John F. Kennedy Catholic High School

About

Kennedy Catholic is the premiere upper-Westchester Private Catholic Private school

Story

For more than 90 years, Kennedy Catholic has provided young men and women with a rich high school experience that seeks the fullest development of mind, body and spirit.

Pairing a traditional, values-based education with contemporary courses including Mandarin, nanotechnology and medical sciences—delivered via state-of-the-art instructional technology such as iPads and SMART Boards—our highly-qualified and versatile faculty make good on the Kennedy mission to “prepare our students to take their place in the world as articulate and well-informed Christian men and women”. A Kennedy Catholic education means success not only in college, but in life.

Kennedy Catholic High School is one of eleven secondary schools operated by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York. It is a college preparatory school that offers a challenging and enriching program of studies in an atmosphere that is shaped by the beliefs and practices of Catholic Christianity.

Mission

The mission of John F. Kennedy Catholic High School is to prepare our students to take their place in the world as articulate and well-informed Christian men and women. Through a comprehensive program that seeks the fullest development of mind, body and spirit, the Kennedy Catholic graduate will be prepared to: accept the challenges of proclaiming the message of Jesus Christ, building communities of faith, and engaging in service to others. Our goal as teachers and parents is to create students who are successful not only in the classroom, but also in life.

We will:
1. Provide a safe environment in which students can freely develop their spiritual, academic and athletic talents, free from harmful elements and influences.

2. Provide encouragement to our students to develop the fullest appreciation of their Catholic faith and heritage and, more importantly, to engage in the practice of that faith through participation in the Mass and other Sacraments.

3. Provide an opportunity for our students to develop a knowledge of and appreciation for our nation’s democratic traditions, tolerance and respect for others, respect for life and the environment, and a commitment to the service of others.