog? Families who have a different home school can enroll in JGHS through Open Enrollment now until January 31, 2025. Please see the link below for the Open Enrollment process. To apply for SEA, the first step in enrolling is to complete the SEA Interest Form below.

If you know any families with middle schoolers who are interested in enrolling in either JGHS or SEA, please share this information or let them know they can reach out to JGHS at 562-210-3000 or SEA at (562) 210-4700 for more information or support.

Eagle, Families!

John Glenn High School is currently going through the WASC Self-Study process to get ready for our WASC visit in February 2025. WASC is the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, which is the accrediting organization for high schools and colleges on the West Coast.

The WASC process is important because it:

• Validates the integrity of the school’s program and student transcripts
• Facilitates transfer of credits to other English-speaking schools — critical for college/university acceptance worldwide, as well as when a student transfers to another high school.
• Fosters the continuous improvement of the school’s programs and operations to support student learning
• Assures a school community that the school is a trustworthy institution for student learning

Your input is very important to this process. Please complete the WASC Parent/Guardian Survey linked below. To complete the survey, please click the link below or go to: tinyurl.com/WASC-Parent

If you have any questions, please reach out to Dr. Mendoza, Asst. Principal.

GEAR UP recently wrapped up a 4-week Animation Academy. They partnered with Inspyr Arts in Long Beach to host an afterschool academy exploring arts and animation. 9th & 10th grade students participated in Animation Academy throughout the month of October. They learned the basic fundamentals of digital animation to be able to create a 5-second animated video.

Check out the compilation of their work here !

GEAR UP is excited to offer students and their families Fluent Futures: Leveling Up Your Literacy Event - a Saturday event to prepare for the 2025 ELPAC test! Registration closes 11/22. View info below:

Fluent Futures: Leveling Up Your Literacy

• Date: Saturday, December 7th 2024

• Time: 9:00AM Check-in - 12:30am End

• Where:Norwalk High School MPR

• Who: Students with an EL Score of 3 or 4

• FREE Breakfast, Chipotle Lunch and prizes!

JGHS Class of 2024 Alumna, Ingrid Bautista, visited JGHS on Friday, 12/6, to speak to our current seniors in CSULB's Upward Bound Program about life at a 4-year university. Ingrid is currently a freshman at CSU, Long Beach and earned a full scholarship along with additional funds to support her while she pursues her 4-year degree. She was part of the Upward Bound Program while at JGHS, which supports First Generation College Students at both JGHS and SEA.

Ingrid talked to students about the process she went through to choose CSULB, her transition from high school to college, and her experience as a 1st year college student. In addition, she gave students advice about how to be successful at a university, such as making friends on the first day to study and share the journey with. Ingrid also encouraged students to be prepared to feel uncomfortable and explained how being uncomfortable is part of growth.

Exactly 6 months to the day of her high school graduation from JGHS, Ingrid spoke with the maturity of a self-assured Eagle who is paving a bright future for herself and future generations in her family. We are so proud of her hard work, of her continued commitment to the Glenn Family, and to the wonderful accomplishments she will have in her future. Once an Eagle, Always an Eagle!

Congratulations to our October Student Award recipients! Keep up the hard work!

Eagles, this is a reminder that cell phones and other electronic devices are not permitted during instructional time. Our schoolwide cell phone policy states that ALL CELL PHONES AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES MUST BE TURNED OFF AND OUT OF SIGHT DURING CLASS/INSTRUCTIONAL TIME. This means students should not use their phones at any point during class time, even if they step out of the classroom to use the restroom or go to the office. Starting Monday, 10/28, if you need to use the restroom during class time, your phone should remain in the classroom.

Cell phones and other devices, such as airpods, are permitted during snack and lunch, as well as before and after school. We take your education seriously and want to support your undivided attention to instruction and classwork. Thank you for your attention to this important expectation.

Eagles! Edgenuity Session 2 this Friday, December 13. This is your last opportunity to complete up to 2 courses prior to the end of semester 1. Take advantage of this chance, because space is limited for Session 3.

Don't miss this opportunity to catch up on your credits for graduation and/or A-G. Only 5 more days!

Reach out to your Edgenuity Coordinator, Mr. Barr or Ms. Johnson, if you need support with:

• Unlocking a test
• Logging into Edgenuity
• Password Reset/Issues
• General Edgenuity Questions

Mr. Barr

• kbarr@nlmusd.org
• Room 708
• Schoology: Kevin Barr

Ms. Johnson

• cjohnson@nlmusd.org
• Room 501
• Schoology: Cynthia Johnson

Eagles, please see the REVISED 24-25 JGHS/SEA Tutoring Schedule below with morning options for math and general studies.

Eagles, you have an amazing support team on your side all the way through high school. Stop by 305 to see your counselor if you have any questions about classes, college, career, dual enrollment opportunities, or if you need support. You can also scan the QR Code or click the link below to make an appt.

JGHS

• Ms. Patty Sierra
• All AVID students
• 9th - 12th Grade, Last Name A-Gar
• Mr. Paul Castanos
• All TCAP and AMP students

• 9th - 12th Grade, Last Name Gar-N
• Ms. Sendy Engstrum
• All ACE and Newcomer students
• 9th - 12th Grade, Last Name O-Z
• Ms. Monica Afshar
• All Horticulture students
• All 9th - 12th Grade Students for College & Career opportunities

SEA

• SSgt. Femi Cervantes
• All SEA Cadets

See the fliers below for information about the Italy, Switzerland, and France trip open to JGHS students. See Ms. Johnson in Room 501 for more details.

Our ASB Card is only $40.00. This will allow any ASB Card holder free admission to all home league games. They will save money on dances and receive a free parent card!

How long have you been playing basketball ?

This is my first year playing at the high school level. But I always played even when I was a young kid, around 7 years old. I can play anywhere on the court really, but mostly as a guard.

What is your favorite basketball memory so far ?

When I got my first steal playing varsity, it was only our second game. I had to react quickly, and I just remember I had to snatch the ball as fast as I could. I really like playing the defensive part of the game and being physical.

What are your plans after high school ?

I want to got to a good school. Hopefully a university that is little far, but still in California. However, I would love to attend UCLA. I do know that I want to study law-enforcement though.

Who is your favorite teacher ?

I would say Master Sargent Allard. He is always there for us and he checks up on me. Overall I appreciate his support.

Kayla Sibrian

Margaret’s Place Counselor

John Glenn High School

p. | (562) 210-3000 ext. 5303 e. |

www.joetorre.org

Mission Statement:

All students will attain the knowledge, competencies, and leadership skills to be future ready, productive citizens who improve our community.

Vision Statement and School Wide Learner Outcomes:

John Glenn High School will graduate students who can pursue post-secondary options of their choice. They will become:

• Strategic Problem Solvers and Thinkers
• Technologically Proficient Communicators and Collaborators
• Academic Achievers
• Responsible, Ethical, and Productive Global Citizens

Website: https://johnglenn.nlmusd.org/
Location: 13520 Shoemaker Avenue, Norwalk, CA, USA
Phone: (562) 210-3000