Kennedy HS

Leadership Training Institute (LTI) Program

John F. Kennedy High School’s signature program empowers students through rigorous interdisciplinary experiential learning, community service projects, and leadership theory and application.

VISION

Leadership Training Institute students will become civic-minded, self-reliant, service driven young adults.

MISSION

The Leadership Training Institute will empower students through a rigorous interdisciplinary education emphasizing experiential learning, community service projects, and leadership theory and application.

Program Principles

• LTI is founded on the pillars of participation, academics, community service, and ethics.
• Leadership is a process, and the ability to lead effectively can be found in every person.
• Curricula will be challenging, innovative, and inspiring.
• Partnerships with school, community, business, and parents will support academic excellence.
• Personal development will be nurtured and supported.

The Leadership Training Institute is open by application to all Downcounty Consortium students.

We are looking for curious independent thinkers who are excited by opportunities to learn, explore, and consistently meet challenges. There is a need for good leadership in every profession and every segment of society and we believe that each individual has the potential to be a leader.

The application process includes a self-evaluation and a written essay. Students also submit teacher and personal recommendations and counselors report student grades. An admissions committee of teachers and staff review each application for consideration and final selection.

Application Information

APPLICATION FOR 8th GRADE AND NON-JFK STUDENTS

The LTI application for current 8th grade students is currently available through a Common MCPS Application.

LTI EVENT OF THE MONTH

Fleece blankets created and donated by LTI students to the National Center for Children and Families.

SSL OPPORTUNITIES

• SSL opportunities in Montgomery County are available on the Montgomery County Volunteer Center website.

• January 20th: SGAP Sustainability Challenge at Catholic University
  Earn 25 SSL hours for participation
  Cost: $15.00
  Permission forms available outside of the LTI room (room 3328)

JANUARY EVENTS

Special Recognition

Congratulations to the LTI Leaders of the Month for December as voted on by their LTI peers:

• 9th grade: Rashni Katki
• 10th grade: Kenai Sanders
• 11th grade: Eldaah Zelalem
• 12th grade: Jessly Medina

Congratulations to the following students who earned a 4.0 for the first quarter:

• 9th grade: Richa Tripathi, Arhaat Saxena, Micah Resti, Rashni Katki, Philipa Bender, Johana Dominguez
• 10th grade: Kemuella Okenkali, Giselle Tompkins, Rosemarie Sol, Sophie Shmaun, Samuel Pikofsky-Christiansen, Katherin Lim, Genesis Flores, Esther Dzinedza, Mijo De Jesus, Kayla Chin, Smriddi Basnet
• 11th grade: Elijah Robinson
• 12th grade: Lordslove Achu

LTI PHOTO GALLERY

Creating blankets for shelter donation		Preparing for a presentation to families
Action Project presentation on water conservation to students at Pine Crest Elementary School		Leaf Me a Note positive messages campaign
Creek clean up at Bel Pre Creek		Dialogue Circles with senior citizens
Halloween treats to Glenallen Elementary School		Board of Education testimony