Bulletin
JOHN F. KENNEDY HIGH SCHOOL • SY 2009 - 2010
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Vol. 1 Issue 74 Tuesday, May 25, 2010 Green Day: Periods 1, 3, and 5 |
· John F. Kennedy High School’s mission is to develop our island students to become globally primed high achievers.
· Our ESLR’s: John F. Kennedy High School students will be responsible citizens, problem solvers, effective communicators, and technologically literate.
ATTENTION STUDENTS:
· The Sports Banquet will be held on Sat., May 29th at the Onward Beach Resort from 5:30 – 11:30 P.M. Purchase your ticket in H102 during break, lunch, or after school for $10 for rostered athletes and coaches, and $15 for all others. There will be games, raffle prizes and entertainment provided; all are invited to attend. See Mr. Hattig or any Facility Planning students if you have any questions.
· Attention all JFK Athletes – voting for MVP, MIP, Coach of the Year, and Team of the Year Awards will be voted on at the Sports Banquet. Please come and show your support.
· National Honor Society members are having a carwash on Sun., May 23rd from 8 A.M. – 4 P.M. at the JFK Tumon campus. Tickets are pre-sold for $5 and may be purchased from any NHS officer or member. Please show your support and get your car washed!
· The JFK Nursing Club is hosting its end of the year lunch banquet in honor of the Nursing II class. Come and join us in celebration at the Top of the Reef on Sun., May 30th from 11 A.M. – 3 P.M. Tickets are $18 and may be purchased in E201 during break and lunch.
· Close Up Members and Officers – Emergency meeting and inauguration of new officers will be held on Wed., May 26th during lunch in A201.
FROM THE STUDENT SUPPORT OFFICE:
Bags (such as back packs and gym bags) will not be permitted on campus for rest of the school year. Females will be allowed to carry a small hand sized bag no bigger than four by six inches. No exceptions. If you are an athlete and /or have gym, a small clear plastic bag will do for your clothes. If you have equipment that you need to return to the athletic director, please do so immediately upon entry to the campus.
Students are not allowed to be in the student parking lot during class time, break, or lunch. Any student who violates this policy will have his/her parking decal revoked for the remainder of the school year.
All discipline infractions will result as suspensions until the end of the school year.
ATTENTION SENIORS:
· Kindly remind your 3rd block teacher to release you from class today at 1:05 P.M. for the traditional “Time Capsule Moment” and the Senior Countdown. Seniors are to proceed to the amphitheater upon release from class.
· All potential graduating Seniors on the 2010 graduation list -- If you fail one or more classes, you must continue to attend classes till June 2, 2010. If you do not continue attending classes, you will be in violation of BP 330 and/or BP 411 and will incur an NC or be withdrawn from JFKHS for excessive absence.
· Baccalaureate Mass will be on Sat., May 29th at the Santa Barbara Church in Dededo. Show time is 9:00 A.M. Start time is 10:00 A.M. Practice will be on Fri., May 28th at the Santa Barbara Church at 3:30 P.M. Please be prompt.
· Graduation practice will be on June 2, 3, & 4 at the Ramsey Field from 7:30 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Be on time!
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FROM THE COUNSELORS / ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL -CURRICULUM:
· JFKHS Summer School 2010 is approved and will run from June 14th thru July 27th. Students in need of credit recovery during Summer School must see their counselor this week.
· UPDATES from the Assistant Principal of Curriculum. See Ms. Camacho for more information.
Entry into the UOG Dual enrollment program is now available to entering Seniors and Juniors for
SY 10-11 (meaning current Juniors and Sophomores) for the math or English courses (limit is to either one, not both). See posters displayed throughout the campus.
English Placement Test for FALL 2010 is scheduled for JULY 8-9, 2010 (broken down by alpha) with check in at 7:30 am and start time is at 8:00 am. Must bring photo ID and receipt.
Fall 2010 late placement test for English will be held on July 31st, 2010 at 7:30 am -- for all alpha.
FALL 2010 Math placement test is scheduled for June 19m 2010. Time is broken down by alpha.
Late Fall 2010 Math placement test is scheduled for August 7, 2010.
Spring 2011 testing will be on December 4 and late Spring testing is scheduled for January 8th.
· Seniors – last reminder to fill out fafsa.ed online
SCHOLARSHIPS: (See your counselor for details)
· Businesswoman of the Year Scholarship – 3.0 GPA, financial need, activities, community service, and an essay. Deadline is July 31.
· Tan Siu Lin & Sons Scholarship. Visit www.uog.edu/scholarships. Deadline is July 31.
PROGRAMS: (See your counselor for details)
· SAT College Exam preparation. Free online: march2success.com.
· UOG Summer Research Apprentice program.
· TRiO, Project AIM Summer Bridge program at GCC from July 5 – 19. Qualifications: must be 2010 high school graduate who was in free or reduced lunch program this year; a first generation college student; and/or is an individual with a disability. Space is limited on a first come, first serve basis. Contact Leanna Borja at 735-5594 / 5595 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
· DEAL program – funding is available. See Ms. Camacho for details.
· Juniors and Seniors – get a jump start into college this summer. GCC Post Secondary Education Accessibility Initiative Program (PSEAI) is available for students who are either first generation college students or meet low income requirement. Financial aid, counseling services, etc., will be provided by the program. See Ms. Camacho for more information.
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TUTORING (students must bring their books and other material): Last day of service is June 2nd.
· The University of Guam’s AmeriCorps members are tutoring students in the following areas: English, Math (Algebra, Geometry, and Statistics), organization skills (balancing schedules and classes), or help with homework. Schedule is as follows in the Media Center:
Monday: 8:00 A.M. – 2:30 P.M. Tuesday: 8:00A.M. – 2:30 P.M.
Wednesday: 8:00 A.M. – 2:30 P.M. Thursday: 8:00 A.M. – 2:30 P.M.
Friday: 8:00 A.M. – 2:30 P.M.
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TEACHERS:
· **Please release your SENIORS from class today at 1:05 P.M. for the traditional “Time Capsule Moment” and the Senior Countdown.
· From Mrs. Camacho - Attention English and Math Teachers: Please survey your sophomore and junior students to see if they are interested in taking their next English or Math course at UOG. Your immediate feedback is appreciated. Provide names and grade level of students.
· JFKHS Summer School is scheduled to run June 14th thru July 27th. If you are interested in teaching, please apply with the GDOE Personnel Division indicating summer school on your application. Announcements regarding interviews, etc., are forthcoming.
· If you are planning a classroom party with your students, please reference Board Policy 705 that prohibits such activity. Another consideration is the legal ramification the teacher will face if a student has an allergic food reaction or gets food poisoning. JFKHS Administration will adhere to strict enforcement of this policy.
· May 26th is the last day to use personal leave with the approval by Admin. Any personal leave requests between May 27th – June 3rd must be approved by the Superintendent.
· Classroom cleanup – The campus will be open on Sat., May 29th from 8 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. for teachers who need to clean out and/or remove personal items from the classroom.
· Thought you were too late to join the free Tai Chi classes? Visit J101on Tuesday or Thursday from 1:40 - 2:40 P.M. There is no charge, no test, and no stress.
· Please be reminded that progress reports for all special education students are required for your end of the school year clearance. Please verify w/CRTs in L Building if you are unsure whether you have submitted all documents for clearance.
· Important dates to know (please share this with your students):
Eskuelan Puengi - students’ grades are due May 26.
For Seniors
· May 25th – Last day of school for seniors (reminder that senior contract still enforced)
· May 29th – Baccalaureate Mass at St. Barbara Church in Dededo at 10 A.M.
· June 5th – Graduation at the Ramsey Field from 4-6 P.M.
Half-Day Instructional / Accreditation Day on Fri., May 28. Students released at 11:20 A.M.
Monday, May 31st is Memorial Day, a federal holiday. Please inform your students.
Last day of classes / End of the 4th quarter: Wed., June 2.
Teacher Workday: Thurs., June 3rd
· 7-11 A.M. - Teacher classroom cleanup / clearance
· 11 A.M. – 2 P.M. - Faculty & Staff luncheon / Recognition (see your D.C. for dept. food signup)
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