Kennedy Community School Programs

Academic Support
Collaborative Partners
Homework Center
Math & Reading Support Classes
Individual Academic Assessment to
Improve Grades
Parent-Teacher Conferences
City of Redwood City
PAL
Cowell Foundation
Grove Foundation
Human Service Agency of San Mateo County
John Gardner Center for Youth & Their
Communities at Stanford University
Kaiser Permanente
Parks, Recreation and Community Services
Friends for Youth
Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center
Redwood City School District
Second Harvest Food Bank
Citizen Schools
Silicon Valley Peninsula Foundation
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Contact: Carlos Nolasco
Community School Coordinator
650-569-3864 x308 cnolasco@rcsd.k12.ca.us
Contact: Teresa Bergin
School Counselor
650-365-4611 x3026 tbergin@rcsd.k12.ca.us
Summer Bridge Program
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Two weeks transition during the
summer before Middle School starts
Classes include: Language Arts,
Math, and Art
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Mentor opportunities for 8 graders
Kennedy
Community
School
Programs
Family, School,
Community & Youth
working together in building
successful futures
Contact: Carlos Nolasco
Community School Coordinator
650-569-3864 x308 cnolasco@rcsd.k12.ca.us
Kennedy Community School
Programs & Opportunities
Carlos Nolasco
Community School Coordinator
Warren Sedar
School Principal
Kennedy Middle School
Tel: (650) 365-4611
Kennedy Family Center
Tel: (650) 569-3864
Comprehensive Family
Services
Youth Leadership Programs
and Opportunities
Youth-led community service, research &
advocacy
 Leadership training & skill building
 Youth/adult partnership & team building
 Retreats and Fun Events!
Programs:
 Y.E.L.L. – Youth Engaged in Leadership and Learning
 PEER MEDIATION
 STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Contact: Jennifer Carleton
Youth Development Coordinator
650-365-4611 x1218 jcarleton@rcsd.k12.ca.us
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After School Enrichment
Programs
 Counseling
Support Groups for Children and
Parents
 Individual and Family Counseling
 Crisis Intervention
 Case Management
Contact: Iris Lopez, MFTI
Therapist
650-569-3864 x305 IBLopez@co.sanmateo.ca.us
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Contact: Teresa Bergin
School Counselor
650-365-4611 x3026 tbergin@rcsd.k12.ca.us
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Benefits Analyst
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CITIZEN SCHOOLS
Parent Involvement and
Leadership Development
Parent Education & Leadership
Trainings
 Volunteer Opportunities
 Parent Groups
 School and Community Improvement
Projects
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PTA – 1 Wed. of every month 7 to 8pm
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SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL – 1 Wed. of
every month 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
ELAC – for calendar information contact
Ms. Jill Korengold 365-4611 x1423
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Contact: Christian Alzubi
Parent Involvement & Leadership Facilitator (PILF)
650-569-3864 x302
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Hands on Apprenticeships with Professionals
Team Building & Exploration Field Trips
Homework Completion & Skills for School
Success
Contact: Jaclyn Kordell
Campus Director
650-365-4611 x1206
jaclynkordell@citizenschools.org
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SPORTS
 PAL (Golf, Volleyball, Track, Basketball, and
Soccer)
Contact: Bill Torsch 650-365-4611
 Redwood City Police Activities League (Flag
Football, Soccer & Basketball)
Contact: Chris Ramussen 650-556-1650 or
Erin Niemeyer 650-780-7335
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Screening for Federal Financial
Assistance (CALWORKS)
Case Management
Health Insurance enrollment
Community Resources Information &
Referrals
Contact: Teresa Mendoza-Vega
Benefit Analyst
tmendoza-vega@co.sanmateo.ca.us
650-569-3864 x306
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Mentoring Program
Matches Kennedy staff/community
members with students to develop
positive relationships and mutual
growth.
Contact: Teresa Bergin
School Counselor
650-365-4611 x3026 tbergin@rcsd.k12.ca.us
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Contact: Carlos Nolasco
Community School Coordinator
650-569-3864 x308 cnolasco@rcsd.k12.ca.us