We will be hosting our first “Pizza with the Principal” on September 23rd at 5:30 p.m. here at JFK. We invite you to come hear about what is happening in the building and other important information, such as our School Performance Framework and Unified Improvement Plan. This is also an opportunity for you to ask questions or provide any feedback you may have.
John F. Kennedy High School
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Important Dates
September 15-30: Hispanic Heritage Month
September 20 from 7-9 p.m.: Hall Dance at Kennedy
September 24 from 5-7 p.m.: Senior Family Graduation Meeting at JFK
October 8 & 9 from 5-8 p.m.: Parent Teacher Conferences
October 10: No class for students
October 11: No classes for students
October 14: No classes for students
Parent Teacher Conferences
We will be hosting Parent-Teacher Conferences on October 8th and 9th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. This will be a great opportunity for you to interact with your students' teachers and learn about the work your students are doing every day. Interpretation services will be provided.
Senior Family Graduation Meeting
Do you have a senior graduating this year? Please join us in the JFK Auditorium at 5 p.m. this Tuesday, September 24, for an information session that will review important dates for seniors, the Colorado and DPS graduation requirements, and opportunities unique to seniors for the 24-25 school year.
We will also provide all families a current update on your student's On Track to Graduate status. You'll hear from Ms. Frank (our Graduation Coordinator), Ms. Warren (our AP for the Class of 2024) the JFK Counseling Team, and our DSF College Advisors. There will be a Q&A and time to meet after the session. We hope to see you there!
Practice P/SAT Testing
Please see the schedule below for our upcoming P/SAT practice schedule the week of October 7.
PSAT 8/9 and PSAT-NMSQT Testing is coming up! Testing days are highly important for both our students and school.
On October 8, Freshmen will be taking the PSAT 8/9 test.
Sophomores and Juniors do NOT have school on this day.
On October 9, Sophomores and Juniors will take the PSAT-NMSQT.
Freshmen do NOT have school on this day.
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. A detailed schedule will be available soon! Grab-and-go lunch will be available for students after they complete testing and before dismissal. DPS transportation will be available for students at 1:20 p.m. for students who ride the bus.
Freshmen, sophomores and juniors must bring their charged laptops and chargers to school on their testing day. Limited loaner laptops will be available.
Seniors have an opportunity to join DSF office hours on Tuesday, October 8 from 1:30-3:50 p.m., but they are NOT required to attend school on either October 8 and 9.
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.
SAT Prep Course Open to Juniors and Seniors
There will be another high-quality SAT prep course this fall. It will be hosted at the University of Denver, taught by a Harvard grad. There is also a live online version of the course.
Both courses are open to JFK Juniors and Seniors.
27-hour comprehensive course, including proctored practice exams
Taught by a live, expert instructor
Costs $185-$195
Campus Prep has provided these popular courses at the University of Denver for the past 7 years and has been the official SAT provider for the Boulder Valley School District.
Students who complete the course often increase their score by over 200 points.
Visit campusprep.org/sat to see the schedules and to apply for the course.
The courses fill up fast. Apply at campusprep.org/sat (it takes 60 seconds to apply)
Questions? Email admin@campusprep.org or call (877) 805-2521.
BESS Student Survey Opens on September 23
The BESS student and teacher form opens on Monday, Sept. 23. BESS stands for Behavioral and Emotional Screening System and is used to complete universal mental health screening of all students.
Why do we screen students for social emotional mental health risk?
Systematic way to identify students in need of support
Provides early(ier) intervention
Helps kids regulate and relate so that they can reason and learn
Effective and strategic use of staff, time and resources
Parent can opt their students out of these screeners through the Parent Portal.
Cell Phone Policy
Cell phones may not be used in any classrooms unless explicitly approved by the teacher for learning purposes. This includes the use of headphones.
Families can call the Main Office (720-423-4300) if they need to get in touch with their student(s) during the school day.
Athletics
Homecoming is going to be the week of October 28th. We are excited to continue our Homecoming Parade, which is a long standing tradition. Alumni, please be on the lookout for information about how you can support and participate in homecoming week.
The full 2024-2025 CHSAA calendar is linked here.
Order Your Cap and Gown
It's never to early to prepare for graduation! Class of 2025, order your cap and gown. Details on how to order are linked here.
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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