April 8 at 10 a.m.: SchoolChoice Round 2 opens
April 10 from 7:30-8:30 a.m.: Coffee with the Principal
April 10: CMAS for 11th graders
April 16: PSAT 9 and SAT (11th graders) testing
April 17: PSAT 10 testing
April 18: No School for Students
April 18 from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: HOSA Blood Drive
John F. Kennedy High School
Important Dates
P/SAT & CMAS Testing Information
It’s almost testing time! Per both Colorado and Denver Public School requirements, all 9th-grade students are expected to take the PSAT 8/9, all 10th-grade students are expected to take PSAT 10, and 11th-grade students are expected to take the SAT during both the fall and spring semesters. Students’ grade level testing assignments are determined by current credits not graduating class.
To accommodate testing, we will have adjusted schedules. Please note the following changes:
11th graders will take CMAS Science on Thursday, 4/10.
Regular Green Day for all other grade levels.
9th graders will take the PSAT on Wednesday, 4/16
11th graders will take the SAT on Wednesday, 4/16
Students will be released when testing is complete, around noon. If students cannot secure transportation home, the library will be open for students to use as a work space until 3:50 p.m.
10th graders will not have school on this day.
10th graders will take the PSAT on Thursday, 4/17.
IB Juniors have the opportunity to come to school on Thursday, 4/17 to makeup missed instructional time with their teachers.
9th graders will not have school on this day.
10th grade students will be released when testing is complete, around noon. IB Juniors will complete their day at 1:20 p.m., in alignment with the Early Release dismissal.
It’s critical for guardians to know that attendance is mandatory for students on their respective days of testing. Parents/ guardians are permitted to opt their students out of testing. This means that students would not be obligated to take the PSAT or SAT. The “opt out” process applies to state and national assessments and, once completed, is in effect for the entirety of the school year, though it must be resubmitted each year. If students opted out of assessments in the fall, students do not have to opt out again in the spring.
Opt Outs must be submitted prior to students’ designated testing day. To opt your student out, either:
Complete this OptOut form and submit it via email to Kennedy’s Dean of Instruction, Justin Jeannot, at justin_jeannot@dpsk12.net. The form must be sent from a registered guardian's email address.
Get a copy of the paper OptOut form from the JFK Main Office. Have your parent/guardian complete and sign the form and then turn it into room 321. If the door is locked, slide it under the door.
The Colorado Department of Education requires our school to administer the PSAT to 95% of all eligible students! Your student’s participation helps JFK meet that goal!
Chat with Principal Wyatt on Thursday, April 10
Join Principal Wyatt on Thursday, April 10 from 7:30-8:30 a.m. for a cup of coffee and conversation. We hope to see you there!
DPS & DSF Explore Auraria Day
All DPS students and their families are invited to explore Community College of Denver, Metropolitan State University of Denver, and University of Colorado Denver! We will have all tours and info sessions in English and Spanish. Free breakfast, lunch, and transportation (Lyft codes available upon request) available to all DPS students and their families!
Register for HOSA Blood Drive
Kennedy HOSA students are hosting a blood drive on April 18 from 9:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m.! Register to donate through this link. Donation time slots are available every 15 minutes. Donors must be over the age of 18 (or 16 with parental consent), and donors must weigh more than 100 lbs.
This event is a great opportunity for HOSA students to shadow industry professionals and make a positive impact in the community. Please register and support HOSA! This is HOSA’s first time hosting a blood drive, and we want to thank you in advance for helping us ensure this event is a success.
Students and families, please note that April 18 is a Teal Day, and students do not have school.
Senior Class Dates
Spring Senior Parent Meeting: Wednesday, April 9 at 5 p.m., JFK Auditorium
Prom: Saturday, April 12 Must have 85% higher attendance from 1/21-4/4
Cap and Gown Pick Up/Senior Signing Day: Thursday, April 24 during Lunch
Senior Product Work Due: May 9
Senior Finals: May 12, 13 and 14 (During class periods)
Last Day for Seniors: May 14
Makeup Senior Finals: May 15 and 16 (By appointment)
Edgenuity Deadline: May 20 at 4 p.m.
Senior Awards: Tuesday, May 20 at 5 p.m., JFK Auditorium (by invitation only)
Senior Checkout: Thursday, May 22 8:20 a.m.-11 a.m., JFK Gym
Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal: Friday, May 23 from 8:20 a.m.-11:30 a.m., JFK Auditorium
Kennedy Prom Information
Prom will be on Saturday, April 12, at Baldoria on the Water. Tickets are $70 each. Students are required to have 85% attendance or higher from Tuesday, January 21 through Friday April 4. Attendance rates will be posted weekly outside of the main office. During Saturday School hours, students have the opportunity to come in and make up ONE percentage point.
No Cost Vaccinations at Denver Health School Based Clinic
Measles cases are rising nationwide, including Colorado and nearby states. Protect yourself and your family before spring break travel. Get vaccinated if you aren’t already protected! All DPS Students are able to go to their Denver Health School Based Clinic (720-423-4355) for no cost vaccinations or you may Find a vaccine provider near you at cdphe.colorado.gov/immunizations/get-vaccinated.
Eye Love Care Offering FREE Eye Exams on April 21 and 22
We are partnering with Eye Love Care to provide comprehensive eye exams and glasses to Commanders onsite at Kennedy on April 21 and 22! Eye Love Care’s goal is to ensure that ALL students are getting the proper vision care they need to succeed.
Eye Love Care will set up a full optometry clinic at Kennedy and licensed optometrists will perform complete eye exams for those who participate.
Each student who receives care at Kennedy will be given a comprehensive report from the optometrist and, if applicable, a copy of their vision prescription. Eye Love Care also provides glasses; there is no need for families to purchase glasses elsewhere. If your student has insurance, it will be billed. If your child does NOT have insurance, it will be covered through the "No Vison Left Behind Program."
Please sign your Commander up here (o aqui) with our online links. There are also vision permission packets in the front office. If your child damages or loses their glasses during the school year or summer, just inform us or the nurse of your school, and we will make them a new pair and either deliver it to the school or, during school breaks, we can mail it to you! If glasses are damaged or lost, please email, dylan@eyelovecare.com or call 719-596-2020.
Want to learn more? Watch Eye Love Care videos below:
Watch YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8r1uu42iYc
Spanish: https://vimeo.com/1028571888
Athletics
Upcoming Games:
Monday, April 7
Boys Volleyball vs. Abraham Lincoln at Lincoln High School at 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, April 8
Boys Baseball vs. DSST: Montview at Pioneer Park at 4:15 p.m.
Girls Tennis vs. Denver South at Bear Valley Park at 4:15 p.m.
Wednesday, April 9
Volleyball Boys vs. DSST: Conservatory Green Athletics at Kennedy at 5:00 p.m.
Soccer Girls vs. Denver West at Denver West at 6:30 p.m
Thursday, April 10
Girls Tennis vs. Hinkley at Bear Valley Park at 4:15 p.m.
Friday, April 11
Boys Baseball vs. Denver West at Kennedy at 4:15 p.m.
Boys Volleyball vs. Manuel at Manuel High School at 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 12
Track and Field Meet vs Cherry Creek at Stutler Bowl Stadium, time TBD
Boys Baseball vs Jefferson High School at 10 a.m.
General Information
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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