KCHS intro booklet

kennedy catholic high school

we are...

Kennedy Catholic is a four-year Archdiocesan co-ed Catholic high school open to students of all backgrounds and faiths. At the heart and soul of Kennedy Catholic is a commitment to developing the fullest potential of every student in learning, faith, and leadership. We actively seek students and families that value all three.

Kennedy Catholic graduates are prepared for elite colleges and universities nationally and internationally thanks to an exceptional teaching staff, an experienced, four-year-college admissions 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. Kennedy Catholic students participate in dozens of social, extra-curricular, immersion service and sporting clubs that strengthen their high school experience and build self-confidence. The co-ed environment allows male and female students to learn to collaborate, each bringing their style to bear in working for common goals.

academic ac·a·dem·ic [ak-uh-dem-ik] Scholarly and intellectual

adjective

At Kennedy Catholic, we believe that everyone can achieve ACADEMIC excellence. Our rigorous college preparatory program seeks to graduate students as individuals dedicated to something beyond the basics. Lancers are not content just dreaming about what they’ll be—but focused on what they’re going to do. They’ve learned not just to find the answers but to ask the questions. They seek out the opportunities to find out why they believe what they believe —they discover that life is about non-stop learning across a broad, global range of disciplines.

The Aquinas Honors Program is a rigorous curriculum that challenges the academically talented and highly motivated student with advanced subject matter, more in-depth material, and a faster pace. The program prepares students for the academic demands of the most selective colleges in the nation. Honors students gain college credit through the Advanced Placement, Seattle University Matteo Ricci and UW College in a High School programs. Each year, over 30% of Kennedy Catholic students complete at least two credit-bearing courses, earning ten college credits. This opportunity to enroll in and earn college credit (at a reduced price) not only allows Kennedy Catholic students to have a college experience while still in a high school setting, but it also provides a substantial savings opportunity.

Students who elect a regular academic program also select courses from a college-prep curriculum that challenges and rewards everyone and builds on a sound foundation of course work and skills with which they are already familiar. Kennedy Catholic offers a diverse curriculum that meets the needs of students at all levels of learning and is fully accredited by the Washington State Department of Education and by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges.

Passionate pas·sion·ate [pash-uh-nit] adjective Having, compelled by, or ruled by intense emotion or strong feeling; fervid High School is a time for making lifelong friendships and creating unforgettable memories. It’s a time to learn how to follow your true PASSIONS. 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 in their interests and we offer a wide range of extra-curricular activities—something for everyone.

Service projects and immersion travel trips provide additional opportunities for growth and offer students once in a lifetime experiences. Faculty members serve as athletic coaches and advisors, guiding and mentoring students to seek and achieve at a higher level. When you are part of a student group at Kennedy Catholic, you’ll learn how to lead. You’ll learn that the way you spend your time outside of school can change lives—including your own.

faithful

leaders

faith·ful [feyth-fuhl] adjective Consistently trustworthy and loyal, especially to a person, promise, duty or faith Rooted in the Roman Catholic tradition and empowered by the Holy Spirit, Kennedy Catholic’s Campus Ministry invites every person in the Kennedy Catholic community (students, parents, staff, administration, and alumni) into an evergrowing 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. This becomes the basis for all decisions we make and leads us to serve others. Through the celebration of the Sacraments, leadership retreats, service projects, and liturgy, Kennedy Catholic students are growing in their spiritual formation every day. It is our goal that our Catholic traditions will foster FAITHFUL, moral, ethical, and honest young men and women. Faith formation serves as a compass for decision-making in all areas of life.

At Kennedy Catholic, we welcome and embrace students of all faith traditions.

lead·ers [lee-derz] noun Those who guide or direct others

Kennedy Catholic High School athletes are LEADERS in sport, in th and accomplishing great things. Our athletes are regularly recogni supported by the dedication of committed, award-winning coache activities promote the development of character, discipline and lea alumni continuing the Kennedy Catholic tradition of school spirit a

prepared pre·pared [pri-paird] adjective Properly expectant, organized, or equipped; read

As an integral part of the Kennedy Catholic faculty, the counselors the school’s mission by recognizing the unique needs and self-wo Through intentional support, students develop academic, career a knowledge and skills; empowering them to reach their full potent edge web-based technology called Naviance, our counseling staff with all students to help them identify their college career blueprin grade nine to create the path to shape that future. Our college cou is designed to help students align their gifts and talents with a co suit them. Our graduates are PREPARED to attend elite colleges a nationally and internationally.

creative cre·a·tive [kree-ey-tiv]

compassiona adjective

Using or showing use of the imagination to create new ideas or things Kennedy Catholic holds a rich and vibrant tradition in fine arts. 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. Learning in, about and through the arts develops the capacity to make meaning from experience, to respond to CREATIVE expression and dream big.

com·pas·sion·ate [kuhm-pash-uh-

Showing feelings of understanding and

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he classroom, and beyond. Being a Lancer athlete means being part of a team, meeting new people, pushing yourself to your limit ized for their abilities and specific academic and athletic achievements. They receive high honors for academic excellence. They are es. Our coaching staff strives to develop the discipline in each student to help them reach a personal level of excellence. Athletic adership by example. Kennedy Catholic scholar athletes go on to compete at the collegiate level and later return as supportive and pride.

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u·nique [yoo-neek] adjective Existing as the only one or as the sole example; single; solitary in type or characteristics Teachers at Kennedy Catholic see you as UNIQUE. Our small class size allows faculty to focus on the specific needs of every student and provide more one-on-one attention. We’re proud of the positive relationships and mutual respect our staff and students have together. The teachers at Kennedy Catholic will help you achieve your goals and encourage you to face your challenges in not just academics, but in extra-curricular activities. Faculty and staff support each other and meet often to collaborate within departments. Professional development in and outside of Kennedy Catholic is given top priority. We are constantly exploring new academic programs to ensure we stay at the cutting edge of the academic arena while always reviewing and enhancing our current academic offerings.

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rnational Program, these students represent five of the Earth’s seven continents. Some say that the most powerful force in d understanding is mere exposure to different cultures. When we become familiar with those who are different from us, the SSIONATE place. Each academic year, the International Program at Kennedy Catholic provides international students with the r Family. Some of these students choose to reside in our campus residence hall and some prefer to live with Kennedy Catholic enefits from the gift of cultural diversity and exchange within our own community.

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Learn about the school Visit our web site at www.kennedyhs.org to explore more about who we are or contact our admissions office and we can mail our application package to you.

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Experience Kennedy Catholic Spend a day exploring our school from the inside out! You’re invited to shadow a current student on Lancer Tuesdays. Experience a “typical” high school day with a Kennedy Catholic ambassador. To register for a visit day, go to www.kennedyhs.org/visitkennedy.

Attend our Open House on Wednesday, November 5. The open house is a great introduction to our school and an opportunity to learn about our academic program, meet our faculty, staff and athletic coaches and tour our campus facilities.

Attend other admissions events. All current and future admissions events are posted on our web site at www. kennedyhs.org/events.

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Complete an Application package Kennedy Catholic Application form ($30 fee – required) Teacher evaluation form (required) Transcript (required) Testing Students applying to Kennedy Catholic must take the High School Placement Test.

To register for the test, visit our web site at www.kennedyhs.org/placementtest (required).

Financial Aid application (optional – application deadline is December 31, 2014) All application documents can be found on our web site at www.kennedyhs.org/admissions.

The application deadline is January 12, 2015 for the 2015-2016 academic school year.

53% Girls 47%

Boys

Faculty members

99% 100% Graduation rate

of our graduates pursue post-secondary education

100 International students representing five of the Earth’s seven continents

67 % Catholic

Students apply to Kennedy Catholic

71

from different middle schools and 48 different zip codes

Clubs

& Activities

28

ratings at every adjudicated event it has entered since its inception

17,000+ Student service hours performed per year

GPA

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of students participate in sports

115

22

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Average

Sports teams

14

and graduates from the class of 2014 will go on to play college athletics

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70

college credits can be earned on campus

160

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Over students enrolled in instrumental music

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of families receive tuition assistance

high School

Fiber optic network backbone with thirteen gigabit switches

Ethnic diversity

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Kennedy Catholic Facts & Figures

42%

State athletic championships since opening

Computers on campus, plus 100 portable tablet devices

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Over languages spoken by students attending Kennedy Catholic

15

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Our orchestra has received

28

total Alumni

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Total enrollment

9600

More than

colleges

elective courses available

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Over

2014 graduates were accepted at

For more information, please contact us at:

Kennedy Catholic High School 140 South 140th Street

Burien, Washington 98168

206.246.0500

or visit us online at:

www.kennedyhs.org Kennedy Catholic welcomes students of all backgrounds 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.