Commander Communicator

A Family Resource Toolkit is available to Kennedy families in English and Spanish. It contains information and resources about rights, current DPS policies, training, mental health support, DPS resources, community resources and more. The toolkit is a comprehensive guide designed to assist families in creating personalized action plans in case of deportation or prolonged absence. It provides practical tools and advice on organizing critical documents, managing legal and financial matters, and developing communication strategies. Please take a few minutes to review this resource.

In order to attend this year's Winter Dance, students need to have 90% attendance from January 22nd-February 3rd. The dance will be held on Saturday, February 8th from 7 p.m.-10 p.m.  The cost is $10 per student.

Denver Scholarship Foundation's Financial Aid workshop will be held on February 6 from 3-7 p.m. Seniors can sign up for an appointment to complete their FAFSA or CASFA with experts at the JFK gym. We will have support available in English and Spanish. 

Don't forget to treat yourself to a coffee tomorrow at Dutch Bros Coffee on S Santa Fe Dr. $1 from every drink will be donated to our friends at Make-A-Wish Colorado to support our Wish Week goal.

Saturday school will resume tomorrow, January 25th. This is an excellent opportunity for students to get additional support in their core classes. We also offer P/SAT support and practice. Saturday School runs every Saturday from 9:00 am until noon. We hope to see you there. 

If your student is in 9th, 10th, or 11th grade, please have them check their email next Thursday for communication from Princeton Review. Every student will have access to practice exams and materials in preparation for the upcoming exam. This is entirely free for your student. 

Please review the updated Student Handbook for information about our new hall pass system and updates to our grading policy. 

If you have an 8th-grade student, please join us for Future Commander Night on January 30 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Come hear about all of the great things we have to offer here at Kennedy and how to register your student. 

Our special education team will be hosting a Family Resource Night. There are various agencies and community partners who will be here to support families. Please see the flyer below for additional information. 

At John F. Kennedy High School, we are committed to providing students with a consistent and rigorous academic experience. Students select their courses with the understanding that these are year-long commitments, and our school-wide schedule is carefully built to support these selections. As a result, schedule changes are only permitted under specific circumstances to maintain the integrity of the academic program while addressing critical student needs.

Schedule changes will only be considered for the following reasons:

1. Graduation Requirement Needs:

   • A student requires a specific course to fulfill a graduation requirement or correct an error in their graduation plan.

2. Advancement to Honors or Higher-Level Courses:

   • A student demonstrates readiness and receives teacher or department approval to move up to an honors or advanced-level course.

   • Wants to take a Concurrent Enrollment, IB or CEC class and meets all prerequisites.

Supports for a student who is struggling in a class: 

• First: Student check-in with teacher. 

  • Attend Thursday Tutoring/ Saturday School/ Office Hours

• Second: Consider attendance (ask for support if needed).

• Third: Request parent-teacher conference. 

• Fourth: Connect with the Culture Team or Counselor for further support.

You can find the upcoming Commander athletic events here.

Attendance Line

Call the Attendance Line at 720-423-4354 or email jfkattendance@dpsk12.net to excuse your student’s absences.

Office Support

Phone Number: 720-423-4300

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