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Please join us
Community Fireside Chat with Principal Scott - We will discuss Spring In Person Learning opportunities, safety measures and program expections
Thursday, April 15, 6PM
Join Zoom Meeting
https://wccusd.zoom.us/j/94722738990?pwd=V1I4N1BCc1J5NDdlcWxuZ2NrdTlGUT09
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Spring Return Form
Are you interested in your student returning to school in person this spring? If so, fill out this survey as soon as possible! The options we have available for you are detailed on the link, and the program starts on Monday, April 19:
tinyurl.com/jfkspring21
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John F. Kennedy High School ELAC Meeting
April 20, 2021
6PM
Join Zoom Meeting https://wccusd.zoom.us/j/96603427420?pwd=ekxESTJNTEoxS3V3UFhlVEllVHg5dz09
Meeting ID: 966 0342 7420
Passcode: 996253
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The Richmond Police Department and Kennedy High School are seeking community support in locating a missing student.
Antoine Whittley, a junior at Kennedy High School, was last seen Wednesday, February 10, at approximately 8:30 p.m. exiting a rideshare vehicle on the Richmond/San Rafael Bridge.
Antoine was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black/green pants with camouflage stripe, and a black COVID-19 facial covering. Richmond Police are offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the safe return of Antoine.
If you have any information about Antoine's whereabouts, please contact Detective K. Palma at the Richmond Police Department at 510-621-1276 or email kpalma@richmondpd.net.
When school resumes on Monday, February 22nd, the Kennedy Crisis Team consisting of district and site counselors, community-based agencies, and site support staff will be available to support students, families, and staff during this time.
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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 School Board Trustees Hires Dr. Kenneth Chris Hurst as the District's Next Superintendent
Dr. Chris Hurst has served as the Superintendent of the Othello District in Othello, Washington, since 2016. Before serving as Superintendent in Othello Dr. Hurst was the Associate Superintendent of Educational Services in Oceanside Unified School District.
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Friday April 9 Superintendent Update: Voluntary In-Person Spring Intervention and Instruction Plan Details, Intent-to-Return Form
During the spring recess we received more encouraging news from the sate and all five employee groups. The voluntary Spring In-Person Intervention and Instruction plan was approved by each employee group. We are working to determine the number of staff volunteers for the plan and number of students we can serve in-person. We will be sending out more information early next week, including an Intent-to-Return-Form from your school.
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WCCUSD to Host Special Education Town Hall on Spring and Summer Plans and Programming at 5 p.m. on Tuesday April 13
WCCUSD to host Special Education Townhall at 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 13 via YouTube and its Spanish Twitter account. Questions for the Townhall can be submitted to specialeducation@wccusd.net by noon on Tuesday, April 13.
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All Five WCCUSD Employee Groups Approve Voluntary Spring In-Person Intervention and Instruction Plan
All five employee groups in the West Contra Costa Unified School District overwhelmingly approved the District’s Spring In-Person Intervention and Instruction plan on Friday, April 2.
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Friday, April 2 Superintendent Update: Spring Recess, Planning and Preparing for Intervention and Instruction; Students Making News
Enjoy the spring recess and remember to follow all the public health guidelines. When we return from the break, we will have a clearer picture on the Spring In-Person Intervention and Instruction plan. WCCUSD students making headlines.
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WCCUSD, Safeway host free Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic for Families and District Employees
The West Contra Costa Unified School District and Safeway are hosting a free Covid-19 vaccination clinic from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, April 2. This is not a walk-up clinic. You must make an appointment.
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Embracing Our Differences and Standing Up to Hate
It is on us to stand in solidarity with WCCUSD’s historically underserved and marginalized communities and to use our voice and means to speak up and address injustices. I am proud to serve in a District where diversity is a strength.
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WCCUSD, Employee Groups Reach Tentative Agreement on Spring In-Person Student Intervention Plan
The West Contra Costa Costa Unified School District and its five employee groups have reached a tentative agreement on a spring in-person student intervention plan. More details about the tentative agreement will be released Friday evening.
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WCCUSD hosts 34th Annual You Make a Difference Awards
In a virtual ceremony, Nolan Wu, Christopher Pierce, Rachel Avanessian, Sonja Neely-Johnson, Jodi Couick, Amy Garzon, Isaac Chavez, Sherie Roberts, Suzanne Schultz, Cristian Barnell, Helen Miller, Mayra Covarrubias-Ornelas, Deborah Jacobson, Toni Banuelos, and Tonette Johnson and First Student team were honored for making a difference in the lives of WCCUSD's Special Education students.
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March 12 Friday Update: Year Anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic; Working Toward a Plan; 100% Organic Food Boxes
Saturday marks the year anniversary since we all were together in WCCUSD school buildings, but there is light. Vaccine appointments are more readily available and we are working with WCCUSD employee groups on reopening plan.
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WCCUSD Hosted More than 200 Families and Staff Interested in a new Virtual School Starting in 2021-2022
The West Contra Costa Unified School District hosted more than 200 families and staff members interested in the new Virtual School scheduled to open in the 2021-2022 school year.
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Teaching Excellence Award Winners Announced Virtually This Year
West Contra Costa Public Education Fund, WCCUSD to honor Teaching Excellence Award winners virtually this year via social media and the District website.
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March 5 Friday Update: Negotiations to reopen schools, preparing facilities, COVID-19 vaccines
Thursday night at the Board meeting, the Board gave me and my staff the following direction: “The Board voted unanimously in closed session to give direction to staff regarding negotiations to reopen schools.”; Mobile COVID-19 vaccine clinic for individuals 65-years-and older Saturday at Richmond High School
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Virtual School Information Session Rescheduled for Thursday, March 11
The new Virtual School Information Session has been rescheduled for 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 11 via Zoom.
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February 24 Update: Help Bring Antoine Whittley Home; COVID-19 and Schools Listening Session; COVID-19 Prevention Program
Please continue help bring Kennedy High School Junior Antoine Whittley home. Please keep sharing social posts and volunteer to hand out flyers. Join us Friday at 6 p.m. for the COVID-19 and Schools Community Listening Session.
