John F. Kennedy High School

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SAFARI Montage (Intranet Only)
SAFARI Montage is an award-winning broadcast-quality, video-on-demand solution for schools and districts that comes preloaded with 1,000+ educational video titles. Each title has been hand-picked for its direct application to the curriculum to support visual learning. Selected from the finest educational publishers in the world, SAFARI Montage content packages are from the series that teachers use, love and respect.

Teachers take advantage of this nice resource. Here is what you need to do: Go to... or click on the URL above.

1. http://cpsondemand.cps.k12.il.us

2. Use the drop down box and select: Kennedy High School
Use your cps username and password to access the system (same as CPS webmail)

Search for video using Keyword, Subject and Illinois State Standards.

Service Learning
DEFINITION: Service-learning is a teaching strategy that connects classroom curriculum with service projects. Service-learning engages students in projects that serve the community while building social, civic, and academic skills.

MISSION: Service-learning will strengthen the classroom instruction of high school students in all subject areas to improve their overall academic success and will fulfill real needs in the City of Chicago. Through their participation in curriculum-driven projects, students will be exposed to new concepts in learning and will develop a stronger sense of social responsibility and civic awareness

GOALS: Service-learning as an educational strategy will enhance social and academic learning while developing character and citizenship skills. Visit our Guidelines page to view Service Learning outcomes.

Summer Jobs!!!!

The 2010 summer employment application for Mayor Daley’s Youth Ready Chicago program is available now at]www.youthreadychicago.org . This online application provides a centralized means for youth, ages 14-24, to apply to many program partners, including Chicago Public Schools, Chicago Park District, After School Matters, Chicago Housing Authority, City Colleges of Chicago and the Department of Family and Support Services. Each partner has their own selection process and hiring criteria.

To be eligible, applicants must meet the following requirements:

Must be between 14 and 24 at the time of the application

Must live in the City of Chicago with a valid mailing address

Must have a social security number or a number that is legally allowed to replace a social security number for the purposes of employment

Must provide a guardian’s signature for applicants under the age of 18 at the time of application.

The deadline for youth to apply for Mayor Daley’s Youth Ready Chicago summer opportunities is June 4, 2010.

Applicants or parents/guardians with questions about summer opportunities may call 311 for more information or visit http://www.youthreadychicago.org

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Find anything you need to know to plan, apply, & go to the college or university of your choice.

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