In order for you to be a part of the excitement of rigorous courses, renovated facilities, and a family atmosphere for the 22-23 school year, you need to complete the registration steps in your Parent Portal account.
Need Support?
Please refer to these step by step guides to help you complete the registration online from the comfort of your own home!
Please contact our registrar Blanca Lobo at 720-423-4320 or blanca_lobo1@dpsk12.net for further assistance.
Although we are only offering registration through the Parent Portal this year, we will be offering a few in person events to help guide families through the online process.
WHEN: Saturday, August 6th from 9am -12 pm, Thursday August 11th from 9am -12pm & 4 – 7pm, and Friday, August 12th from 9am – 12pm.
WHERE: JFK Gym. Park in student Parking Lot off of Brown Pl
It helps speed up the process if you create a parent portal account or get access to your account prior to the event. For technical assistance to access your account call 720-423-3888.
Pick Your Classes for Next Year!
Start by exploring your options!
Confident about your choices?
The purpose of the Ready for 2026 program is to give students an advantage in learning what it will be like to be a high school student.
(August 9th – August 12th)
During 9th Grade Academy students will dive deeper into our school culture as well as continuing to engage in daily learning activities. Students will also understand graduation requirements and earn an additional 2.5 credits.
Round 2 for the School of Choice process is open!
Who is it for?
Round 2 is the first-come, first-served
segment of SchoolChoice for families
who missed Round 1; took part in
Round 1 but want to re-explore their
options; or are new to DPS for next school year.
How do I apply?
Start at dps.schoolmint.net/signin. Sign into your SchoolChoice account and apply to your
preferred schools that have availability. If you don’t have an account, you can create one using
your email address or a current Parent Portal log-in.
How does Round 2 work?
Round 2 applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Once the application is
received by the school, your student will be placed on a waitlist while the school processes the
application. If the school has available space, your student will be approved and enrolled for
next year. There is no lottery in Round 2, but priorities are given. If a waitlist exists, your
student will be added to the list in date and time order within your given priority. Please note: This means that waitlist positions may change up or down.
If your student is accepted to a school in Round 2, any Round 1 school assignment is
relinquished. You will remain on waitlists for any higher-ranked schools.
Questions?
Call the SchoolChoice Hotline at 720-423-3493, email SchoolChoice@dpsk12.org or visit
schoolchoice.dpsk12.org.
Don’t take it from us, take it from our students! These testimonials are from the Class of 2023 freshmen.
JFK Programs Overview
Welcome Future Commanders!
Denver Public Schools recognized JFK as a “School to Learn From” because of its P.R.I.D.E. Values
Please check out this virtual school tour offered by one of our very own Class of 2023 Commanders.
If you missed our Future Commander Parent Info Session on Monday, January 10th, at 5:30 p.m., you can watch the recording below. If you have additional questions after watching this recording, please reach out to Laurentz_Gilmore@dpsk12.net.
Commander PRIDE is a longstanding tradition in the Kennedy Community. Check out how we celebrated our Commanders return to in person in the 21-22 school year!
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 supports 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.
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.
Postsecondary Support through the Denver Scholarship Foundation.
JFK is a Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP) school.
CareerXplore, Coach, Internship & Apprenticeship Programs.
