Student Handbooks JFK Student Handbook 2017-2018 | Page 4

PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE Welcome to John F. Kennedy Middle School. This student handbook has been put together with your success in mind. This handbook serves as a resource to the expectations we have for our students at JFK. Here at JFK, we believe in the 4Rs (Respect, Responsibility, Readiness, and Positive Relationships) will prepare students to be well rounded learners. I encourage all students to become involved in various school activities and to be active learners in and out of the classroom. There is no substitute for hard work and dedication. I hope you have a great school year! Steven Sargalski Principal MISSION STATEMENT The mission of John F. Kennedy Middle School is to provide a secure, nurturing and academically rigorous environment that meets the individual needs of our diverse community. We prepare students to become college and career ready citizens who can contribute responsibly in a global community. This mission empowers students: • To become compassionate, productive, and ethical members of the community. • To be resourceful thinkers who independently and cooperatively strive to solve complex problems. • To develop fluency in the use of technology in all disciplines. We recognize that this endeavor is a shared responsibility of student, home, school and community. SPECIAL NOTES NON-DISCRIMINATION (Title VI, Title IX, Section 504) It is the policy of the Enfield Board of Education not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sexual orientation, national origin, sex or handicap in its educational programs, activities, or employment policies as required by Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504. All courses and activities offered by Enfield Schools are open to any student. Non-Discrimination – Title IX It is the policy of the Enfield Board of Education not to discriminate on the basis of gender in its educational programs, activities or employment policies as required by Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments, or on any other basis prohibited by Connecticut State and/or Federal Non-Discrimination Laws. Inquiries regarding compliance with Title IX may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator. The Board of Education appoints the Superintendent of Schools or his designated agent as Title IX Coordinator. 4