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JOHN F. KENNEDY HIGH SCHOOL •   SY 2011 – 2012

*new announcements

• John F. Kennedy High School’s mission is to develop our island students to become globally primed high achievers.
• Our ESLRs: John F. Kennedy High School students will be responsible citizens, problem solvers, effective communicators, and technologically literate.

ATTENTION STUDENTS:

• Breakfast and Lunch tickets will be sold in front of the Business Office located downstairs in the A-Building before school and during the first half of lunch. Tickets will NOT be sold at the cafeteria. Ensure you have a ticket before entering the cafeteria.
• HomeBase/Homeroom takes place after 1st Block. On a Gold Day (periods 2, 4, & 6) ONLY the GCC students are moving to their HomeBase/Homeroom class. On a Green Day (periods 1, 3 & 5), ALL STUDENTS will move to their HomeBase. Please follow the bell schedule.
• 1^st floor of F-Building is now open before school and during lunch to alleviate crowding.
• SOPHOMORES: Hafa Adai! We still have room to sign you up for the Lodging Management Program (LMP). This is a three year program that will give you an opportunity to explore a variety of careers and gain the skills needed for employment in the hotel industry. We offer fieldtrips, technology, and internship opportunities. You will also develop your personal career portfolio to get you started in your future employment. For more information, please contact Mrs. Carol Cruz, LMP teacher, via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or see your counselor.
• ATHLETES leave your duffle bags with your respective coaches.

SCHEDULES

• Students with schedules missing a class period(s) are to report to the Cafeteria during the period they do not have class. Students should attend all other classes scheduled.
• Schedule changes – Add/Drop takes place during the first two weeks of school.   Students should not be sent to the Counseling Office during instructional time for schedule changes. Students must complete a Request to See Counselor for Schedule Change- Schedule Change Form and submit it to the Counseling Office before school, during break, or after school. The forms are with the teachers, in the main office, and in the Counseling Office.  

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TEACHERS:

• No Show Listing is due this Friday, Sept. 2nd. Please submit this form to Marcie Aguigui, Computer Operator, in the main office by the end of the day.
• September Faculty Meeting will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 7th, in the Library from 1:40 - 2:40 P.M. Please mark your calendar.
• HomeBase/Homeroom takes place after 1st Block. On a Gold Day (periods 2, 4, & 6) ONLY the GCC students are moving to their HomeBase/Homeroom class. On a Green Day (periods 1, 3 & 5), ALL STUDENTS will move to their HomeBase. Please follow the bell schedule.
• Retrieve textbooks from the Gym from 8:00 A.M. – 10:15 A.M. Students cannot enter the Gym but they can retrieve books at the front door. Please see Mrs. Tessie Cruz if you have questions or require further assistance.
• To alleviate problems with retrieving textbooks from students during the add/drop period (the next two weeks), only class sets will be used for now.
• 1^st floor of F Building is now open to students before school and during lunch to alleviate crowding.
• Please take the time to review the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Quick Reference that was placed in your packet.

FROM THE COUNSELORS:

FRESHMAN ACADEMY (Academic/Career/Social)

UPPER CLASSMEN (Academic/Career/Social)

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*Bulletins are printed Tuesdays and Thursdays.   Please submit your request no later than 12p.m. either on Monday or

Wednesday to Ms. Hannah Gutierrez in the main office or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Club or organization announcements must come from the advisor(s).