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			'''John F. Kennedy High School''' ('''JFKHS''') is a four-year public high school located in ], Los Angeles, in the ] state of ]. It is in District 1 of the ].
	{{Confusing\|date=November 2007}}
	'''John F. Kennedy High School''' is located in ], ] ]. The school mascot is the golden ], and the school colors are brown and gold. It is located in District 1 of the ] (LAUSD). The current principal is Christine Clark. There are currently 5,064 students attending the school.

			==History==
	The school's classes are on a traditional calendar schedule. They include various advanced placement (college level) classes, foreign language and ESL classes, as well career-oriented classes such as journalism and military science. These are offered along with standards-based classes such as English, history, mathematics, etc.
			The school was relieved of overcrowding when Valley Region High School 4<ref>{{cite web
			\| url = http://www.laschools.org/project-status/one-project?project_number=56.40031
			\| title = Valley Region High School #4 Project Details
			\| date = February 26, 2010
			\| publisher = Los Angeles Unified School District
			\| access-date = November 8, 2010
			}}
			</ref> and Valley Region High School 5 opened in 2011.<ref>{{cite web
			\| url = http://www.laschools.org/project-status/one-project?project_number=56.40032
			\| title = Valley Region High School #5 Project Details
			\| date = February 26, 2010
			\| publisher = Los Angeles Unified School District
			\| access-date = November 8, 2010
			}}
			</ref>

			The new principal is Mr. Oscar Vazquez.
	The school will be relieved when Valley Region High School 4 opens in 2010 and Valley Region High School 5 opens in 2011 .

			== Academic programs ==
	== Architecture and Digital Arts Magnet ==
			John F. Kennedy High School has different programs for students or parents who are intrigued.<ref name="John F. Kennedy High School">{{Cite web\|title = John F. Kennedy High School\|url = http://www.jfkcougars.org/\|website = www.jfkcougars.org\|access-date = 2015-10-24}}</ref> 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 ==
	The primary theme of the Architecture and Digital Arts Magnet are the layouts, infrastructures, and designs of a modern city and life in one. Classes included in the curriculum involve various architectural and structural-related fields as well as imaging, photography, and modern film production. Architecture, digital imaging, film making, and photography are the four career selections offered in the magnet.

	== ~~Athletics~~ ==		=== 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.<ref>{{Cite web\|title = John F. Kennedy High School\|url = http://www.jfkathletics.org/\|website = www.jfkathletics.org\|access-date = 2015-10-24}}</ref>
	The Baseball varsity team is currently coached by Manuel Alvarado who in his first year on the job, led Kennedy to its third City championship, defeating Palisades 4-3.Kennedy has become a powerhouse in the San Fernando Valley winning its 7th city championship in 2006 defeating Chatsworth at Dodger Stadium. It is tied with Fremont High School for most L.A. City baseball championships. Kennedy won its titles in 1981,'''1985''',1989,1995,1996,2000 and 2006<ref></ref>. However, Fremont won two of its championships back when the champion was decided in a preseason tournament (1939 and 1942). Postseason tournaments to decide the champion of Los Angeles did not begin until 1943.
	{{Expand-section\|date=May 2008}}

	== ~~Notable alumni~~ ==		=== 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.<ref>{{Cite web\|title = John F. Kennedy High School\|url = http://www.jfkcougars.org/apps/departments/clubs.jsp\|website = www.jfkcougars.org\|access-date = 2015-10-24}}</ref>
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	== ~~References~~ ==		=== Academies===
			There is a Teaching Academy available for students:
			* Teaching Academy<ref name="John F. Kennedy High School"/>

			== 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, ] 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.<ref>{{Cite web\|title = John F. Kennedy High School\|url = http://www.jfkcougars.org/family_resources.jsp\|website = www.jfkcougars.org\|access-date = 2015-10-24}}</ref>

			== Notable alumni ==
			* ], Major League Baseball player<ref></ref>
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			* ], actor<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.thebiographychannel.co.uk/biographies/cuba-gooding-jr.html
			\|title=Cuba Gooding Jr. Biography
			\|publisher=The Biography Channel
			\|access-date=December 6, 2010
			\|url-status=dead
			\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100531022958/http://www.thebiographychannel.co.uk/biographies/cuba-gooding-jr.html
			\|archive-date=May 31, 2010
			}}
			</ref>
			* ], professional basketball player<ref></ref>
			*], Los Angeles Controller and City Council member<ref> {{webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120418230157/http://controller.lacity.org/index.htm\|date=2012-04-18}}</ref>
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			* ], Olympic track athlete<ref name=lats>{{cite news\| url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1989-12-31-sp-422-story.html \| work=Los Angeles Times \| first=Fred \| last=Eisenhammer \| date=December 31, 1989 \| title=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}}</ref>
			* ], Olympic track athlete<ref name=lats />
			* ], professional football player<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.databasefootball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=LAMBEDIO01 \|title=Dion Lambert Past Stats, Statistics, History, and Awards - databaseFootball.com \|access-date=2013-04-29 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121103040543/http://www.databasefootball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=LAMBEDIO01 \|archive-date=2012-11-03 }}</ref>
			* ], professional football player<ref>{{cite news\| url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1994-12-18-ci-10361-story.html \| work=Los Angeles Times \| first=Mark \| last=Mcmillian \| date=December 18, 1994 \| title=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}}</ref>
			* ] (born 1956), architect and educator<ref name=":0">{{Cite web \|title=Michaele Pride, Architect, and Educator \|url=https://aaregistry.org/story/michaele-pride-architect-focused-on-urban-design-and-neighborhood-change/ \|website=African American Registry (AAREG)}}</ref><ref name=":9">{{Cite magazine \|date=August 1995 \|title=Top Women Architects \|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=JpdB2p5g1F0C \|magazine=] \|volume=50 \|issue=10 \|pages=54–58 \|issn=0012-9011}}</ref>
			*], Canadian Football League player<ref>{{cite news\| url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2008-sep-15-sp-crowe15-story.html \| work=Los Angeles Times \| first=Jerry \| last=Crowe \| date=September 15, 2008 \| title=Pringle found fame in Canadian game }}</ref>
			* ], professional football player<ref>{{cite news\| url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1125995/2/index.htm \| archive-url=https://archive.today/20120718105616/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1125995/2/index.htm \| url-status=dead \| archive-date=July 18, 2012 \| work=CNN \| title=Video \| date=October 11, 1982}}</ref>
			* ], professional football player<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.profootballarchives.com/players/s/schu02500.html\|title=Bill Schultz\|website=profootballarchives.com\|access-date=August 1, 2024}}</ref>
			* ], Major League Baseball player<ref></ref>

			==See also==
			* ]

			== References ==
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Latest revision as of 01:53, 14 November 2024

Public school in Los Angeles, California, United States

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; -118.488 Los Angeles, California 91344 United States
Information
Type	Public
Established	1971
Status	🟩 Opened
School district	Los Angeles Unified School District
Principal	Oscar Vazquez
Staff	115.54 (FTE)
Grades	9-12
Enrollment	2,220 (2022-23)
Student to teacher ratio	19.21
Color(s)	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 and Valley Region High School 5 opened in 2011.

The new principal is Mr. Oscar Vazquez.

Academic programs

John F. Kennedy High School has different programs for students or parents who are intrigued. 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.

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.

Academies

There is a Teaching Academy available for students:

Teaching Academy

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.

Notable alumni

Garret Anderson, Major League Baseball player
Jack Cassel, Major League Baseball player
Rashied Davis, professional football player
Darren Daye, professional basketball player
Jon Garland, Major League Baseball player
Cuba Gooding Jr., actor
Stuart Gray, professional basketball player
Wendy Greuel, Los Angeles Controller and City Council member
Jacob Hopkins, actor
Denean Howard, Olympic track athlete
Sherri Howard, Olympic track athlete
Dion Lambert, professional football player
Mark McMillian, professional football player
Michaele Pride-Wells (born 1956), architect and educator
Mike Pringle, Canadian Football League player
Tom Ramsey, professional football player
Bill Schultz, professional football player
Terrmel Sledge, Major League Baseball player

References

^ "John F. Kennedy High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved July 25, 2024.
"Valley Region High School #4 Project Details". Los Angeles Unified School District. February 26, 2010. Retrieved November 8, 2010.
"Valley Region High School #5 Project Details". Los Angeles Unified School District. February 26, 2010. Retrieved November 8, 2010.
^ "John F. Kennedy High School". www.jfkcougars.org. Retrieved 2015-10-24.
"John F. Kennedy High School". www.jfkathletics.org. Retrieved 2015-10-24.
"John F. Kennedy High School". www.jfkcougars.org. Retrieved 2015-10-24.
"John F. Kennedy High School". www.jfkcougars.org. Retrieved 2015-10-24.
Garret Anderson Statistics and History - Baseball-Reference.com
Jack Cassel Statistics and History - Baseball-Reference.com
8 RASHIED DAVIS - SJSUSpartans.com - Official Web Site of San Jose State Athletics Archived 2011-07-16 at the Wayback Machine
Darren Daye NBA &Ni ABA Statistics | Basketball-Reference.com
Jon Garland Statistics and History - Baseball-Reference.com
"Cuba Gooding Jr. Biography". The Biography Channel. Archived from the original on May 31, 2010. Retrieved December 6, 2010.
Stuart Gray NBA & ABA Statistics | Basketball-Reference.com
The City of Los Angeles : LA City Controller : Home Archived 2012-04-18 at the Wayback Machine
Jacob Hopkins]
^ 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.
"Dion Lambert Past Stats, Statistics, History, and Awards - databaseFootball.com". Archived from the original on 2012-11-03. Retrieved 2013-04-29.
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.
"Michaele Pride, Architect, and Educator". African American Registry (AAREG).
"Top Women Architects". Ebony. Vol. 50, no. 10. August 1995. pp. 54–58. ISSN 0012-9011.
Crowe, Jerry (September 15, 2008). "Pringle found fame in Canadian game". Los Angeles Times.
"Video". CNN. October 11, 1982. Archived from the original on July 18, 2012.
"Bill Schultz". profootballarchives.com. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
Terrmel Sledge Statistics and History - Baseball-Reference.com

v t e Granada Hills, Los Angeles
Education
Primary and secondary schools	Los Angeles Unified School District Granada Hills Charter High School John F. Kennedy High School Jewish Educational Trade School
Other education	Los Angeles Community College District Los Angeles Public Library
Other
Landmarks	John Elway Stadium Mission Point O'Melveny Park
This list is incomplete.

San Fernando Valley schools

Public high schools/notable schools
Los Angeles USD	Arleta HS Birmingham HS Canoga Park HS Chatsworth HS César Chávez LA Cleveland HS East Valley HS El Camino Real HS Francis Polytechnic Granada Hills HS Grant HS Kennedy HS Monroe HS North Hollywood HS Northridge Academy Panorama HS Daniel Pearl Magnet Reed MS Reseda HS San Fernando HS Sherman Oaks CES Sylmar HS Taft HS Valley Oaks CES Van Nuys HS
Burbank USD	Burbank High John Burroughs High
Glendale USD	Clark Magnet High Glendale High Herbert Hoover Other schools are in the Crescenta Valley
Las Virgenes USD	Calabasas Other schools are in the Conejo Valley
Non-LAUSD charter schools and other publics	Charter High School of the Arts High Tech Los Angeles

Private schools

Secular

Buckley
Bridges Academy
Chatsworth Hills Academy
Harvard-Westlake High school
Int'l School of Los Angeles (LILA) Multiple campuses
Oakwood
Sierra Canyon
Viewpoint

Closed	Montclair College Prep

Religious

AGBU Manoogian-Demirdjian
Campbell Hall
Chaminade College Prep
The Concordia Schools
Crespi Carmelite HS
de Toledo HS (formerly New Community Jewish HS)
Ferrahian Armenian
Jewish Educational Trade School
Louisville HS
Notre Dame HS
Our Lady of the Valley
Providence HS
St. Genevieve HS
Village Christian
West Valley Christian

Closed	Bellarmine-Jefferson HS Holy Family HS

v t e Los Angeles Unified School District
K–12 schools	James A. Foshay Learning Center Marlton School (special school) Robert F. Kennedy Community Schools (complex)
6–12 schools	Boys Academic Leadership Academy (magnet) Girls Academic Leadership Academy (magnet) Los Angeles CES (magnet) Rancho Dominguez Prep (zoned) Sherman Oaks CES (magnet) Valley Oaks CES (magnet)
7–12 zoned schools	Eagle Rock HS
7–12 alt. schools	J. P. Widney High School
Zoned high schools	Arleta Banning Bell Belmont Bernstein Birmingham Canoga Park Carson Chatsworth Chávez LA Cleveland Contreras LC Crenshaw Dorsey East Valley ELARA El Camino Real Fairfax Francis Polytechnic Franklin Fremont Gardena Garfield Granada Hills Grant Hamilton Hollywood Huntington Park International Studies Learning Center Jefferson Jordan Kennedy Lincoln Locke Los Angeles Manual Arts Marshall Maywood Academy Monroe Narbonne North Hollywood Northridge Academy Palisades Charter Panorama Reseda Diego Rivera Roosevelt Roybal LC San Pedro San Fernando Santee EC South East South Gate Sylmar Taft Torres University Venice Verdugo Hills Washington Preparatory West Adams Preparatory Wilson
Alt. high schools	Animo (South LA) Animo (Venice) Bravo Medical Magnet CA Academy EAGLES Academy Camino Nuevo Central City College Ready Córtines School of Visual and Performing Arts Crenshaw Arts Tech De La Hoya Animo Downtown Magnets Discovery Charter High Tech Los Angeles King/Drew Leap Legacy Linda Esperanza Marquez Middle College Orthopaedic Hospital Medical Magnet Daniel Pearl Magnet View Park Vladovic Harbor Teacher Prep. Acad. Westchester Enriched Sciences Magnets
Zoned middle schools	Emerson Charter Young Oak Kim Acad Walter Reed Virgil others
Zoned elementary schools	Carpenter Community Charter Glassell Park Wonderland Avenue others
Superintendents	Susan Miller Dorsey Ramón C. Cortines Roy Romer David L. Brewer III John E. Deasy Michelle King Austin Beutner Alberto M. Carvalho

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