John F. Kennedy High School (Cheektowaga, New York)

John F. Kennedy High School
Address
305 Cayuga Creek Road
Sloan
Cheektowaga, New York, Erie 14427
Coordinates 42°52′34″N 78°46′30″W / 42.8762°N 78.7749°W / 42.8762; -78.7749Coordinates: 42°52′34″N 78°46′30″W / 42.8762°N 78.7749°W / 42.8762; -78.7749
Information
NCES School ID 362700003672[1]
Principal Kevin E. Kazmierczak
Faculty 32.20[1]
Grades 9-12
Enrollment 48.31[1] (2010-2011[1])
 • Grade 9 109[1]
 • Grade 10 138[1]
 • Grade 11 129[1]
 • Grade 12 123[1]
 • Other 4[1]
Mascot Grizzly Bear
Team name Bears
Information +1(716)891-6407
Website John F. Kennedy High School

John F. Kennedy High School is a high school located in Cheektowaga, New York, in the United States. It is purported to be the first public school in the United States to be named for a sitting President [1962].

Academics

Offers many classes in many subjects. Spanish, French, English 9, English 10, English 11, English 12, AP English, Earth Science, Living Environment, Chemistry, Physics, AP Bio, Integrated Science, Business Math, Integrated Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 and Trig, Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus, Health, Physical Education, Global 1, Global 2, Honors Global, AP US History, AP Government and Economics, Government and Economics, Mixed Choir, Women's Choir, Band, Jazz Band, Studio in Art, Studio in Drawing and Painting, Advanced Studio in Drawing and Painting, Studio in Advertisement and Design, Studio in Digital Photography, Creative Crafts, Media (seniors). Keyboarding, Sports Management, Food and Nutrition, CAD, DDP, Juniors and Seniors can take classes at Erie 1 BOCES for college credit. They can go to either Erie 1 BOCES Harkness, or Erie 1 BOCES Potter Road. Department Chairpersons: English - Mrs. Kathryn Mattison; Mathematics - Mr. James Fish; Social Studies - Mr. Colin Brinson; Science - Mrs. Amy Kochan; LOTE - Mrs. Stephanie Simonetta; Phys. Ed/Arts - Mr. Casey Snyder; Special Education - Mr. Christopher Kwacz.

History

John F. Kennedy High School was formed in 1962. It would later be named for President John F. Kennedy, the first school to do so.[2] Until 1997, the middle school grades were housed in the high school until the district formed the new middle school.

Selected former principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

Selected former assistant principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

Athletics

Fall sports: Girls soccer, girls tennis, cheerleading, cross country, football, golf, volleyball, and girls swimming. Winter sports: Basketball, bowling, cheerleading, and indoor track. Spring sports: Baseball, softball, boys tennis, hockey and track and field.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for John F. Kennedy High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 27, 2012.
  2. ↑ Kazmierczak, K. (2012, August). Principal's message. Retrieved from John F. Kennedy High School
  3. 1 2 Henry M. Andrzejewski dies - High school principal, coach. (2003, April 28). The Buffalo News, p. A12.
  4. 1 2 3 Andrzejewski appointed principal at JFK High. (1996, March 27). The Buffalo News, p. B5.
  5. ↑ News in brief. (2001, May 3). The Buffalo News, p. B3.
  6. 1 2 Larsen, M. D. (2007, April 23). Bovino, principal at JFK, leaves next week for Ken-Ton. The Buffalo News, p. B3.
  7. ↑ Larsen, M. D. (2007, July 18). High school principal happy to return. The Buffalo News, p. B3.
  8. ↑ Nielsen, J. (1997, May 22). Board seeks end to impasse on CSEA pact. The Buffalo News, p. B5.
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