Partner Newsletter Fall 2022

A Message from Mariko

Dear Partner Agents and Friends,

We welcomed 24 international students from eight different countries in Fall 2022. The enrollment at our school is certainly bouncing back to nearly pre-COVID-19 numbers. Strong enrollment is important, but we put extra effort into recruiting international students with diversity in mind. Keeping the student body at 90% domestic and 10% international, as well as setting our cap in each international market, will create a well-balanced school life environment for all students. We are an “American” school, not “International,” so at Kennedy Catholic we would like all international students to be fully immersed in American school life by joining sports, events, and after school activities which are in full swing this year.

This year marks my fifth year at Kennedy Catholic leading the Office of International Education (IE)! The first two years of our team’s hard work established a solid structure and strong foundation of our network internationally.

Because of that, I believe, we were able to get through the challenging COVID-19 period and I feel we are stronger today than before the pandemic.

For the first time in three years, we are actively recruiting students overseas while continuing to recruit students virtually. Our President/ Principal Matt Mohs is scheduled to visit Korea, Vietnam, Thailand, and Japan and our recruiting team, myself included, will be reaching out to other countries as well. We are revitalizing our network with our partner agents, alumni, current students’ parents, and volunteers.

Here are some of the highlights in this edition:

• Our website has a new look and new translation tool featuring 35 languages

• 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 School Year

Fees: We are freezing the price for two years. Inflation is a big concern here in the U.S., but we also understand the strong U.S. dollar is a concern for most parents

• New promotional video

Looking forward to a great year working together with you!

Sincerely,

Mariko Fujiwara Director, Office of International Education

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2023 SPRING SEMESTER, AUGUST 2023!

Priority Deadline For Applications

Feb. 15, 2023 for August 2023.

Admissions Fact Sheet

Review fact sheet here for application timeline, deadlines, criteria, and other details. Online application and instructions found here.

Admissions and Placement Test

Read here to learn more about our Admissions and English Placement test.

When to Give the Practice Test:

• If the student does not have a TOEFL/English score

• If the student has a low TOEFL or equivalent test score below 42

• If you are unsure of the student’s English skills and you want to determine their comprehension level

2023-2024 AND 2024-2025 ANNUAL SCHOOL FEES

Costperschoolyear

Tuition: $36,750

Housing: $12,500 (+ $300 one time set up fee)

Non-Refundable Enrollment Fee: $550

Capital Building Fee: $500

TOTAL: Approximately* $50,600 (including tuition, housing, and fees)

Add ESL Fee: $2,000 (for applicable students only)

*Approximate total due to exchange rates and bank fees

Note: January students must pre-pay the following spring semester tuition.

ADMINISTERING THE ENGLISH PROFICIENCY PRACTICE TEST

Please copy and paste the following address to ensure you reach the correct page: https://testflight.kaplanenglishtest.com/register/kennedy8547

Students are anonymous users when they take this practice assessment. There’s no record of their results, aside from the screen displayed when the assessment is complete. The student should take a screen shot of the final screen and capture the information in order to share the results.

Welcome

New International Students!

TheOffice of International Education welcomed 24 new students from China, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, the Philippines, and Vietnam for Fall 2022 Semester. They enjoyed a busy orientation program full of placement assessments, advising sessions and fun activities to get to know one another. Students were able to tour Burien, University of Washington, and capped off the week with a ferry ride from Seattle to Bainbridge Island.

A tour of the University of Washington campus is always a popular event for new international students.

New students visit Seattle Waterfront to ride the ferry to Bainbridge Island.

Students participated in a scavenger hunt on Bainbridge Island and learned about the fun tourist activities.

2022-2023 school year

Important Dates

FALL 2022

HOLIDAY BREAKS

Thanksgiving Break

• Starts Friday, November 18 after school

• Return to school Monday, November 28, 8am

• Dorm remains open

Christmas Break

• Starts Friday, December 16 after school

• Dorm closed Saturday, December 17, 10pm through January 2, 2023

SPRING 2023

Returning students January 2023

• Dorm opens Monday, January 2

• Return to school start date Tuesday, January 3, 8am

New Students for January 2023

• Housing arrival Saturday, January 21

• Orientation starts Monday, January 23, 9am

• Orientation ends Thursday, January 26, 3pm

SPRING SEMESTER BEGINS

• Second semester classes begin Friday, January 27, 8 am

MID-WINTER BREAK

• Mid-winter break starts Thursday, February 16 after school

• Return to school Tuesday, February 21, 8am

SPRING/EASTER BREAK

• Easter/spring break starts Thursday, April 6 after school

• Return to school April 17, 8am

YEAR-END

• Graduation: Friday, June 2, 6pm

• School year ends Thursday, June 8

• Dormitory move out by Sunday, June 11, 10 pm

• Dorm closed Monday, June 12

• Homestay student move out Thursday, June 15

Join the club!

Participation in after-school “clubs” can be a transformational experience for students. High school clubs can benefit students in so many ways. They can provide:

• An affinity group to make and cultivate friendships

• A signal to colleges about what students are interested in

• A path to leadership within an organization

• A low-risk way to “test” a new interest in a topic

• A structure for students to start their own club

Suan C. and Minseo K. invite their friends to join the GRID Club, a graphic, illustration, and design club.

Kennedy Catholic has 50+ clubs and activities. A few of the clubs our students can become involved in are:

• Dance Club

• GRID Graphic Design Club

• Chess Club

• E-Sports and Gaming Club

• Knowledge Bowl

• Lancers against Cancer

• American Math Competition

• Peace & Justice Club

• Ping Pong Club

• Praise Band

• Ukelele Club

Paulo J. and Judy Z. talk to students about joining the Dance Yourself Club at the annual school club fair.

lancer athletics

Fall Sports

Lancer Athletes, Cathy T. and Danny K. headed out to compete on the Boys and Girls Golf Teams for Kennedy Catholic.

Washington State Fair

Itwas a fun-filled day at the Washington State Fair! Students got to experience the largest fair in the Pacific Northwest and the entire state! Everyone had the chance to enjoy exhibits, food vendors, craft vendors, live animals, games, and amusement rides.

Photos