Welcome to John F. Kennedy High School Home of the Commanders!
As Commanders, we are advocates of our passions, challengers of inequity, and champions of change. We find P.R.I.D.E. (Professionalism, Respect, Inclusion, Dedication, and Excellence) in shaping a more inclusive global community and taking command of our role within that world.
P/SAT and PSAT-NMSQT Tests are only two weeks away. PSAT 8/9 and PSAT-NMSQT Testing is coming up! Testing days are highly important for both our students and school.
On October 8, Freshmen will be taking the PSAT 8/9 test. (Sophomores and Juniors do NOT have school on this day.)
On October 9, Sophomores and Juniors will take the PSAT-NMSQT. (Freshmen do NOT have school on this day.)
There will be a modified schedule for both of these days, and students will be released after testing is complete. Testing is expected to end around noon. If students require accommodations, their testing is expected to run a little longer, and case managers will be communicating those specific times on an individual basis. A detailed schedule will be available soon! Grab-and-go lunch will be available for students after they complete testing and before dismissal. DPS transportation will be available for students at 1:20 p.m. for students who ride the bus.
Freshmen, sophomores and juniors must bring their charged laptops and chargers to school on their testing day. Limited loaner laptops will be available.
Seniors have an opportunity to join DSF office hours on Tuesday, October 8 from 1:30-3:50 p.m., but they are NOT required to attend school on either October 8 and 9.
Guardians, please know that students are required by the State to participate in these assessments, unless they are officially opted out by a parent. Parents can opt their students out via the Parent Portal, but we encourage students to participate. Kennedy needs at least 95% of students taking these assessments in order to maintain or improve our School Performance Framework rating.
The DPS Sustainability Team announced that Kennedy is one of six schools in the district that earned an ENERGY STAR certification from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for superior energy performance in 2024! On average, ENERGY STAR certified buildings use 35% less energy, release 35% fewer greenhouse gas emissions and are less expensive to operate than their peers, all while meeting strict requirements for occupant comfort.
Next week, students will take the practice P/SAT on Tuesday and Wednesday. Please see the schedule in the graphic shown in the newsletter below.
Parent/Guardian Teacher conferences will also be held next week. Please come out to speak with your student’s teachers and better understand what is going on in their classes…. Continue Reading
We will be hosting our first “Pizza with the Principal” on September 23rd at 5:30 p.m. here at JFK. We invite you to come hear about what is happening in the building and other important information, such as our School Performance Framework and Unified Improvement Plan…. Continue Reading
September 15-30: Hispanic Heritage MonthSeptember 19: Cap and Gown Orders @ LunchSeptember 20 from 7-9 p.m.: Hall Dance at KennedySeptember 24 from 5-7 p.m.: Senior Family Graduation Meeting at JFKOctober 8 & 9 from 5-8 p.m.: Parent Teacher ConferencesOctober 10: No class for studentsOctober 11: No classes for students
Read more here.… Continue Reading
