Karlin Bauman
8th Grade Counselor
Work Email:
Jared Benware
School Psychologist
Work Email:
Jackie Cardenas Rodriguez
Outreach Worker
Work Email:
Chad Harris
7th Grade Counselor A – L
Work Email:
Leisl Leystra
7th Grade Counselor M-Z
Work Email:
Ana Palomar
Gear Up Coordinator
Work Email:
Darlene Springer
6th Grade Counselor
Work Email:
Ema Tupou
Counseling Clerk
Comprehensive Guidance Clerk
Work Phone: 385-646-3572
Work Email:
SETH WRIGHT
Social Worker
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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 www.tutor.com, 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.
