JOHN F.

KENNEDY
HIGH SCHOOL

ISLANDERS’ COLLEGE & CAREER

PREPARATION GUIDE
SY 2017-2018
 REQUIRED COURSES CREDITS
Language Arts 4
Math1 4 CLASS OF 2021
Science2 3
Social Studies3 3
Health 1
Physical Education 1
Chamorro 1 The Class of 2021 will be the
Fine Arts 1 first class to follow the NEW
TOTAL CORE REQUIREMENTS 18 College & Career Readiness
College, Career & Life Courses 6 High School Graduation re-
TOTAL CREDITS: 24 quirements. Students still need
11
21
credit of Algebra I and 1 credit of Geometry.
credit of Life Science (Biology, Living Biology), and 1 credit of Physical
to complete 75 Service Learning
Science (Physical Science, Chemistry, or Physics).
31 credit of History of Guam. 1 credit of World Studies (World History or Hours.
World Geography). 1 credit of Citizenship Studies (American Government,
Civics, U.S. History).

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

REQUIRED COURSES COLLEGE PREP CAREER PREP
Language Arts 4 4
Math1 4 3
Science2 4 3
Social Studies3 4 3
CLASS OF 2020 Health 1 1
Physical Education 1 1
Chamorro 1 1
Fine Arts 1 1
CLASS OF 2019 CORE REQUIREMENTS 20 17
Career Prep Courses 0 3–6
Site Based Electives4 4 0–4
TOTAL CREDITS: 24 24
CLASS OF 2018 11 credit of Algebra II or Geometry (Algebra I is a pre-requisite for these courses). Career Path students may
substitute Applied Math I for Algebra II or Geometry.
21 credit of Life Science (Biology, Living Biology), and 1 credit of Physical Science (Physical Science, Chemistry,

or Physics).
31 credit of History of Guam. 1 credit of World Studies (World History or World Geography). 1 credit of

Citizenship Studies (American Government, Civics, U.S. History). College Path Students must take US History
and American Government.
4College Path Students are encouraged to take 2 consecutive years of a Foreign Language, to meet off-island

college admission requirements.

 FRESHMEN YEAR BASICS
TO GET YOURSELF TO COLLEGE
 Meet with your counselor to go over your 4-year course schedule. Keep her/him updated throughout high school
as you make decisions about what colleges and majors you’re considering.
 Ask both counselors and teachers to keep you informed of any special programs or extracurricular activities that are
available.
 Make a list of academic and personal goals. Revise them at least once a year.
 Get to know teachers, so they get to know you. At some point you may need recommendations for summer pro-
grams, scholarships, and college applications. Watered-down, generalized recommendations don’t help.
 Check out websites of your dream colleges. What are their admission requirements? Are you taking the right cours-
es? [Also, check the requirements for any specific majors you’re considering at that school…note how much math,
science, and foreign language is required.)
 Register at college web service sites.
 Read newspapers, bulletin boards, even junk mail! Keep your eyes open for cool activities or opportunities such as:
summer programs, camps, academic or sport contests, jobs, or volunteering.
 Create a portfolio and start developing a resume.
 Start your scholarship search. Yep, it’s not too soon.
 Find fun and interesting ways to volunteer.
 Talk to your parents about how much money may be available for your college education. Not a lot? No problem
IF you plan ahead.

MAPPING OUT A 4-YEAR PLAN

 Fill out your graduation tracker, given to you by your counselor.
 TIMING is everything: setup your schedule so that your senior year includes the courses you’ll need to continue as a
college freshmen.
For MATH, take all 4 years even if it doesn’t agree with you. It’s easier to ‘GUT IT OUT’ in high school than in college…
ask any college freshman.
Honors/Advanced Placement (AP) courses
Many selective schools give honors and AP grades more weight because they want students who are willing to challenge
themselves. So, a 90% in Honors English is worth more than a 100% in a regular English class. The top 50 colleges expect
you to do the maximum amount of work available to you.
What kind of student are you? You DO want to challenge yourself in the courses in which you’re strong, BUT you don’t
want to bury yourself or your GPA. If you think you can get a reasonable grade and you’re excited about the coursework or
the teacher, go for it.

USEFUL ONLINE RESOURCES

COLLEGE SEARCH FINANCIAL AID
www.collegeboard.org www.fafsa.ed.gov
www.review.com www.collegefunds.net
www.collegeispossible.org

RECOMMENDED COLLEGE TESTING for 9th Grade

Spring Semester PSAT
 SOPHOMORE YEAR BASICS
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ISLAND ERS

TO GET YOURSELF TO COLLEGE

 Sign up in September for the PSAT. This one’s practice…the real one is Junior Year.
 Focus on your GPA. Take the most challenging classes you can handle.
 Narrow down your activities to two or three that you’ll do throughout high school and may pursue
in college.
 Start a list of colleges to consider. Be sure to go to any college fairs in your area…you’ll learn the
“language” of exploring colleges. Use virtual tours and begin thinking about which colleges you’d
like to visit in-depth.
 Take a personality/interest inventory assessment if you need help selecting colleges or majors. Or,
do it just for fun. They ask the questions you need to be
asking yourself.
 Plan your summer. Find programs to attend. Check with
your counselor to decide if a summer class is appropriate.
 Continue your scholarship search.
 Review and/or prepare for PSAT, SAT, and ACT. We’re on the Web!
 Update your records of activities, volunteer work,
 programs, classes, and traveling. File information example.com
 you receive on colleges, scholarships, and tests.
 Review and revise your goals…set new ones.
 Think Careers! Talk to people about their jobs.
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SOPHOMORE YEAR BASICS
MAPPING OUT YOUR 4-YEAR PLAN
 Meet with your counselor to update your graduation
tracker.
 TIMING is everything: setup your schedule so
that your senior year includes the courses you’ll need
to continue as a college freshmen.
 As for MATH, take all 4 years even if it doesn’t
agree with you. Taking rigorous math in high school
may be all you need to meet the basic college re-
quirements and you’ll be better prepared to test out
of it. It’s easier to ‘GUT IT OUT’ in high school
than in college…ask any college freshman.

Honors/Advanced Placement (AP) courses

Many selective schools give honors and AP grades more weight because they want stu-
dents who are willing to challenge themselves. So, a 90% in Honors English is worth
more than a 100% in a regular English class. The top 50 colleges expect you to do the
maximum amount of work available to you. For more information about AP testing, visit
www.collegeboard.org.

What kind of student are you?

You DO want to challenge yourself in the courses in which you’re strong, BUT you don’t
want to bury yourself or your GPA. If you think you can get a reasonable grade and
you’re excited about the coursework or the teacher, go for it.
Source: Pierce, Countdown to College: 21 to do things for high school. Porch Press. 2009 and http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/psat/about.html

RECOMMENDED COLLEGE TESTING for 10th Grade

FALL Semester PSAT

Advanced Placement Test

SPRING Semester
SAT Subject Test
 JUNIOR YEAR BASICS
TO GET YOURSELF TO COLLEGE
THROUGHOUT THE YEAR...
 Concentrate on your Grade Point Average (G.P.A.), keep your grades high and your courses as challenging as possible.
 Get information packets from the colleges you’re considering. Request them from college websites or call the admissions
department at the college.
 Intensify your scholarship search. Keep track of deadlines and requirements.
 Attend career days, college fairs, and financial aid workshops.

IN THE FALL...
 Meet with your counselor. Be sure your classes are on the right track for the colleges you’re considering and that meeting
graduation requirements. Consider taking a PSAT preparation class or review PSAT books in the library.
 Register for and take the PSAT, this year it counts for the National Merit Scholarship.
 Talk to your coach if you want to play for a college team or apply for an athletic scholarship.
 Schedule dates to take the SAT and/or ACT tests. Arrange to take both tests at least once during your junior year.
 Investigate financial aid programs now before the financial “base” year begins.
 Contact the US military academies NOW if you want to apply. Find out about the individual schools and their summer
programs at: www.defenselink.mil/faq/pis/20.html.
 Research summer workshops and college courses for high school students.

IN THE WINTER...
 Review your PSAT results with your counselor. Pump up any weak subjects.
 Register for the SAT, ACT, and SATII tests if the colleges you’re considering require them. If you’re applying for Early
Decision and you want to take them a second time, be sure to take the SAT and ACT again in June.
 Decide what programs, volunteer work, and classes you want to attend or take in summer.

IN THE SPRING...
 Compile writing samples, put together portfolios, and work on audition tapes if the colleges or scholarships you’re applying
to require them.
 Consider taking a summer class. You can start earning college credit by taking “dual credit courses” at UOG or DEAL
classes at GCC.
 Take AP exams for the AP classes you’ve completed.
 See your counselor for an NCAA clearinghouse form if you want to play sports in college.
 Look for a summer job. Try to get one related to a major you’re considering.

RECOMMENDED COLLEGE TESTING IN THE SUMMER...

for 11th Grade  Request applications for scholarships.
FALL Semester PSAT  Start work on your essays for college applica-
tions and scholarships.
SUMMER: Advanced Placement Test  Zero in on which teachers you want to ask
SAT Subject Test recommendations from.
SPRINGapplications
Request Semester for scholarships.
SAT Test (May)*  Work on your resume’.
ACT Test (April)*  Start your application process if you’re apply-
Start work on your essays for college applications and scholarships.
*Request Question and Answer Service ing Early Decision or Early Action.
Zero in on which teachers you want to ask recommendations from.
Source: Pierce, Countdown to College: 21 to do things for high school. Porch Press. 2009
 SENIOR YEAR BASICS
TO GET YOURSELF TO COLLEGE
IN THE FALL...
 Create a master calendar of deadlines. Include college applications, test registra-
tions, and test dates, scholarship applications, housing, and financial deadlines
 Look for scholarships one last time. Request any applications you don’t already
have.
 Last chance to take the SAT or ACT. Register early.
 Request college applications, financial aid, and housing applications.
 Make sure your high school transcripts and records are correct and up-to-date.
 Review your college plans and financial aid preparations with your counselors.
 Attend college fairs and financial aid workshop.
 Make the last of your college visits. If you haven’t had an interview with the admissions office, request one.
 Ask for letters of recommendation from teachers, employers, and coaches.
 Finish essays for college applications and scholarships.
 Update your resume’.
 Apply “early Decision” or “early Action” if you so choose.
 Send in applications to your other college choices along with your transcripts.

IN THE WINTER...
 Gather tax information for the financial aid applications.
 Fill out financial aid forms. Apply for scholarships.
 Have your mid-year grades sent to colleges. Follow up to make sure they were sent.

IN THE SPRING...
 Decide on a college and notify the admissions office by May 1st of your acceptance. Notify other colleges who
have accepted you that you will not be attending.
 Create a budget to determine your needs.
 Determine if you need a student loan. File your application.
 See your doctor for a physical and any necessary vac-
cinations.
 Complete your housing and meal applications.
 Take Advance Placement Exams.
 Have your final transcripts sent to your college.

IN THE SUMMER...
 Notify your college of any scholarships you received.
 Apply for a summer job. If you financial aid package
includes work study, you may be responsible for finding
a job at college.
 Start your reading assignments for freshmen year.
 Take a deep breath! Pack for college.

Source: Pierce, Countdown to College: 21 to do things for high school. Porch Press. 2009
 SENIOR PLANNING
MONTHLY GUIDELINES
SEPTEMBER:
 Check your transcript to make sure you have all the credits you need to get into your college choices. Find out from the colleges
whether or not they need official transcripts sent at the time of your application.
 Register for October/November SAT I, SAT II, and ACT tests. JFK school code is 525-160.
 Go to www.collegeboard.com to search for colleges and register to take the SAT tests. Recommendation is to take the SAT
twice and send in the better score.
 Take another look at your list of colleges and make sure that they still satisfy your requirements. The College Board site allows
you to compare schools, explore tuition and dormitory costs, minimum requirements needed for acceptance, and examine data
from schools regarding current student demographics and profiles. College Board site is the best all-around site for potential
college students. Find more assistance at www.ed.gov.
 Make sure you meet the requirements for all the colleges that you apply to. Double-check the deadlines and apply.
 Search for available scholarships; many can be found on-line. One site is www.scholarships.com. Take a look at what local
scholarships are offered. Stop by the UOG financial aid office and pick up some packets.
 Some include: Coca-Cola Scholars, Gates Millennium Scholarship, Asia-Pacific Scholarship, Yamashita Teacher Corp, UOG
Nurses Corp, ROTC, and many more local business scholarships representing area of study interest, ethnic origin, religious affili-
ation, etc. Take advantage of any funding you can find. Seek assistance from UOG Financial Aid office.
 Prepare a Resume’ indicating your accomplishments, goals, aspirations, efficiencies, and other marketable selling points. Provide
a copy to faculty and staff that may be willing to write you a letter of recommendation (teachers, counselors, administrators,
etc.). Ask for help if you need it.
 Request for recommendation letters in advance (accompanied with a Resume’ or accomplishment listing). Provide a stamped,
college-addressed envelope to assure that it gets sent in and assure that your portion of the form is filled out completely and ac-
curately.
 Most application due dates begin October 1st thru November 1st .
OCTOBER
 Make a final list of schools that interest you and keep a file of deadlines and required admissions items for each school.
 Take SAT or ACT tests. Have the official scores sent by the testing agency to the college or university that you have chosen as
your final list of schools.
 Continuing thinking about and begin writing (if you have not already started) any essays to be included with your applications.
 Complete and submit the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). The application opens October 1st of every year.
Submit the FAFSA early to ensure you receive the best financial aid package. Go to www.fafsa.ed.gov.
 Make sure parents/ guardians have filed their income tax forms (1040EZ/140/1040A) in anticipation of the financial aid applica-
tion.
 Attend a Financial Aid Workshop with your parents to learn more about the financial aid process.
 Again, UOG Financial Aid Office and your High School counselor should be able to assist you through this process.
NOVEMBER
 Most application deadlines fall within this month. Be sure to submit your application before the deadline. Send it registered mail
or some way to assure that your application reached its destination
DECEMBER
 Expect notification of your application status for early decision between December 1 st and 31st.
 Assure that all test scores and recommendation letters were sent and received by the college.
 Schedule interviews or visit the campus if possible. Meet the registrar office personnel if possible.
 SENIOR PLANNING

JANUARY
 Investigate purchasing a computer for college. You and your parents can subsidize the cost of a computer in your student loans.
 Request that your high school sends your official transcripts to the colleges you are applying to.
 Contact the admissions office of the college you have applied to make sure your information has been received and they have every-
thing they need from you.
FEBRUARY
 If you have completed FAFSA, you should receive your Student Aid Report (SAR) within four weeks. Make the necessary correc-
tions and return it to the FAFSA processor.
 Complete all scholarship applications.
 If you are granted funding, contact the financial aid office of the colleges you have applied to and make sure that your funding infor-
mation has been received.
MARCH – APRIL
 You will hear from the colleges as to your acceptance status usually by April 15th.
 If you have been accepted by multiple colleges, you must make a decision. Generally, a college will expect a
 deposit, usually nonrefundable, to cover tuition and housing.
MAY
 Make a decision as to which college you will be attending and notify the school by mailing your commitment
 deposit payment. Many school s require that your notification letter be postmarked by May 1st.
 Take AP exams for any AP subjects you studied in high school and have the results sent to the college.
 If you were placed on a waiting list, contact the college and let them know of your interest to attend and update them on any perfor-
mance exams or financial support changes.
JUNE
 Submit a request to the counseling office of JFKHS to have your final official high school transcripts mailed to the college you plan
on attending. Contact your college to determine when payment for fees, tuition, and room and board are due.
 Summer After Senior Year
 Participate in summer orientation programs for incoming freshmen.
 Look into student health insurance options.
 Get familiar with your college campus and programs available for new students.
 Continue to look for additional funding and scholarships, internships and Teaching Assistant programs.

RECOMMENDED COLLEGE TESTING for 12th Grade

SAT Test (October)*
FALL Semester
ACT Test (September)
Advanced Placement Test
SPRING Semester
SAT Subject Test
*Test question return service available for additional fee
 FOR PARENTS
EVERY YEAR IN HIGH SCHOOL

THINGS TO DO...
 Continue to talk to your child about college plans as if he or she will definitely go
to college.
 Keep an eye on your child’s study habits and grades.
 Check the Parent Portal on PowerSchool at https://powerschool.gdoe.net to view cur-
rent grades and attendance, and email teachers.
Call JFK’s Computer Operator, Marcie Aguigui, to get your personalized username and password, if you did not
receive one.
 Stay involved.
 Encourage your child to take Advanced Placement or other challenging courses.
 Watch videos for parents on the “News Parents Can Use” page at www.ed.gov/
parents.
 Add to your child’s college savings account regularly.

EXPLORE TOGETHER...
 Your concerns about whether your child can or
should go to college in the “Parents/Family” sec-
tion of: www.college.gov.
 Information on academic preparation, home-
schooling, financial literacy, savings, and borrowing
for college visit: www.FederalStudentAid.ed.gov/
parent
 Help Your Child Improve in Test-Taking at:
www.ed.gov/parents.
Source: College Preparation Checklist; Federal Student Aid, November 2009
 UNIVERSITY OF GUAM
http://www.uog.edu

REGISTRATION DEADLINES

FAÑOMNÅKAN-SPRING 2018
November 13: Application deadline for Dual Enrollment
December 9: English Placement Test– UOG Lecture Hall.
December 11-15: Math Placement– UOG Computer Center (By Appointment)
January 9 - 12: New Student Registration
January 17: First Day of Class
January 17-23: Late Registration and Schedule Adjustments

FINAKPO-SUMMER 2018
April 13: Application Deadline for new students
April 21: English Placement Test– UOG Lecture Hall
April 28 & May 5: Math Placement– UOG Computer Center (By Appointment)
May 24-25: New Student Registration.
May 29: First Day Of Classes, Late Registration & Schedule Adjustment - Session “A”.
June 4: First Day Of Classes, Late Registration & Schedule Adjustment - Session “B”.
July 2: First Day of Classes, Late Registration & Schedule Adjustment - Session “C”.

FANUCHÅNAN-FALL 2018
May 31: Application deadline for new students.
June 9 & 16: English Placement Test– UOG Lecture Hall
June 11-20L Math Placement– UOG Computer Center (By Appointment)
August 16: First Day of Class

FALL 2018 ENGLISH & MATH PLACEMENT

TEST DATE TIME (Last Names) LOCATIONS
8:00 AM (A-C)
ENGLISH June 9, 2018 12:00PM (D-L) CLASS Lecture Hall
8:00 AM (M-R)
ENGLISH June 16, 2018 12:00PM (S-Z) CLASS Lecture Hall
9:00-12:00PM (A-C)*
MATH June 11 & 12, 2018 UOG Computer Center
1:00-4:00PM (A-C)*
9:00-12:00PM (D-L)*
MATH June 13 & 14, 2018 1:00-4:00PM (D-L)* UOG Computer Center
9:00-12:00PM (M-R)*
MATH June 15 & 18 , 2018 1:00-4:00PM (M-R)* UOG Computer Center
9:00-12:00PM (S-Z)*
MATH June 19 & 20 , 2018 1:00-4:00PM (S-Z)* UOG Computer Center

Bring a photo ID and payment receipt from admissions application. *Math Placements are by appointment
 GUAM COMMUNITY COLLEGE
http://www.guamcc.edu/

REGISTRATION DEADLINES

SPRING 2018
March 31, 2017- January 3, 2018 : Spring 2018 Open & Early registration begins
January 10: Spring 2018 Classes Begin

DEAL Program: See GCC website or Mrs. Nanpei in the Counseling Office for more information on enrollment
dates and times. (Program is similar to UOG’s Dual Enrollment)

SUMMER 2018
October 27-May 23: Summer 2018 Registration
June 1, 2018: Summer 2018 Classes Begin

FALL 2018
March 31-August 10: Open & Early Registration begins
August 13: Fall 2018 Classes Begin

“Whenever I could, I avoided teachers who were tough graders---

especially if they required a lot of papers. It was good for my GPA,
but the downside is I had a really hard time my first year of col-
lege…especially in my freshman writing course. .”

Senior, University of Guam

TUITION & FEES*

Tuition for residents: $130 per credit hour
Fees per semester: $162.00
English & Math Placement Tests**: $22.00
*Tuition & Fees are subject to change. Please contact GCC for rates.
**Math and English Placement Tests are administered weekly at the GCC Counseling Offices
Call 735-5583 to schedule testing.
 COLLEGE BOARD
http://www.collegeboard.org

Each year, the College Board serves seven million students and their parents, 23,000 high schools,
and 3,800 colleges through major programs and services in college readiness, college admission,
guidance, assessment, financial aid, enrollment, and teaching and learning. Among its best-known
programs are the PSAT/NMSQT®, the SAT®, and the Advanced Placement Program® (AP®).
The College Board is committed to the principles of excellence and equity, and that commitment
is embodied in all of its programs, services, activities and concerns.

PSAT
The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) is a program cosponsored by
the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). It's a standardized test that provides
firsthand practice for the SAT®. It also gives you a chance to enter NMSC scholarship programs and gain access to
college and career planning tools.

Test Date: Wednesday, October 19, 2016. The fee for the 2015 PSAT/NMSQT is $15.00.

SAT
The SAT and SAT Subject Tests are a suite of tools designed to assess your academic readiness for college. These
exams provide a path to opportunities, financial support and scholarships, in a way that's fair to all students. The
SAT and SAT Subject Tests keep pace with what colleges are looking for today, measuring the skills required for
success in the 21st century.

SAT Registration Fee: $43, with optional Essay $54.50

SAT Subject Test Fee: $26, $20 per additional test.

Register ONLINE at www.collegeboard.org. SAT Registration Fee waivers are available for eligible students, see
you Counselor for more information.

Test Date Registration Deadline Late Registration

August 26, 2017
October 7, 2017
November 4, 2017
December 2, 2017
March 10, 2018**
May 5, 2018
June 2, 2018
July 28, 2017 August 15, 2017
September 8, 2017 September 22, 2017
October 6, 2017 October 20, 2017
November 3, 2017 November 17, 2017
February 9, 2018 February 23, 2018
April 6, 2018 April 20, 2018
May 4, 2018 May 18, 2018
 COLLEGE BOARD
http://www.collegeboard.org

ADVANCED PLACEMENT
AP courses can help you acquire the skills and habits you'll need to be successful in college. You'll improve your
writing skills, sharpen your problem-solving abilities, and develop time management skills, discipline, and study
habits. AP test results of 3 or higher may qualify you to receive college credit.

Contact JFK AP Coordinators, Jonathan Pilarca, no later than February 15, 2016. Test Fee: $92.00
** College Board provides a fee reduction or fee waiver to students who show financial need. Please apply for free/reduced lunch to determine eligi-
bility for waivers by December 2015.

ACT
http://www.actstudent.org/index.html
http://www.actstudent.org/index.html

The ACT is America's most widely accepted college entrance exam. It assesses high school students' general educa-
tional development and their ability to complete college-level work. The multiple-choice tests cover four skill areas:
English, mathematics, reading, and science. The Writing Test, which is optional, measures skills in planning and
writing a short essay.

TEST FEES: $39.50 without writing subtest

$56.50 with writing subtest
Late fee: $25.00

Test Date Registration Deadline Late Registration Deadline Complete Score Release***
September 9, 2017 August 4, 2017* August 5-18, 2017* September 19, 2017*
October 28, 2017 September 22, 2017* September 23-October 6, 2017* November 14, 2017*
December 9, 2017 November 3, 2017* November 4-17, 2017* December 21, 2017*
February 10, 2018 January 5, 2018* January 6-19, 2018* February 21, 2018*
April 14, 2018 March 9, 2018* March 10-23, 2018* April 24, 2018*
June 9, 2018 May 4, 2018* May 5-18, 2018* June 21, 2018*
 U. S. ARMED FORCES
Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Navy, & Marine Corps

Online Resources:
 www.militarycareers.com
 www.asvabprogram.com

Armed Services THE DIFFERENT MILITARY BRANCHES

Vocational Aptitude ACTIVE: Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Navy,
Battery-Career Exploration & Marine Corps
GUARD: Army & Air National Guard
Program (ASVAB-CEP) Test RESERVES: Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Navy,
& Marine Corps
See Mrs. Norma Chargualaf or Dr. Billie
Jo Marzan in the Counseling Office to reg-
ister to take the ASVAB in:
 October 2017 (Seniors)
 November 2017 (Juniors)
 January 2018 (Sophomores)
 March 2018

Military Recruiter Contact Information

 Air Force: 477-3131
Minimum Qualifying  Air Force Guard: 66-7794
ASVAB/AFQT Scores  Air Force Reserves: 808-449-0656
 Army: 477-7330
 Air Force: 36  Army Guard: 477-5950
 Army: 31  Army Reserves: 344-5857
 Coast Guard: 50  Coast Guard: 808-486-8677
 Marine Corp.: 32  Navy/Navy Reserves: 344-9816
 Navy: 35  Marines 472-1774/5
 CAREER INFORMATION
Here are some helpful sites that can provide information for career planning.

CAREER INFORMATION:
 Guam Department of Labor
http://www.dol.gov
www.careeronestop.org
 Complete Source of Career
Information: U. S. Bureau of Labor &
Statistics, Occupational Outlook
Handbook:
www.bls.gov/oco/
www.onetonline.org
 Interest & Ability Profiler
http://www.mynextmove.org
http://www.asvabprogram.com
JOB SEEKERS:
 Guam Department of Labor
http://www.dol.guam.gov
Phone: 475-7000/1
 Guam Department of Administration
http://www.doa.guam.gov
Phone: 475-1288/1132
 Guam Jobs
http://www.guamjobsonline.com
 Guam Department of Education
http://www.gdoe.net

TRAINING AND EDUCATION

 Guam Contractors Association
http://www.guamcontractors.org

 Guam Marianas Training Center

http://gmtc.guammarianas.com

 Guam Community College-Apprentice Programs

www.guamcc.edu, Phone: 735-5571

 Guam Community College-GED/Adult High

School Program
www.guamcc.edu, Phone: 735-5625/5517
 “HELP” DIRECTORY
HELPING EVERY LEARNER PROGRESS
A DIRECTORY OF AGENCIES AND LOCATIONS FOR ACADEMIC NEEDS

COMPUTER INTERNET RESOURCES OUTSIDE SCHOOL CAMPUS

FREE PUBLIC ACCESS:
 Guam Public Libraries All branches (branch hours vary). Call, 475-4751 or visit
http://gpls.guam.gov for more information and branch hours.
 Mayors’ offices - limited, by request, if available
LAPTOP HOOKUPS AND FREE WIRELESS:
 RESTAURANTS: McDonald’s Restaurants. Shirley’s Coffee Shop, Wendy’s
Restaurants and many more.
 COFFEE SHOPS: Infusion, Roasted, Java Junction, Coffee Beanery.
 OTHER LOCATIONS: Mobil Gas Stations, Hotel Lobbies, Best Wash n’
Dry.
Visit http://wifionguam.com for WiFi passwords and locations.

TUTORING & ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE

SERVICES PROVIDED ON THE JFKHS CAMPUS
 JFKHS National Honor Society (NHS) Tutoring: Tutoring in English, Math, Social Studies and Science
during Lunch. TUESDAY & THURSDAY: B210 (Ms. Montague) FRESHMEN ACADEMY: TUESDAY:
D211 (Mr. Villaverde) & D214 (Mrs. Velasco); THURSDAY: C202 (Mrs. Hecita) & D105 (Ms. Leysa). See
your teacher or Counselor for passes.
 Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) Aptitude Testing: See Mr. Ballares (A131) for
more information.
 College Access Challenge Grant Program (CACGP)-GCC: CACGP is designed to help students and their
families to learn about, prepare for, and finance a postsecondary education. Phone: 735-5565; Email:
cacgp.info@guamcc.edu. See Mrs. Nanpei (A133) for more information
 Educational Talent Search Program (ETS)-UOG: ETS identifies and assists individuals from disadvan-
taged backgrounds who have the potential to succeed in higher education. ETS also provides tutoring and has
weekly sessions. Phone: 735-2252; Email: ets.uog@gmail.com. See Mr. Lujan (A128) for more information.
 Upward Bound (UB)-UOG: UB is designed to help high school students prepare for college enrollment im-
mediately after graduation. Participants receive services at the University of Guam (UOG) and at JFKHS.
Phone: 735-2245, Email: ubuog1992@gmail.com. See Dr. Marzan (A134) for more information.
SERVICES PROVIDED OFF CAMPUS
 Asmuyao Community School: 475-9276/482-1847
 Department of Youth Affairs (DYA) Resource Centers: Provides tutoring and academic assistance Lågu
(Dededo): 635-4392; Kattan (Mangilao): 477-9558; and Håya (Agat): 565-5031
 General Equivalency Diploma (GED) Tutorial Program-GCC: 735-5625/5517
 Steps Tutorial Center, Tumon: Private tutorial service for elementary and high school students and ASVAB,
PRAXIS, and GRE preparatory programs: 649-3878
 Sylvan Learning Center, Maina: Private tutorial services. 477-0700
 Linden Akademi, Tamuning: Private tutoring and PSAT/SAT preparatory programs. 647-6941
 “HELP” DIRECTORY
COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES
 Autism Community Together: 787-2281
 Ayuda Foundation- Island Girl Power:
637-3011/688-4752
 Catholic Social Service-Alee Shelter:
649-2533; 24 Hour Hotline: 648-HOPE
 Down’s Syndrome Association of Guam:
477-8706
 DPHSS-Child Protective Services:
475-2640/2685
 Erica's House: 642-4020/2
 GCC Career Center: 735-5531
 GDOE Behavioral Support: 300-2274
 GDOE-Division of Special Education:
300-1322
 Guam Legal Services Corporation-Disability
Law Center (GLSC): 477-9811/2
 GBHWC-Healing Hearts Crisis Center-: 647-
5351; 24 Hour Crisis Hotline: 647-8833
 GBHWC-I Famagu’on-ta: 477-5349
 GBHWC-Prevention & Training: 477-9079
 Inafa' Maolek: 475-1977
 Isa Psychological Center-UOG: 735-2883
 Judiciary of Guam-Client Services & Family
Counseling: 475-3010
 Salvation Army: 477-9872
 Sanctuary, Incorporated of Guam: 475-7101;
2 4 Hour Crisis Hotline: 475-7100
 Victim Advocates Reaching Out (VARO): 477
-5552
 WestCare Pacific Islands: 472-0219/8
 AIMFT Behavioral and Health Directory:
http://www.aimft.org/pdf/directory.pdf

ONLINE RECOURCES RECOMMENDED BY JFK FACULTY

SUBJECT WEB SITES

English ebsco.org, studyguide.org, owl@purdue.org

Math khanacademy.org, mathtv.com, patrickjmt.com, quia.com

Science Tes.co.uk/, sciencenews.org, biologycorner.com, learning.blogs.nytimes.com

Ciafacts.com, classzone.com, PHSchool.com (self-quizzes & tests for Ameri-

Social Studies
can Government
Keytrain.com, edmundo.com, schoology.com, cnn.com, msn.com, blog-
Business
ger.com, freerice.com
 JFKHS CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Club/Organization Meeting Room & Date
WAY (We Are You) D111, Monday
Class of 2018 Media Center, Tuesday
Class of 2019 B209, Tuesday
Class of 2020 D216, Tuesday
Class of 2021 F109, Tuesday
AFJROTC D222, Friday
Close Up Organization A205, Friday
HOSTS – Tourism Hospitality Society F103, Thursday
JFK DECA D104, Thursday
JFKHS Environmental Club F110, Thursday
JFKHS Nspre D209, Thursday
JFKHS Nursing Club D215, Thursday or Friday (2,4,6)
JFKHS Yearbook Club B206, Friday
Kennedy Debaters B203, Friday
Micronesian Youth Club D212, bi-weekly
National Honor Society B210, Wednesday
Rasan Acho Latte (Cultural Dancers) D216, Friday
Spanish Club F105, Weekly
Tennis Club Media Center, Thursday
Uprising Dance Club B107, every other Friday
Vivace D101, 2nd Period
Youth for Youth D115, every 1st and 3rd Friday

IIAAG INTERSCHOLARSTIC SPORTS

1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter

Football Wrestling Rugby Track and Field,

Girls’ Volleyball Boys’ Soccer Tennis Paddling
Cross Country Girls’ Basketball Boys’ Basketball Girls’ Soccer
Golf Boys’ Baseball Girls’ Softball Boys’ Volleyball
 JOHN F. KENNEDY HIGH SCHOOL
COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
The mission of John F. Kennedy High School counseling program is
to facilitate each student's academic, personal/social, and career
growth through counseling activities and collaboration between
school, home and community.

Mr. Jonathan Pilarca Dr. Billie-Jo Marzan Mrs. Gina Santos Ms. Michelle Santos
Alpha: A-Charfauros Alpha: Chen-Garcia Alpha: Garin-Madlangbayan Alpha: Mafnas-Perdiguerra
A-Calvo (‘21) Camacho-Dittrich (‘21) Dizon-Hermosura (‘21) Herradura-Martin (‘21)
jbpilarca@gdoe.net bmarzan@gdoe.net gjsantos@gdoe.net michelle_santos@gdoe.net

Mrs. Norma Chargualaf Mr. Joseph V. Lujan Ms. Marlene Ongesii

Alpha: Perez-Sewell Alpha: Shibao-Z Mrs. RoseMarie Nanpei
Alpha: Rivera-Z (’21) GCC CTE Counselor
Mateo-Oftana (‘21) Olidan-Rios (‘21)
mmongesii@gdoe.net
nlgchargualaf@gdoe.net jvlujan@gdoe.net