SUMMER HOURS: Counselors contracts end June 3, 2026 and will return for appointments starting August 10, 2026. Please watch for information from the school for dates and times of when registration begins for the 2026-2027 school year as well as for enrollment information for new students. The best way to contact counselors during the summer is through email. Please see our after school activities page for information about summer programs within the area.
Karlin Bauman
Alpha P – Z
Jared Benware
School Psychologist
Jackie Cardenas Rodriguez
Outreach Worker
Erin Gillies
Gear Up Coordinator
Chad Harris
Alpha A – Gam
Leisl Leystra
Alpha Gon – O
Ema Tupou
Counseling Clerk
Comprehensive Guidance Clerk
SETH WRIGHT
Social Worker
Kennedy is a GEAR UP school! Gear Up (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs), is focused on the graduating classes of 2030 (8th grade) and 2031 (7th grade). Through this program, our students have FREE access to Tutor.com free online tutoring, and to the writing assistant program Grammarly. Gear Up also holds several activities throughout the year, including a field trip for all 7th and 8th graders to college campuses. Granite School District also has a Gear Up department where you can find out more Granite School District GEAR UP.
- It is always a great idea to get involved with extracurricular activities here at Kennedy. It helps build social and leadership skills, as well as helps students feel connected. Click on the GET INVOLVED link for clubs and sports programs offered at Kennedy.
- The President’s Award for Educational Excellence – this is awarded at the end of the year for students who have a GPA of 3.5 or better. Applications will be out in April.
- The President’s Award for Educational Achievement – students who have shown growth, improvement, and resilience. Applications will be out in April.
- Knights of the Roundtable – through an application process, students are chosen to have their picture on the commemorative artwork on display in the halls of Kennedy. You will need to be a “Student of the Month” winner to apply for this award. Applications will be out in April.
