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Regreso a Clases de Kennedy!
Estudiantes y familias, estamos emocionados de verlos el jueves 27 de agosto para nuestra Noche de Regreso a Clases.
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The Eagle Family Bulletin September 7, 2020
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Introducing Principal Jarod Scott!
Welcome to the 2020-21 school year.
I am honored and excited to serve as Principal of Kennedy High School. It is with great pride and humility that I accept this tremendous opportunity and important responsibility. Through servant-leadership and with a spirit of collaboration, transparent communication, and trust, I begin this journey with Kennedy and the greater Richmond community. It is one of my highest priorities to engage, encourage and empower our scholars in preparing them for success in college and careers. We build on the school's rich history and proud tradition and Kennedy will become the first choice school for district students.
I bring 20 years of experience and passion in teaching and learning and leading school transformation and turnaround in diverse urban schools. I graduated from Clark Atlanta University and Georgia State University, in Atlanta, GA and completed the National Institute for Urban School Leaders Program at Harvard. I remain committed to social justice, educational excellence, equity, and engagement. Most recently, I served as a Principal in Oakland, where we celebrated increased college and career readiness levels and improved graduation rates.
My vision for Kennedy is to become a world-class high school centered on learning, leadership, and innovation that prepares all scholars for college, career and community success. As a community, we commit to the following:
- We will celebrate diversity and cultivate the social and emotional needs of all students in a caring and safe environment.
- We will focus on rigorous academics, relevant and meaningful learning experiences, and caring relationships.
- We will work in partnership with students, staff, families and community stakeholders to engage, inspire, and empower all scholars.
Finally, family and work-life balance are important to me. I have a beautiful family that is extremely supportive of my work; my wife Julie of 17 years and my son Anderson. You will see them around campus supporting our programs and, on the sidelines, cheering us on during athletic events. I look forward to your input, collaboration, and partnership.
Sincerely,
Jarod M. Scott, Principal
Kennedy High School
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WCCUSD Hosts Informational Session on Independent Study, Including Newest Learning Option Vista Virtual Academy
Families interested in WCCUSD's Independent Study options, including Vista's Virtual Academy, should view the Second Virtual Academy Virtual Session and fill out the Interest Form.
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We're Hiring. Join the WCCUSD Team and Find out Why We are the Best Kept Secret in the Bay Area
The West Contra Costa Unified School District is hosting a job fair from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 22 and looking to hire for a variety of positions from teachers and principals to custodians and food service workers.
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The Weekly Progress Report for the Fall Reopening Plan is Now Available
The Fall Reopening Planning & Process groups will hold weekly meetings to discuss details on the 100 percent return to in-person learning when the 2021-22 school year begins on Monday, August 16. View the weekly progress report.
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WCCUSD, Board of Trustees Change Public Comment Format During Meetings
Public Comment at WCCUSD Board Meetings will undergo the following changes: Public Comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting, last for one hour, attendees can comment on any item, time allotted per speaker increased to 2 minutes.
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WCCUSD, Partners Host Free Covid-19 Vaccine Clinics
The West Contra Costa Unified School District, Contra Costa County Health Services, Contra Costa County Office of Education, Kaiser Permanente, and Lookout Health and Horizon Therapeutics are hosting a series of free Covid-19 vaccine clinics for students ages 12 and up as well as family and community members.
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Board Committee To Meet For Second Time Wednesday to Discuss Name Change For Juan Crespi Middle School.
WCCUSD Board Committee of Trustee Demetrio Gonzalez-Hoy and Jamela Smith-Folds will meet at 6 p.m., Wednesday, June 16 via Zoom to discuss changing the name of Juan Crespi Middle School. The meeting is available on Zoom at https://wccusd.zoom.us/j/92254293213 or by phone 669-900-6833, ID 92254293213#
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WCCUSD's Independent Redistricting Commission Hosted Its First Meeting June 2
The seven-member commission is tasked with reviewing the boundaries for the five trustee areas and possibly revising based on the 2020 federal census data available in October of this year. The trustee areas do not affect the current school location boundaries.
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Friday, May 21 Update: Superintendent Duffy's Final Thank You Message to the WCCUSD Community
Thank you WCCUSD for an incredible five years. It was an honor to serve this community. All the best to Dr. Hurst and this great community.
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Blissful State: Pinole Valley's Michele Lamons-Raiford named Dr. Harry Edwards Grant Award Winner
Michele Lamons-Raiford, a Pinole Valley High School American Sign Language Teacher is one of five Bay Area educators named a Dr. Harry Edwards Follow Your Bliss Grant award winner.
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WCCUSD's New Superintendent Dr. Kenneth Chris Hurst Release Superintendent Entry Plan
I am honored to introduce myself to you and this community. My name is Dr. Kenneth Chris Hurst and I am ready to get to work and to get to know this community as your next Superintendent. I am excited to help lead WCCUSD through its next education chapter. Today, I shared my entry plan that outlines my vision, core values, and goals over the next 6 months
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WCCUSD Celebrates National School Nurse Day and Day of the Teacher
Celebrating National School Nurse Day and Day of the Teacher and hearing from nurses and teachers about the vital role relationships play in learning, teaching, and leading.
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Safety Update After an Incident Near King Elementary School
I am writing to inform you about a concerning incident the King Elementary School community experienced on Friday, May 7. An abandoned van was discovered across the street from the school with the threat “School Shooting May 26” spray-painted on the side. We are working with Richmond PD on the matter.
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Friday May 7 Superintendent Update: Appreciations, Celebrations, and Graduations
WCCUSD celebrated and appreciated teachers and the food services team this week as a part of Teacher Appreciation and School Nutrition Employee Week. Graduation schedules are available.
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Class of 2021 Graduation Schedule Now Available
WCCUSD will resume limited in-person graduation ceremonies this year. Please see the graduation schedule and be sure to check in with your school and principal about the date, time, and details, including number of attendees.
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Attend the African American Students of Honor Virtual Ceremony, May 25
The District's Office of African American Student Achievement will host the 7th Annual African American Students of Honor ceremony at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 25 via Facebook live and Zoom to recognize all African American Students in WCCUSD.
