John F. Kennedy High School (Los Angeles) Explained

John F. Kennedy High School
Streetaddress:11254 Gothic Avenue
City:Los Angeles
State:California
Zipcode:91344
Country:United States
Established:1971
Status:Opened
Type:Public
District:Los Angeles Unified School District
Grades:9-12
Principal:Mr. Oscar Vazquez
Staff:115.54 (FTE)
Ratio:19.21
Enrollment:2,220 (2022-23)[1]
Colors: Brown and gold
Mascot:Golden Cougar
Newspaper:The Word
Website:Official website

John F. Kennedy High School (JFKHS) is a four-year public high school 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[2] and Valley Region High School 5 opened in 2011.[3]

The new principal is Mr. Oscar Vazquez.

Academic programs

John F. Kennedy High School has different programs for students or parents who are intrigued.[4] Kennedy has three magnet programs, which prepare students for the future. There is an Architecture, Digital Design & Filmmaking Magnet, a Highly Gifted/High-Ability Medical Magnet, and a Global Leadership & Environmental Action Magnet (GLEAM). Architecture, Digital Design & Filmmaking Magnet.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

The school offers several sports teams such as: football, Marching Band, color guard, golf, cross country, volleyball, tennis, basketball, soccer, baseball, softball, track, water polo and swim. There are both girls and boys teams for golf, volleyball, tennis, and soccer.[5]

Clubs

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.[6]

Academies

There is a Teaching Academy available for students:

College Center

The college center is available for seniors and all other students who can use help 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

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.[7]

Notable alumni

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: John F. Kennedy High. National Center for Education Statistics. July 25, 2024.
  2. Web site: Valley Region High School #4 Project Details. February 26, 2010. Los Angeles Unified School District. November 8, 2010.
  3. Web site: Valley Region High School #5 Project Details. February 26, 2010. Los Angeles Unified School District. November 8, 2010.
  4. Web site: John F. Kennedy High School. www.jfkcougars.org. 2015-10-24.
  5. Web site: John F. Kennedy High School. www.jfkathletics.org. 2015-10-24.
  6. Web site: John F. Kennedy High School. www.jfkcougars.org. 2015-10-24.
  7. Web site: John F. Kennedy High School. www.jfkcougars.org. 2015-10-24.
  8. https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/a/anderga01.http://www.shtml Garret Anderson Statistics and History - Baseball-Reference.com
  9. https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/c/casseja01.shtml Jack Cassel Statistics and History - Baseball-Reference.com
  10. http://www.sjsuspartans.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=29304&SPID=2290&DB_OEM_ID=5600&ATCLID=191089 8 RASHIED DAVIS - SJSUSpartans.com - Official Web Site of San Jose State Athletics
  11. https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/d/dayeda01.html Darren Daye NBA &Ni ABA Statistics | Basketball-Reference.com
  12. https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/g/garlajo01.shtml Jon Garland Statistics and History - Baseball-Reference.com
  13. Web site: Cuba Gooding Jr. Biography . The Biography Channel . December 6, 2010 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20100531022958/http://www.thebiographychannel.co.uk/biographies/cuba-gooding-jr.html . May 31, 2010 .
  14. https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/g/grayst01.html Stuart Gray NBA & ABA Statistics | Basketball-Reference.com
  15. http://controller.lacity.org/index.htm The City of Los Angeles : LA City Controller : Home
  16. [Jacob Hopkins]
  17. News: 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 . Fred . Eisenhammer . December 31, 1989 .
  18. Web site: Dion Lambert Past Stats, Statistics, History, and Awards - databaseFootball.com . 2013-04-29 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20121103040543/http://www.databasefootball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=LAMBEDIO01 . 2012-11-03 .
  19. News: 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 . Mark . Mcmillian . December 18, 1994 .
  20. Web site: Michaele Pride, Architect, and Educator . African American Registry (AAREG).
  21. August 1995 . Top Women Architects . . 50 . 10 . 54–58 . 0012-9011.
  22. News: Pringle found fame in Canadian game . Los Angeles Times . Jerry . Crowe . September 15, 2008 .
  23. News: Video . CNN . October 11, 1982.
  24. Web site: Bill Schultz. profootballarchives.com. August 1, 2024.
  25. https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/sledgte01.shtml Terrmel Sledge Statistics and History - Baseball-Reference.com

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