John F. Kennedy High School (Los Angeles)

John F. Kennedy High School
Address
11254 Gothic Avenue
34°16′30″N 118°29′17″W / 34.275°N 118.488°W / 34.275; -118.488Coordinates: 34°16′30″N 118°29′17″W / 34.275°N 118.488°W / 34.275; -118.488
Granada Hills, California, Los Angeles, 91344
United States
Information
Type Public, special education
Established 1971
School district Los Angeles Unified School District
Principal Dr. Richard Chavez
Grades 9-12
Enrollment 5,064
Color(s) Brown and gold
Mascot Golden Cougar
Website Official website

John F. Kennedy High School is located in Granada Hills, Los Angeles, in the U.S. state of California. It is in District 1 of the Los Angeles Unified School District.

History

The school was relieved of overcrowding when Valley Region High School 4[1] and Valley Region High School 5 opened in 2011.[2]

The new principal is Dr. Richard Chavez

Academic Programs[3]

John F. Kennedy High School has different programs for students and/or parents who are intrigued. One of Kennedy's programs is Architecture, Digital Design & Filmmaking Magnet, which prepares students for the future. There are also Advanced Placement Application (AP) classes students can take to develop preparation for college. All AP classes can contribute to college credit if AP tests are passed with a score of 3 or higher. Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID), Bilingual Program, Impact, Freshman Transition Program, The Carl D. Perkins Program, School for Advanced Studies, Teaching Academy, and Kennedy High School Work Experience Program are other programs that are offered by the school.

Extracurricular Activities

Sports[4]

There are several sports available for students to join, such as: football, Marching Band, color guard, golf, cross country, volleyball, tennis, basketball, soccer, baseball, softball, track and swim There are both girls and boys teams for golf, volleyball, tennis and soccer.

Clubs[5]

There are a variety of clubs for students who are looking for something to keep them involved and interested while attending school, ranging from Anime Club to ASB Student Government.

Academies[6]

There are academies available for students who have determined what career field they want to focus on. Kennedy provides students with four options:

College Center

The college center is available for seniors and all other students who can use help and/or advice about their future. The college center gives information about college applications, personal statements, it also holds workshops to help students fill out college applications, scholarships, FAFSA and resumes. An important calendar is provided for seniors so deadlines are not missed.

School Based Clinic[7]

Kennedy's school based clinic, also known as Hathaway-Sycamores, CFS, El Nido Family Center, is available for Kennedy students as well as the students' family members from ages 2 to 18. Some of the services available include physicals, lab work, and counseling.

Notable alumni

References

  1. ↑ "Valley Region High School #4 Project Details". Los Angeles Unified School District. February 26, 2010. Retrieved November 8, 2010.
  2. ↑ "Valley Region High School #5 Project Details". Los Angeles Unified School District. February 26, 2010. Retrieved November 8, 2010.
  3. ↑ "John F. Kennedy High School". www.jfkcougars.org. Retrieved 2015-10-24.
  4. ↑ "John F. Kennedy High School". www.jfkathletics.org. Retrieved 2015-10-24.
  5. ↑ "John F. Kennedy High School". www.jfkcougars.org. Retrieved 2015-10-24.
  6. ↑ "John F. Kennedy High School". www.jfkcougars.org. Retrieved 2015-10-24.
  7. ↑ "John F. Kennedy High School". www.jfkcougars.org. Retrieved 2015-10-24.
  8. ↑ Garret Anderson Statistics and History - Baseball-Reference.com
  9. ↑ Jack Cassel Statistics and History - Baseball-Reference.com
  10. ↑ 8 RASHIED DAVIS - SJSUSpartans.com - Official Web Site of San Jose State Athletics
  11. ↑ Darren Daye NBA &Ni ABA Statistics | Basketball-Reference.com
  12. ↑ Jon Garland Statistics and History - Baseball-Reference.com
  13. ↑ "Cuba Gooding Jr. Biography". The Biography Channel. Retrieved December 6, 2010.
  14. ↑ The City of Los Angeles : LA City Controller : Home
  15. ↑ Stuart Gray NBA & ABA Statistics | Basketball-Reference.com
  16. 1 2 Eisenhammer, Fred (December 31, 1989). "THE '80s A DECADE REVISITED : Athletes who began their careers in the Valley over the past 10 years have gone on to win Olympic gold medals, Cy Young Awards and world boxing titles. Team achievements included improbable champions and record winning streaks. But fights, strikes and firings also made the news". Los Angeles Times.
  17. ↑ Mcmillian, Mark (December 18, 1994). "South-Central L.A.'s Small Miracle : At 5-Foot-7, Mark Mcmillian Beats the Odds to Become a Starting Defensive Back in the NFL". Los Angeles Times.
  18. ↑ "Video". CNN. October 11, 1982.
  19. ↑ Terrmel Sledge Statistics and History - Baseball-Reference.com
  20. ↑ Crowe, Jerry (September 15, 2008). "Pringle found fame in Canadian game". Los Angeles Times.
  21. ↑ http://www.databasefootball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=LAMBEDIO01


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