Legacy Grants Awarded
The John F. Kennedy High School Educational Foundation has awarded Legacy Grants to the following:
Cambridge/AP Exams (Mr. Thomas Anderson, Principal)
Cambridge students follow an academically challenging course of study in four major fields: Languages, Science, Humanities, and Mathematics leading to two diplomas, issued by Cambridge University in Great Britain. The first diploma earned in the sophomore year is the International Certificate of Education (ICE). The second diploma earned in the senior year is the Advanced International Certificate of Education. Fees for Cambridge exams, much like AP (Advanced Placement) exams, can be expensive and the JFK Ed Foundation has provided funds to the school to assist JFK families with exam fees.
AMATE (African-American Males Aiming to Excel)(Mr. Tim McNeil)
This program brings together high school students to focus on their futures, serve the community and discuss everything from decision-making to relationships. One feature of the program is an annual tour of college campuses. The JFK Ed Foundation has provided funds to support this tour.
JFK College Institute (Ms. Juanita Goudy, College Institute Coordinator)
Get Ready, Get Set, Get College Credit!
The College Institute program is possible through a partnership with Montgomery College who provide Professors to teach courses throughout the week. Students gain college skills and earn college credits by taking college courses during the regular school day. The College Institue extends opportunities beyond AP level and students can earn up to 30 college credits within the confines of their high school. These credits may be applied towards a Montgomery College degree and/or be applied to any receiving school.
The Foundation grant is designed to boost participation and achievement of students in the program. It will provide resources for small group meetings with 9th and 10th graders that focus on topics of academic excellence. The grant will also support seniors as they transition to college by providing a number of incentives and rewards; juniors will also be encouraged to enroll.
Reading Around the World (Global Reading) (Ms. Altheria Jones)
This program is designed to tap into the wide cultural diversity at JFK and to use it to boost awareness and achievement through the creation of reading clubs by the JFK Media Center. Funds will support a library of books, author visit, club luncheons, and student gifts.
Leadership Training Institute
MD Engineering Robot Challenge (Mr. John Adams, LTI)
The Leadership Training Institute empowers students through a rigorous four-year interdisciplinary education emphasizing experiential learning, community service projects, and leadership theory and application. The Foundation funds will cover the cost of transportation for LTI students to the Baltimore Museum of Industry for a state-wide engineering competition in April.
The Save League (Mr. Keith Adams, U.S. History)
The Save League is a unique effort to stimulate academic achievement among 9th grade students who are not in honors-level courses. This innovative program places students in long-term heterogeneous groups to provide a mini-professional learning community where students participate in team-building activities, hold each other accountable, and build a sense of pride and self-worth. The Foundation funds will support prizes to successful student teams every 9 weeks, producing increased motivation and success.
Time to Read! (Ms. Pasternak, English)
This program is designed to reach students in grades 9-11 who are reading significantly below grade level. The grant will help support a classroom library of high interest books that students will be able to take home to read. The program also includes a reading log and further encouragement for students to make literacy a part of their daily lives inside and outside school.
Salto Al Futuro (Ms. Marisol Benitez, Counselor)
Salto Al Futuro which translates to “Leap to the future” is a College bound group for Hispanic students that meets weekly. The goal of the program is to support Hispanic students to graduate high school with a high level of academic attainment and to successfully transition to college. The major components of the program include weekly college workshops to increase their college writing/vocabulary skills, career exploration exercises, annual career fair with Hispanic professionals from both from private and public sectors, two/three field trips to local colleges and participation in the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute and summer symposium , and middle school mentoring and recruiting. Foundation funds will support trips to college conferences, local middle schools for mentoring efforts, and the annual Career Day in April.
TRI-M Academy after school SAT Enrichment Program (Ms. Rita Boule, Academy Head)
The Tri-M Academy (Academy of Sports Medicine, Management, and Medical Careers), a smaller learning community integrates science, mathematics, business, psychology, health and physical education into a comprehensive academic program dedicated to providing students with educational and vocational experiences in the fields of sports management, sports administration, medical careers, exercise science, wellness, fitness, and the prevention and treatment of injuries. The TRI-M Academy operates an after-school SAT enrichment program for its students and Foundation funds will be used to pay for incentives for reaching benchmarks throughout the SAT Enrichment course, as well as two field trips for students enrolled in the Introduction to Sports Medicine and Management Course.
DCC Summer Workshops – Sea Perch (Ms. Cheryl Burwell, Math)
This program is designed to increase the number of students at Kennedy High School interested in careers in Math, Engineering, Science (Physics), Architecture and Technology, with a special focus on minorities and females. The program involves a one week summer program in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, in partnership with the Naval Warfare Center, MIT, and Society of Naval Architects & Marine Engineers.
The students will design, build and test the an underwater vehicle (sea perches). Foundation funds will support program and field trip costs.
Literature to Life (Majy Gibboney, English)
This program is designed to build 11th Grade English students’ understanding of current political issues as well as their rhetorical skills. Students will complete research papers, form literacy circles and give a Presidential speech. Foundation funds will support a library, equipment and a field trip to Capitol Hill.
National ServSafe Examination Support (Ms. Marlene Montgomery, Hospitality Management)
Foundation funds will support students in JFK’s Hospitality Management Course as they seek to pass the National ServSafe Examination and obtain certification.
Nourishment for Scholars (Mr. Tony Payne, English)
Foundation funds provide support for students participating in JFK’s after-school Homework Assistance program.
NSL Government Action Plan (Ms. Jaime Ambrosio and Ms. Robin Wheeler)
Foundation funds provide support for at-risk students participating in JFK’s after-school remediation program for the NSL High School Assessment exam.
JFK Cameras (Ms. Lauren McCormick)
Foundation funds supported the purchase of special cameras for use of students in photography classes and various media projects.
Dance Grant (Ms. Lauren McAuliffe, Physical Education)
Foundation funds supported the purchase of special dance equipment for JFK students.
Read 180 (Ms. Deborah Wischmann & Ms. Dorothy Snowder, English)
Foundation funds supported field trips to war memorials in Washington, DC.
Summer Orientation (Mr. Thomas Anderson, Principal)
Using MCPS data to identify and target at-risk students in the Summer before they start high school, this program uses assemblies and class instruction to prepare at-risk students before the start of their 9th grade year, and follows them through the year to ensure progress.