JFK is 1 of 10 schools within Denver Public Schools that has been recognized as a Whole Child Distinguished School. DPS is leading the nation in focusing this level of effort and attention around Whole Child supports because we know – and research shows – it will not only improve academic outcomes, but is critical to achieving the DPS vision that Every Child Succeeds.

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JFK is a Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP) school. The RAMP designation, awarded for aligning with the criteria in the American School Counselor Association National Model, recognizes schools that are committed to delivering a comprehensive, data-driven school counseling program and an exemplary educational environment. JFK’s counseling department was the first program in DPS to be honored and is now the only school in DPS to have maintained this award since 2009 without ever losing status.

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JFK is 1 of only 14 schools in Denver Public Schools that offers an authorized IB education .

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JFK is 1 in 5 schools in America selected for a JFK Space Lab. JFK is also 1 of 10 schools in America selected for an ARISS contact with the ISS via ham radio in November 2020.

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Career and Technical Education where students learn about engineering, business, medical, creative, and other cutting edge career pathways. 

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JFK is 1 of 14 schools within Denver Public Schools thats offers a Future Center on campus. Since 2007, JFK students have received over $3 million in college scholarships just from Denver Scholarship Foundation alone.

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