International admissions brochure

Kennedy Catholic High School

ACCEPTING AGES 14-17 GRADES 9-12

Be a Lancer Kennedy Catholic High School is a co-ed, parochial high school located in Burien, Washington. Driven by an inspiring mission, it is accessible, formative, and committed to pursuing the fullest potential of every student. Kennedy Catholic affirms its founding vision as a college preparatory school dedicated to the development of the whole person. We insist that a Kennedy Catholic education remains affordable, innovative, and equal to the challenges of our time.

Kennedy Catholic graduates embody the outcome and deliverables of a Catholic education: faith-filled, service-oriented, college-bound, passionate young men and women ready to take on the world. Lancers are difference makers, prepared for elite colleges and universities nationally and internationally thanks to an exceptional teaching staff, an experienced four-year college counseling team, and a faculty that advocates for the success and achievement of all students.

The spiritual formation of our students begins in the classroom, and continues through service locally, nationally, and internationally.

Life-changing retreats and service projects encourage introspection and inspire compassion for others. We cultivate leaders in and out of the classroom providing opportunities that strengthen self-expression, personal discovery, and individual accomplishment.

At Kennedy Catholic, students share their core values and the confidence to achieve their intellectual and spiritual potential.

Lancers have access to an unparalleled learning environment: state-of-the-art science and library facilities, technology resources, challenging service learning opportunities, award winning fine and performing arts, competitive athletics, and diverse extracurricular activities.

Be a Lancer, explore your passions, and be challenged to see the world in a new way.

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Santpartap Bual Franklin University, Switzerland

Senior Class Secretary, Spanish Honor Society President, Human Relations Club President, National Honor Society Secretary, Cooking Club, Freshman Retreat Leader, Link Crew Leader, SEARCH, Cross Country, Track and Field

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Kennedy Catholic transformed me into a confident, ambitious young leader.

Lancers have numerous leadership opportunities, receive a world-class education from motivated teachers, are inspired to make a difference, and develop lasting friendships. Investing in my time as a student gave me the skills I need to succeed and made me a Lancer for life.

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Be Academic The academic program at Kennedy Catholic reflects our belief that all students can achieve academic excellence. Our dedicated and passionate teaching faculty foster rigorous, collaborative learning environments where students develop critical thinking skills, take risks, and find success. At each grade and educational level, students are challenged academically and personally, developing the skills they need to grow in understanding and proficiency across all disciplines. Our academic program is designed to teach students the knowledge, judgement, and insight that will best prepare them for their future.

We strive to graduate students as individuals dedicated to something beyond the basics. They’re not content just dreaming about what they’ll be, they’re focused on their future. They’ve learned not just to find the answers but to ask the questions. They seek out opportunities to find out why they believe what they believe and they discover that life is about non-stop learning across a broad, global range of disciplines.

We offer a diverse curriculum that meets the needs of students at all levels of learning including University Partnership courses through the Aquinas Honors Program, Blessed Mother Teresa for students with learning differences, and English as a Foreign Language (EFL) for international students. Students have access to a wide range of support services including after-school supervised study. Teachers and staff participate in ongoing career and professional growth opportunities while teacher mentors provide continuing, meaningful feedback and peer-to-peer collaboration.

We believe technology is a powerful tool for enhancing student education. Technology should serve as an aide and never a hindrance and should support varied learning styles. Our technology department provides impeccable support and customer service to all students, faculty, and staff while at the same time researching the latest tools and trends. Kennedy Catholic is fully accredited by the Washington State Department of Education and the Western Catholic Education Association.

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Be Spiritual Rooted in the Catholic tradition and empowered by the Holy Spirit, the Campus Ministry team at Kennedy Catholic invites the entire community into an ever-growing relationship with their faith. We commit to this relationship through prayer, community, formation, and service. We seek to be a family that is continually formed and transformed through God’s love. As an Archdiocesan school, the faith formation of our students and community is our priority and the mission of the Church and its accessibility is the foundation of our operations and decision making. Through the celebration of the sacraments, leadership retreats, service projects, and liturgy, Kennedy Catholic students are growing daily in their spiritual formation. Faith at Kennedy Catholic is proposed, not imposed. It is our goal that our Catholic traditions will foster moral, ethical, and honest young men and women and will instill in our students the responsibility of moral leadership by challenging them to think and to act beyond themselves.

Be Limitless

A diverse student population enriches the educational experience for all of our students and families. For 30 years, our International Program has been delivering on the promise to broaden the opportunity for cultural exchange while ensuring Kennedy Catholic continues its mission to graduate leaders following Christ in a school community that is accessible, diverse, and committed to pursuing the fullest potential of every student. Kennedy Catholic has long been known for embracing diversity. The program is home to students from eight different countries – each student adding their gifts and talents to the cultural fabric of our community. Some choose to reside in our campus dormitory and some prefer to live with host families, but either way, all are part of the Lancer Family.

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Allison Zubeck University of Southern California

Track and Cross Country Captain, Spanish Honor Society Vice President, Link Crew Leader, Excalibur Choir, Knowledge Bowl, Valedictorian

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As a former homeschooler, I came to Kennedy Catholic because it offered a well-rounded variety of opportunities. The enriching environment allowed me to discover new talents and abilities while encouraging me to strive for excellence in all areas. I have gained not only memorable experiences and knowledge, but also the ability to articulate and share them with others.

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Be Creative The fine and performing arts programs at Kennedy Catholic are inspiring, nurturing, transformative, enlightening, and enduring with a rich and vibrant tradition. Our award-winning music department is renowned in the state and beyond. We believe that experience in the creative process is essential to all learners with the purpose to ignite a lifelong passion for the arts. We work continuously to refine and implement a rigorous fine arts curriculum that challenges students in all aspects of artistic endeavor from the creative to the technical with a teaching faculty who provide invaluable guidance, instruction, and inspiration to young artists of tomorrow.

Be Unique

Teachers at Kennedy Catholic see you as unique. Our small class size allows students to engage and interact with each other and with their teacher. Class size impacts student collaboration, encouraging cooperation, an appreciation for diversity and development of critical thinking skills. The teachers at Kennedy Catholic will help you achieve your goals and encourage you to face your challenges. Faculty and staff support each other and meet often to collaborate within and across departments to ensure articulation. Department chairs serve as academic leaders to facilitate faculty cooperation and inspire innovative thinking. Our leadership team is constantly evaluating and analyzing to ensure we stay at the cutting edge of the academic arena.

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Earn University Credit

ESL Support Personalized Academics and Transfer Support

Be A Champion Kennedy Catholic has a long and storied history as one of the premier athletic programs in the state. Being a Lancer athlete means being part of a team, meeting new people, pushing yourself to your limit and accomplishing great things. Our student-athletes are individuals first, students second, and only then, athletes. Excellence in high school athletics is first determined by academic success in the classroom, as well as the development of character, discipline and leadership by example. Student-athletes are supported by the dedication of committed, award-winning athletic coaches and trainers who strive to develop the discipline in each student to help them reach a personal level of excellence. Kennedy Catholic athletes regularly go on to compete at the collegiate level and later return as supportive alumni who celebrate our rich tradition of Lancer spirit and pride.

Kennedy Catholic is a member of the North Puget Sound League

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College Acceptances Sample of university admissions for Kennedy Catholic students in the past.

American University Berklee College of Music Boston University Brigham Young University Bryn Mawr College California Polytechnic University Central Washington University Chapman University Cornish College of the Arts Creighton University DePaul University Duke University Eastern Washington University Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Fordham University George Washington University Gonzaga University Johns Hopkins University Loyola Marymount University Loyola University Chicago Marquette University Michigan State University New York University Northeastern University Ohio State University Penn State University Pepperdine University Portland State University Purdue University Saint Mary’s College Saint Olaf College San Diego State University

Santa Clara University Seattle Pacific University Seattle University Stanford University Syracuse University Temple University Texas A&M University Texas Tech University Tulane University United States Military Academy (West Point) United States Naval Academy (Annapolis) United States Air Force Academy University of California, Los Angeles University of California, Berkeley University of California, San Diego University of Michigan University of Oregon University of Portland University of San Diego University of San Francisco University of Southern California University of Washington Vanderbilt University Villanova University Washington State University Washington University in St. Louis Western Washington University Whitman College Whittier College Whitworth University Xavier University Yale University

Courses University Partnership College Credit Courses We offer a comprehensive college preparatory curriculum that meets the diverse learning needs of all students. Our school program includes University Partnership courses and English as a Second Language (ESL) for international students.

University of Washington Credits UW College Writing UW Latin 3 Honors UW Pre-Calculus Honors UW French 4 Honors UW Chemistry Honors UW Spanish 4 Honors Matteo Ricci/Seattle University Credits English 4: Great Ideas Honors Public Policy and Social Justice Advanced Placement Designated Courses AP Calculus AB AP English Literature & Composition AP Calculus BC AP US History Honors AP Physics AP Statistics Advanced Placement Exams Available Latin Vergil 15

Housing Kennedy Catholic offers homestay services. Male students have the option to reside in our supervised, on-campus dormitory complete with meals, activities, and homework assistance. Others prefer to live as part of a Kennedy Catholic Homestay family.

On-Campus Dormitory Boarding: Boys only

Cost: Same

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Kennedy Catholic Homestay Boarding: Boys & Girls

Be Involved High school is a time for making lifelong friendships and creating unforgettable memories. It’s a time to explore and try new things. At Kennedy Catholic, we encourage our students to believe in their ability to make a difference. Our student body is diverse in many ways, including their interests. We offer a wide variety of co-curricular activities to appeal to those unique interests. When you are part of a student group at Kennedy Catholic, you’ll learn how to lead. Our programs, following the principles of Catholic social teaching, are designed to inspire and create globally-minded, ethical leaders that are called to work for the common good. Capable leaders are motivated to affect positive social change in an increasingly challenging world environment.

TOUR

See For Yourself!

Contact the International Admissions Team (int@kennedyhs.org) to schedule a tour.

We look forward to learning more about you and introducing you to Lancer Life.

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Amir Mola

International Student

University of Washington

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Human Relations, Math Team, DECA, Business Club Officer, Math Tutor My dream was to receive the best high school education possible. Being an international student, I was intimidated by the fact that I would be studying in a different language in a country far from home and family. The Lancer community not only welcomed me, they treated me like their own. Kennedy Catholic is a place for students to grow and acheive their dreams.

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Seattle, WA

Burien is located five minutes from Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA), the gateway to the Pacific Northwest. Located minutes from downtown Seattle, Burien offers the best of the Northwest including incredible views of the Puget Sound. The thriving community of Burien is easy to navigate by bus or train. With a small-town vibe, Burien offers plenty of great choices for shopping, dining, and family activities. It’s a short, 3-hour drive to Vancouver, Canada, a 9-hour flight from Japan, and a 10-hour flight from Germany. For more information about Burien, go to www.burienwa.gov.

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Kennedy Catholic High School 140 South 140th Street • Burien, Washington 98168 • USA (+1) 206.957.9757 www.kennedyhs.org/int • int@kennedyhs.org Kennedy Catholic High School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship, tuition assistance and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.