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John F. Kennedy High School (JFKHS) is a four-year public high school located in Granada Hills,
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History

The school was relieved of overcrowding when Valley Region High School 4 and Valley Region High School 5 opened in 2011. The new principal is Dr. Richard Chavez.


Academic programs

John F. Kennedy High School has different programs for students and/or parents who are intrigued. Kennedy has three magnet programs, which prepare students for the future. There is an Architecture, Digital Design & Filmmaking Magnet, a Highly Gifted/High-Ability Medical Magnet, and a Global Leadership & Environmental Action Magnet (GLEAM)
Architecture, Digital Design & Filmmaking Magnet
There are als
Advanced Placement Application (AP)
classes students can take to develop preparation for college. All AP classes can contribute to college credit if AP tests are passed with a score of 3 or higher
Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID)Bilingual ProgramImpactFreshman Transition ProgramThe Carl D. Perkins ProgramSchool for Advanced StudiesTeaching Academy
an
Kennedy High School Work Experience Program
are other programs that are offered by the school.


Extracurricular activities


Sports

There are severa
sports
available for students to join, such as: football, Marching Band, color guard, golf, cross country, volleyball, tennis, basketball, soccer, baseball, softball, track, water polo and swim. There are both girls and boys teams for golf, volleyball, tennis, and soccer.


Clubs

There are a variety o
clubs
for students who are looking for something to keep them involved and interested while attending school, ranging from Anime club, Anime Club t
ASB Student Government.


Academies

There is a Teaching Academy available for students:
Teaching Academy
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College Center

The college center is available for seniors and all other students who can use help and/or advice about their future. The college center gives information about college applications, personal statements, it also holds workshops to help students fill out college applications, scholarships,
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and resumes. An important calendar is provided for seniors so deadlines are not missed.


School based clinic

Kennedy's school based clinic, also known a
Hathaway-Sycamores, CFS, El Nido Family Center
'', is available for Kennedy students as well as the students' family members from ages 2 to 18. Some of the services available include physicals, lab work, and counseling.


Notable alumni

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See also

* List of memorials to John F. Kennedy


References

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