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Ninth Grade Academy

During 9th Grade, Academy students will dive deeper into our school culture as well as continue to engage in daily learning activities. Students will also understand graduation requirements and earn an additional 2.5 credits.

Dates for the 2024-25 School Year to Come

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JFK empowers the Whole Child through best-in-class programming across the academic, social-emotional, and postsecondary domains. JFK pushes students to see beyond their known scope of Southwest Denver and to become champions of change for themselves and their loved ones. The Whole Child strategies provide a solid foundation to “take command” of their future. To learn more about how JFK accomplish this, please review our various program highlights below!

Also, learn more about the staff who make it happen.

Please check out this virtual school tour offered by one of our very own Class of 2023 Commanders.

Missed our Future Commander Night? No worries! Watch the slide deck that explains why JFK is the perfect choice for you!

Denver Public Schools (DPS) is committed to providing equitable and inclusive environments where students are Healthy, Supported, Engaged, Challenged, Safe, and Socially and Emotionally Intelligent. DPS is leading the nation in focusing this level of effort and attention around Whole Child support because DPS knows – and research shows – it will not only improve academic outcomes but is critical to achieving our vision that Every Child Succeeds. As part of the 19-20 DPS recognition cycle, John F Kennedy High School has been named a Whole Child Distinguished School, demonstrating excellence in supporting students beyond academics. Learn more information.

John F. Kennedy High School also has the distinction of being an International Baccalaureate World School. We are one of only 32 authorized IB High Schools in Colorado, and one of only 3 authorized IB High Schools in Denver Public Schools.

We are committed to ensuring that all students have access to the courses and opportunities that will empower them to live our school vision and to meet their goals. When students choose JFK, their counselor will work with them to identify their strengths, areas for growth, and post-secondary aspirations, resulting in an academic plan for their time at JFK. The Course Pathway Matrix provides an overview of the classes students can expect to take during their 4 years as a Kennedy Commander.

Current students have the opportunity to update the class preferences every spring during the Choice of Studies process.

Start by exploring your options!

Course Catalog