Dear John Glenn Parents/Guardians, Students, and Staff:

I hope this message finds you well. As we approach the end of the school year, I wanted to take a moment to acknowledge an important milestone for our seniors: their last day of school.

It's a bittersweet moment for all of us as we bid farewell to a group of students who have grown and flourished within our school community. Over the years, we have watched them learn, explore, and develop into the remarkable individuals they are today. Their contributions to our school, both inside and outside the classroom, have left an indelible mark on all of us.

As our seniors embark on the next chapter of their lives, whether it be pursuing higher education, entering the workforce, or exploring other paths, I have every confidence that they will carry with them the values of integrity, resilience, and compassion that we have instilled in them during their time here.

I want to express my deepest gratitude to you, the parents and guardians, for entrusting us with the education and well-being of your children. Your unwavering support and partnership have been invaluable in shaping the experiences and opportunities we provide for our students.

To our seniors, as you take this next step forward, remember that you will always be a part of our school family. Cherish the memories you have made here, stay true to yourselves, and never stop reaching for your dreams.

On behalf of the entire faculty and staff, I extend our heartfelt congratulations to the Class of 2024. We are incredibly proud of each and every one of you, and we eagerly anticipate the great things you will accomplish in the years to come.

Warm regards,

Scott Kelley

Interim Principal John Glenn High School

The seniors last day is this Thursday, May 23. The Class of 2024 Senior Farewell will take place on the same day. All senior students, except virtual students, are REQUIRED to attend. Virtual students can attend, if they would like. Virtual students, please reach out to Ms. Nimmerguth (nimmerguthh@wwcsd.net) as soon as possible if this is the case. This week in their English classes, students were given permission slips to be signed by a parent/guardian last week. Permission slips will be collected at all lunches starting Friday, May 10. If any parent or student has any questions, please reach out to Ms. Nimmerguth at the email address above.

ATTENTION SENIORS AND SENIOR PARENTS! This link will take you to the senior timeline. Keep checking it as it will be updated throughout the year.

Graduation Date and information

John Glenn

June 1, 2024

Doors open at 12:30pm

Commencement starts at 1:30pm

Each family will receive 6 tickets per graduate, if you would like to purchase extra tickets please go to this link: JGHS Extra Graduation Tickets

• Tutoring after school every Thursday from 2:15-4:15
  
• Seniors Last Day and Senior Prom May 23rd
• Seniors mandatory graduation practice May 29

Destiny Student Login Directions

Logging into Destiny allows you to see all the library books and chromebooks that are currently checked out to you and any fines that are on your record

• Go to Libraries.resa.net (or choose Library Card Catalog from wwcsd.net bookmarks)

• Select John Glenn High School

• Click Login in the upper right hand corner

• Username: Student ID number

• Password: Student ID number

• Click on My Account to see what is checked out, when it is due, and if you have any fines

XELLO: John Glenn 68% Completed!!!

Seniors: 72% Complete

Juniors: 63% Complete!!!

Sophs: 71% Complete

Frosh: 65% Complete!!!

***Every student that is incomplete has been sent an email and directions on how to complete their EDP's.

Presentations:

TBA:Wayne County Community College: Nursing, Surgical Tech, Dental, Pharmacy Tech

Field Trips: ***Must have XELLO completed

5/21: Detroit Carpenter and Millwright Training Center: Career Day

Permission Slip are in the CCR room with Mr. Jackson

https://www.buildmifuture.com/detroit-union-carpenters-millwrights/

College Admissions JUNIOR visits to John Glenn (Open Ms. Victoria Sparks GOOGLE CLASSROOM for the QR Code) GET A JUMP ON LOOKING AT COLLEGES.

*** Must have XELLO completed

5/21: Schoolcraft College

5/22: Aveda Salon (Cosmetology, Hair Salon, Massage)

JUNIORS HOT SCHOLARSHIP for the FALL:

https://www.netc.navy.mil/Commands/Naval-Service-Training-Command/NROTC/Apply/

College Virtual Tours of the WEEK:

Wayne State https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5ZsJVkCejE

Ferris State https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTc9L-1_5Fg

Howard Univ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-S3CX_yMdQ

USC https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QunJmqMgEzo

Henry Ford College https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PKGdAXPnnU

• 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

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

We’re excited to announce the grand opening of our very own Community Financial Student-Run Credit Union right here at John Glenn High School! Students can open an account or make deposits every Monday during their lunch period on campus and manage their funds at Community Financial Credit Union branches, online at cfcu.org, or through the mobile app! To help your student grow their green, have them sign up for a Community Financial Credit Union free student checking account at cfcu.org/scu. After your student swipes their new account’s connected debit card three times, they’ll receive a $50 deposit into their account!

Senior Info:

• Schoolcraft is hosting a virtual information night about "How to pay for college." Here is the link to register.

• 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 to John Glenn High School Westland and request that John Glenn send your transcript to the colleges, universities, trade schools, NCAA eligibility centers, etc. Our counseling secretary looks at the account and electronically sends out the transcripts.

• Fill out your FAFSA: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa.

• There are many scholarship opportunities. For more information, please visit our Scholarship link on our JGHS counseling website.

• 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.

Please see Mrs. Lezak in her room to purchase a yard sign. The cost of a yard sign is 20$

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

Please see the link below for the student parking pass forms. The student parking lot is located on the east side of the building. Students can ONLY park in the student parking lot. Please do not park anywhere else. Parking passes will be enforced this school year. Make sure to purchase a parking sticker.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/14hHSqawP5ucg85wurAYbeYEUU9TzqsCZ/view?usp=sharing

Career Counselor Corner – Fall 2023 Newsletter

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.

Wayne-Westland Community Schools has a Family Resource Center (FRC), which provides services to any student/family enrolled in our District, free of cost. Some of the services they provide are: basic need assistance, access to over 700 local resources, Laundry Assistance Program and material items for those unable to afford them (emergency toiletries, socks/underwear, hats/gloves/scarves, etc.). They are also able to provide school supplies and backpacks year round for any WWCS student. Please contact our Family Resource Center at: 734-419-2709 or FRC@wwcsd.net. Our FRC also has a Digital Request for Services Form, which can be used to request assistance. Please contact the Family Resource Center directly with any additional questions regarding their services.

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:

Phone number: 734-419-2270 (Future Phone number 734-895-6275)

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/17aQm43C23NAR9Xrh0Q_i7C1NocouZ3uv?usp=sharing

Schedules and other great information can be found at https://johnglennrockets.com/

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:

John Glenn Westland Yearbook

yearbooknerds.com

You can use this QR code to purchase tickets electronically for John Glenn Athletic events.