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 Vision
Mission: To inspire personally-driven, community-focused, and globally-connected learners.
Vision: Learners refine their unique abilities to positively impact our world.
GLENDALE ALMA MATER
GLENDALE OUR HEARTS WILL BE WITH THEE
WE PLEDGE OUR HEARTS WITH LOYALTY
WE’LL LOOK BACK UPON THOSE REMEMBERED YEARS
POND’RING THOSE MEMORIES WE’VE GATHERED HERE
GLENDALE WHERE E’RE WE GO WHAT E’RE WE DO
WE WILL REMEMBER THAT THE RED AND BLUE
BROUGHT US GLORIES TO SOON GONE BY
ALMA MATER OUR DEAR OLD GLENDALE HIGH
GLENDALE OUR HEARTS WILL BE WITH THEE
WE PLEDGE OUR HEARTS WITH LOYALTY
WE’LL LOOK BACK UPON THOSE REMEMBERED YEARS
POND’RING THOSE MEMORIES WE’VE GATHERED HERE
GLENDALE WHERE E’RE WE GO WHAT E’RE WE DO
WE WILL REMEMBER THAT THE RED AND BLUE
BROUGHT US GLORIES TO SOON GONE BY
ALMA MATER OUR DEAR OLD GLENDALE HIGH
This Week In GHS Sports (Wednesday-Wednesday Schedule)
Below is our schedule of events for next week:
Students Attending Athletic Events at GHS
All students must follow the rules/expectations below:- Middle and Elementary School students can only attend events with a parent or guardian, and must remain in the bleachers or seats throughout the event.
- All high school students must wear/possess their school ID badges at games. NO ID means NO entry to the game.
- All students must remain in the stands during the game except to go to the concession stand or restrooms.
- No bags/backpacks will be allowed under any circumstances. They have to leave them in their car or make a plan to leave them somewhere secure outside of the facility.
- No skateboards or bicycles are allowed in the stadium, and will not be supervised on-site. Please do not bring them on-site for events.
Food Deliveries Are Not Allowed By Restaurants or Delivery Companies
Students CAN NOT order food to be delivered to Glendale High School during the school day. Having food delivered by vendors and delivery drivers creates an unsafe situation at school. To ensure the safety of our students and staff we will no longer accept deliveries by restaurants or delivery companies. Food that is delivered to school will be sent away with the delivery person. The school will not be responsible for the food orders. All students have been notified that food deliveries will not be accepted.
Cell Phone Policy
GHS classrooms, hallways, bathrooms, and other commons spaces are cell phone free zones during instructional times. Student cell phones should not be out or visible at all during class time.
As a learning organization focused on building a strong school culture that accounts for safety and security, we are pleased to announce that we will begin using SmartPass - a digital hall pass system that replaces traditional hall passes such as sign-out sheets, wooden blocks, passbooks, and lanyards.
The benefits of introducing SmartPass include (but are not limited to):
Improved classroom management through seamless, one-touch pass approvals
Reduced foot-traffic in hallways during instructional time
Centralized management of building “hotspots” that are known to be problematic, such as bathroom meet-ups and unmonitored areas
Flexible management of release time for students with unique, individualized needs, including medical attention, counseling, cool-down walks, and academic interventions
Real-time insights on student movement, which is essential during emergencies, weather alerts, and other incidents
SmartPass does not utilize or support GPS tracking; there is no ability to pinpoint a student location. That said, the system does give our administration, faculty, and staff better insight into whether students are in class or have been approved to be elsewhere.
(Updated 10/01/24) Please Pay Your Student's Fines and Fees
In person: (GHS finance office window will be open before school, during lunches, and after school until 3:25)
Your child or parent can stop by the financial office at GHS and pay the fees with cash or a check. Call 417-523-8904 or go to Myschoolbucks.com for balances.
a. Fees can be anything from replacement ID Badges, lanyards, device repairs, technology fees, or past due items.
Online:
My School Bucks (MSB) – you can locate and pay fees currently due or make purchases online.
a. Download the app or visit the MySchoolBucks homepage and click on “Sign Up Free”.
b. Create a user profile with your email address, establish a password, and set up your security questions.
c. Add a Student to your account using the student’s name and date of birth or student ID number. Note: student ID number can be obtained by contacting the school.
Once you are in MySchoolBucks, go to the upper left, click on the three lines, this will take you to the payment history, scheduled payments, payment method and add student.
Bottom left button: Goes to the Home page.
Bottom middle: Will take you to the school store. You can choose different items to purchase. Example: Parking pass, Yearbooks, Theater tickets, Athletic Passes etc.,
Bottom right button: Invoices will exhibit your child’s fees due. Example: replacement ID Badges, lanyards, device repairs, technology fees, or past due items.
Please check your students account, if you have any questions, please contact Angie at 417-523-8904
(Updated 10/02/24) Falcon Fall Fair, Saturday, October 19- Benefitting GHS Boys Basketball
(Updated 10/08/24) Ronald McDonald Tooth Truck
Does Your Child Need Dental Care?
The Tooth Truck wants to help your child achieve a healthy smile! The Tooth Truck performs preventative cleanings and needed treatment for children qualifying for free/reduced school lunches to become cavity free (at no cost to the families).
Simply complete the application form in the link below for your child to be seen by the Tooth Truck.
https://bit.ly/2B0lauk
Simply complete the application form in the link below for your child to be seen by the Tooth Truck.
https://bit.ly/2B0lauk
(Updated 10/11/24) High School Choice Programs Expo
We are excited to share details and resources for the SPS Choice Expo: High School event taking place Tuesday, October 29, 6:00-7:30pm at Cox College. Previously, program information sessions were held on different dates; this year we are bringing all sessions together on the same evening. The purpose of the event is to provide an overview of specialized programs available to SPS students during their junior and senior year. Most programs have an application process which opens on November 1, 2024 for 2025-2026 enrollment. The target audience for this event is current sophomores and juniors, but it is never too early for freshman to learn about their options! Below are additional details and resources for this event.
Oct 29 SPS Choice Expo: High School programs
• Alliance for Healthcare Education
• Fly SPS
• GO CAPS
• International Baccalaureate
• OTC Career Center
• OTC Middle College
• Overall CTE available at home sites
(Updated 09/30/24) Parent/Teacher Conferences, 10/29 from 3:25-7:25 PM
We have an evening of parent/teacher conferences on Tuesday, October 29th from 3:25-7:25 PM. You can schedule a conference by contacting your student’s teachers, or calling the Glendale office at 523-8900. Teachers will also be available at various times between October 21st and November 1st. You can schedule a conference by contacting your student’s teachers, or calling the Glendale office at 523-8900.
(Updated 10/09/24) GHS National Honor Society Blood Drive
Sign up: www.tinyurl.com/ghsfalldrive
Parent Permission: https://www.cbco.org/lc-content/uploads/QuickPass/DRS.04.F036.pdf
Return Parent Permission to
Library(Updated 10/02/24) From the Amazing GHS PTSA
(Updated 09/25/24) PTSA Fundraiser- Senior Yard Signs!
(Updated 09/26/24) School Safety
Over the past few weeks, school safety has been a topic of discussion in Springfield and across the country. Nationwide, rumors have continued to circulate related to social media posts. I want to assure you that we take every report seriously and follow specific procedures to thoroughly investigate them. We are thankful that our school police were able to determine that all reported social media posts were related to the nationwide trend and were not credible threats to any Springfield school.
Please remember, it is important to directly report concerns to those who can investigate rather than sharing on social media, which can cause confusion and impede the investigation. It is important to remind students that there are serious consequences for making any statement that could be interpreted as threatening. It is also inappropriate to joke about safety issues. Discipline, up to and including out of school suspension, could result.
If you are aware of a safety concern, please report it to us in one of the following ways:
Contact me or another school administrator.
Call School Police at (417) 523-2911.
Text the anonymous Tip Line at (417) 319-2901.
Working together, we can ensure that our school is a safe place for everyone.
(Updated 09/23/24) From the World Language Department
On Thursday, October 10th the World Language Club will be hosting their annual International Food Truck day in the north parking lot during all 4 lunch periods. This event is available to all World Language club members and our Falcon faculty and staff. WLC members who are interested should bring money for food and will receive a color-coded pass for his or her lunch block. Menus will be shared one week prior to the big event. Ask any Foreign Language teacher for more information.
(Updated 09/04/24) Free After School Tutoring
Remind- High School Communication Tool
SPS has moved to a single high school communication tool for parents. We will use Remind. You do not have to do anything to receive communication, but can opt-out. The communication will come as text style messaging from teachers.
Senior Ad Pricing and Yearbook Information
Senior advertisements are the perfect way to honor your senior student in the GHS Yearbook. Ads are available online by going to Jostensadservice.com/student. All ads will be run in color and are available in ¼, ½, and Full Page sizes. Simply upload and place the photos you want to use for the ad, enter your text, and submit the completed advertisement to Jostens. Revenue from the advertisements directly supports the GHS yearbook program. All advertisements are due by 12/31/24.
Secure your student’s copy of the 2024-2025 GHS Yearbook! The 200+ page book will be at its cheapest price of the year at $45 until 10/25. Purchases can be made by going to MySchoolBucks or Jostens.com.
Student Attendance Requirement to Attend Dances
In order to attend a SPS dance, excluding Prom, students must meet the following requirements:
- 90% overall attendance (school-sponsored activities do not count as absences) by a determined date prior to the dance set by the high school site administration
- Must be in attendance the entire school day the day of the dance
- Must not be serving ISS or OSS on the day of the dance
- Major discipline infractions may result in non-admittance to the school dance
Final Exam Exemption Information
Students are eligible for final exam exemption by meeting the following criteria:
- 90% overall attendance (school-sponsored activities do not count as absences)
- Received no ISS or OSS for the semester
- Passing the class with an 80% or greater prior to the final exam
- Exempt students may take the final to improve their grade in a class; in this case, the final exam grade cannot hurt the student’s overall grade
- This is an academic based incentive, and therefore there are no attendance appeals
- Dual credit, AP, IB, and virtual classes are not eligible for final exemptions.
Student Handbooks and Parent Signatures
Student handbooks were sent home on the first day of school. We are required to collect a parent signature to verify receipt of that handbook. The signature page is on the inside cover. Please sign and return that page to your student's first block teacher or the main office.
College and Career Readiness
As juniors gear up for the practice ACT test in October, I want to remind you that your student can start preparing now using the Naviance ACT Test Prep tool. Resources and information about this, along with other ACT-related materials, are available in the GHS College & Career Readiness course on Canvas. Encouraging your student to begin their preparation early can make a big difference in their performance!
From 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 Ms. Massey or Mrs. Patton for any needs.
District and School Text Messaging for Student Contacts
If you previously opted out of receiving text messages and would now like to receive them, text START SPSR12 to 23177 and also to 53291. The 53291 opts you in for general messages and the 23177 for emergency messages.
Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS)
Springfield Public Schools has implemented PBIS across all schools. PBIS is An evidence-based practice that, when implemented with fidelity, has proven to reduce problem behaviors while increasing prosocial behaviors. PBIS is a framework for creating safe and orderly learning environments where all students can be academically and socially successful. Please see below for the GHS PBIS student expectations. This year during FLIGHT class, students who meet the requirements will be allowed to travel to the cafeteria where there will be music, raffles, and other activities.
Student requirements for travel are:
- 90% attendance (Cumulative)
- No ISS or OSS
- No D’s or F’s
- Students who are drafted to a classroom for academic support will also not travel to the cafeteria
Student Attendance is Vital to Student Success
Student attendance at school is vital to student success, both academically and socially. Please make sure your student attend school every day. Please reach out to Emily Massey for attendance support. Please see below for the attendance to GPA correlation chart. Students who attend typically have a much higher GPA.
Student Device Information
Students will begin being charged student device fees. Below are the device fee items and the charges associated.
Fee Item | Free/Reduced Lunch | Full Pay Lunch |
Case Replacement | $10 | $10 |
Charger Replacement | $10 | $25 |
Device Repair | $10 | $25 |
Device Full Replacement | $25 | $50 |
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 8:40 AM on Wednesdays (8:10 AM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday). On Wednesday morning, we provide supervision for students in the cafeteria.
GHS Bell Schedule
Red/Blue Day Calendar
Please utilize the below calendar to help navigate the red and blue days.
Free/Reduced Lunch Meal Information
SPS Free and Reduced Lunch ApplicationStudent Home Access (eSchool Gradebook)
If you do not know your login, contact the Glendale main office at 417-523-8900, 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.
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.
Student Grades
If your student is taking a LAUNCH course or is fully virtual, their grades will be kept updated in Canvas.
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).
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).
Glendale and SPS Information
GHS Website: https://www.sps.org/glendale
2021-22 Springfield Public Schools Calendar: https://www.sps.org/
Please remember we are here for you and your student. Don't hesitate to reach out to us at
any time.
2021-22 Springfield Public Schools Calendar: https://www.sps.org/
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.
