JOHN F. KENNEDY HIGH SCHOOL

SY 2008-2009

Mission Statement: To educate students who will be responsible, caring citizens prepared for the 21^st century.

ESLR’s: JFKHS students will be Responsible citizens, Problem solvers, Effective communicators, and Technologically literate.

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ATTENTION STUDENTS:

The WASC Visiting Team will be on campus on Monday, April 20^th thru Tuesday, April 21, 2009. Please show your Islander Spirit by coming to school in full uniform, hospitality and respect as well as keeping our campus clean. Be on your best behavior. Way to go Islanders!!

Applications for On-Campus Student Parking: will be available beginning Wednesday, April 15^th. Because of orders from the GPSS Safety Officer, after the deadline there will be no parking outside the campus. Violators will be towed away at your expense. There will be NO FEE charged for student parking permits. Please see the Discipline Office for applications, and requirements needed.

Seniors: Tentative graduation list is posted in the Counselors’ Office. See your counselor today to verify your graduation status.

Graduating Seniors: Please report to the Discipline Office to obtain and sign your Senior Contract enabling you to participate in the graduation ceremony this year. Violation of the contract or failure/refusal to sign the contract may result in your removal from the graduation ceremony. Deadline to sign contract is April 22, 2009.

Class of 2009 presents “European Rendezvous” senior coronation will be held at the Sheraton Laguan Resort on Saturday, May 16, 2009 from 6-10pm. Pre-sold tickets are $35.00. After April the tickets will be $40.00 so buy them soon in room B110 or with any class officer.

Future Educators Corner: Motivational Quote

“One’s vision is not a roadmap but a compass.” – Peter Block, Business Philosopher

***Meetings every Thursday during lunch in Room C210 for those interested in pursing a career in education.

Youth for Youth Conference for High Risk Students / Spread the Drug-Free Message; will be held at the Hyatt Hotel on April 25^th – 27^th, 2009. See your Counselors today for more information.

Hey Islanders! The Class of 2010 is sponsoring this year’s Junior Prom. It will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2009 from 6:00pm-11:00pm at the Westin Hotel. If you’re interested in running for Royal Court, please see Pauleen Mateo, Randi Villenueva, or go to room G110. Any grade level is eligible to run for Royal Court.

Seniors: Deadline for purchasing your Cap and Gown is on Thursday, April 16, 2009. Please see Andrea Carlos or Meg Burce in Room B110 for orders and payments. Packets are still $65.00.

Seniors you can start picking up Royal Court forms from Jeanette Alcaide or Mr. Labrador in Rm. B110 during break or lunch.

“Prep Yourself” SAT Tutoring and College Counseling Workshop: 730pm in the UOG Cafeteria, Wednesday nights on the following dates: April 22^nd, & 29^th.

Islanders! This Spring Vivace along with JFK’s select beginning chorus Voce Nuevo present a variety of music in “Spring Fever” on May 2, 2009 at 7:00pm and May 3, 2009 at 3:00pm at the GATE Tiyan Theatre. Purchase your tickets from any Vivace, Voce Nuevo or in Room G108. Tickets are $5.00 advance and $7.00 at the door.

Sophomores & Juniors: Sign up for Anatomy, Physiology and Marine Biology Honors are also available. See your counselors for more information.

Students are you having a hard time in school? Would you like to meet and work with other students with similar issues from around the island? The 19^th Annual YFY (Youth for Youth) Conference will be held April 25^th – 27^th. See Mr. Ballares in B200 for more information/registration.

College Bound Seniors! All FAFSA applications should be finished by the end of this month. If you haven’t applied for your FAFSA Pin, do it ASAP. See your counselor for more information.

Last ASVAB for this year is on Wednesday, May 6, 2009 in the Library. SENIORS ONLY! Sign up with Mr. Ballares in B100 (Counseling Office). Seats are limited to first 60 students.

SCHOLARSHIPS:

Charlie Corn Scholarship, Engineering Majors: Deadline Thursday, April 30, 2009.

ATTENTION TEACHERS:

Reminder: Please make sure you read the bulletin to your students in a timely manner.

There will be an EVACUATION DRILL Today, April 16, 2009 during 1^st Block. Please prepare accordingly.

Emergency after School Meeting in the Library Today, April 16, 2009 for all Teachers.

Reminder deadline to submit Personal Leave Transfer will be on Friday, April 17, 2009. Please see Ms. Ann in the Business Office.

The 19^th Annual Youth for Youth Conference is coming up. Registration is up to April 18^th. This would be great for any of your “High” at –risk students. Please refer them to see Mr. Ballares in Room B200.

Faculty & Staff: To all who graduated from JFKHS, you are invited to an organizational meeting on Friday, April 24, 2009 during lunch in Rm.C107. In the commemoration of the demolition of the old JFKHS and start of the new buildings, we would like for you to be apart of this timeline of alma mater.