JFKHS School Profile

Fremont Unified School District
John F. Kennedy High School
39999 Blacow Rd. Fremont, CA 94536
Phone: 510-657-4070 Fax: 510-438-9287 Website: www.jfkhs.org
School Profile
2010-2011
Campus photo taken by Ashley Arnott, Class of 2011
CEEB code: 050966
Administration
Thomas Hanson, Principal
Dr. Carol Halbe, Vice Principal
Eddie Velez, Assistant Principal
Nafeesah Mustafa-Rasheed, Assistant Principal
Counselors
Stacey Bamford, Counselor
Tifni O’Neill, Counselor
Jacklynn Sprague, Counselor
Monica Guzman, School Psychologist
Janelle Coleman, College and Career Specialist
School Community
Established in 1965, John F. Kennedy High School is a four-year public high school, educates approximately 1400 diverse students in grades 9-12, and is
fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and the California Department of Education. John F. Kennedy High School celebrates
its diverse student population and continues to work to expand student opportunities.
School Mission
John F. Kennedy High School is committed to teaching our students the skills needed to succeed in college and the workplace including academic
achievement, environmental and social responsibility, self-advocacy and leadership.
Expected School-wide Learning Results (ESLRS)
Skilled Communicators
Technologically Literate
Academically Proficient
Ready for College
Socially Responsible
Smaller Learning Communities’ Success!
According to the California Healthy Kids Survey results from 2009-2010, 92% of 9th grade and 91% of 11th grade Kennedy students report feeling that
there is a teacher or adult at school who really cares about them. A majority of these students also report feeling close to people at their school, feel
happy to be at their school, feel like they are a part of their school, and feel safe at their school. Kennedy students have made significant gains in
percentage CSU/UC eligible and API scores over the past five years.
Percentage of Kennedy Seniors Meeting the Minimum CSU “A-G” Requirements
Class of 2007
Class of 2008
Class of 2009
Class of 2010
24%
35%
38%
45%
Academic Performance Index (API)
The cornerstone of California's Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999; measures the academic performance and growth of schools on a variety of
academic measures.
Comparative view of Fremont Unified School District High Schools:
Kennedy
Washington
American
Irvington
Mission
Robertson
2007
689
747
761
804
927
443
2008
706
776
782
792
931
462
2009
711
776
787
830
948
459
2010
723
764
796
856
952
542
Source: http://dq.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/
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Alumni
Kennedy graduates have been accepted to an impressive list of schools including Stanford University, Johns Hopkins University, the Air Force Academy,
West Point, Yale University, Duke University, University of Southern California, Santa Clara University, Academy of Art University, University of California
and California State University campuses. Kennedy students perform well in state and national academic competitions, earning increasing numbers of
local, regional, and state scholarships.
COLLEGE-BOUND (CLASS OF 2010– SELF REPORT)
4-Year College/University:
 California State University:
60%
 University of California:
23%
 Private College/University (in California): 10%
 Out of State:
3%
 Out of Country:
3%
2-Year Colleges:
Military:
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS TEST SCORES (CLASS OF 2009)
30% ACT – Percent Tested of 12th Graders: 13%
Percent Scoring 21 or Greater at JFK:
73%
Percent Scoring 21 or Greater in CA:
57%
SAT I – Percent Tested of 12th Graders: 35%
Percent Scoring 1,500 or Greater at JFK: 37%
Percent Scoring 1,500 or Greater in CA: 49%
43% Advanced Placement Testing Results
180 Exams by 108 Students
1% Number of Exams:
Percent Scoring 3 or Greater:
65%
Percent Scoring 5:
17%
250
200
Students Taking AP
Tests
150
100
Number of AP Tests
Taken
50
0
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
LIST OF COLLEGES FOR THE CLASS OF 2010
Academy of Art University
Academy of Fine Art, Mexico
Ateneo de Cagayan University, Philippines
Biola University
California Culinary Academy
Chabot College
City College of San Francisco
De Anza College
DeVry University
Diablo Valley College
Dominican University
Duke University
Foothill College
Las Positas College
Los Angeles Recording School
Menlo College
Merced College
Ohlone College
San Jose City College
CSU Chico
CSU East Bay
CSU Fresno
CSU Sacramento
CSU San Francisco
CSU San Jose
CSU Sonoma
Marinello Beauty College
NAVY
United States Air Force
Universidad de Inteligencia Superior
University of Colorado at Boulder
University of Pennsylvania
University of Portland
University of San Francisco
Universal Technical Institute
UC Berkeley
UC Davis
UC Los Angeles
UC Merced
UC Riverside
UC Santa Barbara
UC Santa Cruz
Spotlight Kennedy Alumni
Name
George Hernandez Jr.
Occupation
Alameda County
Superior Court Judge
Kennedy Teacher
Kennedy Teacher
Kennedy Attendance
Clerk
California Assembly
Member and Former
Fremont Vice-Mayor
Professional
Basketball Player
Name
Dr. Henry Sanchez
Dominic Kinnear
U.S. Major League
Soccer Head Coach
Fahima Mayer
Alli MacDonald
Robert Nelson
Registered Dietician
Fremont Police
Department Captain
Culinary Teacher
Jamie Rojo
Jon David Steward
Dan Bega
Terry Halterman
Maria Martinez
Robert Wieckowski
Lamond Murray
Vivian Bahain
Nancy Kessler
Fiona Wong
Josefina Mora
Garrett Yee
Randy Ready
Jennifer Jovel
Occupation
Palo Alto Medical
Foundation Physician
Kennedy Teacher
Kennedy Teacher
DELAC Parent
Representative
Ohlone College Board
of Trustees Member
Hitting Coach for the
San Diego Padres and
Former Professional
Baseball Player
UCSF Research
Associate and Medical
Student
Fremont City Planner
Hayward Sheriff
“Being a Kennedy student
taught me about diversity.
I learned to appreciate so
many different kinds of
people.”
-Sheryl Martinez, Kennedy Alumnus,
Retired Fremont Teacher and Mother
of Kennedy Teacher, Jeff Martinez
Ohlone College
Instructor
Senior Gift from the Class of 2010
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Academics
Academic Programs Available to All Students
4 x 4 Block Schedule; classes 85 minutes in length; 8 classes/80 credits per year
100% of teachers have completed CLAD credentialing; preparing English learners
Special Education and RSP Classes with College Preparatory Access and Support
AP Classes: Chemistry, Biology, Physics, English 11 & 12, Calculus (AB and BC), Statistics, World Languages (Chinese 4, French 4 and 5, and
Spanish 4), US History, American Government, and Studio Art
Honors Classes: Biology, Chemistry, English 9-11, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, World History, American Government, and Economics
College Connection Program at Ohlone College for self-selected seniors: American Government, Economics, English 12, Humanities 12,
Literature, Justice & Society, You & the Law
Ohlone College classes offered at JFKHS or Newark Center: American Sign Language I, II, Advanced BioTech 108, Environmental BioTech 101,
English 151a & b, Human Biology100, Introduction to Business (new in 2011-2012), Philosophy 101, Psychology 101, and Sociology 101
ROP Classes available throughout the day and in close proximity to the Kennedy Campus: Auto Body Painting and Refinishing 1, 2, Careers in
Education, 1, 2, Computer Graphic Design, 1, 2, Computer Animation, 1, 2, Construction Technology 1, 2, Culinary Arts 1, 2, Digital Photography 1,
2, Digital Video Arts Production 1, 2, Fire Science, Forensic Science / Crime Scene Investigation, 1, 2, Introduction to Hospitality, Medical
Assistant, Nurse Assistant, Pharmacy Clerk, 1, 2, Sports Therapy, 1, 2, Veterinary Assistant, Marketing
Smaller Learning Communities
AVID, Ninth Grade Families, Link Crew, Summer Bridge, FIT (Freshmen In Transition), Advisory, PBL (Project Based Learning)
Green Ventures Academy: English 10-12A GVA (or AP), World History (A or H) GVA , U.S. History (A or AP) GVA , Government/Economics (A or
H, or AP) GVA , Nutritional Food Science, GVA ROP: Culinary Arts 1 & 2, GVA ROP: Introduction to Hospitality, GVA ROP: Event Planning with
Internship, GVA Ohlone: Introduction to Business, Ohlone College: Environmental/Bio. Research (JFK), Human Ecology, Psychology, Sociology
Green Tech Academy: English 10-12A GTA (or AP), World History (A or H) GTA , U.S. History (A or AP) GTA , Government/Economics GTA ,
Biotech, ChemTech, Environmental BioTech, Ohlone: Intro. to Business, Ohlone: BioTech & Society, Ohlone: Human Ecology
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Requirements for Graduation and College, High School Subject Area & A-G Category
FUSD Graduation Requirements, CSU Required Courses*, UC Required Courses**
Social Science - “A”
30 Credits
World History
US History
American Government
Economics
20 Credits*
World History (10)
US History/Government (10)
20 Credits**
US History (10)
Social Science (10)
English - “B”
40 Credits
English 9/Academic Literacy
English 10
English 11
English 12
40 Credits *
40 Credits **
Mathematics - “C”
30 Credits
Must include completion
of Algebra 1 or equivalent
30 Credits*
Algebra 1 or equivalent,
Geometry, Algebra 2
40 Credits recommended**
30 Credits
Algebra 1 or equivalent,
Geometry, Algebra 2
40 Credits recommended
Algebra II/Trigonometry
Pre-Calculus
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Statistics
Science - “D”
20 Credits
Integrated Science (10)
Biology (10)
Anatomy Physiology (10)
20 Credits*
Must be in 2 of these 3
disciplines: Biology, Chemistry & Physics
30 Credits recommended**
20 Credits
Must be a lab science in Physical Science, Biology,
Chemistry or Physics
30 Credits recommended
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World Language - “E”
10 Credits
20 Credits*
30 Credits Recommended**
20 Credits
Spanish 1-4
French 1-5
Chinese 1-3
Visual/Performing Arts - “F”
10 Credits
Art 1 and 2
Band 1, Symphonic Band, and Jazz Band
Beginning Choir and Chamber Chorale
Beginning Video
Sculpture & Ceramics
Computer Art
Dance
Digital Imaging, 1 and 2
Digital Photography 1 and 2
Digital Video
Drama 1 and 2
Electives - “G”
70 Credits
Physical Education 20 Credits
Health 5 Credits
Computer 5 Credits
Green Ventures and Green Tech Academy classes (see
Academy brochures and course offerings), ROP
classes (see course offerings), Ohlone College classes
(see course offerings), ASB Leadership, AVID Tutor,
Computer Operations, Health, MS Office Suite, Peer
Resources, Publications 1 (Yearbook), Resource,
Weight Training, Wood, Work Experience, and others
10 Credits*
10 Credits**
AVID Senior Seminar, Journalism, Advanced
Publications, and other A-F courses listed above
Examinations:
California High School Exit Exam
SAT I or ACT*
SAT I or ACT**
2 SAT II Tests**
Service Learning: 40 hours
TOTAL CREDITS
230 Credits
150 Credits *
150 Credits **
Four-year colleges (UC and CSU) require a minimum of C or better to meet specific requirements. All courses must be UC certified and appear on the high school’s UC
certified a-g list. At least 70 credits of the 150 credits must be taken in 11th and 12th grade. Possible Credits earned in High School except John F. Kennedy High School: 6
Subjects per year =60 Possible Credits/Year 60 Possible Credits x 4 Years = 240 Possible Credits. Possible Credits earned at John F. Kennedy High School: 8 Subjects per year
=80 Possible Credits/Year 80 Possible Credits x 4 Years = 320 Possible Credits.
Credit and Grade Point Average: Credit is awarded on a per semester basis four times per year, term 1: semester 1 and 2, term 2: semester 3 and 4. GPA is calculated on the
following scale: A=4; B=3; C=2; D=1; F=0
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SLC
The goals for the Smaller Learning Communities are to improve student achievement, personalize students' learning experiences, and build upon our
college-going culture. All of our Smaller Learning Communities are dedicated to helping students become "A-G" college ready and achieving John F.
Kennedy High School's expected school wide learning results. In October 2006, John F. Kennedy received a Federal Small Learning Communities Grant.
Since then JFK has established Ninth Grade Families. The teachers meet during common prep time to plan curriculum and collaborate on ways to better
assist their students. In fall of 2008, JFK announced its first academy, the Green Tech Academy, and received a California Partnership Academy Grant.
Students in this academy take courses such as Biotech (Ohlone College dual credit classes taught at Kennedy) and may earn the BioTech Certificate. In
spring 2009, the Green Ventures Academy was awarded CPA funding for students interested in linking academic standards with real world experiences
in nutrition, culinary arts and recycling. Classes in both academies engage students in reading, research, real-world projects and internships, all focused
on green technologies. Many SLC classrooms are equipped with Promethean Interactive Whiteboards and more are set to be installed in 2011.
John F. Kennedy High School is a certified AVID school and has AVID Elective Classes at all four grade levels in the ninth, tenth, eleventh, and twelfth
grades. Many Kennedy teachers have been AVID trained and utilize AVID strategies in the classroom. AVID stands for Advancement Via Individual
Determination and is a proven way for students to become college ready. For one period a day, they learn organizational and study skills, work on critical
thinking and asking probing questions, get academic help from peers and college tutors, and participate in enrichment and motivational activities that
make college attainable. Their self-images improve and they become academically successful leaders and role models for other students. Kennedy
celebrates the class of 2011, the first graduating class of AVID. Every AVID graduate in the class of 2011 is going on to a four-year university next year.
This year the AVID program has expanded to include two sections of AVID 9 for each incoming class. AVID has an ASB Club as well as its site team
composed of teachers, administrators, counselors, staff, parents, community members, and students.
California Partnership Academies
The CPA model is a three-year program (grades ten-twelve) structured as a school-within-a-school. Academies incorporate integrated academic and career
technical education, business partnerships, mentoring, and internships.
Green Ventures Academy
Green Ventures is a green California
partnership of hospitality, culinary arts, and
business academy. Ventures students are
involved in gardening, hunger awareness,
recycling, and environmental service
learning projects in Advisory class.
Ventures’ goals are to provide real solutions
for living eco-friendly and healthy and for
students to explore training and job skills in
growing professions and industries.
Student Comments:
The Green Ventures Academy at John
F. Kennedy High School is a
groundbreaking class that is blazing new
trails for high school students who are
interested in the green hospitality,
tourist, and management industry. The
class offers students many opportunities
to gain experience and knowledge of
careers that interest them. The academy
goes on numerous field trips to job
shadow and also to colleges to help the
students get on a track to success. In
addition they also recycle and grow
organic crops to use in culinary class,
which offers hands on learning. I am
glad that I joined Green Ventures and
I’m sure many of my fellow classmates
are as well.
– Nate Bernardo, Class of 2012
I have been a part of Green Ventures for two years now and as the academy has grown so have I. The people in
it are amazing and together we have grown into a large family that help each other succeed academically and in
attempts of creating a greener future. The events we have catered to, the field trips we’ve been on and the
projects we have set forth have given me the opportunity to many experiences that will help aid me in planning
my future while still in high school. I am glad that Luke Aseo had dragged me into his advisory one day last year,
or else I would have never been enrolled in such a great program.
–Chelsea Ancheta, Class of 2012
Green Tech Academy
Green Tech is a unique program that puts young learners on a path to success that starts in high school, leads
to college, and then to great job opportunities in biotechnology and green collar jobs. Green Tech students take
courses in biotechnology, ecology, and environmental research to develop skills and acquire the knowledge
that prepares them for the Ohlone Biotech Certificate, continuing education at the university level, and
workforce employment. Green Tech students have participated in programs such as Stanford RISE Internship
and CYES California Youth Energy Services.
The GREEN TEAM at Kennedy is made up of GTA, GVA, ASB, the Environmental, Recycling, and 540 Clubs to promote green projects and events
such as the Amphitheater Project and the Recycle, Reduce, Reuse, and Rot Assemblies at our local elementary schools.
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Advisory
Advisory Classes
meet for 20
minutes per day
to provide
support to
students in
acquiring collegeready skills and
keeping them
involved in the
school
community.
Many SLCs, such
as AVID, Family,
and Academy
students, meet
daily during
Advisory. There
are also
specialized
Advisory Classes
for students
focusing on
academic
tutorials and the
college
application
process.
Advisory classes
are placed by
grade level
and/or students’
personalized
needs. The staff
meets regularly
to participate in a
Cycle of Inquiry
(COI) to improve
grade level,
academic, and
SLC support.
Ninth Grade
Families
Summer
Bridge
Ninth Grade
Families provide
a support system
for ninth graders,
giving students
opportunities to
get to know each
other and their
teachers. This
has helped to
create a more
inclusive school
community with
shared classes
and collaborative
teachers.
Families have
common English,
Science, Math,
and Advisory
Classes and work
on common
projects and
themes such as
PBL.
Summer Bridge
assists incoming
ninth graders in
making a
successful
transition from
junior high to
high school.
Students take
summer classes
from Kennedy
teachers to
become
acclimated to
campus life at
JFK, learn
effective
academic skills,
and make new
friends. The
overall ninth
grade class GPA
of first semester
was 2.0. The GPA
for first semester
for ninth graders
that attended
summer bridge
was 2.52.
FIT
Link Crew
FIT stands for
Freshmen In
Transition, a
program that
supports ninth
graders in their
transition to high
school and begins
their college and
career planning
process. Students
work in their
Computer
Applications
classes on
Naviance
Projects, college
and career
research,
computer skills,
and more.
Link Crew begins
in the summer
when a group of
incoming ninth
graders
participate in an
orientation and
mentorship with
upperclassmen
who continue to
mentor them
throughout the
year. Link Crew
began at Kennedy
in 2010 and built
upon the
“Freshmen
Buddies” project
in past years
where seniors
were paired up
with freshmen to
help them adjust
to high school life.
During this
school year the
program was
expanded to
include
upperclassmen to
serve as mentors
to sophomores as
well as freshmen.
PBL
Project Based Learning (PBL) is at the heart of good instruction because it brings together intellectual
inquiry, rigorous real-world standards, and student engagement in relevant and meaningful work. It is
a comprehensive instructional model in which project work is central to student understanding of the
essential concepts and principles of the disciplines. At John F. Kennedy High School, we are committed
to Project Based learning within each of our academies, families, departments and classrooms. Since
2007, past annual PBL events included themes such as Credo, Genocide, and Sustainability. In the
spring of 2010, the Passport to Knowledge theme allowed for ten PBL events to showcase several
student projects:
• The Volume of Solids, presented by Calculus Students
• The Government Faire, presented by Government Students
• Hunger Awareness Project, presented by Green Ventures Academy
Students
• Science and Identity, presented by Green Tech Academy Students
• Pasaporte a España, presented by Spanish Language Students
• Big Brother – Big Sister, a Naviance Project presented by Computer
Students
• Passport to the Future, presented by Ninth Grade Families
• Spectrum of the Arts, presented by Fine Arts Students
• High School Without Drama, presented by the Drama Club
• The Decades Project, presented by U.S. History Students
2010-2011 PBL Projects Include:
Health and Wellness Service Learning
Spectrum of the Arts
YMCA Youth and Government Bill Hearing Night
Green Team Assemblies at Local Elementary
Schools (Recycle, Reduce, Reuse, and Rot)
Green Tech Academy Legacy Projects: Media
Project and Outdoor Class
(photos below show work in progress)
John F. Kennedy Link Crew
By: Prabhjot Nijjar, Class of 2012
Link Crew at John F. Kennedy High
School is a new organization that
debuted on 2010 in efforts to unify the
freshmen class with upperclassmen.
The 70 leaders are students who
participate in JFK High School sports,
clubs, academies, or in ASB. An
example of a link leader is Christina
Valdez who is the vice president of the
JFK fashion club, in interact, one of the
editors of the newspaper, and also in
AVID. She and other leaders are a
reflection of the great things JFKHS
has to offer and share their experiences
with the freshmen in hopes to ease their
new high school lives.
Link Crew first met in August for two
days with Nicole Lavaud to begin their
training as Link Leader’s. While there,
everyone got to know each other’s
names by playing games to break the
ice. Then, the 3rd day was freshmen
orientation day and the Link Leaders
received rosters with the names of their
assigned freshmen and participated with
them in fun games and activities to get
better acquainted. After the activities
were finished, a BBQ was held for the
freshmen while the Leaders met in the
gym as they reflected on their
experiences on the first half of their day.
Soon after lunch it was time for the Link
Leaders to lead their freshmen through
the madness of Maze Day, where the
freshmen were to get their schedules
and everything else they needed for
their first year in high school.
The goal of the Link Leaders is to build a
bond between the leaders and the
freshmen, so that the freshmen can
have someone to go to for help both
socially and academically. The
relationship between Link Leaders and
their freshmen crew is one that will
ideally last throughout high school.
“When I first met my set of freshmen, I
was very nervous at first, but later, after
getting to know each other, things went
great.”
-Puja Janda, Class of 2012
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2010 Adequate Yearly Progress Report
Made AYP:
Yes
Met AYP Criteria:
English-Language Arts
Mathematics
Participation Rate
Yes
Yes
Percent Proficient
Yes
Yes
Academic Performance Index (API)
- Additional Indicator for AYP
Yes
Graduation Rate
Yes
John F. Kennedy High School was one of only two high schools in FUSD to make AYP in 2010, Adequate Yearly Progress in English-Language Arts and
Mathematics participation and proficiency of students.
Source: http://ayp.cde.ca.gov/reports/AcntRpt2010/2010APRSchAYPChart.aspx?allcds=01611760134452
Graduation Rates Based on NCES Definition - School Report
Dropouts
Dropouts
Dropouts
Dropouts
Gr.10 (2006- Gr.11 (2007- Gr.12 (2008Gr.9 (05-06)
07)
08)
09)
2
2
3
19
4
19
30
148
410
557
562
2,053
10,643
18,210
19,496
56,941
SCHOOL TOTALS:
JOHN F. KENNEDY HIGH:
DISTRICT TOTAL:
COUNTY TOTAL:
STATE TOTAL:
Dropouts
Gr.9 (05-06)
through
Gr.12 (200809)
26
201
3,582
105,290
Grade 12
Graduates
(2008-09)
Graduation rate*
271
91.2
2,186
91.6
13,570
79.1
383,091
78.4
*Graduation Rate Formula is based on the NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) definition: Number of Graduates (Year 4) divided by Number of Graduates (Year 4) +
Gr. 9 Dropouts (Year 1) + Gr. 10 Dropouts (Year 2) + Gr. 11 Dropouts (Year 3) + Gr. 12 Dropouts (Year 4)
School Totals
2009-10 English Learners, Instructional Settings and Services
Percentage English
Number of English
Total Number of
Learners Enrolled
Learners Enrolled
Students Enrolled
State of California
Alameda County
FUSD
Kennedy
Washington
American
Irvington
Mission San Jose
Robertson
24%
22%
17%
17%
13%
9%
9%
3%
20%
1,475,988
46,897
5,525
227
245
192
174
54
53
6,190,425
213,317
32,304
1,345
1.937
2,071
2,022
2,150
263
Enrollment by Ethnicity for 2009-2010
Hispanic
or
Latino
of Any
Race
American
Indian or
Alaska
Native
Asian,
Not
Hispanic
Pacific
Islander,
Not
Hispanic
Filipino,
Not
Hispanic
African
American,
Not
Hispanic
White,
Not
Hispanic
Two or
More
Races,
Not
Hispanic
Not
Reported
1,345
Students
F.U.S.D.
31%
<1%
20%
2%
8%
6%
31%
1%
<1%
32,304
Students
Alameda
County
14%
<1%
50%
1%
6%
5%
21%
2%
<1%
30%
<1%
21%
1%
5%
15%
23%
2%
2%
6,190,425
50%
<1%
9%
Students
Source: http://dq.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/
<1%
<3%
7%
27%
<2%
<2%
Kennedy
213,317
Students
California
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Student Life
Titans are One of a Kind
By: Sukhmani Kocher, Class of 2014
As the United States becomes a more culturally and ethnically diverse nation, public schools are becoming more diverse as well. One of the schools notable in this
process happens to be the home of the Titans, John F. Kennedy High School. When Kennedy students came to visit Walters Junior High my eighth grade year,
they informed us of the great diversity within Kennedy and that there weren't any cliques. My first reaction to that was, “who has ever heard of a high school
without cliques?” When I came to Kennedy however, I finally understood what those students spoke of. Sometimes, diversity can cause a clash of ideals and
opinions because of the differences in culture, although at Kennedy, that is not a problem. There are many social groups composed of several different ethnicities
and cultures, ridding the formation of cliques. With the many different ideals amongst a circle of friends, each culture contributes a different influence towards how
each person develops. Diversity amongst purple and gold Titans provides for and creates a unique identity for Kennedy High School, differentiating it from other
schools. It may be considered a small detail, diversity, but it really plays a big role in the grand scheme of a school, its activities and personalities of its students.
ASB
Associated Student Body and Leadership unite and support student life at Kennedy. Student Council Members are elected by the student body and their
classes. There is a leadership class that meets daily and plans school events, projects, fundraisers, dances, and manages ASB funds. Leadership is
designed for students to understand all aspects of project planning and execution as they explore what it means to be a leader. Students learn and
develop skills necessary to work with other students, administration, local businesses and the community. With time for large group discussion over
activities, break-down time with committees, and on-campus hands on work, each student will leave this Leadership class knowing they have contributed
to making the Kennedy experience better for all those here today and for all those that will be here tomorrow. Students learn to be respectful of
everyone and everything around them. This class revolves around students who are proactive and those who show initiative. Our focus throughout the
class involves the ability to communicate with all levels of people and to follow through on tasks.
Clubs
540 Club
Drama Club
Journalism Club
Polynesian Club
Afghan Club
Environmental Club
K2K Club
Recycling Club
Alumni Club
Fashion Club
Latino Club
Red Cross Club
Asian Club
Filipino Club
Leo Club
Swing Kids Club
AVID Club
Fishing Club
MECHA Club
VSA Club
CSF Club
GSA Club
MSA Club
Youth Alive Club
Desi Club
Interact Club
Punjabi Club
Youth and Government Club
Journalism
The Journalism class produces the school newspaper; members write articles, edit articles, and format production. They also report on events and issues
at Kennedy. Publications class produces the yearbook.
Music and the Flea Market
The John F. Kennedy High School Flea Market is held on the First Saturday of every month, except January, from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. This monthly
event raises money for the Musical Arts at Kennedy.
PTSA
Parents and families are an essential part of Kennedy’s success. Kennedy is fortunate to have an active and supportive PTSA whose members
communicate frequently with monthly meetings, TitanTalk, a Yahoo mail group, and the website: http://sites.google.com/site/kennedyptsa/
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Athletics
John F. Kennedy High School has the following sports teams and is proud of all of the players and coaches that make these programs possible:
Badminton
Cross Country
Soccer
Track
Cheer
Baseball
Football
Swimming
Dance
Volleyball
Basketball
Golf
Softball
Tennis
Wrestling
Coach Mike
John F. Kennedy High School sets a record for the longest-serving high school football coach in California. Coach “Mike,” Pete Michaletos, was the head
football coach for 46 years until retiring in 2010. Upon his retirement he was honored for his service by the School Board of Fremont Unified School
District. He will still be appreciated as he continues to be part of the Kennedy community.
Kennedy Titans Booster Club
The Kennedy Titan’s Booster Club mission is to support Kennedy High School in their effort to offer exceptional Athletic Programs to Kennedy High
School students. Boosters provides assistance with:
Promoting school spirit within the community
Financial assistance for equipment, supplies, and fees
Fundraising
Volunteering
Discount to Athletic home games
Scholarship for seniors who qualify as members
Booster Club Meetings are open to anyone interested in supporting all Sports and Performing Arts. If you are a Titan fan, then you are a welcomed guest!
Thank you!
Kennedy is grateful to our many community partners. So many people help make Kennedy the special place that it is. Thank you to all students, parents,
families, staff, and community members.
GO TITANS!
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