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.

Summer School Registration forms are available in the Counseling Office. Summer School will be June 8^th to July 29, 2009 from 8am-12pm at Okkodo High School. 1^st Priority- Summer Grad 09’, 2^nd Priority- Freshmen (0-5.5 credits), 3rd Priority- All others who failed a class.

Students taking AP Exams don’t forget to make final payments by Thursday, April 30, 2009 in the Business Office.

You will be called out of class to complete the pre-administration documents prior to the exams.

School to Work Seminar today, April 21, 2009 in the library, Be prompt!

Class of 2009 is selling Islander Shirts for $13.00 in Room B110. Also, senior shirts are now ready to be picked up in Room B110 or may be bought for $15.00 each. There are 2 different designs for each shirt. (green and black)

Class of 2009 presents A Sadie Hawkins Dance “A Tropical Paradise” on Saturday, April 25, 2009 from 6-11pm at the Dededo Community Center. Tickets are sold in Room B110 or see any Class Officer. ($5.00 pre-sold/ $7.00 at door).

Future Educators Corner: Motivational Quote

“Winning is not everything-but making the effort to win was…If you can’t accept losing, you can’t win.” – Vince Lombardi Basketball Coach.

***Future Educators of America will be holding meetings every Thursday during lunch at Room C210 for those interested in pursing a career in education.

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 Wednesday, April 22, 2009.

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.

“Prep Yourself” SAT Tutoring and College Counseling Workshop: 730pm in the UOG Cafeteria, Wednesday nights on the following dates: April 22, 2009 & April 29, 2009.

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.

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.

The WASC Visiting Team will be on campus on Monday, April 20^th thru Tuesday, April 21, 2009. Please show your Islander Spirit and Hospitality!!

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.

Applications for Summer School Teachers are still being accepted by Mandell in A100. Summer School is scheduled for June 8-July 29, 2009. Teacher hours are from 8:00am to 12:30 daily. Last day to apply is May 15, 2009