Overview
Our School
John F. Kennedy Day School is located on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation in Cedar Creek, Arizona. JFK offers classes from kindergarten through eighth grade with approximately 220 students from the surrounding communities. All of our students are members of the White Mountain Apache Tribe or members of other federally recognized Tribes in the United States.
Purpose
The purpose of John F. Kennedy Day School is to provide a high-quality education by preparing students to be college and career ready.
Direction
The direction of the John F. Kennedy Day School is to enrich student learning through expanding instructional strategies and to produce students who are poised to excel in an increasingly globalized world by being well-versed in the effective utilization of technology.
Commitment
The John F. Kennedy Day School staff’s commitment to high expectations is achieved through community-based involvement through activities for all stakeholders, setting high standards, and assuring preparation.
Beliefs and Values
The John F. Kennedy Day School’s beliefs and values about teaching and learning embrace the premise that all students can learn.
Strategic Transformation of Education Plan (STEP)
John F. Kennedy Day School has incorporated blended learning into our daily schedule. The school is a part of the Bureau of Indian Education Strategic Technology Education Program (STEP). This powerful initiative is purposed to reduce the opportunity gap, increase student opportunities, increase self-advocacy for our students, and empower Tribal leaders for future generations. STEP is supporting this impactful vision through three strategic objectives:
- Implement Blended Learning environments through an education learning management system integrated with optimal culturally responsive, standards-based, differentiated digital curricula.
- Improved digital connectivity for our schools, including increased bandwidth to the door, updated and improved IT infrastructure, and optimal student devices for every student.
- Support and professional development for educators, IT professionals, and leaders through training and Communities of Practice.
Technical tools or connectivity alone will not close the digital gap for our students. Adopting innovative blended learning teaching strategies and tools in our everyday classroom experiences is essential, not just on the rare occasion our schools shift to remote learning. Blended Learning strategies and optimal use of the eLMS with our schools' best, integrated curriculum is at the root of change and the opportunity for success.
Message from the Principal
Welcome to John F. Kennedy Day School!
I am excited to participate actively in this strong and thriving school community. As the principal of JFK, I work hard to foster a safe and positive learning environment where all students experience high-quality instruction, high expectations and a commitment to excellence from all staff members.
John F. Kennedy Day School is an official Cognia Accredited School, an academic program that recognizes kindergarten through eighth grade with culturally responsive education that is aligned with BIE College and Career Readiness Standards. We are also partnered with the Phoenix Education Resource Center as a Network Learning Community with our sister schools throughout Arizona to provide workshops, data analysis and teacher professional development programs
We strive to support student needs with their day-to-day challenges and use strategies directly aligned with the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning framework within our BIE SEL program. Our students are encouraged to make positive decisions based on their understanding of self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills and responsible decision-making.
I chose to be a part of this community, and I’m elated that you decided that our school will meet your needs. I look forward to working with you, your child and the school community to ensure success for all.
Sincerely,
Principal Wilson
