John F. Kennedy High School (Sacramento, California)

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name = Kennedy High School


region=Suburban
type = Public
grades = 9-12
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city = Sacramento, California
state = California
country = United States of America
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students = 2,529 [cite web|url= http://www.scusd.edu/ourschools/reports/75/AbbrevSARC_John%20F.%20Kennedy%20High.pdf|title=Abbreviated School Accountability Report Card Reported for School Year 2004-2005|accessdate=2007-11-18]
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school colors = Green & gold
mascot = Cougars
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John F. Kennedy High School, a member of the Sacramento City Unified School District, is a public school in the Pocket-Greenhaven Area of Sacramento, California.

Notable alumni

* Adam Bernero - seven-year MLB pitcher
* Scott Moak - public address announcer of the Sacramento Kings
* Gift of Gab (Tim Parker) and Chief Xcel (Xavier Mosley) who are better known as the hip hop duo Blackalicious
* Geno Petralli - 12-year MLB catcher
* Larry Scott - supermodel
* Michael Stewart - former NBA center who played for five teams
* Greg Vaughn - four-time MLB All-Star outfielder
* Cornel West - class of 1970, prominent African-American scholar and public intellectual

Small Learning Communities

* Business and Multimedia (BAM)which also houses the Culinary Arts Academy, focuses on business, finance, and multimedia. You will also have the opportunity to explore different media fields such as newspaper, speech, television and radio production through oral communication and computer graphics.

* Health Education Law and Marines (HELM)is a new SLC that focuses on preparing students for the education and medical fields. Through speakers, community, links and internship opportunities, students will have a myriad of opportunities to participate in related experiences. HELM also houses the Criminal Justice Academy; which has a partnership with the Sacramento Police Department and MCJROTC, where students are part of the Jr. Marine Corps.

* Program in America and California Explorations (PACE)offers students a four-year advanced academic program with an emphasis in English and history. The goal is to ensure that all PACE graduates are prepared to attend and succeed at competitive four-year colleges and universities. Incoming freshmen take a mandatory four week enrichment summer program at California State University, Sacramento. Seniors have the opportunity to intern at the Capitol and in other state and local government agencies.

* Technology and Design (T&D)provides opportunities for students interested in pursuing careers in Engineering, Automotive and Architecture fields with an emphasis on technical skills necessary to secure gainful employment. Business and college connections are valuable aspects of the program.

* Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA)focuses on the core curriculum with an emphasis on music, drama, dance and art. Expressing one’s creativity is important to being a well-rounded, successful member of society. VAPA encourages students to participant in events over the summer and throughout the school year.

References

External links

* [http://www.jfkcougars.net/ Kennedy High School Homepage]
* [http://scusd.edu/ District Home Page]
* [http://schools.scusd.edu/kennedy/Library_Home.htm Kennedy Library Home Page]