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• Become an independent learner.
• Improves study habits.
• Improves academic performance (grade).

Kennedy continues to prepare students to be college and career ready. Through the guidance of our Digital Design teacher, Ms. Anagnost, 57 Kennedy students became Adobe Certified Professionals: 49 in Photoshop and 8 in Illustrator. Adobe Certified Professional is an industry-recognized credential that validates proficiency in Digital Design. Certification gives students a competitive edge and provides students with concrete evidence of the skills needed to plan, design, build, and maintain different forms of digital media.

The New Journal of Student Research Abstracts is an annual publication of student research in our local community. The journal is intended to serve as a vehicle to honor young investigators and their teachers by showcasing their work, motivating them to continue their involvement in research science; a source book for both students and teachers who are looking for ideas for research projects; and a volume to disseminate student research discoveries. This year, the work of 15 Kennedy students from Ms. Wilson's AP Biology classes had their work published in The New Journal of Student Research Abstracts. Their work can be found on pages 28-32.

SkillsUSA team earned Gold at the 55th Annual SkillsUSA State Conference. This competition requires students to plan, implement, and document several dozen events throughout the school year. These include chapter meetings, community service events, career and skill training, leadership training, industry mentorships, social activities, and competitions. Our award-winning team is headed to compete at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skill Conference held in Atlanta, Georgia on June 19-25!

The Architecture/Digital Design/Filmmaking Magnet was named a 2022 Magnet School of Excellence. This is the highest level of recognition for a magnet school awarded by the Magnet Schools of America. The Architecture/Digital Design/Filmmaking Magnet was one of only three magnet high schools in the state of California to be awarded this prestigious honor.

The Gifted Medical Magnet was named a 2022 Magnet School of Distinction. This is second highest level of recognition for a magnet school awarded by the Magnet Schools of America. The Gifted Medical Magnet was one of only seven magnet high schools in the state of California to be awarded this special honor.