JFKHS PTSA

JFK PTSA makes it easy for you to volunteer! Please open, print and complete our Volunteer Form. Then return it to the Kennedy Front Office. It's that easy!

Click here for the PTSA Volunteer Form

Parents and guardians are encouraged to participate in their children's school education. Consistent parental involvement helps children academically and benefits the school and the community.

At Kennedy, some of the areas where volunteer help is needed are:

Carnival - patrol grounds
Dances - donate snacks &/or work coat check
Flea Market - patrol grounds
Hospitality functions - donate food/drink, set up & serve at events such as Staff Appreciation dinners.
School Beautification projects - grounds clean-up, planting

Parents and guardians of students enrolled in California public schools have the right to be included in the educational process and to have access to the system on behalf of their children. These rights include the following:

Classroom observation
Teacher conferencing
Volunteering
Monitoring student attendance
Student testing
School selection
Ensuring safe school environments
Reviewing curriculum
Student academic progress
Having access to their students' records
Helping to establish and review standards
Participating in the development of school rules
Being informed about psychological testing
Involvement on councils and committees
Contributing to policy development

Refer to Chapter 864, Statutes of 1998 Education Code Sections 51100-51102
To obtain information on parents' rights or family involvement issues, contact:
California Department of Education
1430 N Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 319-0854
www.cde.ca.gov

Volunteer opportunities