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Main Office: 720-423-4300 & Attendance: 720-423-4354 About About Our School Letter from Our Principal Our Mission Shadow Days Meet Our Staff School Policies Attendance Policy English Español Tiếng Việt Student Handbook Flyer App About Flyer App How To Download Download The App Contact Us Academics & Athletics Programs IB Diploma Programme Concurrent Enrollment Advanced Placement Special Education JROTC CareerConnect Pathways School of Business School of Engineering School of Health and Medical Sciences School of Careers for Special Education Students School of Technology and Graphic Design School of Theatre and Film College and Career Readiness CareerConnect About CareerXplore CareerCoach CareerLaunch CareerApprenticeship Future Center About Senior Transcript Requests Financial Aid Student Checklists Scholarship Opportunities City Year About Tutoring Permission Slips English Español Tiếng Việt New Graduation Requirements English Español Tiếng Việt Sports MaxPreps Students Naviance Student Portal Senior Class Information Student Club Information Resources Educational Technology and Library Services Link Crew Library Counseling Center Parents Enroll at John F. Kennedy Letter from Our Principal About Shadow Days Shadow Day Request Form Why Enroll at JFK? School Choice How It Works JFK SchoolChoice Priorities Register for School Choice Parent Portal Denver Health Services About Consent Forms English Español College Action Plans Commander Connection ELA PAC Resources Free English Classes Free Activities in Denver Free Hotspot How to Apply Agreement Forms English Español Tiếng Việt Somali Title I Presentation & JFK Mental Health/Suicide Prevention Programming English Southwest Resource Directory Faculty Technical Assistance Request Supplies Request Form Reserve Facility Space Infinite Campus Teacher Portal Webmail Schoology Oasis The Commons News/Events rSchool Calendar Blue/Green Calendars Commander News Commander Communicator District Calendars Collaborative School Committee Minutes 10/8/19 11/12/19 12/10/19 Main Office: 720-423-4300 & Attendance: 720-423-4354 About About Our School Letter from Our Principal Our Mission Shadow Days Meet Our Staff School Policies Attendance Policy English Español Tiếng Việt Student Handbook Flyer App About Flyer App How To Download Download The App Contact Us Academics & Athletics Programs IB Diploma Programme Concurrent Enrollment Advanced Placement Special Education JROTC CareerConnect Pathways School of Business School of Engineering School of Health and Medical Sciences School of Careers for Special Education Students School of Technology and Graphic Design School of Theatre and Film College and Career Readiness CareerConnect About CareerXplore CareerCoach CareerLaunch CareerApprenticeship Future Center About Senior Transcript Requests Financial Aid Student Checklists Scholarship Opportunities City Year About Tutoring Permission Slips English Español Tiếng Việt New Graduation Requirements English Español Tiếng Việt Sports MaxPreps Students Naviance Student Portal Senior Class Information Student Club Information Resources Educational Technology and Library Services Link Crew Library Counseling Center Parents Enroll at John F. Kennedy Letter from Our Principal About Shadow Days Shadow Day Request Form Why Enroll at JFK? School Choice How It Works JFK SchoolChoice Priorities Register for School Choice Parent Portal Denver Health Services About Consent Forms English Español College Action Plans Commander Connection ELA PAC Resources Free English Classes Free Activities in Denver Free Hotspot How to Apply Agreement Forms English Español Tiếng Việt Somali Title I Presentation & JFK Mental Health/Suicide Prevention Programming English Southwest Resource Directory Faculty Technical Assistance Request Supplies Request Form Reserve Facility Space Infinite Campus Teacher Portal Webmail Schoology Oasis The Commons News/Events rSchool Calendar Blue/Green Calendars Commander News Commander Communicator District Calendars Collaborative School Committee Minutes 10/8/19 11/12/19 12/10/19 Enroll at JFK Explore Our School IB World School More Information Senior Class Info Ready to Graduate? Student Clubs Learn More Here Upcoming Events More Events 24 Jan FAFSA Fridays 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 27 Jan JFK Open House 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm JFK Auditorium 29 Jan FAFSA Day 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Future Center 04 Feb FBLA 6:30 am - 3:30 pm Arapahoe County Fair Grounds What Sets Us Apart: The JFK Way Recognized ASCA Model Program JFK’s counseling program has been RAMPed four years in a row. Learn more. IB World School JFK is the only school in Denver that offers an authorized IB education for ALL grade levels. Learn more. JFK Space Lab JFK is 1 in 5 schools in America selected for a JFK Space Lab to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing and President Kennedy’s vision that got us there. DPS CareerConnect We have a thriving Career and Technical Education where students learn about engineering, business, graphic design, and other cutting edge career fields. Denver Scholarship Foundation JFK is 1 of 14 schools within Denver Public Schools thats offers a Future Center on campus. Since 2007, JFK students have received over $3 million in college scholarships just from Denver Scholarship Foundation alone. Learn more. News & Updates Read All News December 9, 2019 DPS Students are Accomplishing Great Things! December 5, 2019 Celebrating the Power of Youth November 8, 2019 Commander Rosie Molina Represented the Student Perspective on Challenges and Possible Solutions to Increasing Native American Representation in Educational Curriculum November 7, 2019 JFK Space Lab Launch November 1, 2019 FAFSA Night is November 5th October 30, 2019 Daniels Scholarship Program Finding Your Path Where do you want to go? At JFK, we believe in providing a wide variety of academic and extracurricular options for our students, as high school is all about learning and exploring who we are and who we want to be as we grow. This is why we offer so many pathway options. Whether you choose an International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement or Career Connect pathway, or prefer a combination of coursework with a focus on your future career or field of study, we will create a plan with you to meet your unique needs. CareerConnect Hands-on classes. Connections with industry leaders. Limitless college and career opportunities. Options include technology & graphic design, engineering, medical sciences, and theatre and film. Learn More Advanced Placement Advanced Placement classes are the equivalent of introductory college courses and provide opportunities for students to complete some college requirements while in high school. Learn More JROTC The U.S. Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) is a program offered to high schools that teaches students character education, student achievement, wellness, leadership and diversity. Learn More Concurrent Enrollment Students earn free college credit while still in high school, giving them a head start on their college and career goals. Explore the academic rigor of college while in a supportive high school environment. Learn More JFK Mission Statement JFK is a safe environment where staff, families, and the community are committed to supporting all scholars in achieving academic and personal excellence. Scholars are empowered to meet future challenges, develop a positive character, and be active and informed citizens in our global community. “ Things do not happen, they are made to happen.” John F. Kennedy More about Our Mission Our Purpose Statements “I exist to engage – entertain – educate through love and laughter in order to serve and educate students. – Ms. Purse, Math & Civics Teacher “I exist to instill PRIDE values in our scholars and extension, their families.” -Mr. Sang, Science Teacher “We exist to bring joy and love to each other.” -Ms. Williamson, English Teacher “I exist to b...