Hello Glendale High School Families,
I want to thank each and every one of you for sharing your student with us this year, and for allowing us to have a chance to impact their life in a positive way. This blog will serve as a tool to communicate important information to Glendale families. This is not all-inclusive, so please check out social media and the school website for information.
Glendale High School Mission and VisionMission: To inspire personally-driven, community-focused, and globally connected learners.
Vision: Learners refine their unique abilities to positively impact our world.
Wednesday Is Late Start
Glendale High School teachers participate in professional learning weekly, on Wednesday mornings. Students may still arrive at the normal times, but their school day does not start until 8:00 AM on Wednesdays (7:30 AM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday). On Wednesday morning, we provide supervision for students, 9th grade will report to the small gym, 10th grade will report to the auditorium, 11th grade to the big gym, and 12th grade to the cafeteria/commons area.
Student Drop-off and Pick-up
As you may have noticed student drop-off and pick-up can be challenging for a school of nearly 1,500 students. The circle drive in the front is the area of most concern. We are having new signs made to help with traffic flow. Please be aware that the right lane is for student pick-up and drop-off. The left lane is for thru traffic, and to park in the parking spaces. This will allow for cars to move through the lanes. Please be careful, and drive very slow to protect our drivers and our students.
Please do not stop on Ingram Mill to wait for student dismissal. We understand that there is very little flow of traffic. I ask that you consider arriving at 2:40 PM to pick up students. It really helps with the flow and does not block traffic on Ingram Mill. There is very little we can do with our very small circle drive, but are working with the city on solutions.
You could also consider picking up your student in the North parking lot as well. This will alleviate some of the traffic in the circle drive.
Tardies and Truancies
Tardies and Truancies will begin to be counted this week, 08/30/21. Students must be at school and in class on time. Parents will receive communication if their student is tardy or truant. Please help us support your student by making sure that they are on time, and at school!
GHS Bell Schedule
Red/Blue Day Calendar
Please utilize the below calendar to help navigate the red and blue days.
Sick Students
If your student is sick, please keep them home (even if they are vaccinated).
Free/Reduced Lunch Meal Information
Fees and Fines
To pay off your students' fees online or with a credit card, please follow the instructions below for an easy way to pay.
Getting started is a simple three-step process!
2. Create a user profile with your email address, establish a password, and set up your security questions.
3. Add a Student to your account using the student’s name and date of birth or student ID number. Note: student ID numbers can be obtained by contacting the school.
Now you’re ready to make payments!
Student Home Access (eSchool Gradebook)
If you do not know your login, contact the Glendale main office at 417-523-8901, and the office staff will provide this information.
Then go to https://www.sps.org/ or https://www.sps.org/glendale and click on the Family Home Access Center link. You will then be prompted to enter your username and password.
(Updated 09/29/21) TSA / FBLA Chapter Update 9/28/21
A big thank you to our TSA and FBLA members who helped with the first of two Adopt-a-Street cleanup events this week and earned community service hours. Non-members are welcome to participate in the second opportunity this Thursday starting at 3:30pm (the waiver form will need to be completed - pick one up room 301 or access our website at: https://tinyurl.com/visitghstsafbla ).
After our Adopt-a-Street community service finishes, the TSA/FBLA chapter members are also going mini-golfing! Students are welcome to come by and learn more about TSA/FBLA and participate in any, or all, of our Sept 30th wrap-up events and move into our October month plans! Please feel free to email the chapter sponsor at: arjimenez@spsmail.org with any questions you might have!
(Updated 09/29/21) Flu Vaccine Clinic
Free Student Flu Vaccines are coming to Glendale on October 4th!
If you need more packets, please let nurse Lori know at lharmon@spsmail.org. Please have your students return the completed flu vaccine permission form to the Health Room by Friday, October 1st. The flu vaccine clinic will be held at Glendale on Monday, October 4th. Thank you so much!
(Updated 09/29/21) FAFSA Frenzy
The Glendale FAFSA Frenzy will be Tuesday, Oct. 12th from 6 pm – 8 pm in the cafeteria. This event is for any senior that is looking at attending a college, university, or tech school after graduation. There will be college reps available to help complete the FAFSA.
The following is needed to complete the FAFSA:
• Your Social Security Number
• Your Alien Registration Number (if you are not a U.S. citizen)
• Your federal income tax returns, W-2s, and other records of money earned. The tax year 2020 (Note: You may be able to transfer your federal tax return information into your FAFSA using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool.)
• Bank statements and records of investments (if applicable)
• Records of untaxed income (if applicable)
• An FSA ID to sign electronically. (complete this before the FAFSA Frenzy) FSA ID WORKSHEET (LINK)
(Updated 09/29/21) College and Career Fair
The College and Career Fair is at Parkview on Oct. 5th from 5 pm-7 pm at Parkview. This event is open to all students. Please bring a phone to check in with the QR code and a mask. There will be two sessions to cover FAFSA information and any questions about the FAFSA.
(Updated 09/29/21) This Week In GHS Sports
Below is our schedule of events for next week:
(Updated 09/22/21) Glendale PTSA Information and Upcoming Meetings
It's not too late to join GHS PTSA! It's a great way to support your student and Glendale! Membership is $10 for Individuals and $25 for Businesses. You can sign up/pay online: GHS PTSA MEMBERSHIP FORM 2021-22: https://forms.gle/8pe9r9ujupBYGGxX8
GHS PTSA Meetings are the 3rd Friday of the month in the GHS Library Conference Room. Join us for our next meeting: Friday, October 15 at 8am.
GHS PTSA DISCOUNT CARDS are HERE! Glendale PTSA is selling discount cards as part of our MAIN fundraiser to meet special classroom needs for our wonderful teachers and students! Some examples of items we've been able to provide in the past are books for English classes, goggles for science classes and seating for Special Education students. The discount cards are only $10 each or Buy 5, GET ONE FREE and all offers are good for a WHOLE YEAR. Cash, check, credit card and PayPal are accepted. To buy one (or a few), find a PTSA member, shop at The Nest, watch for them at Glendale home sporting events, or text/call Sarah Bowman at 417-860-7085.Your GHS PTSA invites you to STAY CONNECTED with us!
Facebook: GlendaleHighSchoolPTSA Instagram: @glendaleptsa
Remind: text @ghspta to 81010 Twitter: @GlendalePtsa
Email: glendaleptsa@gmail.com
(Updated 09/22/21) From SPS IT
Student charges for repairs and replacements start back today. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to Sierra Blain via Slack or email at sdblain@spsmail.org.
Repairs and replacements will only be charged if they are submitted today [9/20] or after today. If a device was submitted for repair before today and is not yet fixed, the student will not be charged when the repair is done.
The charges are:
Case Replacement: $10 free/reduced lunch and full pay lunch
Charger replacement: $10 free/reduced lunch and $25 full pay lunch
Device repair: $10 free/reduced lunch and $25 full pay lunch
Device Replacement: $25 free/reduced and $50 full pay lunch
(Updated 09/15/21) STEM MSU Field Trip
Students included in the Engineering Pathway for the STEM Academy will be taking a field trip to MSU on Mon. Sept. 27th. A permission slip is being sent home this week that is mandatory for attendance. Please reference this permission slip for details about the trip. The classes attending are Mr. Thomas’s PLTW-IED and PLTW-EDD classes as well as Mrs. Chadwick’s PLTW-POE class.
(Updated 09/15/21) College & Career Fair at Parkview
Please include info about upcoming district-wide College & Career Fair at PARKVIEW this year (typically at University Plaza) on Tuesday, Oct. 5th from 5-7pm. All students are welcome. One student who attends from Glendale will win a laptop!
(Updated 09/15/21) Service Learning
Does your child enjoy helping others or volunteering? If he or she is looking for ways to help our community or to give back while also earning hours toward service awards, then please consider encouraging them to sign up for the Service Learning program at Glendale HS.
The goal of Service learning is to connect high school volunteers with local nonprofits to meet the needs of our community and other communities in crisis. We aim to engage our student members with good causes to bring about positive change.
If your student is already volunteering or if he or she would like to start—encourage them to participate in the Glendale Service Learning Program! If interested, they can pick up forms outside of room 324 or email jedinamarca@spsmail.org for more information. Agreement forms to participate in Service Learning are due to Mrs. Dinamarca by 9/24/2021 and Service hours must be completed by April 29th, 2022.
(Updated 09/15/21) TSA and FBLA Information
This past week, we had our first TSA/FBLA meeting! This week, we will have one meeting on Thursday, 9/16 from 2:40 - 3:20 pm. in Room 301 and on Zoom for those that are unable to attend. Meeting agenda and notes will be found on our website in case you are unable to attend at the time noted.
Finances to join --- if you’re not able to pay, you can still join!
We want every student to be able to participate and enjoy the opportunities our members have. As a reminder, membership fees are $24 for both TSA and FBLA --- see more just below...
Join asap - https://tinyurl.com/jointsafbla Payment not needed at time of signing up - please complete this first step so you are included in all our communication and member input/opinion requests! Just indicate your payment preference from the options noted.
Visit our website to become a member, sign-up for reminders, view the calendar, sign-up for Community Service openings, and explore the activities and events planned! https://tinyurl.com/visitghstsafbla
We really appreciate your supporting student academic opportunities at GHS and student members of TSA & FBLA!
Chess Club and Magic the Gathering Club
Chess Club and Magic the Gathering Club will start on Tuesday, September 7th from 2:30 to 3:30 in Room 204 for any student interested.
Student Council Sign-Up
The Student Council sign-up form has been shared with all students on their Student Now CANVAS page. If your student is interested in joining the student council please have them sign-up and pay their $10 dues. Dues can be paid online on the My School Bucks site or you can pay by cash/check at the Glendale Financial office before/after school or at lunch.
A+ Program Updates
The A+ Program provides scholarship funds for eligible graduates to attend most Missouri community colleges and technical schools. In addition, several four-year Missouri colleges and universities offer their own scholarship for A+ qualified students. Last year our A+ graduates could earn as much as $10,000 towards their college tuition and general fees.
Glendale makes the A+ program fun by providing promotional activities and events each school year. Each year we have around 50% of graduates qualify for the A+ program. For more information about the Glendale A+ Program, students can check out their A+ CANVAS course which lists A+ Program Resources, visit the A+ website or follow us on Twitter @glendaleAplus.
If you have any questions please contact Jenny Cofield, Glendale A+ Program Coordinator.
After School Tutoring
After-School Tutoring is available daily from 3:00-4:00 PM.
Red Days in Room 239 with Mrs. Patton
Blue Days in Room 108 with Ms. Snegur
Youth Resource Fair
The Branch
Students needing free food, hygiene and/or clothing supplies… GHS is proud to have The Branch Hygiene, Clothing, and Food Outreach Program inventory available to our students at no cost! Please see Mr. Faucher or Mrs. Patton for any needs.
Please check your student's grades for seated courses in eSchool. We will continue to post student grades in eSchool. It is vital that students start strong. Please check your student's grades online, and communicate with your student's teachers. Our goal is that all students are academically successful, please encourage your student to submit all assignments.
If your student is taking a LAUNCH course or is fully virtual, their grades will be kept updated in Canvas.
eSchool is where you see your students' grades (completed assignments) and Canvas is where you see what they are doing, and what they will be doing (current and future assignments and learning).
Grades & D/F Phone Calls
Grades in eSchool are the official grades for seated students. GHS will continue sending phone messages to the homes of students who have a D or F in any of their classes. If you haven't started checking eSchool grades please do so. If you receive the phone call please check eSchool to see what class(es) your student has the D/F. We also recommend you contact the teacher with questions, concerns, or you feel an error has been made.
For clarification, the report used to determine who receives these calls runs at 4:30 a.m.
the day you receive the call. It is possible teachers update grades during the course of the
day. Again, please check eSchool on a regular basis and direct questions to the teacher(s).
Academies Information
Glendale High School is in the fourth year of College and Career Academies. Three years ago we implemented the Freshman Academy Model. This year, the Freshman Academy work continues, and our sophomore, junior, and senior students are engaged in an Upper Academy. Glendale has three Academies, STEM Academy, Business and Law Academy, and Technology and Design Academy.
For clarification, the report used to determine who receives these calls runs at 4:30 a.m.
the day you receive the call. It is possible teachers update grades during the course of the
day. Again, please check eSchool on a regular basis and direct questions to the teacher(s).
Academies Information
Glendale High School is in the fourth year of College and Career Academies. Three years ago we implemented the Freshman Academy Model. This year, the Freshman Academy work continues, and our sophomore, junior, and senior students are engaged in an Upper Academy. Glendale has three Academies, STEM Academy, Business and Law Academy, and Technology and Design Academy.
Check out this website for more information: GHS College and Career Academies Information
Glendale and SPS Information GHS Website: GHS School Website
2021-22 Springfield Public Schools Calendar: SPS School Calendar 2021/22
Please remember we are here for you and your student. Don't hesitate to reach out to us at
any time.
For questions, please call 523-8900.
2021-22 Springfield Public Schools Calendar: SPS School Calendar 2021/22
Please remember we are here for you and your student. Don't hesitate to reach out to us at
any time.
For questions, please call 523-8900.
