Kennedy Weekly Update

March-April - CASSPP testing

March 20 - School Site Council Meeting

March 21 - LCAP Focus Group #3

Dear Parents and Guardians,

I hope this message finds you well. Thank you to all of you who took part in helping John F. Kennedy High School celebrate our annual Irish Week. I cannot express how fortunate we were to witness the celebration of culture and school spirit all across campus. I believe we are all proud to be the Fighting Irish.

As the third quarter wraps up, please support your students in pushing their best efforts forward to close out the year. There is still time for them to reach their academic goals. Please have your students collaborate and check-in with staff. We are here to uplift and enrich them academically.

We are pleased to announce several parent events designed to engage and inform you about the ongoing developments and initiatives at our school. This Wednesday we have our School Site Council meeting. This Thursday we have our Local Accountability Control Plan (LCAP) focus group at the District Office. These meetings are a great opportunity to connect with other parents, guardians, and staff, learn more about our programs, and find out how you can support your child's educational journey.

Thank you for your continued support and engagement. Together, we are making Kennedy a great place for our students. Go Irish!

Warm regards,

Dr. Sidhu, Principal, John F. Kennedy High School

Hello Irish Parents,

As we come closer to April, we want to highlight the Capstone Showcase. The Class of 2024 Kennedy Seniors will be presenting their My Kennedy Story to various parents, staff, and community members. This is a great opportunity to witness the incredible growth of these Seniors over the course of four years. Please consider signing up and listening to them share their stories.

The link to sign up: https://forms.gle/F7HjjMvoYDTVf7ia9

Dear AUHSD Community,

We invite you to join us as we start a new Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) season! At AUHSD, we are dedicated to fostering meaningful collaboration with all of our educational partners during the LCAP development.

The LCAP process is shifting towards smaller focus groups. You may provide your input in:

#1 - basic services

#2 - state standards, pupil achievement, course access, other pupil outcomes
#3 - parental involvement
#4 - pupil engagement, school climate

What does LCAP mean for us? It's our district's three-year plan aligning LCFF funding to AUHSD’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values, while ensuring it supports the needs of our district. This thorough process provides us with comprehensive insights into how education can best support our students and the school community.

Our next meeting is on Tuesday, March 21. You may still attend these meetings if you missed the initial one.

Parking Lot

Kennedy High School began a two-phase Solar Panel Project in the South (Student) Parking Lot. A portion of the South Parking Lot will be closed for 6-8 months. Therefore, student parking will be limited.

It is recommended that students are dropped off at school or carpool with other students. Thank you for your patience and we apologize for any inconvenience.

Parking permits are to be displayed at all times when parked in the Kennedy Student parking lot. Please see Mrs. Alvarez in the Student window if you are in need of a parking pass. You can find the application and fees HERE.

Please enjoy the latest issue of The Shamrock!

If you are interested in attending Fullerton College or setting it up as a backup scan the first QR code in the attached flyer or complete this interest form https://bit.ly/AUHSD_FC2024

Financial aid Workshops- Fullerton College will be hosting a Financial aid workshops both virtual and in person at Fullerton college in the evening 5:00pm – 7:00pm. Please see attached flyer for more details. FC bound seniors can RSVP here https://bit.ly/WorkshopsFA

Did you miss the Cypress College Dual Enrollment meeting? Did you know 9th grade student can take Dual Enrollment classes? Kennedy offers 9-12th grade Dual Enrollment classes! Review the information on our website and the presentation linked below:

https://kennedy.auhsd.us/Kennedy/74450-Cypress-College-Dual-Enrollment.html

Hello Seniors! Please take a look at the opportunity to receive a basket full of college supplies as you embark on a new chapter in your life. Deadline to turn in the application is April 5th!

If you missed the AIME presentation, here is the slide deck for you to revise. AIME is an amazing way to explore career pathways while you are in school. You would stand out as an excellent candidate anywhere apply! Check out these local opportunities:

Our School Site Council meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 20th at 3:30pm in Room 101.

Here is the agenda. Thank you.

Hello Irish Seniors! Consider sponsoring your student through an optional popcorn fundraiser to completely pay their grad nite ticket. This opportunity begins March 15th and ends on March 19th. You can pre-register using the code above.

Any families who made under 64,000 a year in 2023 qualify for free Tax Preparation done by OC Tax Prep. They offer their services in English, Spanish, and Korean. Please take a look at the flyer below for their locations, what to bring, and the numbers to call to schedule an appointment. Consider making an appointment early before all their spaces fill up.

Friendly reminder

If planning on signing out a student, please send an email to kenattendance@auhsd.us with sufficient time in advance to prepare. This will not only facilitate the process for parents and students much quicker, but also minimize classroom disruptions. Thank you.

Students are expected to follow our dress code every day. Students may not wear pajama pants. Students wearing pajama pants will be asked to change into PE loaner shorts, or have a parent bring them a change of clothes. Thank you.

Please refer to the Policies and Procedure

We will be starting the 2nd Semester of the school year!

If not used for instruction purposes, cell phone devices and their accessories can take away valuable time from instruction, affect students’ mental health and safety, can be disruptive and not conducive to learning, and can create disciplinary problems. Cell phones and accessories are to be put away and/or placed in the cell phone pocket organizer in all classes during instructional time.

CELL PHONE & ELECTRONIC DEVICE POLICY

Students who bring cell phones, tablets, and/or accessories to school, do so at their own risk. Cell phones and accessories are among the most stolen, lost, and broken items belonging to students. We discourage students from bringing unnecessary electronic devices to school. Kennedy High School assumes no responsibility for the safety or security of these items. Kennedy personnel will NOT investigate the theft of these items. The Anaheim Union High School District will NOT reimburse for any lost, stolen, or damaged electronic devices even if they are confiscated.

Electronic Device Use

Students may use their electronic devices and accessories before school, at lunch, and after school. In the classroom, cell phones, tablets, and accessories may be used for academic purposes with the explicit permission of a Kennedy teacher. Once the bell rings all electronic devices must be turned off and out of sight during academic time. This involves all students placing their cell phones in the cell phone pocket organizers that will be hanging in each class. Students should not take cell phones to the restroom, office, or out of the classroom during instructional time.

Receiving permission one time does not give future permission. Students must be given direct permission each class period everyday.

Consequences

If the student has any cell phone or electronic device out or turned on during the restricted time, the following rules apply:

• The cell phone/electronic device will be confiscated from the student.

• Confiscated cell phones, tablets, and/or accessories will be placed in an envelope with the student’s name and stored in the Main Office until the parent/guardian takes possession.

• Repeat offenders will face disciplinary consequences.

Parents/Guardians and families, please make sure your child brings their Chromebooks or personal computing devices to school everyday, fully charged and ready to be used. It is very important to do this as your child may be using these devices for various courses at our school. Please remind them every night to charge their devices and pack it in their backpacks for the morning. We very much appreciate your help in building these positive habits as they go about this new school year.

Youth Ride Free passes for the 2023-24 school year are available in the attendance office.

*Click on the link here to access the permission slip that needs to be turned in. A bus pass can then be issued to your student. Copies of the form are also available in the Family and Community Engagement Specialist (FACES) office.

Main Office:

714-220-4101

Attendance Office:

714-220-4131 (A-L)

714-220-4132 (M-Z)

kenattendance@auhsd.us

Counseling Office:

714-220-3006

FACES:

714-220-4104

Health Office:

714-220-4115

Records Office:

714-220-4121

Registration Office:

714-220-4126

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