John F. Kennedy High School
6715 Gloria Drive
Sacramento, CA 95831
School Website
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Principal
Felisberto Cedros
916-433-5200 ext. 1010

Associate Principal - Athletics
Greg Thomas
916-433-5200 ext. 1024

Athletic Director
Cynthia Borcich
916-433-5200 ext. 1077

Cougar Athletics

John F. Kennedy High School proudly offers a full athletic program with highly qualified coaches and an emphasis on high scholastic and athletic achievement. Kennedy is a member of the highly competitive Delta Valley Conference, which includes Davis High School, Elk Grove High School, Franklin High School, Laguna Creek High School, and Valley High School.

School Overview

Located in Sacramento, California, John F. Kennedy High School (JFK) is a comprehensive school, serving students in grades 9-12, in the Sacramento City Unified School District. The enrollment is consistently just under 2,800 students. JFK has an ethnically diverse, culturally rich, student body. The attendance area served by JFK extends from northeast downtown Sacramento through the Pocket neighborhood. JFK operates a college preparatory curriculum program on a traditional 55-minute class schedule, offering a wide variety of academic programs in a six-period day. To accommodate a large student population, there is a split lunch, as well as zero and seventh periods for special class needs and student activities. John F. Kennedy High School employs 106 full-time equivalent teachers, 4 administrators, 6 counselors, a librarian, a library technician, 11 aides in special education, plus 16 clerical support staff. Six of our credentialed staff members teach computer-related skills. The campus includes traditional classrooms, a Library-Media Center, fine arts facilities, two gyms, a pool, a weight room, industrial technology shops, graphic arts laboratory, handicapped student facilities, and multi-use computer labs. JFK is known for its rigorous academic programs. Students may enroll in a number of college preparatory classes and programs that include:
· Honors and Advanced Placement (AP) Courses
· Distinguished Math, Computer, and Science Programs
· Health Academy
· Criminal Justice Academy
· Marine Corps Military Science Academy
· Foreign Languages-including Japanese, Spanish, German, French, and Mandarin
· Business Program-including business management and business computer applications
· Family and Consumer Education- including fashion design, culinary arts, and family economics
· Industrial Technology- including auto technology, graphic arts, computer aided design and drafting, industrial crafts, and wood construction
· Physical Education- including jazzercise, weight training, soccer, rugby, swimming, water polo, tennis, volleyball, recreational and competitive sports
JFK operates on the fundamental assumption that all students are capable of experiencing success and achieving excellence through learning. JFK provides a climate that continuously affirms the worth and dignity of all students, while setting high standards for learning and behavior. The campus provides a supportive and friendly atmosphere where students and staff feel safe and enjoy good relationships.

School Mission Statement

The staff, students and parents of John F. Kennedy High School are committed to a safe and caring environment, which promotes excellence and diversity as it promotes student understanding of the humanity of all people. We expect all students to achieve their highest potential and encourage them to become responsible and productive members of society.
The John F. Kennedy Campus Community encourages cooperation between the home and school concerning discipline matters. The best discipline is self-imposed and involves students taking responsibility for their actions. Good citizenship and appropriate behavior is expected of all students.
The most important role of discipline in a school is to create a safe and comfortable teaching and learning environment. Members of the Campus Community should feel good about coming to school everyday. Society is demanding more from its public schools than ever before. In order to meet this challenge, schools must interpret the 3 R’s as Respect, Responsibility, and Rigor.

School Goals

· Continue to improve school climate by recognizing the achievement of all students.
· Continue to broaden implementation of Small Learning Communities to improve and support the 9th grade students’ transition to the rigors of high school.
· Continue to broaden implementation of Small Learning Communities to include grades 10 to 12.
· Increase the number of teachers participating in Capacity Building staff training.
· Develop a process with counselors to work effectively with students at risk.
· Explore alternative interventions programs that address the need to increase enrollment of under-represented minorities and economically disadvantaged students in post-secondary education.
· Continue to improve articulation/communication with faculty, support staff and administrative team.
· Review and revise the school’s organization chart to encourage site-based management and shared decision-making.
· Continue to explore the possibilities of expanding extracurricular activities to involve more students to enhance school spirit.