Principal Manuel Urena

Dear Parents and Students,

Welcome to the 2024-25 school year! To our returning students, it’s great to see you back at JKO. For those joining us for the first time, we are excited to welcome you to our JKO community.

This year is set to be outstanding as we continue to offer enriching learning experiences through our Magnet program. We are placing a strong focus on project-based learning, S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics), and literacy. These elements will be central to our approach, encouraging critical thinking and creativity through hands-on projects and interdisciplinary activities.

In addition to these exciting areas, we’re expanding our academic offerings with more AP classes, College Now courses, and college classes in partnership with Berkeley College. Our AP for All initiative and strengthened business partnerships are designed to help students excel in both college and their future careers.

All students should report to school on Thursday, September 5, at 8:20 a.m. Daily dismissal will be at 2:40 p.m. Please find detailed information for the new school year in our first parent newsletter on the school website (JKOhighschool.org) under the “Parents” tab. We also encourage you to review the attached messages from our Parent Coordinator, Ms. Bernabel and the school counselors.

Thank you for your continued support of our students, staff, and school community.