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2025 - 26 Admissions Look Book

2026 - 2027 SCHOOL YEAR		1
WELCOME TO KENNEDY		1
Welcome to Kennedy		2
We are Kennedy. We are Family.		3
Lower Campus		4
GRADES K - 5		4
P: 330-372-2375 | F: 330-372-2465		4
Mission and Ministry		5
Academics & Environment		6
At John F. Kennedy Catholic School, we foster academic excellence grounded in Catholic values, building a foundation for moral living and lifelong success. Our foundational phonics and writing program develops fluent, articulate readers. We expand horizons beyond the traditional classroom with innovative opportunities, including a five-week Enrichment Program and a unique partnership with The Ohio State University's Diamond Grove Scholars, which immerses elementary students in the forefront of space research.		6
The Kennedy experience is defined by our vibrant "Kennedy Family"—a community where students thrive in a culture filled with laughter and a deep sense of belonging. This welcoming atmosphere is a daily priority, ensuring students feel supported and parents build lasting friendships. Underpinning this nurturing environment is our top priority: student safety. We provide peace of mind through extensive, modern security measures, including new exterior doors, ballistic windows, interior remote access doors, and the presence of a dedicated School Resource Officer.		6
Student Life		7
Upper Campus		8
GRADES 6 - 12		8
P: 330-396-1804 | F: 330-396-1125		8
Mission and Ministry		9
Academics		10
College Prepatory Curriculum		10
Innovative Electives expand learning beyond the core curriculum and include:		11
WJFK (our student-run broadcast)		11
Entrepreneurship		11
Anatomy & Physiology		11
Printmaking		11
Mythology		11
The Problem Of Evil		11
Journalism		11
World Cultures		11
Financial Literacy		11
Coding		11
Graphic Design		11
World Geography/Global Affairs		11
Wellness and Early High School Credit		11
The St. Raphael Health & Wellness Room hosts physical education courses, including Personal Fitness, Intro to Exercise Science, and Strength and Conditioning.		11
High School Credit Available in Junior High School		11
8th-grade students have the opportunity to earn High School credit in Math, Science, and World Language before officially beginning 9th grade.		11
Student Life		12
Athletics		13
Junior High Experience		14
CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES		14
Religious Education Retreat (Grades 6-8) - The heart of our mission as a Catholic institution of learning, students spend the day in retreat off-campus at a Catholic church in the Youngstown Diocese in the fall. The focus is on spiritual reflection, team building and various guided activities designed to strengthen their personal relationship with God and each other.		14
Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage - As the culmination of their Anne Frank unit in language arts, the 8th grade visits the Maltz Museum in Cleveland, whose mission is ‘building bridges of tolerance and understanding by sharing Jewish heritage through the lens of the American experience’.		14
Camp Fitch - Students participate in this annual three-day outdoor recreation education program providing experiential learning in a nature based environment. They learn historical skills as well as team building and improved communication skills.		14
Ohio Trip - Experience an unforgettable Ohio adventure as you tour historic sites like the Statehouse and Mansfield Penitentiary, enjoy a scenic river cruise, visit the Cincinnati Zoo and Newport Aquarium, and run on the legendary field of the Buckeyes.		14
CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES		15
CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES		16
Washington DC Trip - The annual student trip to Washington D.C. is a multi-day educational and cultural experience featuring a variety of significant landmarks. First, a stop at the 9/11 Memorial in Pennsylvania before heading to the capital, where they see the White House and the Capitol Building, visit select Smithsonian museums, take a scenic river boat cruise on the Potomac, attend "Shear Madness" at the Kennedy Center. and take in a Washington Nationals baseball game.		16
Amazing Race (Grade 8) - This highly anticipated and competitive race mimics the popular game show. Teams of students along with their faculty leader follow a series of clues taking them all over downtown Cleveland. To win, teams must work together, communicate, and think creatively. The winning team is immortalized on a plaque in the Junior High hallway and rewarded with many other coveted prizes.		16
Catholic Schools Week (Grades 6-8) - National Catholic Schools Week is the annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States. Kennedy goes above and beyond to expand on the traditional activities including service projects, Mass and a multi-grade level competition in mini-Olympic activities. Students will tell you this is the most fun they have all year!		16
Junior High Athletics		17
Boys Athletics Grades 7 - 8 Football Cross Country Basketball* Track & Field		17
Girls Athletics Grades 7 - 8 Volleyball Cheerleading Cross Country Danceline Basketball* Track and Field		17
*Available for grades 6 - 8		17
Contact Information		17
If you are interested in being a part of any of our athletic teams please contact or our K-8 Athletic Director, Mr. Brian Martinko (bmartinko@warrenjfk.com) for more information.		17
Did You Know?		18
The Class of 2026 was offered $4.3 million in collegiate scholarships, an average of $130,000 per student		18
Our students are accepted to top-tier colleges and universities. Here is a snap-shot of where Kennedy Eagles have attended over the last five years.		18
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