John F. Kennedy High School (Los Angeles)


John F. Kennedy High School 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 Dr. Richard Chavez.

Academic programs

John F. Kennedy High School has different programs for students and/or parents who are intrigued. One of Kennedy's programs is , which prepares students for the future. There are also 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. , , , , , , , and are other programs that are offered by the school.

Extracurricular activities

Sports

There are several 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

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

Academies

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

Kennedy's school based clinic, also known as , 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