John F. Kennedy High School

ABOUT US

John F. Kennedy High School offers a variety of classes for most students. The school has shown consistent improvements on state exams as reported in the Chicago Sun-Time. Kennedy High School offers a general academic and college preparatory program with additional concentrations in computer oriented technology and business.

CPS Scholars
The Advanced Honors Program is designed to provide accelerated oppor ttinities for freshmen and sophomore students leading to Advanced Placement courses in junior and senior year. To qualify for the program, students must meet the selection criteria.

Career Development
The Division of Career Development gives students an opportunity to do progressive training in these fields: Information Technology, Accounting, Computer Aided Drafting and Cabinet Making, Computer Maintenance & Repair.

Kennedy Highlights

School Report Card
CPS Scholars Program
Advanced Placement Classes:
English, History, Chemistry, Art, Mathematics, Physics
Honors Classes: English, Social Studies, Science, Mathematics, Foreign Language
Goodman Theater Field Trips
Writing Computer Lab
Math Computer Labv
Foreign Languages:
Spanish, French and Polish
Computer Assisted Drafting
College Board EXCELERATOR School
AVID School
Software Applications, Accounting, Word Processing
Education to Careers Programs - Model School
Bilingual Programs:
Spanish and Polish
Studio Art
Band Classes, Orchestra, Choir
Media Center/Internet
Driver Education (Classes and Range)
Dress Standard
Closed Campus
Safe, Secure and Nurturing Environment

Enrollment
Kennedy High School has two Options for Knowledge programs, one in Liberal Arts/College Preparatory, and one in Othenta to Technology. Students are received from across the City of Chicago. Eighth grade students may apply during the options enrollment period, which is October 15^th through December 20^th. Accepted students are notified by letter.

Students who reside in the Kennedy attendance area will either register in the feeder elementary school or have their parents or guardians bring a photo ID and proof of residency (utility bill) to the school to register. For additional information and deadline dates, please call the Admissions Dean at (773) 535-2325, Ext 25821 (Mr. Lyons).

John F. Kennedy High School: small enough to care, big enough to grow.

Our school has been a part of the Garfield Ridge / Clearing area for more than thirty years.
Our administration, faculty and staff are caring and concerned.
John F. Kennedy High School provides a clean, safe and secure environment.

Private School Benefits
Without the Tuition Costs

Directions
Kennedy High School, located on the southwest side of Chicago approximately ten miles from the downtown area, is easily accessible via both public and private transportation along the Stevenson Expressway, Archer Avenue, and 63^rd Street Kennedy High School can also be reached from the Orange Line on the 55^th Street bus.

George Szkapiak
Principal

Christopher Pawelczyk
Soledad Ruiz
Assistant Principals

Tim Laughlin
Programmer

Paul L. Lyons
Dean of Admissions

Algis Hermanas

Clifford Scott

Dean of Students