Table of Contents

Page Section:
2 Vision Statement, Mission Statements, School-wide Learner Outcomes (SLOs), Campus Security,
and School-Home Partnership
3 School Programs
4 Interscholastic Sports Program, and Clubs & Organizations
5 Non-discrimination, Accommodations, and Modifications
5 Board Policy 318 – Students’ Attendance Area
5 Library Services
5 Counseling Services
6 Curriculum Matters: Graduation Requirements, Grade Levels, Grading, Service Learning
7, 13 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
8 Board Policy 330 – Registration, Length of Attendance, and Removal
9 Health Services / School Nurse
9 Attendance Policies and Procedures
12 Student Support Services Office (SSSO)
12 General Information
15 Student Conduct
16 Prohibited Items
17 Student Dress Code / School Uniform Policy
18 Cell Phone Use Policy
18 Finance, Operations, and Administrative Services (FOAS) Office and Fee Schedule
19 Emergency Response Plan
20 School Information
JFKHS Administration
Campus Directory
Kennedy Alma Mater
Kennedy Fight Song
Regular Bell Schedule
Islander Bell Schedule
Community / Agency Contact Numbers
21 School Maps
23 SY2019-20 Green & Gold Calendar

What’s new for SY2019-2020:

1. Bell schedules
2. Issuance of Admit Slips for Excused Absences
3. FERPA alerts in PowerSchool

*Front cover designed by Mr. Francis Labrador, Art Teacher

Campus Hours:
Main Office, Counseling, Nurse, & SSSO: 6:00 A.M. – 2:15 P.M.
Library: 6:30 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.
FOAS Office: 7:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.
Hafa Adai Islanders! This John F. Kennedy High School
(JFKHS) Student Handbook is specifically designed as a
quick reference guide with regard to board policies and
standard operating procedures of the Guam Department of
Education, along with rules and policies of JFKHS. The
school administration has broad authority to amend,
introduce, and nullify any provision of the handbook to
maintain health and safety standards for our students.
Additional information can be found on the school’s website
at www.jfkislanders.com. Please be guided by the
information in this handbook.
Guam Department of Education Vision Statement
Every student: Responsible, Respectful, and Ready for Life.
Guam Department of Education Mission Statement
Our educational community prepares all students for life,
promotes excellence, and provides support.
JFKHS Mission Statement
The mission of John F. Kennedy High School is to develop
our island students to become globally primed high achievers.
JFKHS School-wide Learner Outcomes (SLOs)
Responsible Students: demonstrate respect for others;
display appropriate behavior; and are productive with
efforts, time, and resources.
Problem Solvers: follow directions; produce correct results;
and work to overcome obstacles.
Effective Communicators: adapt communication modes to
context; collaborate to achieve common goal; and
questions for greater comprehension.
Technologically Literate: apply diverse technology to solve
real-world problems; effectively utilize technology in
research and production; and use technology to support
and enhance learning.
CAMPUS SECURITY
JFKHS maintains a “closed campus” policy.
Visitors to Campus - In the interest of campus security, all
visitors are required to check-in at the guardhouse before
proceeding to the Main Office where they will register as a
visitor, in accordance with Guam law. Unauthorized visitors
found on campus will be detained and referred to the Guam
Police Department (GPD) for trespassing. At no time may a
student bring to school his/her child, sibling, or friend.
Parents/ Guardians are always welcome provided they register
first in the Main Office.
Additionally, students may not leave the school or its grounds
at any time without permission of the principal or her
designees. This includes any time before school begins or
after school while waiting for bus/ride transportation.
Students must remain within the designated areas on campus
during break and lunch.
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SCHOOL-HOME PARTNERSHIP
The faculty, staff, and administration of JFKHS are dedicated
to the mental, emotional, and physical well-being of each
student. We recognize that there must be a partnership
between our school, the student and family, and the
community to accomplish our mission. Your involvement in
this process is strongly encouraged, expected, and
appreciated.
JFKHS administration is committed to verifying the facts of
an issue and helping our students and parents/guardians find
solutions. If you are not satisfied with the resolution of an
issue, follow the procedures for parental or student grievances
prescribed within this handbook.
Parental Grievance (Board Policy 830) - Parents/guardians
who feel they have legitimate grievances related to pupil-
teacher-staff relationships shall be expected to adhere to the
following procedures:
1. Discussion with Teacher- Discuss the grievance or
complaint with the child’s teacher first, if it is a pupil-
teacher problem. The parent/guardian must, via an
Administrator, make an appointment to consult with the
teacher at a time that will not interfere with the normal
classroom procedures.
2. Joint Meetings- If, after consultation with the teacher, the
parent/guardian is still not satisfied, he/she may then
request a joint meeting with the teacher and the Principal.
If after consultation with the teacher and the Principal, the
parent/guardian is still not satisfied, he/she may request a
joint meeting with the teacher, the Principal and the
Deputy Superintendent of Education.
3. Appeal to Superintendent of Education- If the
parent/guardian, teacher, Principal or Deputy
Superintendent are unable to arrive at a satisfactory
understanding of the problem and a resolution, the
parent/guardian may then appeal, in writing, to the
Superintendent of Education.
4. Appeal to Board- If, after a written appeal has been made
to the Superintendent of Education, a satisfactory solution
to the problem still cannot be reached, the parent/guardian
may submit an appeal, in writing, to the Board of
Education.
Parents/Guardians are responsible for:
1. Providing attention and responsiveness to the student’s
overall attendance and behavior.
2. Providing accessibility and communication with all school
personnel by notifying us if there is a change of contact
number(s) or residence.
3. Providing involvement in the student’s academic progress.
4. Providing support and assistance to the student.
5. Providing support and compliance with all school policies
and procedures.
6. Providing a safe, nurturing home environment in which
the student’s physical, mental, and emotional needs are
met.
7. Providing updates to medical and residential information
as they change.
Students are responsible for:
1. Being present at school regularly.
2. Being focused on learning and their academic
achievement.
3. Being prepared and prompt for class.
4. Being respectful and polite.
5. Being responsible for one’s actions.
6. Being aware of and following all school rules and policies.
7. Being considerate of others, the environment, and school
property.
8. Being communicative and working with the school to
maintain a safe, clean, and harmonious environment.
9. Being proud of this school and taking pride in the Islander
spirit.
The school is responsible for:
1. Ensuring teachers provide a syllabus at the beginning of
each new course, which includes course description,
grading system, classroom policies/procedures, teacher
contact information, forms of parent communication, and
interventions.
2. Ensuring teachers maintain records of student work and
performance and communicate student progress
responsibly to students and their parents/guardians.
3. Ensuring counselors keep parents/guardians informed of
their child’s graduation progress; parents/guardians may
request a progress report.
4. Ensuring the school nurse keeps the parents/guardians
informed of the student’s well-being, and that all medical
records are intact and accurate.
5. Ensuring the school administration establishes, reinforces,
and maintains high standards of students’ conduct on the
campus.
6. Ensuring school administration announces any upcoming
school events or changes.
SCHOOL PROGRAMS
All students are encouraged to participate in various
programs and school-sponsored clubs & organizations.
Robotics: JFKHS provides all students with exciting
opportunities to engage in STEM-related learning by
participating in a well-established robotics program as an
upper-level course and a club.
Honors and Advanced Placement Courses: Students are
provided the opportunity to enroll and participate in
challenging learning opportunities. Students should consult
with their counselor for more information.
JFKHS Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corp
(JROTC): The mission of the program is to build citizens of
character dedicated to serving our nation and community.
Cadets learn the Air Force Core Values: Integrity first, service
before self, and excellence in all we do. The program is
divided into three areas of study: Aerospace Science,
Leadership, and Health & Wellness (Physical Fitness).
JROTC offers:
1. Four-year curriculum teaching relevant life skill sets and
aligned with college and career readiness. GEB resolution
2018-005 supports the granting of one (1) PE credit after
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completing JROTC 2 or one (1) science credit for students
who complete JROTC 4.
2. Community Service - Honor and Color Guard services,
village parades, park and coastal clean-ups; Special
Olympics; 5K and Guam Marathon support; Salvation
Army and other non-profit charity support, etc.
3. Awareness presentation on drugs/alcohol prevention and
recruitment presentations at feeder middle schools.
4. Participation in special teams, clubs, and academic
activities such as: Color Guard and Unarmed/Armed Drill
Team; Rocket Club; Academic Challenge Bowl.
5. Leadership development – Leadership Academy;
appointments to corps leadership positions.
6. Curriculum-in-Action Field Trips – base and off-island
visits; encampments; team building activities; flight
orientation.
7. ROTC and Service Academy appointments.
8. College scholarships and advanced promotions for
military service.
9. Service Learning hours for numerous events and activities.
Dual Enrollment Programs: The Guam Department of
Education (GDOE) entered into an agreement with the
University of Guam (UOG) and the Guam Community
College (GCC) that allows high school students to participate
in dual enrollment in college courses and receive both high
school credit(s) and college credit(s) for the courses(s)
successfully completed. GCC’s program is called Dual
Enrollment Accelerated Learning (DEAL), and UOG’s
programs are Advanced High and Dual Enrollment. See your
counselor for application and procedure.
Dual Credit Articulated Program of Study (DCAPS):
GDOE’s Business Education Program of Study and GCC’s
Office Technology Program provide high school students the
opportunity to receive a Certificate of Mastery for completing
specific high school Business courses. Nine of these credits
are then transferable when the student declares a major under
GCC’s program. See your counselor for details.
School-to-Work (STW) Program: Eligible students may earn
up to 2.0 elective credits toward graduation. If you have any
questions or concerns, forward all inquiries to the STW
Coordinator, Mrs. Wooley at agswooley@gdoe.net.
In order to qualify:
1. Students must have a minimum of 16.0 credits by the
start of the current school year.
2. Counselor Referral Form.
3. The ability to graduate by the end of the school year.
The National Career Readiness Certificate: Based on the
District Action Plan (aka Vision 2020), JFKHS is mandated
to conduct the ACT WorkKeys Assessment for all eligible
seniors. The ACT WorkKeys/KeyTrain system prepares and
assists graduating seniors to obtain necessary skill level and
education required for various jobs in the world of work.
Tourism Academy: Teachers from GCC and GDOE are 3. Medical Clearance: A student must also submit to the
teamed up to provide the best classroom learning with tourism Athletic Director - before the first practice- a signed and
and hospitality as a central theme. The Tourism Academy dated current athletic physical examination certification
specializes in education and training for future careers in the from a medical doctor that states the student is physically
travel and tourism industry. The Tourism Academy students able to participate.
are given the opportunity to explore the different aspects of 4. Academic Requirements: All students must be enrolled for
the tourism industry both locally and around the world. a minimum of two classes for the semester, and must have
Students will be able to choose a specific track in the a 70% GPA or better for the quarter prior to participation.
academy beginning with their sophomore year: Lodging Unsatisfactory (U) citizenship marks or failing (F) grades
Management Program or ProStart. Both tracks offer hands-on disqualify participation!
training, fun-filled learning projects, job training programs, 5. Student-Athlete Pledge and Code of Conduct: All
and a chance to compete in on and off-island competitions. students are required to sign the Student-Athlete Pledge
and Code of Conduct form prior to participation in the
GCC’s Career & Technical Education (CTE) Programs: athletic program.
These programs are designed to complement GDOE high 6. Independent Interscholastic Athletic Association of Guam
school requirements. The CTE courses count as elective (IIAAG) Waiver form and Concussion form must also be
credits towards students’ pursuit of a high school diploma signed and submitted to the Athletic Director prior to the
while giving them the opportunity to explore a career field in first day of practice.
addition to providing them with technical skills that allow 7. Student must complete ten official practices prior to game
them to grow personally and professionally. GCC expands the time.
educational opportunities of its students by providing them First Second Third Fourth
on-the-job training (referred to as work experience) in which Quarter Quarter Quarter Quarter
students can earn credits towards their high school graduation Girls Boys Tennis Track and
requirements. Students who earn a Certificate of Mastery in a Volleyball Soccer Field
GCC high school program are eligible for Dual Credit Rugby
Articulated Program of Study (DCAPS) for postsecondary Cross Wrestling Paddling
studies at GCC. Country Boys
GCC CTE Programs available: Girls Basketball Girls
3 - Year Programs 2 – Year Program Football Basketball Soccer
Allied Health Construction Trades Softball
Automotive Technology Golf Baseball Boys
Lodging Management Program Volleyball
Marketing Pep Squad
ProStart (yearly)
8. Athletes are expected to comply with all board polices and
National Technical Honor Society: Membership includes school rules during sporting events.
sophomores through seniors with at least a 90% grade point
average; enrolled as a second year student in a career and Clubs and Organizations
technical education program; and actively participating in the We Are You (WAY): This is the student government body
GCC Work Experience Program. association made up of students who are elected to help plan
and organize school activities. Interested students must
GCC Auxiliary Programs: These programs support the maintain a 2.5 GPA or better, have satisfactory citizenship,
academic needs of students - Work Experience (WE) and must have attended JFKHS for at least one year excluding
Program, and Dual Enrollment Accelerated Learning 9th grade year.
(DEAL).
Class Councils: Student leaders are elected by peers to
Interscholastic Sports Program represent their respective graduating class cohort.
All students are able to participate in interscholastic sports as
long as school eligibility requirements are met and parental National Honor Society: Membership is open to sophomores,
approval is granted. juniors, and seniors. Potential candidates must have: at least a
90% grade point average; be active community members; not
The following requirements must be met in order to have any major discipline infractions; have leadership
participate in the interscholastic program: experience in the community; and have letters of
1. Semester Limitation: Students may participate for eight recommendation as stipulated in the application.
consecutive semesters starting when the student enters the
9th grade. Seniors in the fifth or sixth year are not eligible Other clubs are as follows (but not limited to): Close Up,
to participate in the athletic program. Chamoru, Spanish, Vivace, Yearbook, Japanese, Nspire
2. Parent Consent Form: Before a student can officially Math, Kennedy Debaters, Cultural Dancers, Uprising
begin practice, a signed parent/ guardian consent form for Dancers, Micronesian Youth, DECA, Environmental,
the current school year must be on file with the Athletic National Technical Honor Society, Tourism and Hospitality,
Director. Nursing, Robotics, Tennis, and Tennis, Art, & Youth for
Youth.
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 LIBRARY SERVICES
Services provided:
1. Book rental
2. Photocopying
3. Computer use
4. Research

Library Rules:
1. Library hours are from 6:15 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.
2. If using the library during instructional time, student must
have an official pass from the teacher.
NON-DISCRIMINATION, ACCOMMODATIONS, AND
3. No food or drinks allowed.
MODIFICATIONS APPLY TO THE FOLLOWING
4. Keep the noise level at a minimum.
EDUCATIONAL SERVCIES:
5. No loitering allowed.
English as a Second Language/ESL Program (BP312):
6. Keep our library neat and clean.
GDOE addresses the special language needs of students who
7. Throw trash in the trash containers, push in chairs, and
speak English as a second language or English Language
place resources (e.g. library books, magazines, etc.) back
Learners (ELLs) through the ESL Program. Identification,
in their designated area.
Placement, Notification, and other procedures are based on
8. All school rules apply in the library.
the ESL Procedural Manual.
To check out materials:
Child Study Team (CST) Process (SOP 1200-12): GDOE
1. Only two books will be allowed for checkout for a two-
recognizes that there are students who experience challenges
week period.
that potentially limit their ability to progress from grade to
2. Video checkout is valid for one day.
grade or to graduate. The CST Process guides how teachers
3. All previously borrowed materials must be returned before
and related personnel examine existing student data and
other materials can be checked out.
identify what supports, strategies, interventions, and services
are needed for the referred students.
Education Technology Use Policy (Board Policy 379): The
use of technology equipment shall be in a manner that is
Special Education Program: GDOE implements IDEA and
responsible, efficient, ethical, legal and in accordance with the
Guam Board Policy 342 through standard operating
vision of GDOE, local and federal regulation, and GDOE
procedures to make available a free appropriate public
policies. The use of technology equipment is a privilege that
education (FAPE) to each child/student with an identified
may be revoked for inappropriate behavior.
disability. This program provides a specially designed
instruction, support, and services based on the Individualized
Internet Services: The following are rules that students must
Education Program (IEP) that is in compliance with the
know and abide by when using the Internet service.
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
1. Students must have an Education Technology
Use Policy form signed before using the Internet.
Section 504: This is not a special education statute although it
2. If the student does not have an Education Technology
addresses the provision of FAPE to qualified individuals with
Use Policy form signed, the student is not allowed to go
disabilities of ages. GDOE provides accommodations to
on online.
students who have a record of physical or mental impairment
3. Online chatting, instant messaging, and the like, are not
through the Educational Accommodation Plan (EAP).
allowed.
4. Internet use is for educational and school-related purposes
STUDENTS’ ATTENDANCE AREA
only.
(BOARD POLICY 318)
Defines the students’ attendance area as being where their
COUNSELING SERVICES
parents or guardians reside. Notarized guardianship is
Counselors are available to assist students with the following:
required for those whose parents or legal guardians
1. Academic Counseling: course schedule and credit
temporarily live off-island.
recovery.
A guardian is defined as an adult other than a parent, who
2. College/Career Counseling: college or career field
has been lawfully invested with the power, and charged
preparation
with the duty, of taking care of a child, as evidenced by a
3. Social/Emotional Counseling: resolve school-related
court order.
issues and cope with personal crisis
4. Personal Counseling: coping with personal crises.
Note: The attendance area of a student is determined by
5. Facilitate student assessment, to include district wide
where the parents/guardians/ caretakers live and not where the
assessments, ASVAB- CEP, SATs, PSAT 9/10 &
student resides.
PSAT/NMSQT, and Advance Placement tests.
Note: Counselors are required to keep parents/guardians
informed of student graduation progress; parents/guardians
may request a progress report. See FERPA on page 8.

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 CURRICULUM MATTERS REQUIRED COLLEGE &
JFKHS is a comprehensive high school accredited by the COURSES CAREER READINESS
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Course of Study
Language Arts 4
Students must have a total of 24 specified credits to graduate. Social Studies¹ 3
Students earn one-half (1/2) credit upon completion of every Math² 4
semester a course with a grade of 60% or higher for regular Science³ 3
courses, or 70% or higher for weighted courses. As per Health 1
Public Law 30-53 and BP 381, seventy-five (75) hours of Physical Education 1
service learning are required for high school graduation. The Chamorro 1
requirements to receive a high school diploma from a Guam Fine Arts 1
public high school are as follows:
TOTAL CORE
REQUIREMENTS
18
High School Graduation Requirements (BP 351.4) –
for Cohort 2020: College, Career &
6
Life Courses (CCL)
REQUIRED COLLEGE CAREER
TOTAL CREDITS 24
COURSES PREP PREP
CREDITS CREDITS
Language Arts 4 4 Specific Requirements:
1
Social Studies- Students must complete the following:
Social Studies¹ 4 3
1 credit Guam History,
Math² 4 3
1 credit World Studies (World History or World
Science³ 4 3
Geography), and
Health 1 1 1 credit Citizenship Studies (American Government/Civics,
Physical Education 1 1 U.S. History).
Chamorro 1 1 2
Math- Students must complete the following:
Fine Arts 1 1 1 credit Algebra I,
TOTAL CORE 1 credit of Geometry,
REQUIREMENTS
20 17
Remedial Math, General Math, Transition to Advance
Career Prep Courses 0 4-6 Math, Pre-Algebra or any other adopted developmental
Selected Site-based 4 1-3 math course may be taken as needed to ensure readiness
Courses for Algebra I and Geometry and will count toward their
TOTAL CREDITS 24 24 overall math requirements but will account for no more
than two math credits. In cases where a student needs to
Specific Requirements: take more than 2 credits of these developmental courses,
1
Social Studies- Students must complete the following: or if the total number of credits for math exceed the
1 credit Guam History, required number, excess credits will count towards the
1 credit World Studies (World History or World students CCL requirements.
Geography), and Upon completion of the Algebra I and Geometry
1 credit Citizenship Studies (American Government/Civics, requirements, students can take any combination of
U.S. History). advanced coursework, applied mathematics, practical
Note: College Prep students must take U.S. History and math, consumer math and financial literacy.
3
American Government Science- Students must complete the following:
2
Math- Students must complete the following: 1 credit Life Science (Biology/Living Biology, or other life
1 credit Algebra II or Geometry (Algebra I is a prerequisite science), and
for these courses) 1 credit Physical Science (Physical Science, Chemistry or
Note: Career Prep students may substitute Applied Math for Physics).
Algebra II or Geometry.
3 Notes about Credits:
Science- Students must complete the following:
1 credit Life Science (Biology/Living Biology), 1. All students, upon entering high school and in
1 credit Physical Science (Physical Science, Chemistry or collaboration with their school counselors, will develop
Physics). and follow a personal Course of Study (COS) to
determine the set of College, Career and Life courses
that will be taken during their high school tenure. This
High School Graduation Requirements (BP 351.4) – personal COS will act as a prescriptive guide for each
for Cohorts 2021, 2022, and 2023: student when planning course schedules but may be
amended at the student’s request to meet changing needs
Public Law 31-156, effective July 18, 2017, mandates the over time.
College and Career Readiness Course of Study for all GDOE 2. Additional credits may be required for students
students. In addition, seventy-five (75) hours of service seeking career and technical education (CTE) program
learning are required for high school graduation. certificates, which are awarded in addition to the

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 diploma. Appealing of Grades: Students/parent who wish to appeal
3. Students with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) grades are required to utilize the grievance process provided
may, at the discretions of the IEP team, have specific by Board Policy 830. Teacher’s grade books in
courses waived and a course of study designed that is PowerSchool shall be used for grade substantiation. If a
deemed appropriate for the student. grade cannot be substantiated, it shall be changed, but such
4. Administrative or Technical Errors in student course modification may be done only by the teacher or a school
work must be addressed and corrected immediately by administrator. See BP 350 for appeal timeline.
the school administration. Corrective action must always
address the specific error and must not result in any Early Granting of Credits (Board Policy 339): Credit in a
adverse effect on the student. (Reference: BP350, Part specific course and/or assignments of final grades for a course
II.D) or the school year for students departing from the school
5. In special circumstances, the Superintendent of system may be granted fifteen (15) school days before the last
Education shall have the authority to waive and replace day of school or at the discretion of the teacher concerned and
certain courses provided that the student achieve a approval of the school administration. Advanced notification
minimum of 24 credits. Request for consideration under of at least ten (10) days prior to the student’s planned
these circumstances may be made by the student, a departure shall be made.
parent, or school personnel and shall include
background information, a proposed course of action
and justification. Service Learning: Defined as “a teaching and learning
approach that integrates service to the community with
Grade Level Designation: Each student’s grade level is academic study to enrich learning, teach civic responsibility,
determined by the number of credits he/she has earned and and strengthen communities” (National Commission on
not by the number of years he/she has been attending high Service Learning, 2001).
school.
Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Service Learning shall only be with governmental entities and
(9th) (10th) (11th) (12th) non-profit organizations, unless approved by the Superintendent
and the Board. Service Learning through religiously-affiliated
Credits Credits Credits Credits organizations is permitted. However, the service shall NOT be
0 – 5.5 6 – 11.5 12 -17.5 18 – 24 religious in nature. Additionally, service hours cannot be earned
* At least 60 service if monetary compensation is involved. The Service Learning
learning hours at website, GuamServiceLearning.com, is designed to assist
the start of the students in meeting the graduation requirement. It provides a
senior year listing of available service learning projects for students to sign
up online.
Types of Grades (BP 350 – effective July 18, 2017):
Secondary students’ grades shall be assigned as either: a Students are recommended to earn 20 service learning hours each
percentage grade, an incomplete (I), or no grade (NG). school year starting their freshman year through their junior year
and 15 hours during their senior year. A student must acquire a
Any incomplete grade which is not converted to another minimum of 60 Service Learning hours to be eligible for
kind of grade within ten (10) school days after the end of a Senior Status as cited in Board Policy 351.4. A total of 75
semester, or within two days prior to the commencement Service Learning hours must be attained in conjunction with
exercises for graduating students, automatically converts the required graduation credits. Incoming public high school
to a percentage grade of 50%. students’ Service Learning hours will be prorated according to
the enrollment date. Parents/guardians and students can monitor
Weighted courses are to be graded on the scale listed in Part hours earned using student report cards and transcripts.
IV of this policy, providing the courses have been approved
by the GDOE as honors or advanced placement courses.
Course Syllabus- is provided to students by each teacher at
Grade Conversion Scales: When required, percentage grades the beginning of the semester. This academic document
of secondary students shall be converted to alphabetic grades communicates course information and defines expectations
as follows: and responsibilities.
Nonweighted Courses Weighted Courses
90 to 100 = A 100 to 110 = A Graduation Participation: Students are advised that
80 to 89 = B 90 to 99 = B participation in the graduation ceremony is not an entitlement,
70 to 79 = C 80 to 89 = C but a privilege. Hence, seniors, for appropriate cause, may be
60 to 69 = D 70 to 79 = D banned from participating in the graduation ceremony and
59 or less = F 69 or less = F related activities.

Note: Final grades of Pass/Fail or No Grade will not have a Transcripts: Transcript requests may be completed in person
numerical equivalent and will not impact a student’s overall at the counseling office.
grade point average. 1. Request will be filled according to the workload and the
processing time is 5 working days.

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2. Transcripts and/or diplomas will not be released until all
financial obligations are satisfied.
3. See page 18 for the fee schedule.
4. An additional processing fee will be assessed for all
transcripts needing to be mailed. Other postal services, i.e.
certification, will be charged.
5. A receipt will be issued upon payment at the FOAS office.
Withdrawal/Transfer Process:
1. Student must be eighteen (18) years or older to withdraw
without parental permission.
2. Processing time is 3-4 working days.
3. The withdrawal form will be transmitted to respective
personnel for clearance.
4. All financial obligations must be cleared prior to the
release of the withdrawal form.
5. Official student records will not be released to the student
or parents/guardians (only copies).
6. Withdrawal with the intent to transfer to another GDOE
school requires proof of change of residency. Once
documents are released, the student has three (3) working
days to enroll in the new school.
7. Compulsory-age students must show proof of intent to
relocate off-island, i.e. airline ticket.
Change of Residence: The parent/guardian of a student
whose residence changes during the school year must notify
the school and fill out a change of residence form. If the
change of residence places the student outside of the school’s
district, the student must then transfer to the appropriate
school. Any student attending JFKHS found to be residing
outside of the school’s district will be subject to immediate
termination of his/her enrollment.
Out-of-District (Board Policy 318): Parents/guardians may
request for their child(ren) to attend schools which are outside
of their attendance areas; however, such requests are at the
discretion of the school principal.
Verification of Student Enrollment: Requests in person by
the parent, guardian, or student (18y+) will be accepted in the
Main Office.
1. Fill out the Request Form. Processing time is 3 working
days.
2. A fee of $2.00 is applied per student. A receipt will be
issued upon payment at the FOAS Office.
3. JFKHS issues a verification form in addition to any
government agency document submitted with the request.
4. The school may withhold the release of enrollment
verification based on attendance concerns and out-of-
district status and shall require parents, guardians, and
students to meet with an administrator.
PowerSchool Portals: Parents/guardians and students are
able to view student progress online and communicate with
teachers. Attendance, grades, assignments, demographics, and
Service Learning hours are accessible provided that a
completed Technology Used Form is on file at the school.
Parents/guardians may obtain a password to view student
progress online by requesting one from Counseling Office.
Website: https://powerschoolgdoe.net/public
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Student Information: The Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act (FERPA) requires that GDOE, with certain
exceptions, obtain written consent prior to the disclosure of
personally identifiable information from a student’s education
records. However, GDOE may disclose appropriately
designated “Directory Information” without written consent
unless parents, legal guardians, or students of age (18y+) have
notified the schools that they do not want GDOE to disclose
directory information without prior written consent. The
following has been designated by GDOE as directory
information: (1) Name, (2) Dates of Attendance, (3) Grade
Level, (4) School, (5) Honors and Awards Received, (6)
Weight and Height of Athletic Team Members, (7) Village,
(8) Participation in Sports and Activities.
Demographics Information:
1. Parents/guardians must inform the school whenever their
child’s custody, guardianship, living arrangements,
residential address, contact numbers, or authorized
emergency contact persons change.
2. Legal guardianship or Special-Power-of-Attorney
documents must be provided to the school and these will
be filed in the student’s cumulative folder.
3. Relevant information will only be released to persons
listed as the legal parents/guardians of the student.
4. Students of age (18y+) will have exclusive access of
information and records unless they have signed the
FERPA form releasing access to their parents/guardians
(See page 12).
Board Policy 330 – Registration, Length of Attendance,
and Removal
Registration of Students of Non-compulsory Age:
A student over the compulsory attendance age (18 years old
or older) may not register after the second week of the first
quarter (or third quarter) of the school year unless he or she is
a transferee from another school and has been in attendance
during that school year. These restrictions shall not apply to
students, whose absences from school are determined to be
excusable, as defined in the Student Procedural Manual.
Length of Attendance:
High school students shall be given six (6) continuous years
to complete their graduation requirements, commencing from
their first day in 9th grade. Students who do not complete
their graduation requirements by the end of the period may be
denied entrance to the school in subsequent years. Permission
to return to school may therefore be denied to dropout
students if they would be unable to complete their graduation
requirements by the end of the six-year period.
Removal of Students of Non-compulsory Age:
A student of non-compulsory attendance age (18 years old or
older) who has accumulated a total of twenty-five (25) days
of absence may be dropped from school for the balance of
that academic year provided interventions regarding
attendance issues have been formally addressed by the
school-level support team to include but not limited to:
administrator, teachers, guidance counselor, social worker,
school health counselor, Attendance Officer, psychologist. If
a student of non-compulsory attendance age fails all classes,
despite intervention attempts by the school, the student may
be dropped.
There is a standard operating procedure on student
withdrawal (voluntary or involuntary) that the school follows.
The school administrator is responsible for completing the
required form and attaching supporting documents prior to
submitting to the Deputy Superintendent of Educational
Support and Community Learning for approval. If the
withdrawal is voluntary, the student of age (18y+) must
prepare and submit a letter of intent to include reason and
alternate plan.
HEALTH SERVICES / SCHOOL NURSE
In accordance with federal mandates, public law, and Board
Policy 337, all incoming 9th grade students are required to
have updated physical examination. The physical examination
must not be older than one year at the start of the school year
or when enrolled. TB skin test is also required for all GDOE
students transitioning from middle to high school and for any
student that enrolls for the first time. Additionally, all current
students are expected to maintain updated medical clearances,
to include immunization shot records. Every student is
required to submit to the Nurse’s Office an updated
Emergency Information and Health Form (EIHF) annually.
Students found to be in non-compliance of BP 337 are to
immediately excluded from school and all activities until
valid documentation is submitted to their school (Nurse’s
Office) showing compliance has occurred.
Parents or guardians of students below 18 years old are
strongly advised to complete the health requirements
immediately. If you have further inquiries or questions,
consult with the school nurse and communicate with the
administrator in charge of Attendance.
The School Nurse is required to:
1. Keep all medical records intact, accurate, and confidential.
2. Inform students, parents, and guardians in regards to
health requirements and their child’s well-being.
The Nurse’s Office is open during school hours for students
to receive immediate care for medical illnesses, school
injuries, and counseling relative to their health problems. The
school nurse also provides information on drug awareness,
teen parenting, and conducts various screenings (i.e., hearing,
vision, body mass index, etc.).
Dispensing of Medication (Board Policy 421):
1. Any medication for a student must be delivered by the
parents/guardians and received by the school nurse,
administrator, or designated staff.
2. All medication must be counted with verification of both
parties signing the controlled/substances accountability
record form.
3. Parents/guardians are ultimately responsible for controlled
substances, and students are not allowed to have them in
their possession.
4. Parents/guardians must sign the medical consent form
prior to dispensing any medication and must be renewed
every school year.
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5. The school nurse will be responsible for holding and
dispensing the medication. Exceptions apply based on
Student Health Services Act (Public Law 34-114).
6. Public Law 34-114 gives parents the option to choose to
have the school nurse train school personnel to tend to
specific situations that arise where the child needs life-
saving medication or attention that is required within
minutes. The law also allows students, with prior
authorization from their physician and parents, to carry
and self-administer their medications as needed.
Illness- The following procedure will be adhered to:
1. Students must request from their teacher a corridor pass to
see the school nurse. During non-instructional time,
students may see the Nurse as needed.
2. Students must sign in the log sheet and wait to be seen.
3. Students returning to class after the visit must have a pass
indicating the time they left and the nurse’s signature.
4. Students sent home during the visit will be issued an off-
campus pass and will be released only to parents/
guardians or persons identified on the emergency contact
listing. Students must submit a parent or doctor’s note to
the Main Office upon returning to school.
Parents/Guardians Responsibilities:
1. Submit and update as needed the Emergency Information
and Health Form (EIHF) with the Nurse’s Office.
2. Provide current and valid emergency contact numbers on
file in case of emergencies.
3. Provide a doctor’s certification of any physical or medical
conditions including any allergies.
4. Present valid photo identification when picking up
students due to illness or appointment. Students will only
be released to parents, legal guardians, and emergency
contact persons who are listed in PowerSchool or EIHF.
ATTENDANCE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
ATTENDANCE LEADS TO ATTAINMENT!
 Students must be on campus before the warning bell rings
at 6:45 A.M. The tardy bell is at 6:50 A.M., and any
student arriving to class between 6:50:01 thru 7:05:59 is
considered tardy. From 7:06 A.M or later, students’ arrival
to class will be recorded as a “Technical Absence.”
 The bell announcing passing time is the signal to proceed
to class. Passing time is 5 minutes. Students are to avoid
tardies and/or technical absences per period.
 Attendance will be taken every class period on a daily
basis: Green (1, 3, 5) and Gold (2, 4, 6).
 Absence for the School Day: Students are absent when
they are not present with their class and are not actively
involved in an approved school-related activity for more
than half of their regularly scheduled contact hours.
Board Policy 411: The Guam Education Board (GEB)
acknowledges that students need to be in school and engaged
in learning with their teachers and peers for 173 days of
instruction per year. Excessive absences or tardiness erode
this understanding and lead to incomplete and unsatisfactory
work, a reduced capacity to meet curricular standards, and
lower course grades. Parents/guardians are partners with the
school and faculty ensuring that students attend daily and
arrive to school and classes on time.
Compulsory Education: Duty to Send Children to School:
Guam Public Law 34-104 requires students who are 5 years
of age and have not reached the age of 18 years to enroll and
attend a school full-time (Reference 17Guam Code
Annotated, Section 6102 and Guam Board Policy 411).
Section 6012 states, "Any parent, guardian, or other person
having control or charge of any such child who is at least five
(5) years of age, and has not reached the age of eighteen (18)
years, who fails to comply with the provisions of this section,
unless excused or exempted therefrom, is guilty of a violation
for the first offense, and subject to perform one hundred (100)
hours of community service at the school of the student. For
each subsequent offense, the person is guilty of a petty
misdemeanor."
Truant means a pupil or student found to be absent from
school without a reasonable and bona fide excuse from a
parent or a certified doctor. (17GCA, Section 6401)
Habitual Truant means a pupil or student who is of
compulsory attendance age and has incurred twelve (12)
or more unexcused absences in a quarter, a semester or a
school year. (17GCA, Section 6402)
REFERRAL FORMS:
Office Truancy Referral Form (OTRF): Teachers
document interventions on this form on Unexcused
Absences of 3, 6, 9, 12 days or more. Attendance Warning
Letter is issued. OTR is submitted to the administrator in
charge of Attendance.
Student Attendance Referral Form (SARF): If a student
below 18 years old continues to have unexcused absences to
the extent it reaches twelve (12) days or beyond, a Student
Attendance Referral Form (SARF) is completed by the
administrator in charge of Attendance. SARF is submitted
to the School Attendance Officer which is subject to a
Habitual Truancy Petition to the Family Court.
BP 411 - Excused Absences: Absences incurred for any of
the following reasons are considered excused. Teachers,
school nurse, and administrators have the discretion to decide
whether an absence is considered excused. A student who is
absent (excused) shall have the opportunity to make up the
work missed in class.
An absence is excused when it is due to:
1. Illness of the student. However, any student absent for
three or more consecutive days due to illness is required to
present written certification (doctor’s note) from a
physician covering the duration for which the student was
absent and should be excused from school. In addition,
school administrators may require written certification
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from a physician for any number of days of absences due
to illness if a student’s past attendance records show
patterns of illness or reasons for the absences due to
illness that the administrator finds questionable.
2. Scheduled medical or dental visits.
3. Death in the immediate family (up to two days of
bereavement). Immediate family is defined as mother,
father, stepmother, stepfather, guardian/caretaker, brother,
sister, stepbrother or stepsister, spouse, grandparent, and
child (5GCA, 5601 (g)).
4. Required appearances at court or other legally related
proceedings. Parent/guardian must submit court-issued
excuse note upon return.
5. Lack of available bus transportation, provided the student
relies on bus transportation to go to school. Missing the
bus due to waking up late is not excusable.
6. Off-island travel, which has the prior approval of the
school administrator. In the case of off- island travel
where the absences of the child exceed 25 or more school
days, the parents/guardians shall withdraw their child from
school [1GCA 715.12 (m)].
7. Natural catastrophe or disaster resulting in loss of property
or home.
8. Participation in authorized school-related activities or
compliance with administrative actions taken by the
school, such as field trips, conferences called by
administrators or counselors, suspensions, going home
because of illness or injury, etc.
9. Observance of holidays recognized by a religion of which
the student is a member. Parents/guardians shall present
evidence of religious affiliation.
10. Students having, or suspected of having, a communicable
disease (defined by Center for Disease Control) or
infestation which can be transmitted are to be excluded
from school and are not allowed to return to school until
they no longer present a health hazard. Some examples
include head lice, pink eye, scabies, and impetigo.
A. Students are allowed a maximum of three days
absence for each infestation; subsequent absences
shall be unexcused.
B. Prior to returning to school, students diagnosed with a
communicable disease shall obtain written clearance
from a medical doctor or health professional and shall
present such document to the school health counselor.
*issued by Teachers
Admit Slip Request: Students have five (5) consecutive
school days upon returning to school to obtain an admit
slip to excuse an absence(s).
1. Students submit excuse notes to their 1st block teacher.
Teachers will use the Homeroom time to write and issue
admit slips.
ABSENT DURING REQUEST ADMIN SLIP FROM
Green day 1st Period teacher/homeroom
Gold day 2nd Period teacher/homeroom
Two consecutive days 1st or 2nd period teacher/ homeroom
Three or more days Nurse’s Office
2. Parent or student’s self- written (18 years of age+)*
excuse notes must have the following information:
A. Student’s full name.
B. Date(s) of absences.
C. Reason for absences.
D. Parents/guardians full name in print.
E. Parents/guardians signature.*
F. Parents/guardians contact numbers.*
3. Doctor notes must indicate the dates of absence the
student was seen, treated, or hospitalized or under the
doctor’s care. Student sees the Nurse to obtain an admit
slip.
4. Only teachers, school nurse, Administration, or the
Attendance Clerk shall input excused codes in
PowerSchool/PowerTeacher.
5. Students who miss the five-day grace period to submit
excuse notes OR who have exceeded the 12 excusable
days per semester must see the AP of Attendance in the
main office. The Principal or AP of Attendance make the
final decision to excuse an absence.
6. Half-days seniors with no homeroom obtain their admit
slip from the AP of Attendance.
*issued by Admin, school nurse, and clerks for SSSO,
Nurse, & Attendance
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Make Up Work for Excused Absences: Refer to the course
syllabus or consult with the teacher for more information on
Make Up Work Policy and Procedure.
1. Ultimately, students are responsible for obtaining make-up
assignments from their teachers in advance or on the first
day they return to school
2. Work missed due to an extended period of absence must be
made up in a reasonable period, usually equal to the
number of days missed by the student, but is at the
discretion of the teacher.
Attendance Codes in Power School:
Tardy Unexcused (T): Entering the class one second to 15
minutes and 59 seconds without an excuse note.
Tardy Excused (TE): Entering the classroom “tardy” with a
valid excuse note from school personnel.
Technical Absence (TA): Entering the classroom late 16
minutes or longer (15%); applies to each class period.
Absent (A): Student does not attend class at any time during
the period; absence remains unexcused.
Absent Excused (AE): Absence is excused.
Absent-Doctor’s Note (AD): Absence is excused.
Field Trip (FT): Absent in class due to participation in a
school-approved activity on or off campus.
School Suspension (SS): Suspended from attending school.
Absent-Alternative School (AS): Student is at an alternative
school setting which is an official outside agency.
Absent Pre-Arranged (PA): Advance notice is needed along
documentation.
Pre-Arranged Absences: Students who are required to be
absent from school for an extended length of time for
emergency reason (death of immediate family member,
medical, etc.) may request to be excused for up to 10 school
days per school year.
The following procedure applies:
1. Parent/guardian or self (if 18years+) must appear in
person at least 5 days prior to departure.
2. Parent/guardian complete and submit the pre-arranged
form to the Main Office
3. Conditional approval may be granted pending the school
receiving evidence justifying the request (airline ticket,
funeral announcement, medical referral, etc.) upon the
student’s return.
4. Any absences in excess of the pre-arranged absence dates
will be unexcused.
5. Final approval /disapproval of pre-arranged absences
request are within the authority of the school
administrator.
6. The responsibility on checking the status of the request of
the pre-arranged absence rests on the parents/guardians.
7. The school administrator may approve off-island absences
for more than 10 days if circumstances warrant doing so.
8. School administrator shall take into consideration the
nature of the trip, the academic standing, and attendance
of the student when considering extensions.
9. It is the responsibility of students and parents/guardians to
communicate with respective teachers in advance or upon
returning to school on make-up work and test.
10. Upon return, student must submit boarding passes (to and
from) and other required documents to the Attendance
Clerk in the main office.
Off-Island Absences: The Student Procedural Conduct
Manual (SPCM) states that schools will generally excuse off-
island absences for up to 10 school days per school year if
they have prior approval of a school administrator.
Consequently, school administrators are under no obligation
to excuse off-island absences if such approval is sought after
the off-island absence occurred.
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES OFFICE (SSSO)
The mission of the Student Support Services Office is to
create a culture that motivates students to want the best, do
their best, and be the best they can.
Students and parents are hereby informed that the staff,
faculty, and administration will not tolerate behavior or
situations that might compromise the safety or well-being of
any student. The community at JFKHS is committed to
maintaining a safe and appropriate educational climate on our
campus – an environment conducive to teaching and learning
that is free from unnecessary disturbances and outside
influences that are inconsistent with our school’s mission.
Students should be aware that the staff, faculty, and
administration function as their parents/guardians (in loco
parentis) while the students are on campus or attending
school-sponsored activities. This legal concept assigns the
school the authority and the responsibility to require students
to adhere to a specific code of conduct and to apply
interventions and consequences when students are found to be
in non-compliance with expectations. School policies are
created and applied in order to provide a safe, respectful, and
effective learning environment.
The SSSO oversees student parking permits, off-campus
passes, lunch passes, half-day passes, tardy prevention, school
uniform policy, student dress code, lost and found, and school
bus operations. The SSSO also works closely with the School
Resource Officer (SRO) Program, the Support Services &
Outreach Team, and the GDOE Positive Behavioral
Interventions and Support (PBIS) Framework, as well as
Government of Guam agencies and local organizations to
provide students with appropriate support and guidance.
School Resource Officer (SRO) Program – Judiciary of
Guam: mission is to enhance a safe atmosphere in the
school, to foster a positive relationship with students, provide
law-related education, and develop strategies to resolve
problems affecting our youth. The SRO program aims to
create a safe, secure, and orderly learning environment for
students, teachers, and staff.
The specific goals of the SRO program are:
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 To foster educational programs and activities that will
increase students’ knowledge of and respect for the law and
the function of law enforcement agencies.
 To provide students with a positive role model and to instill
good moral standards, good judgment and discretion, and
respect for other students.
 To interact with students in a setting that builds self-esteem
and trust and reinforces the SROs as positive role models.
 To interact with students, faculty, parents/guardians, and
the school community to promote positive relationships.
 To serve as liaisons between the school, the community, the
Guam Police Department as well as social agencies that
provide needed social, economic, or human services
intervention.
 To provide a classroom resource for instruction in various
law-related education programs.
Support Services & Outreach Team at JFKHS consists of a
Social Worker and a Community Program Aide who
coordinate with government and social services and provide
information and assistance to qualified families to improve
their quality of life.
The Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
(PBIS) Framework is a system of supports to improve
students’ academic and social behavior. PBIS is an approach
that emphasizes classroom management and preventive
school discipline to support teaching and learning by
monitoring student conduct, defining appropriate student
behavior, and identifying effective management practices.
JFKHS
POSITIVE BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS:
BE SAFE.
BE RESPECTFUL.
BE RESPONSIBLE.
GENERAL INFORMATION
It is the responsibility of each student and parent to be
aware of and to adhere to the following policies. “I didn’t
know” is NOT an acceptable excuse.
SSSO Jurisdiction- The SSSO’s jurisdiction and authority
extends to all students on the JFKHS campus; all school-
sanctioned activities off campus, regardless of where and
when; the school buses while on their routes; and the school
bus stops. Additionally, students engaging in any activity, on
or off campus and regardless of time, that casts the school or
the GDOE in a negative light or which might endanger the
safety or wellbeing of others may be subject to disciplinary
action by the school. Students are expected to conform to and
will be held responsible for the Student Code of Conduct in
all cases.
Accountability - Students may be dropped at school no
earlier than 5:50 A.M. and must be picked up no later than
2:15 P.M. when the school closes. The school is unable to
provide supervision outside of these hours and will not be
held liable for the student’s safety. Any student remaining on
campus after school hours must be participating in an
authorized program or activity and under the direct
supervision of a coach, teacher, advisor, or administrator.
Duty to Report- In accordance with Public Law 20-209, all
school employees are required to report to appropriate
authorities all cases of a student suspected of being abused or
neglected. School employees are mandated to report such
cases to Child Protective Services (CPS), GPD, and their
supervisors; in these situations there cannot be an expectation
of privacy.
Family Educational Right to Privacy Act (FERPA)- In
accordance with FERPA, students of majority age (18 years
or older) can exercise their right to control access to their
personal educational records by completing a FERPA
declaration in the SSSO.
Uniform Bag Policy- allows secondary education students to
use any bag of their choice as long as it abides with the
following restrictions: (1) no vulgar language or
inappropriate images; (2) no secret/hidden pocket(s); (3) no
connected articles that express violence or can be used for
violence (key chains, etc.).
Campus Surveillance System- The school administration
has engaged in the active use of surveillance cameras to
support our efforts in securing a safer school environment for
our students and staff. The security system enables the school
to monitor and ensure safety and serves as a deterrent to acts
of vandalism and loss of government property. Security
cameras are installed in public areas only. Recordings may be
made available to law enforcement, as warranted in police
investigation of school-related cases.
Off-Limit Areas- Some areas of the campus are off limits to
students at all times, while some areas are off limits at certain
times in the day. Off limit areas are necessary to provide
proper supervision of students. Students are expected to
comply with the posted signs and borders indicating off limit
areas and are prohibited from loitering in these areas.
Students will be warned; continued violations will warrant
disciplinary action. The following areas are Off Limits to
students at all times:
 Staff/Faculty parking lot during school hours.
 Staff/Faculty Lounge during school hours.
 Buildings E, F, & G before school, during break, during
lunch, after school, and during activities.
 The student parking lot during instructional time, break,
and lunch.
 Behind the gym and cafeteria.
 All athletic fields.
 The upstairs floor before school, during break, lunchtime,
and after school.
 All other areas marked “Off Limits.”
NOTE: Students attending club or class meetings during
lunch have five minutes to get to the appropriate room; once
there, the student must remain there for the entire lunch
period. Any students needing to leave the room or students
coming into the room after the five-minute window must
have a valid pass from the teacher. Teachers are directed to
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not receive students who enter their classrooms without a
pass from the teacher.
School Deliveries- Students are not permitted to arrange or
receive deliveries (pizzas, flowers, balloons, etc.) to the
campus. Any delivery of lunch must be for an individual
student, delivered by a parent/guardian or sibling, labeled
with the student’s full name, and must be delivered to the
Main Office PRIOR to 10:45 A.M. Any delivery of food after
this time will be turned away at the guardhouse. The school
will not notify the student or deliver the lunch; the student
must come to the Main Office to retrieve the lunch. It is the
responsibility of the parent to communicate with the student
that lunch has been delivered. At the end of the day, any
unclaimed lunches, including containers and bags, will be
discarded.
Classroom Parties- As a safety measure and in accordance
with GDOE Board Policy 705, classroom parties of any type
and for any reason are not permitted.
Use of Electronic Devices- Due to the high incident of theft
on campus, the following electronic devices such as cameras,
IPODS, radios, speakers, and hand-held computer devices are
not permitted on school grounds.
 Head phones that cover the ear and prevent students from
hearing are not permitted.
 Students using ear buds are required to use the “One Bud”
rule, wherein only one ear bud is used, allowing the student
to still hear directions from staff.
 Electronic devices in the classroom are restricted to
educational purposes under the guidance of the classroom
teacher; any other use is not permitted. Violations of this
rule will result in progressive discipline and in the
electronic device being confiscated.
 Electronic devices used in the commission of a crime or act
punishable by law may be confiscated as evidence by
school or law enforcement authorities.
Lost & Found- The SSSO is the depository for found items.
Students who have lost personal items may check the SSSO
to reclaim the item before school, during break or lunch, and
after school. Students may file a report on missing items;
however, the report is simply to aid in returning the found
item to the rightful owner.
The SSSO does not investigate reports of lost or stolen
personal items.
 Cell phones are the most stolen item on campus. The school
assumes no liability for lost or stolen cell phones, or other
personal items. Students are strongly encouraged to never
loan their cell phones out and to know the whereabouts of
their cell phone and personal items at all times. When
claiming a found cell phone, students should be able to
provide a complete, detailed description, including model
and manufacturer’s numbers and any unusual markings.
 Personal items, jackets, bags, phones, flasks, etc. should be
permanently marked to show ownership.
Drink Machines- Vending machines providing juice and
water are available for the convenience of students; however,
the machines are off limits during instructional time. Students
are not permitted to purchase items from the vending
machines in the Staff/Faculty Lounge.
Office/Classroom Phones- Office and classroom phones are
for official business only and may be used by students only
with permission. Parents/Guardians are asked not to call their
child on their cell phones during class time. Students are not
permitted to use their cell phones during instructional time, so
they will not receive the message. Students checking their
phones during class time is very disruptive to the
teaching/learning process. In the case of an important
message or emergency situation, please call the school (642-
2100) and a message will be delivered to the student.
Conduct on School Buses- Bus transportation is provided for
all students in the JFKHS School District. All students riding
school buses are held to the same standards of conduct while
on the bus and bus stops as they are in school. While on the
bus students are under the direct authority of the bus driver
and must follow all directions given. Students must conform
to all expectations regarding conduct, prohibited items, and
any activity that threatens the safety and wellbeing of other
riders or interferes with the driver’s management of bus
operations. Violators may be banned from riding the bus and
other disciplinary action by the school. Bus riders will
comply with the following:
 Students must ride their designated bus to and from
school; switching buses is not permitted.
 Students must be in and remain in complete uniform when
entering the bus.
 When at the bus stop, students will stay off the roadway
while waiting for the bus.
 Students will line up in an orderly manner when entering
the bus and follow the bus driver’s directions.
 Student will not bring on the bus any items not permitted
on campus and will refrain from littering or damaging
property.
 There is absolutely NO SMOKING, including vaping, or
chewing of tobacco or betel nut permitted on the bus.
 Once on the bus a student may not disembark except at the
appropriate destination.
Tardy Students- Students tardy to school or class, regardless
of age or reason for tardiness, fall under the purview of the
SSSO. The only excused tardy to school is a late bus, and the
SSSO will issue Late Bus Notes as needed. Students who
have excessive tardiness or technical absences will be referred
to the SSSO by teachers for progressive disciplinary action.
Student Parking Permits- Students must have a Student
Parking Permit to park on campus. All unauthorized vehicles
will be towed away at the owner’s expense. Parking on
campus is a privilege that can be revoked as a disciplinary
action. Student vehicles are subject to search by school
authorities at all times while on campus. Interested students
may enquire at the SSSO for eligibility requirements.
Student Passes- Students are not permitted to leave class or
campus at any time without a proper pass.
 Corridor Passes: Any student found outside of class
during instructional time without a proper corridor pass
may be subject to disciplinary action for skipping or
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leaving class without permission. Teachers’ corridor passes
are green. All office corridor passes are white. Only one
name is permitted on each pass, and corridor passes must
be returned to the teacher issuing them.
 Restroom Passes – Designated green and yellow passes;
students are expected to sign a log prior to entering the
restroom.
 Half-Day Passes: Eligible students may apply for a Half-
Day Pass at the SSSO. Students with Half-Day Passes are
not permitted to remain on campus when not scheduled for
a class. See page 18 for the fee schedule.
 Off-Campus Passes: Any student who leaves or is picked
up by a parents/guardian or emergency contact person for
medical/dental appointment, illness, etc. must first obtain
an Off-Campus Pass from the SSSO. The pass must be
presented to the guardhouse to exit. Adult students with
valid reasons as evidenced by appropriate documentation
may sign themselves off campus. The Off-Campus Pass
does not excuse the student for missing a class period or the
rest of the day. A letter of excuse or doctor’s note is still
required to be submitted to the Main Office.
 Lunch Passes: Eligible students may apply for and be
issued a Lunch Pass allowing them to leave campus to eat
lunch. Students must be 18 years of age or older, maintain
at least a 2.0 GPA per quarter, have no discipline or
attendance referrals, sign a liability waiver, and submit a
completed application with a $10.00 fee (per semester) to
the SSSO to obtain a Lunch Pass. The pass is to be
surrendered at the guard house when leaving campus at
lunch time and retrieved when returning at the end of lunch.
Students on Lunch Passes are not permitted to bring food
back to campus.
Student Searches- Students and their possessions, including
personal vehicles while on campus; school property,
including hallways, classrooms, restrooms, and lockers; and
school buses are subject to search at all times without
warning, by the principal or designee. Searches may be
conducted of individual students and groups of students,
based on reasonable and specific suspicion.
Three types of searches are authorized by the GDOE:
(1) searches based on a reasonable suspicion that an
individual student or group of students is in possession of
contraband; (2) random searches of classrooms, vehicles, or
lockers; and (3) blanket searches of the entire student body to
ensure health, safety, and well-being of the student body.
Contraband items found in the possession of a student will be
presumed to be the property of the student in whose
possession it was found and the student will be subject to
disciplinary action. For this reason, students are strongly
advised not to have in their possession the property of another
student.
All confiscated items, depending on the nature of their
prohibition, become the property of the school and may be
discarded or are subject to return only in accordance with
specific policy described elsewhere in this handbook
 STUDENT CONDUCT
Students and parents are reminded that while the following
prohibitions are violations of school or GDOE policies, some
are also violations of the Guam Criminal Code. Students will
be referred to GPD for those situations when appropriate.
Students charged with committing criminal offenses off
campus may also be subject to disciplinary action by the
school.
JFKHS is a Drug-Free Zone (PL23-087), a Gun-Free Safe
School Zone, and a smoke-free campus. The possession,
use, sale, or distribution of unauthorized illicit drugs,
including alcohol and “spice,” all controlled substances and
drug use paraphernalia, including prescription and over-the-
counter medications; weapons of any type, including but not
limited to firearms, explosive devices, and bladed items;
and all tobacco products, including cigarettes, chew, snuff,
loose tobacco, leaf, lighters and matches, and E-cigarettes
(vaping), including mods, juices, and associated equipment is
prohibited and said items will be confiscated and destroyed or
turned over to GPD, regardless of claims to ownership.
Violators are subject to disciplinary action and will be
referred to GPD for further action. School authorities are
authorized to conduct searches of students, their possessions,
and vehicles whenever they have reasonable suspicion that
the students may be in violation of the prohibition.
Betel Nut- The possession, use, or distribution of betel nut,
including the nut, leaf (pupulu), and or lime, is strictly
prohibited while on campus, riding school buses, or at school
bus stops. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action,
including work detail spent cleaning betel nut stains and spit.
Gang Activity- Students shall not engage in gang activity,
including wearing, displaying, or distributing any clothing,
jewelry, emblem, badge, symbol, sign, hand gestures, or other
displays that are associated with or evidence of gang
affiliation or membership. Students are not permitted to
commit any act or use any speech that furthers the interests of
any gang or gang activity. Soliciting others for membership
(recruiting), requiring any person to pay or provide items of
value or services as a condition of ensuring protection (shake
downs), or intimidating or threatening other persons is not
permitted. Committing any act of violence or inciting others
to commit acts of violence upon another person as a gang
activity is prohibited.
Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying, Cyberbullying,
Sexting, and Sexual Harassment (BP 409)-
Harassment, intimidation, and bullying are defined as any
gesture or written, verbal, or physical act that a reasonable
person under the circumstances should know will have the
effect of harming a student or damaging a student’s property
or placing a student in reasonable fear of injury to his or her
person or property, or that has the effect of insulting or
demeaning any student or group of students in such a way as
to disrupt or interfere with the school’s educational mission or
the education of any student, and includes those actions
reasonably perceived as being motivated by a student’s
religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual
orientation, disability, height, weight, or socioeconomic
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status, or by any distinguishing characteristic. [17 GCA
Section 3112.1(a)]
Cyberbullying is defined as the use of any communication
device or system to harass, intimidate, or bully another
person. Cyberbullying is bullying through email, instant
messaging, chat room exchanges, web site posts, or digital
messages or images. [17 GCA Section 3112.1(2)]
Sexting is defined as the use of a communications device or
system by a minor to recklessly or knowingly create, receive,
send, exchange, disseminate, transmit, store, or possess a
photograph, video, depiction, or other material that shows
himself or herself or of another minor in a state of nudity or
performing a sexual act. [9 GCA Section 28.100]
Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome conduct of a
sexual nature and includes unwelcomed sexual advances,
requests for sexual favors, and other verbal, nonverbal, or
physical conduct of a sexual nature. Sexual harassment of
students is a form of sexual discrimination.
NOTE: Students violating the above prohibitions may also be
subject to civil and/or criminal penalties.
Insubordination- The defiant or repeated refusal to comply
with any valid directive issued by school personnel, such as
teachers, school aides, staff, or administrators, is not
permitted; all lawful directives to students by school
personnel must be immediately complied with or disciplinary
action will be taken.
Disorderly Conduct- Any student who disrupts the
teaching/learning environment in the classroom or interferes
in the operation of the school will be subject to disciplinary
action. Acting out in class, refusal to follow teacher’s
directions, swearing and shouting at the teacher, behavior that
causes public inconvenience, annoyance, or alarm can be
considered disorderly conduct. If school operations are
significantly interrupted, referral to GPD may occur.
Academic Dishonesty – As per Board Policy 400, academic
dishonesty is any fraudulent use of material, information,
graphics, electronics for the purpose to gain academic grade
or credit. This is a level two offense resulting in progressive
discipline.
Sport Balls- Students bringing footballs, soccer balls, etc., to
school are advised to have the ball labeled with their name to
establish ownership. The use of sport balls during non-
instructional time in the courtyard by groups of students is
permitted, providing there is no spiking or kicking of balls or
other activities that might injure participants or bystanders.
The owner is responsible to ensure the ball is not used
inappropriately. Violations will result in the ball being
confiscated.
Terroristic Conduct- Any threat to commit a crime of
violence with the intent to cause the evacuation of a building
or place of assembly or to cause significant public
inconvenience, such as reporting a false bomb threat or
pulling the fire alarm at a school when no fire is present, may
be considered to be terroristic conduct and violators will be
subject to disciplinary action and referral to GPD.
Fighting- Fighting in school or during any school activity on
or off campus is strictly prohibited. Every effort will be made
to determine fault and all involved students will be subject to
disciplinary action and may be subject to a mandatory ten day
suspension and referral to GPD for criminal charges.
Graffiti/Destruction of School Property- Any student who
willfully cuts, defaces, breaks or otherwise damages any
school property or marks any item or surface, including walls,
furniture, equipment, materials, or other school property, will
be subject to disciplinary action, including financial liability
for repairing or replacing the damaged property.
Public Display of Affection (PDA)- Any public display of
affection, such as prolonged kissing or hugging, caressing,
sitting on another’s lap, or sexual acts are expressly
prohibited. These displays are inappropriate while on campus
or in attendance at off-campus school related activities. Any
inappropriate displays of affection may lead to disciplinary
action and notification of parents/guardians.
Spitting- Spitting is prohibited on school property at all
times. Due to the serious health and cleanliness implications,
spitting is dealt with very strictly and violators can anticipate
significant disciplinary action.
Theft- The theft of items, whether the school’s or other
person’s property will not be tolerated. Violators will be
suspended and referred to GPD.
Threats of Violence- Students who verbally threaten with
physical harm, or who act in a physically aggressive manner
toward, other students, faculty, or staff will be subject to
disciplinary action, including referral to GPD.
Vaping- The possession and/or use of electronic cigarettes,
vape mods, juices, and related accessories is prohibited on
campus or at school-related events at any time because they
constitute a health and safety concern. These items, when
confiscated by school administration, WILL NOT BE
RETURNED to students (regardless of age) or parents or
other claimants. They will be immediately discarded or
destroyed after confiscation.
Suspensions - School administrators are authorized to
suspend students for any major offenses or violations of law.
Expulsions for the School Year - School administrators are
authorized to recommend additional suspension or expulsion
of a student to the Disciplinary Advisory Council/DAC for
any major offenses or violations of law committed as
indicated in the Office Discipline Referral (ODR) form.
School Jurisdiction applies to the following:
 At any time or place on campus.
 At any school activity, wherever and whenever located.
 At the bus stop, on the bus, or any off-campus location at
any time if the misconduct interferes with the safety of
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students and others and the educational mission of the
school.
 In any circumstances establishing that the student’s
continued presence in the school constitutes a threat to self
and/or others.
NOTE: Students on suspension are not allowed on campus or
at any school activity at any time during the suspension
period. Suspended students found on campus will be reported
to GPD for trespassing.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
All prohibited items are considered contraband and will be
confiscated by school administration; teachers and school
staff who confiscate any contraband will turn over the item to
the school administration by the end of the day. Depending on
what the item is the item may be released to the student at the
end of the day or released only to a parent/guardian. Some
items may be discarded. Some items may be turned over to
law enforcement officials as evidence in the commission of a
crime. Items subject to return will normally be returned at the
day’s end. If the student continues to violate the contraband
prohibition, the item may be kept until the end of the school
year. Repeated violations may result in suspension. Items that
are subject to return to the student must be retrieved no later
than ten school days after confiscation or they may be
discarded. The school will not be responsible for the loss or
replacement of any confiscated items.
The following items are considered contraband and are
expressly banned from campus, all off-campus school
activities, school buses, and school bus stops at all times.
Chewing gum; gang related clothing and accessories;
pornographic materials; yo-yo’s; stink bombs, smoke
bombs, poppers, and snappers; spray paint, permanent
markers, paint markers, and correction pens; betel nut, lime,
leaf (pupulu); all tobacco products, including cigarettes,
cigars, pipe tobacco, chew, twist, snuff, and all tobacco
accessories; lighters, matches, and other flame-producing
items; E-cigarettes (vaping), including accessories; illegal
drugs, including marijuana, “spice,” and unauthorized
prescription or over-the-counter medicines; alcohol;
gambling materials and devices; weapons of any kind,
including firearms, explosive devices, fireworks, California
seals, and fire crackers, and spears, arrows, darts, knives or
any bladed item; fake or mock weapons, headphones that
cover both ears; radios, stereos, speakers, and megaphones;
electronic jamming devices; hats, visors, masks, wraps,
bandanas, head bands, hair picks, or head coverings; open
toe shoes, slippers, sandals, high heel shoes; non-
prescription sunglasses; facial piercings, dangling or spiked
earrings, and ear spacers; skateboards, blades, whistles, or
other recreational equipment (except as permitted for P.E.
or interscholastic sports); and any illegal material, item, or
substance.
The above list is not limited to only these items. School
administrators retain the right to confiscate any item that is
deemed to jeopardize the safety or wellbeing of student and/or
school personnel and/or disrupts or interferes with school
operations.
 STUDENT DRESS CODE/
SCHOOL UNIFORM POLICY
All students are expected to comply with the dress code
requirements. JFKHS students are required to wear the
complete school-approved student uniform.
The GDOE Board of Education recognizes that student
uniforms enhance the learning environment (BP300, 401).
The intent of the Student Uniform Policy is to promote school
unity and pride, improve student behavior, promote safety and
security of all school personnel, minimize socio-economic
distinction, and create an environment free of harassment.
The following points address the uniform and school attire:
 Students may seek exemption from the school uniform
policy for religious or philosophical reasons, subject to
approval by the principal.
 The school will make every effort to be diligent and
consistent in enforcing the school uniform policy.
 All students are required to enter the campus in complete
uniform and remain in complete uniform throughout the
day, with the exception of during PE.
 Students will wear the complete uniform when on off-
campus fieldtrips, unless excused by admin.
 Repeated refusals to wear the school uniform will warrant
progressive student discipline; however, students will not
be suspended for not wearing the uniform.
 School uniforms may not be worn by persons other than
current JFKHS students.
 The school uniform must be sized appropriate to the
individual.
 No emblems, patches, buttons, writings, or drawings may
be affixed to the uniform.
 Pregnant students must be cleared by the school nurse to be
able to deviate from the school uniform policy. Pregnant
students must wear the uniform top and black maternity
shorts/pants. Spandex, jeggings, sweat pants, and yoga
pants are not permitted.
 Jackets and sweaters with a zipper or buttons are allowed to
be worn over the uniform top. Hoods should not be used.
 Pullovers may be used in the classroom for warmth;
however, they cannot be worn in the hallways.
The following specific points address the wearing of the
school uniform:
Pants/Shorts
 Pants/shorts must be worn at the natural waist above the
point of the hip and must not be more than one size larger
than the actual waist size of the student.
 Oversized style pants/shorts that would give the appearance
of being saggy or baggy are not permitted.
 Pants/shorts must not be excessively tight or constrictive.
 Proper undergarments must be worn and not visible.
 Pants hems must not touch the ground.
 Shorts must be worn no higher than 3 inches above the
knee.
 Students are permitted to wear non-vendor-provided
pants/shorts as long as they are the same color and style as
the school uniform.
 Jeans, spandex, skinny jeans, sweatpants, jeggings, yoga
pants, and pants with elasticized hems are not permitted.
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Shirts/Blouses
 Shirts/Blouses may be worn outside the pants/shorts and the
hemline should be at the side pockets or longer.
 Blouses/shirts must be buttoned all the way up, with not
more than the two top buttons unbuttoned.
 Undershirts that are longer than the uniform blouses/shirts
must be tucked in. Undershirts with sleeves that extend
beyond the uniform blouse/shirt cannot be worn. Long-
sleeved undershirts cannot be worn.
Prohibited clothing includes:
 Any clothing that shows obscene words or pictures,
sexually suggestive statements or images, images/language
depicting illegal activities, or drug/alcohol illustrations,
including those that are visible on underclothes.
 Hair or head clothing, such as headbands, hats, beanies,
bandannas, watch caps, etc.
 Any clothing related to gang-affiliated activities.
Islander Pride/Spirit Day- Upon approval by school
administration, Fridays are designated as Islander Pride/Spirit
Days. Students are permitted to wear their club/organization/
class T-shirts or JFKHS team jersey, except that tank tops
cannot be worn without a white tee-shirt under it.
 Spirit shirts must have been provided by a chartered JFKHS
organization or official team and must prominently bear on
the front the words, “JFKHS,” “John F. Kennedy High
School,” the likeness of John Kennedy, or the JFKHS logo.
 Students wearing spirit shirts must wear their school
uniform pants/shorts.
Student Dress Code- Students, whose personal attire
distracts the attention from the learning process or might be
hazardous to themselves or others in the course of school
activities, will be required to make the appropriate
adjustments that the school administrator may deem necessary
to maintain social standards appropriate to a learning
environment. The following are minimal dress expectations
for all students when they are not in school uniforms (i.e. for
dress-down days, etc.):
 Student’s clothing should allow reasonable movement
without inappropriate exposure. Clothing that incorporates
spaghetti straps, tank tops, bare or low midriffs, open
backs, low-cut blouses or low necklines, or mini-
skirts/dresses/shorts are not permitted.
 Clothing cannot be overly tight.
 Clothing which reveals undergarments is not permitted.
 Hairstyles must not impair sight or prevent teachers from
seeing the student’s eyes.
 No student may wear sunglasses indoors unless proper
medical certification is provided.
 Closed-toe and closed-heel shoes are required for all
students.
 No hats or head coverings are permitted on campus.
 Any type of clothing or accessories that may be related to a
group or gang which may provoke others to violence or to
be intimidated by fear of violence is not permitted.
Non-Compliance with Student Dress Code/School
Uniform Policy- Students who do not comply with either the
Student Dress Code or the School Uniform Policy will be
subject to progressive discipline, including parent conference, Confiscation of the cell phone and returned to the student at
work detail, lunchtime detention, and denial of privileges. the end of the day. Parent notification is made by
Infractions might include: administrator.
 Out of uniform 2nd Violation -- Technology
 Wearing a partial uniform (i.e. uniform bottom without the Confiscation of the cell phone and released to
uniform top) parents/guardians after mandatory parent conference is held
 Inappropriate uniform top/bottom (i.e. torn or excessively with administrator.
soiled, stained, etc.) 3rd Violation – Defiance/Disrespect/Insubordination
 Modified uniforms, especially shorts with inappropriate Confiscation of the cell phone and released to
length (shorter than required length which is 3 inches above parents/guardians after mandatory parent conference is held
the knee). with administrator. The student is no longer authorized to
 Slippers, sandals, or other inappropriate footwear. bring a cell phone to school for the remainder of the school
year.
CELL PHONE USE POLICY 4th Violation – Defiance/Disrespect/Insubordination
Cell phone use on campus is a privilege, not a right, granted Three-day suspension and confiscation of the cell phone
to students under the following conditions: and returned to parent/guardian at the end of the school
year. The student is still unauthorized to bring a cell phone
 All student cell phones must be registered with the SSSO to school for the remainder of the school year.
(BP406) by submitting a completed Student Cellular Phone
Disclosure statement signed by student and parent/guardian
authorizing the student to possess and use a cell phone FINANCE, OPERATIONS, AND ADMINISTRATIVE
while on campus. SERVICES (FOAS) OFFICE
Cafeteria: This school year, breakfast and lunch will be
 The use of a cell phone is permitted before and after the
served daily at no charge to students. This is made possible by
instructional day, during morning break, and lunchtime.
the Community Eligibility Program.
 All cell phones must be turned off or placed in silent mode
Breakfast time: 5:55 – 6:40 A.M.
and secured in a locker, backpack, or similar enclosure
Lunch time: 10:55 – 11:50 A.M.
during instructional time.
 Students are not permitted to a use cell phone during class
FEE SCHEDULE
time, assemblies, school productions and events, or while in
restrooms, gymnasiums, or locker rooms, unless the phone Item Cost Processing
Time
is being used as part of the school’s safety plan or when
authorized by a teacher as part of an instructional plan. Student Parking Permit
Per Semester, $10.00 5 days
 All cell phones are to be turned off during any school level
Per Vehicle
drill or crisis, unless authorized by a school administrator.
Replacement $5.00
 Cell phones may not be used to take pictures of students,
Half-Day Pass
faculty, or school personnel, regardless of setting, unless
Per Semester $10.00 5 days
authorized by a school administrator or teacher as part of an
Replacement $5.00
instructional plan.
Lunch Pass
 Students may use cell phones to report violations of school
Per Semester $10.00 5 days
rules, violence, or crimes on school property as long as it
Replacement $5.00
does not interfere with the instructional environment.
Student Verification $2.00 per 3 days
 Cell phones may not be used to engage in or facilitate student
academic dishonesty, including informing others about a Official Transcript $10.00 5 days
test or its contents or other measurements of academic
proficiency. Unofficial Transcript $5.00 3 days
 Cell phones may not be used to transmit, store, or receive Postal fees for off-island $2.00 5 days
images depicting partial or full nudity, or sexual acts. transcript request (subject
 Cell phones may not be used to communicate any threat of to change)
physical or sexual violence or to harass, intimidate, or bully Immunization Records $1.00 per page 3 days
another person. *Most fees shown above are used to purchase and maintain
 Use of the cell phones in “sexting” or cyber-bullying campus surveillance cameras.
follows a different schedule of consequences, including
school discipline and referral to GPD. For this infraction, Textbooks: The cost of textbooks and workbooks is
cellphones are subject to searches. expensive, and they are difficult to replace. Students are
expected to exercise care in handling and storing these books.
Students using cell phones are required to adhere to the  All books are expected to be returned in good condition at
foregoing conditions. Consequences for violating the above the end of the year. Teachers will make periodic checks to
are as follows: confirm their condition.
1st Violation -- Technology  Students will be required to pay for lost, stolen, or damaged
textbooks, workbooks, or other materials issued to them by
the school.

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 Graduating students and students withdrawing or
transferring will not be cleared unless all financial
obligations and responsibilities are met by the student.
All financial matters must be directed and cleared at the
FOAS Office. Absolutely no transactions except lunch ticket
sales will be conducted during student lunchtime.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN
JFKHS acknowledges the possibility of school-wide
emergencies and will be guided by Guam Homeland Security,
GPD, GDOE Management Team, and emergency response
personnel.
Regardless of which type of emergency confronts the school,
it is essential that all students remain calm and quickly follow
the direction of school personnel as they are guided through
the emergency. Familiarize yourself with the following
information and procedures in order to minimize risk of
danger to yourself and others.
Power/Water Outages: In the event of a power or water
outage during the school day, all students and teachers will
continue with regular class schedule unless the school
administration releases students.
Typhoon/Tropical Depression:
1. Typhoon Condition Readiness III (COR-3): School
remains in session, and the school buses operate on their
usual schedule. Students are to report to school.
2. Typhoon Condition Readiness II (COR-2): During
school hours and upon the Governor’s declaration, buses
will be sent to all schools and students will be sent home.
Students not riding buses should be picked up immediately.
If school is not in session and COR-2 is announced,
students should remain at home.
*Declaration of COR-4: Once the Governor makes this
declaration, school officials report to the school to assess for
damages. The Superintendent will notify media outlets when
the schools will open.
Fire (Drill or Real): If it is necessary to evacuate the school
building, the designated school personnel will hit the metal
cylinder for two minutes straight (JFK’s bell system is not
fully operable). Announcements over the intercom will
provide additional guidance. Students should leave their
belongings in the classroom and proceed with their teacher to
a pre-arranged site. Maps are posted in the classrooms
showing the route to follow for evacuation. Teachers will take
attendance to account for all students. Students are to remain
with their teacher until the all-clear signal is given.
Earthquakes may occur without warning. During the
earthquake, don’t panic. Drop, cover, and hold on!
1. If you are inside, move away from objects such as shelves,
ceiling fans, light fixtures, and windows, which may break,
and fall on you.
2. Do not try to run outside.
3. If the earthquake occurs while you are outside, move away
from buildings, trees, power and light poles, and overhead
utility wires. Sit on the ground and remain calm.
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After the earthquake, it may be necessary to evacuate the
classroom. Follow directions from school personnel and
remain calm. Be careful of aftershocks.
Bomb Threats – if school personnel should receive a call
relative to the presence of a bomb, one or a combination of
the following may occur based on the Risk Assessment
Matrix (RAM): Full Shelter in Place, partial Shelter in Place,
a search, or evacuation. Entry into the campus will be
prohibited to all visitors, personnel, and students until
clearance has been granted by the Incident Commander,
usually a school administrator. All bomb threats must be
brought to the attention of the Principal.
Shelter-in-Place refers to an active shooter, dangerous
intruders, or other incident that may result in harm to persons
on campus or inside school building. Basically, “shelter-in-
place” means that all school personnel, including students,
must immediately take shelter and secure themselves in order
to prevent harm or avoid any injury.
Expected norms during Shelter-in-Place:
 Incident Commander will issue a shelter-in-place order.
The designated school personnel will hit the metal
cylinder as such: three hits, pause, three hits – for a span
of one minute.
 Secure room by locking doors and covering door glass
panels and windows.
 Cell phones are put away.
 Turn off all lights.
 Get down on the floor and hide behind furniture.
 Restrict mobility; no one leaves or enters the room.
 Maintain silence.
 Teachers, staff, and students are to remain calm and
follow the instructions from the school administration.
 Wait for the Incident Commander to give the all-clear
signal.
Lock Down means the active shooter is not on campus but
there may be a threat outside the campus.
Expected Norms during a Lock Down:
 Incident Commander will issue a lock-down order.
The designated school personnel will hit the metal
cylinder as such: five hits, pause, five hits – for a span
of one minute.
 Secure room by locking doors.
 Instruction continues
 Restrict mobility; no one enters or leaves the room.
 Teachers, staff, and students are to remain calm and
follow the instructions from the school administration.
 Wait for the Incident Commander to give the all-clear
signal.
Disclaimer: The JFKHS Administration reserves the right to amend the
JFKHS Student Handbook as needed. Refer to the Monthly Notices and
the School Website for updated information.
 SCHOOL INFORMATION
Colors: Green and Gold REGULAR BELL SCHEDULE
Mascot: Islanders 6:45 A.M. Warning Bell
Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and 1st BLOCK (105 Mins.)
6:50 A.M. - 8:35 A.M. 7:06 A.M. – Technical Absence
Colleges (WASC)
Website: www.jfkislanders.com 8:35 A.M. - 8:50 A.M. Homeroom (15 Mins.)
8:50 A.M. - 9:05 A.M. BREAK (15 Mins.)
JFKHS ADMINISTRATION 2nd BLOCK (105 Mins.)
9:10 A.M. - 10:55 A.M. 9:25 A.M. – Technical Absence
Principal:
10:55 A.M. - 11:55 A.M. LUNCH (60 Mins.)
Dr. Barbara R. Adamos, Ed.D. bradamos@gdoe.net
3rd BLOCK (105 Mins.)
Assistant Principals: 12:00 P.M. - 1:45 P.M. 12:15 P.M. – Technical Absence
Mrs. Patricia Anub ptranub@gdoe.net
Ms. Catherine Diniega cddiniega@gdoe.net
Mr. Jonathan Pilarca jbpilarca@gdoe.net
ISLANDER BELL SCHEDULE
Mr. Jay Antonio jmantonio@gdoe.net 6:45 A.M. Warning Bell
Admin. Officer: Ms. Tessie Cruz tnccruz@gdoe.net
6:50 A.M. – 7:40 A.M. 1st Period (50 Mins.)
CAMPUS DIRECTORY 7:40 A.M. – 7:55 A.M. Homeroom (15 Mins.)
Main Line: 642-2100 8:00 A.M. – 8:50 A.M. 2nd Period (50 Mins.)
Attendance: ext. 4349 8:50 A.M. – 9:05 A.M. Break (15 Mins.)
Counseling: ext. 4362
FOAS: ext. 4335 9:10 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. 3rd Period (50 Mins.)
Library: ext. 4360 10:05 A.M. – 10:55 A.M. 4th Period (50 Mins.)
Nurse: ext. 4365
SSSO: ext. 4340 10:55 A.M. – 11:55 P.M. Lunch (60 Mins.)
12:00 P.M. – 12:50 P.M. 5th Period (50 Mins.)
KENNEDY ALMA MATER 12:55 P.M. – 1:45 P.M. 6th Period (50 Mins.)
Kennedy, Kennedy, we sing to you, Our Alma Mater dear.
A home to youth, you gave us knowledge,
You taught the power of truth.
COMMUNITY/AGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS
Kennedy, Kennedy, we sing thy praise. AGENCY PHONE NUMBER
You gave us love and friendship. Child Protective Services (CPS) – 475-2672
You showed the way to paths of learning, Dept. Public Health & Social 475-2653
For future days. Services
Department Youth Affairs 735-5037-39
Chorus: Counseling Unit
Kennedy, Kennedy, our Alma Mater,
Guam Behavioral Health and 647-5440
Kennedy, our Tumon home. Wellness Center
Kennedy, Kennedy, our Alma Mater,
Guam Memorial Hospital (GMH) 647-2330
Kennedy, our Tumon home.
Guam Regional Medical City 645-5500
(GRMC)
Kennedy, Kennedy, we hold thee dear,
Guam Police Department GPD 649-6330
Though we may roam and wander.
(Tamuning/Tumon)
Though we may fail, we’ll long remember thee,
Our Tumon home. I Famagu’on-ta 477-5338
Sanctuary, Inc. 475-7100
Chorus Dededo Mayor’s Office 632-5203
Tamuning Mayor’s Office 646-5211
KENNEDY FIGHT SONG GDOE Student Support Services 300-1623
Come on and fight, fight, fight for Kennedy High, Office
Get up and raise your banners to the sky! DPW Bus Operations – Dededo 632-2026
We have a school of honor--brave and bold, DPW Bus Operations - Tamuning 646-3216
And with our colors green and gold-- Sanctuary Incorporated Hotline 475-7100
So green and gold! Youth Crisis Hotline 1-800-843-5200
Among the palms we'll have a jubilee, Local Mental Health Crisis Hotline 647-8833
For Kennedy's the best school by the sea! National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK
We have the finest school, you'll all agree,
All agree, It's Ken--ne--dy, Hey!

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