Kennedy High School

Its been interesting reading these comments regarding Kennedy; particularly of interest was a students comments about what a great school Kennedy is; I wish he realized that his comments can't be taken seriously when uses words like "cuz" , "dat", etc. That type of grammar negates your positive comments about the quality of the school, teachers, etc. I'm an alumni of Kennedy -- class of 1973; currently living in Atlanta; I'm glad to see this site exists and allows "old dudes" like me the opportunity to keep abreast of what's happening with the school now. I sincerely hope today's JFK students have an idea of the wonderful legacy that Kennedy has; once upon a time it was one of the most racially diversed / balanced school in the schoold district; it was equally known for its academic achievements as much as for its athletic prowess (football, basketball, track & field, and swimming). David Dansky's forensics teams were among the elite debaters year in and year out. Graduates went on to schools like Cal, Stanford, UC Davis, and of course many of the Cal-State schools.

I feel it's necessary to comment on what a reviewer said in his/her comments on April 25, 2008. The "teacher" said that Kennedy is "the worst school he's taught at. "If you send your kid there you're giving them a great disadvantage." This "teacher" mentioned that there were metal detectors at the school "so the admin must think it's safe." Well I have been teaching at K for more than 7 years and I can tell you that there have never been metal detectors. So I don't think this was a real teacher. I can tell you as a real teacher at K that our school does have a lot of challenges. We're in a very economically disadvantaged area. But students can succeed if they want to---some go on to 4 yr colleges and some don't. Either way, their success is determined by their own desire and effort.
--Submitted by a teacher

John F Kennedy High school is a dreadfully awful school. Sending your child to this high school is just giving them a ticket to a life of crime and community college. I can promise you a large percent of the students there will end up in a mcdonalds. I guess when you make friends at JFK you'll never lose those friends cause you know they'll be right next to you working in the back of a burger king.
--Submitted by a parent

i was a student of jfk i graduated in 2007. o.m.g what can i say bout this school? this school was the boom i had so much fun i knew almost all the students that attended it there. i got along with teachers, staff, and students. teachers and staff only believe on discipline students. but , to have fun learning new things and to feel like you were at home. jfk was a fun,friendly and safe place to learn at. i just wish i was back in high school and attend there again..i loved that school so much that i ended working there as a caseworker helping students just like they help me when i was there. ther is nothing much else to say but JOHN F KENNEDY HIGH ALL THE WAY BABY!
--Submitted by a student

im a student in kennedy high school and it aint as bad as people say it is news, they just look at the bad stuff that happens and never tell what good goes on in this school. just a couple of people fights but no biggy, people here are smart and giftted. some teachers just misunderstand the students sometimes and are quick to judge the student badly. going here really aint bad-theres good kids, good teachers, good sport coaches. im a freshmen in high school this year and played football, and my coach always tells us that class and grades always come first. ps. our football team might not be good but we got heart and next year we coming back stronger and better.
--Submitted by a student

I love my high school, although it has a few issues with student safety, like not having enogh site-supervisors , kennedy is a overall small community of students who all know each other and for the most part want to attend college
--Submitted by a student

i don't know why people talk bad about this school. just keep cool with your friends. just be yourself. and give the teachers a chance. they try hard. the school is pretty good. I have learned alot there. JFK all the way!!!! =)
--Submitted by a student

jfk is a fine school with fine teachers and students. they just need to improve in their behavior, teaching skills, and discipline. i think everyone is unique in their own way and havea lot of potential, but they have to find a way to show it and let it shine! people might say that jfkis a bad school and you cant get a good education there, but that`s not true!! i know it for a fact because a lot of seniors that graduated this year have gotten scholarships with money too!!! just because you go to jfk does not mean that you will not be able to attend college or a university. you can still be successful and graduate high school and make it in life!!!!!
--Submitted by a student

This is the worst high school I have ever taught at. Crazy kids turning off lights, picking fights in class, making physical threats, throwing books, chairs, even tables. Complete jungle. And the administration had little interest in setting things right. Of course, they had a metal detector going into the school, so I guess that make it a safe school. Quite simply, if you send your kid here, you are giving them a great disadvantage if they want to succeed in college or, for that matter, have a worthwhile time. Anyone who tells you otherwise, just really doesn't know what a good learning environment is. I know writing this is bad for people already there who have no choice, but I do speak the truth - it is a bad school that must be avoided at all costs.
--Submitted by a teacher

da school iz okay but da thingz we need to improve are to get windows, and better teachers dat actually wanna help uz learn and be more than doing their job.
--Submitted by a student