From October 2nd to 5th, the ASOMEX Students Leadership Conference was held at JFK, aimed at promoting leadership development among high school students. The conference encouraged the exchange of ideas and empowered students to become agents of change in their communities. This annual event is hosted by a different school…
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MYP for Beginners Coffee Talk / Coffee Talk “MYP para principiantes”
A couple of weeks ago, both new and returning parents from middle school and high school gathered for our “MYP for Beginners” Coffee Talk. We looked at approaches to teaching that form the foundation of the MYP program, we reminisced and reflected on how learning was assessed when we were…
College Fair 2024
On September 25th, we held our College Fair 2024, the largest in the Bajío, featuring over a hundred institutions from more than twelve countries. This event gave our students the chance to explore various academic paths and connect with representatives from prestigious international universities. The College Fair not only…
LMC Tour & Informative Session / Visita al Centro de Medios de la Biblioteca y Sesión Informativa
The Library Media Center Tour & Informative Session for new HS teachers at JFK School is taking place in the Library Media Center in English and Spanish on several occasions during September. We are aware that teachers are vital in handling information matters in their class. They have a unique…
Student Council Elections: A Meaningful Learning Experience / Elecciones del Consejo Estudiantil: Una Experiencia de Aprendizaje Significativa
The High School Student Council elections were held on September 12, providing a highly educational experience in which all High School students participated. While many students cast their votes, some took on the responsibility of distributing ballots and counting the votes, ensuring a smooth process. There were three teams of…
JFK Participates in University Counselors’ Meeting Organized by CEU, Spain
John F. Kennedy, The American School of Querétaro, was selected among the top 15 high-performing academic institutions in Latin America to participate in a university counselors’ meeting organized and funded by CEU universities in Spain. During this experience, representatives from these institutions visited their campuses in Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, and…
Fair for Change: inclusion and acceptance
For the second consecutive year, I have enhanced a project based on service-learning that addresses the inclusion and acceptance of people with diverse abilities (disabilities). This inspired me to share my experience with new ways to change society. On May 30th, I had the opportunity to introduce a new concept…
JFK National Honor Society students shared a donation to the Food Bank of Querétaro
Last week, our National Honor Society (NHS) students shared a donation of $ $30,564 to the Food Bank of Querétaro IAP. This money is the result of all the projects organized by our students, such as the Bikeathon, Ping Pong Tournament, Bake-sales in the Kermesse and the Christmas Market. Thank…
Achieving the Extraordinary Award 2023-2024
Since 2015 the JFK School has celebrated Achieving Extraordinary, a program to value only those students who have achieved something exceptional in different areas like academics, sports or extracurricular activities. This year we’re going to reward two great students: Clarisa Temelo (12°) has made a name for herself as Golfer, just…
Congratulations Begoña!
Congratulations to Begoña (9th), for winning the national and international figure skating championship of FEMEPASHIDI (Federation of Ice Skating and Winter Sports, A.C.) in the Juvenile D category. It is a great achievement, earned through her effort and dedication. ———————————– Muchas felicidades a Begoña (9°), por obtener el campeonato nacional…