MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of John F. Kennedy High School is to educate students to be responsible, caring citizens prepared for the 21st century. The students will learn self-sufficiency and problem-solving. Through their innovation and creativity, the students will be able to adapt to the future and to changes in their lives and the global environment. Being able to function and appreciate the multicultural community in and around the school, the students will become participative members of society. Students will take steps toward personal success through the planning of their career paths for higher education and job opportunities. Quality education at JFKHS will continue through a collaborative effort of parents, administration, staff, teachers, and students.

EXPECTED SCHOOL-WIDE LEARNING RESULTS (ESLRs)

Graduates of John F. Kennedy High School will be:

Responsible Citizens

• Who develop as mature and productive members of the community
• Who display responsible behavior and are accountable for their actions
• Who involve themselves in activities that promote good citizenship and a healthy lifestyle
• Who respect and understand the multicultural society
• Who respect diversity in others

Problem Solvers

• Who demonstrate competency and self-discipline in their required courses
• Who move through the steps of knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation
• Who acquire necessary skills to prepare for the challenges of the workplace and society
• Who use reasoning and research skills

Effective Communicators

• Who speak, read, and write with confidence and clarity in a multicultural community
• Who appreciate various forms of expression
• Who read and comprehend a variety of materials
• Who demonstrate active listening skills
• Who use interpersonal skills to interact, participate, and share knowledge

Technologically Literate

• Who are prepared for the workplace of the 21st century
• Who can overcome difficulties and adapt to a progressive environment