John F. Kennedy Middle School

1385 Berkshire Ave - Springfield MA - 01151
Type of autonomy arrangement: Empower Schools partnership model
Basic Profile

Opened In

Grades

6-8

Environment

Urban

Type

District
Autonomies

Program

Determine learning program
Set school-level policy
Determine professional development
Determine authorizer assessments
Determine state assessments

Personnel

Select colleagues
Evaluate colleagues
Transfer or terminate colleagues
Determine tenure policy
Select leaders

Administrative

Determine school budget
Set staff pattern
Determine compensation
Determine teacher workday
Set schedule
Teacher Authority Is...
De Jure and De Facto

About the Learning Program

The Kennedy Habits of Scholarship — respect, responsibility, quality, and perseverance — guide interactions for all Kennedy students and staff, and help to form positive relationships and school culture. The school introduced new leadership and design in 2019.