John F. Kennedy High School (Sacramento, California)

John F. Kennedy High School, a member of the Sacramento City Unified School District and locally known simply as Kennedy, is a public school in the Pocket-Greenhaven Area of Sacramento, California.

John F. Kennedy High School
Location
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6715 Gloria Drive

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95831

United States
Coordinates38°30′11″N 121°32′03″W / 38.503156°N 121.534184°W / 38.503156; -121.534184
Information
TypePublic
Established1967
School districtSacramento City Unified School District
PrincipalReginald Brown
Faculty83.58 (FTE)[1]
Grades912
Number of students1,971 (2022-23)[1]
Student to teacher ratio23.58[1]
Color(s)Forest Green & Gold   
MascotCougar
NewspaperKennedy Clarion
YearbookReflections
Athletic ConferenceMetro Conference
Websitejfk.scusd.edu

Small Learning Communities

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Health Education Law and Marines (HELM)

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Health Education Law and Marines is an SLC that focuses on preparing students for the education and medical fields. Through speakers, community, links and internship opportunities, students will have a myriad of opportunities to participate in related experiences. HELM also houses the Criminal Justice Academy; which has a partnership with the Sacramento Police Department and MCJROTC, where students are part of the Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers Training Course.

Program in America and California Explorations (PACE)

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Program in America and California Explorations is a Small Learning Community (SLC) at John F. Kennedy High School, which focuses on academic excellence, culture and civic events, and community service. PACE students are required to complete 30 hours community service or volunteering hours to pass your PACE classes each semester, as well as Cultural and Civic events. Students are required to complete two field trips at the end of the year. PACE emphasizes California history and literature.

Manufacturing and Design (MaD)

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Manufacturing and Design provides opportunities for students interested in pursuing careers in engineering, automotive, and architecture fields with an emphasis on technical skills necessary to secure gainful employment. Business and college connections are valuable aspects of the program.

Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA)

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Visual and Performing Arts focuses on the core curriculum with an emphasis on music, drama, dance and art. Expressing one's creativity is important to being a well-rounded, successful member of society. VAPA encourages students to participant in events over the summer and throughout the school year.

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "John F. Kennedy High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
  2. ^ "Table: 2008 SAT scores at local schools - Sacramento News - Local and Breaking Sacramento News | Sacramento Bee". Archived from the original on 2009-05-27. Retrieved 2009-05-21.
  3. ^ "La Vel Freeman Stats". Baseball Almanac. Retrieved December 10, 2012.
  4. ^ "Butch Metzger Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More". Baseball Reference. Retrieved 22 November 2023.
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