Mission Statement:

The John F. Kennedy High School is committed to the education of a diverse population to meet the changing demands of a global society. Students will develop technological, academic and communication skills, as well as become emotionally, physically and socially responsible. The entire school community (staff, students, and parents) recognizes their shared responsibility to provide a safe environment that fosters awareness and acceptance of individual differences. School Community

John F. Kennedy High School established in 1965, serves grades 9-12 and has a student population of 1400 students. Approximately 16% of Kennedy students are Limited English proficient. The largest minority sub populations include Hispanic (22%), Asian and Vietnamese (26%), African American (8%) and Filipino American (7%). There has been a conscious effort through club, athletic and school wide activities to integrate students from all our diverse cultures. Kennedy enjoys the extensive involvement of its parent community through PTSA, various committees and Kennedy's Booster Club. We have an active PTSA and invite all parents to join. There are numerous committees that welcome parental involvement, including English Learners, Gifted and Talented, Safety, School Site Council, Grad Night, and PTSA. Please contact Tiffany Pouliot at (510) 657-4070 ext. 27306 for details.

Academic Program:

Kennedy High provides an atmosphere where students are encouraged to discover the intimate connections between school curricula and the world of the 21st Century. Technology is incorporated into core curricular areas, and we have the lowest student/computer ratio in the district.

Kennedy High School's 4x4 block schedule supports and enhances student achievement, while allowing students to enroll in eight course offerings per school year instead of the traditional six. Longer classes cover a year's content in one term, permitting more class time for completion of master concepts and projects. With the conversion to the 4x4 block schedule students receive final grades, report cards and credit for each of four classes every nine weeks. Report cards are issued eight times each school year. This 4x4 block schedule allows students to complete 80 credits in a school year versus the traditional 60 credits available in the six period day. All freshmen complete an in-depth computer operations course as well as have academic literacy infused in the standard English curriculum.

John F. Kennedy students perform well in state and national academic competition, earning increasing numbers of local, regional, and state scholarships. Approximately 85% of JFK graduates entered post-secondary institutions. Of these students, 25% entered fouryear colleges and universities. The other 75% entered community colleges or technical schools. JFK graduates have been accepted by an impressive list of schools including Cornell, Columbia, John Hopkins, Stanford, the Air Force Academy, West Point, Cal Poly, and most of the University of California and California State University campuses. In addition to multimedia classes and imbedded technology courses offered we offer a full range of AP classes, including two years of Calculus (AB and BC) and a team-taught AP United States History/English 11 AP. We offer many Ohlone classes available to students on the JFK school site, and host of ROP course offerings. As 75% of our staff has completed CLAD credentialing the needs of our English Language Learners are well met. John F. Kennedy High School meets the needs of its diverse population and continues to work to expand student opportunities.