John F. Kennedy High School

Kennedy Students Become Certified in Adobe Photoshop

As a part of the Digital Design career pathway, Ms. Anagnost’s students are able to test for certification in: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. This past week 44 Digital Design students became certified in Adobe Photoshop. The rigorous certification test is done on-line through Certiport within the classroom setting. Ms. Anagnost classroom is a Certiport Authorized Testing Center.

US News & World Report Ranks Kennedy as One of the Best High Schools in California

Kennedy earned a silver medal by US News and World Report for Best High Schools in California based the student accessibility to take Advanced Placement® course work and exams. The AP® participation rate at Kennedy is 37%. Schools are ranked based on their performance on state-required tests and how well they prepare students for college.

JFK Students Present at LA City Council About School Safety

On Wednesday, August 22, 3 ARC Student Council representatives Daniel Lopez, Camille Reynaga, and Alexandra Delgado, David Montoya (ARC Coordinator), and Nina DeVillar (Kennedy PSW) were invited to attend an LA City Council meeting at LA City Hall. They attended on behalf of the Sandy Hook Promise Foundation to support the urge to have a SAVE Promise Club and Sandy Hook Promise Know the Signs programs in all LAUSD schools. It was an amazing experience for our Kennedy students. They got to witness an LA City Council Meeting and see first-hand how they could make a difference.

The Next Coffee with the Principals is Monday, October 8 8:30am in the Parent Center

Kennedy High School values all stakeholders. Parents and Community members are invited to come to our Parent Center, fill up on a warm cup of coffee, and get the latest news and events on campus. Parents will hear news about the instructional program, gain strategies to assist their children, ask questions and/or share concerns that will impact student academic achievement.

Kennedy Boys Volleyball Wins the CIF City Championship for the 2nd Year in a Row!

Congratulations Boys Volleyball for winning the 2018 CIF LA City Division 2 Championship! Their commitment, dedication, and sacrifice resulted in the ultimate reward. Now they are off to the State in playoffs at Garden Grove High School, which begin Tuesday, May 22. Go Cougars!

Kennedy Choir Students Performed with LA Master Chorale at Disney Concert Hall Under Grant Gershon

On Friday, May 18, 2018, Kennedy choir students had the honor and privilege to sing at Walt Disney Concert Hall with the Los Angeles Master Chorale under the direction of Grant Gershon. It was open to the public. Thank you, Ms. Jones, for arranging such an incredible opportunity for our students!

Digital Design Students Video Conference with Infuential Graphic Designer Paula Scher

On May 2nd, Digital Design students had the honor of video conferencing with Paula Scher, arguably the most influential female graphic designer of our time. Ms. Scher answered questions and critiqued individual student work during the 50 minute session. Ms.Scher is one of 20 partners at Pentagram in New York City, which is the world’s largest independently-owned design studio. Pentagram's work encompasses graphics and identity, architecture and interiors, products and packaging, exhibitions and installations, websites and digital experiences, advertising and communications.

SkillsUSA Wins 4 Gold, 5 Silver, and 4 Bronze Medals + $3,000 at State Competition in Ontario, CA

The competition was April 19-22. They won $3,000 for Chapter of Excellence. Sofia Mejia, Emily Chun, and Kimberly Barocio won a Gold for Outstanding Chapter. Nico Dela Fuente won a Gold for Pin Design. Francisco Mejia, Jennifer Garcia, and Kimberly Aguilar won a Silver for American Spirit. Heavenly Ambriz and Arturo Hernandez won a Silver for TV (Video) Production. Emily Chun, Francisco Mejia, Jacob Solorzano, and Bridget Couzin won a Bronze for Entrepreneurship. The $3,000 will help pay for travel expenses to Nationals in Louisville, Kentucky.

Kennedy Digital Design Students Create Digital Filters at Snapchat Headquarters in Venice, CA

For the third year in a row, Digital Design students attended a workshop at Snapchat and worked side-by-side with Snap designers to create Geofilters for a variety of non-profits such as: Venice Arts, Wayfarer, Bixel Exchange and Big Brothers Big Sisters. Students were offered the opportunity to work on their Geofilters during lunch and after school. This experience earned them the privilege of attending this special work-based learning activity. Thanks Snapchat!

Teaching Academy Host 3 Elementary Schools for Dr. Seuss Day (Read Across America)

Kennedy celebrated Dr. Seuss’s Birthday on April 12 with almost 500 students from Danube, Haskell, and Tulsa elementary schools. The Teaching Academy coordinated the event with 20 Kennedy teachers. The elementary students participated in age-appropriate, Dr. Seuss-themed activities led by Kennedy students. The students were escorted by Kennedy students, school staff, and parents. LAPD ensured their safety by providing traffic control. The students left with happy faces and a better understanding of why reading is important.

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