John F. Kennedy High School, a member of the Sacramento City Unified School District and locally known simply as Kennedy, is a public school in the Pocket-Greenhaven Area of Sacramento, California.
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Small Learning Communities
John F. Kennedy High School offers four Small Learning Communities (SLCs) that allow students to focus their coursework on specific career paths and academic interests.
Health Education Law and Marines (HELM)
HELM focuses on preparing students for the education and medical fields through specialized speakers and internship opportunities. The community also houses the Criminal Justice Academy, which maintains a partnership with the Sacramento Police Department, and the school's Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers Training Course (MCJROTC).
Program in America and California Explorations (PACE)
PACE emphasizes California history and literature, alongside civic engagement. Students enrolled in the program are required to complete 30 hours of community service per semester, attend designated cultural and civic events, and participate in annual field trips.
Manufacturing and Design (MaD)
MaD provides technical skills training for students interested in pursuing careers in engineering, automotive, and architecture fields.
Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA)
VAPA integrates the core high school curriculum with a specialized emphasis on music, drama, dance, and visual arts.
Notable alumni
Adam Bernero - seven-year MLB pitcher
Jared Brown - former quarterback for the UNLV Rebels and the San Jose SaberCats of the Arena Football League
David Chau - former options trader and hedge fund manager (attended)
Steven Cheung (born 1982), White House Communications Director
La Vel Freeman - former MLB designated hitter
Lawrence Frostad - class of 1985, 1992 Olympian Swimmer
Gift of Gab (Tim Parker) - who is better known as part of the hip hop duo Blackalicious
Brandi Glanville - Reality TV personality featured on Bravo TV's The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, and NY Times best-selling author
Brotha Lynch Hung - Rapper and Community Activist
Eric Mar - San Francisco County Supervisor, former School Board Member, and Professor at San Francisco State University
Butch Metzger - former MLB pitcher
Scott Moak - public address announcer of the Sacramento Kings
Geno Petralli - 12-year MLB catcher
Michael Stewart - former NBA center who played for five teams
Greg Vaughn - four-time MLB All-Star outfielder