Commander Communicator

As we enter the Spring semester, we will soon be approaching the testing season. It is a priority for us to provide students with the support and resources to achieve at high levels and make academic gains. Students in 9th and 10th grades are expected to take the PSAT and students in 11th are expected to take the SAT each school year. 

We are excited to announce that all of our students in 9th-11th will have access to Princeton Review materials to prepare and practice for the exam. Princeton Review offers a range of services such as, customized study plans based on individual students needs as well as practice tests and materials. Students will have opportunities during the school day to explore the Princeton Review resources, and they are also encouraged to practice at home. 

Students can access their Princeton Review materials by going to: princetonreview.com

• Username: DPS email

• Password: Welcome1

Students will be engaging in a practice test through Princeton Review on the following days. 

*Seniors will receive personalized emails to either work with the Future Center toward college and career goals or will be expected to attend if they are working toward completing graduation requirements (completing courses, ICAP, etc.)

Additional Information:

• Students will need to bring their fully-charged Chromebooks and chargers to school with them on testing days.

• 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. 

• Students should still arrive at 8:00 a.m. if they want breakfast, and students will head to their testing rooms at 8:20 a.m.

• Grab-and-go lunch will be available for students after they complete testing and before dismissal. 

• DPS transportation will be available for students at 3:50 for students who ride the bus. We will have the Library open for students who need to stay in between testing and when transportation arrives. 

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. Our Front Office also has opt out forms or you can email Merlinda Maldonado (mmaldon@dpsk12.net) or Justin Jeannot (justin_jeannot@dpsk12.net) if you would like to opt your student out of testing or have questions.

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​​Prom will be on Saturday, April 12th, at Baldoria on the Water. Students are required to have 85% attendance or higher from Tuesday, January 21st-April 4th.

Ticket Prices:

• 85%-90% attendance: tickets are $85 per person

• 90% or higher attendance: tickets are $80

Attendance rates will be posted weekly outside of the main office.

Thank you for sharing ideas through Possip this week! We’ve heard from 165 of you so far this year. We are seeing that 74% of you are happy or mostly happy with Kennedy this week.

This week we heard members of the community share examples of praise, appreciation and feedback or questions.

• Praise to the teachers who care for and support their students

• Appreciation that students have the opportunity to make up assignments on a weekly basis 

• Feedback that communication can be more consistent and informative 

• Comments about the course offerings and class schedule for the new school year

We are taking all of your feedback and ideas into consideration for our future planning and follow-up. We hope to hear from you again on our next Possip Pulse Check. Thanks again for sharing!

Kennedy Student Council was able to raise $2,000 for Make-A-Wish Colorado. Thank you to all the students, staff and community members who participated! 

Commanders, it’s COLD outside! If you need a warmer winter jacket, fill out the form (link in bio) to let us know your needs by completing this linked form.

• Mandatory Senior Meeting - Wednesday, April 2 during advisory, JFK Auditorium

• Senior Product Work Due - Friday, May 9

• Senior Finals (Done during regular class periods) - May 12, 13, 14

• Senior Final Make Up Dates- (By appointment only)-May 15-16

• Edgenuity Deadline- May 20 @ 4 p.m.

• Senior Checkout- Thursday, May 22 8:20 a.m.-11 a.m., JFK Gym

• Prom- Saturday, April 12, Baldoria on the Water

• Senior Awards- Tuesday, May 20, 5 p.m. Invites will go out in early May

• Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal- Friday, May 23 JFK Auditorium, 8:20 a.m.-10:25 a.m.

• Class of 2025 Parent Meeting- Wednesday, April 9 JFK Auditorium, 5 p.m.

Please ensure your Commander student is up to date on their vaccines. If you need clarification on your student's vaccination history, please contact Nurse Melissa.

Are you looking for more ways to get involved as a Commander Parent? Consider joining the Commander PTSA! For information on their meetings, email jfkcommanderconnection@gmail.com.

The Be Happy Boutique is an opportunity to ensure every person has the chance to experience the joy of formal school dances and other formal occasions. This event happens only once a year! Formal wear is available for prom, homecoming, and any other formal occasion. The Be Happy Boutique will be open March 7-9 & March 14-16.

Everything is FREE or "pay what makes you happy". The boutique is stocked with long and short dresses, men's formal wear, shoes and accessories.

You can find the upcoming Commander athletic events here.

Are you looking to play a spring sport? Register here.

Girls Basketball: The girls' basketball team is on a remarkable roll at Kennedy, boasting an unbeaten record of 6-0 on their home court. A winning streak this week would propel us to 15 victories, the highest number of wins for the Kennedy Girls Basketball Team since 2014.

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