About JFK Counseling Program
Recognized ASCA model program (Ramp)
Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP) is a recognition program for individual schools, not districts or school counselors. RAMP helps schools evaluate their school counseling program, discover areas for improvement and enhance the program’s efforts to contribute to student success.
RAMP at JFK
John F. Kennedy High School has received the American School Counseling Association (ASCA) designation since 2009.
The RAMP designation recognizes schools that are committed to delivering an exemplary school counseling program. Honorees are awarded for aligning their program with the criteria in the ASCA National Model, a framework for a data-informed school counseling program.
Research findings indicate fully implemented comprehensive school counseling programs are associated with a range of positive student educational and behavioral outcomes.
We are committed to delivering a comprehensive, data-driven school counseling program for all students.
Only 10 schools in Colorado have this distinction. Only two other DPS schools (Lincoln and North High School) earned the RAMP designation in the 2018-2019 school year. JFK is one of two schools in Colorado that is a four-time champ.
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Counseling Beliefs
All students have dignity and worth.
A comprehensive school counseling program will use data to drive our programming and interventions to support all students.
All students are capable of setting and achieving postsecondary and career goals with support from a comprehensive school counseling program.
School Counselors advocate for all students while providing the necessary tools to develop self-advocacy skills.
The school counseling program will support all students’ academic, postsecondary and social/emotional needs.
The school counseling program will consider all student backgrounds in the planning and implementation of counseling curriculum and programming.
The school counseling program should be preventive and consistent with expected developmental stages of learning.
An ongoing program of counselor competency training/retraining is necessary to maintain a quality school counseling program.
School Counselors collaborate with all stakeholders in the community and at school to ensure students receive the necessary tools and resources to be successful both inside the classroom and in the world.
Our comprehensive school counseling program aligns with the standards and ethical codes of American School Counselor Association and Colorado School Counselor Association.
vision statement
All students at John F. Kennedy High School will graduate college and career ready, having achieved personal and academic excellence. Our students will be equipped to navigate the 21st century with the necessary skills to engage in lifelong learning, and they will all become successful adults who positively contribute to our global community.
mission statement
The mission of the John F. Kennedy High School comprehensive school counseling program is to provide a safe environment where ALL students are empowered to develop a positive character and become self-advocates, giving them the necessary skills to be independent and responsible for their academic success, college and career readiness, and social/emotional well-being. We strive for equity, access, and success for all through advocacy, leadership, and data driven interventions. The JFK counseling department serves as a bridge for our students, transitioning them to a successful and productive post-secondary life where they achieve personal excellence. The school counseling department works in collaboration with other stakeholders, including school, family, and community to best equip all students with the knowledge and skills necessary to meet future challenges and become active, informed, and contributing adults in our diverse society.
program goals
Goal 1
By June 1st, 2020, the Class of 2023 will increase their on track to graduate rate, as measured by credits earned and current grades, by 3% (from 77% as of 10/28/19 to 80% as of 6/1/20) and ICAP completion, by 12% (from 78% as of 10/28/19 to 90% as of 6/1/20).
Targeted Goal: By June 1st, 2020, the class of 2023 ELL and redesignated ELLs will increase their on-track to graduate rate, as measured by credits earned and current grades, by 3% (from 77% as of 10/28/19 to 80% as of 6/1/20) and ICAP completion, by 13% (from 77% as of 10/28/19 to 90% as of 6/1/20).
Data Resources & Interventions:
Principal Portal On-Track-To-Graduate Tool
Ibonne Pineda, Freshman Transition Counselor. (Ongoing) Groups, Caseloads, translation
On Track to Graduate 1-on-1 Meetings w/off track students. (January)
Attendance Supports - Phone Calls to Parents, 1-on-1 w/students
Link Crew - Orientation Day and Mentor follow-ups.
Targeted Goal - ELL ICAP Follow Up w additional supports (Twice a year).
Targeted Goal - Guest Speakers for ELD classes.
Targeted Goal - 1-on-1 Meetings w/all ELL students.
Goal 2
By June 1, 2020, the Class of 2021 will increase their on-track to graduate rate, as measured by credits earned and current grades, by 17 % (from 58% as of 10/28/19 to 75% as of 6/1/20) and ICAP completion, by 42 % (from 48% as of 10/28/19 to 90% 6/1/2020).
Targeted Goal: By June 1, 2020, Class of 2021 ELL’s and redesignated ELL’s will increase their on-track-to-graduate rate, as measured by credits earned and current grades, by 8% (from 67% as of 10/28/19 to 75% as of 6/1/2020) and ICAP completion, by 46% (from 44% as of 10/28/19 to 90% as of 6/1/2020).
Data Points & Interventions:
Principal Portal On-Track-To-Graduate Tool
Credit checks towards graduation
Individual student meetings (February and March)
Attendance supports - Phone Calls to Parents, 1-on-1 w/students
Summer school registration (April and May)
Targeted Goal - ELL ICAP Follow Up w additional supports (Twice a year).
Targeted Goal - Guest Speakers for ELD classes.
Targeted Goal - 1-on-1 Meetings w/all ELL students.