Kennedy-Kenrick Catholic High School

2009 First Grade Christmas Party

2009-12-13T12:34:00.000-08:00

What a wonderful time we had on Thursday as we entertained over 400 First Graders for our final year.
The KKCHS students did an outstanding job in hosting our guest.
Please enjoy the pictures.

WHAT A GREAT ARTICLE

2009-11-13T06:17:00.000-08:00

If you did not see this article in the Daily News please read.
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Congratulations to all Honor Roll Students

2009-11-12T10:01:00.000-08:00

I am so happy to announce the following:

FIRST HONORS

SENIORS 19.6%
JUNIORS 37.8%
SOPHOMORES 28.2%
FRESHMEN 31.3%

SECOND HONORS

SENIORS 22.4%
JUNIORS 21.8%
SOPHOMORE 24.4%
FRESHMEN 18.8%

PERCENTS FOR THE ENTIRE CLASS

SENIORS 29.4% have honors
JUNIORS 50.4% have honors
SOPHOMORES 67.9% have honors
FRESHMEN 78.1% have honors

KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!!!!!

REPORT CARDS

2009-11-12T07:09:00.000-08:00

Report Cards will be given to the students Friday, November 13, 2009. Please make sure they bring the report home to you.
Thank You!
Sister Janet

2009 National Honor Society Induction

2009-11-06T04:07:00.000-08:00

Congratulations to the new members of the Cardinal Krol Chapter of the National Honor Society.

KK Celebrates Basketball

2009-11-02T09:21:00.000-08:00

Many came to KK on Saturday to celebrate happy memories of past Basketball Years.

Our Last Homecoming Celebration

2009-10-20T03:57:00.000-07:00

The KKCHS School Community went all out for our final Homecoming Celebration. Thanks to everyone who helped to make it such a great experience.

Another Homecoming Video

2009-10-18T12:36:00.000-07:00

HOMECOMING 2009

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Welcome to the Class of 2013

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CLASS OF 2013 FIRST DAY

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Important Dates for the First Semester

2009-09-17T08:47:00.000-07:00

September 18-- Welcome Back Dance
September 24-- College Fair
Ssptember 28-- Opening Mass with Student Council Installation

October 1-- Christian Service materials given to all students in Homeroom
October 5-- Yearbook underclass pictures taken this week
October 9-- Freshmen Retreat
October 12-- SPIRIT WEEK ( OUR FINAL ONE ) COME AND CELEBRATE WITH US!!
October 16-- HOMECOMING PARADE & GAME
October 17-- Scholarship Test for JP2 @ St. Pius X
October 22-- Parent Conferences 5:30-7:30 & Mandatory Gr 9 and Gr 10 Parent Meeting @ 7:30
October 23-- Sophomore Retreat
October 24-- Scholarship Test for JP2 @ KKCHS
October 26-- Faculty In-Service No School
October 27-- NHS Induction

November 6-- 1st Quarter Ends
November 9-- 2nd Quarter Begins WINTER UNIFORM MUST BE WORN
November 13-- Report Cards given out in Homeroom
November 14-- Craft Fair
November 19-- Universial 8th Grade Visitation Day
November 20-- Dinner Theater this weekend.
November 24-- Combined Thanksgiving Mass with St. Pius X

December 5-- SAT @ KKCHS
December 7-- Faculty Retreat No Classes
December 8-- No Classes
December 14-- Christmas Concert
December 17-- Parent Conferences 5:30-7:30
December 23-- Vacation Begins

January 4-- Classes Resume
January 15-- Winter Ball
January 18-- No Classes
January 21-- In-Class Exams
January 25-- Semester Exams Dismissal 10 AM
January 26-- Semester Exams Dismissal 10 AM
January 27-- Semester Exams Dismissal 10 AM

DANCE, DANCE, DANCE!

2009-05-19T10:11:00.000-07:00

It was very difficult for the older members of the audience to stay in their seats while these students were doing their thing. Love this dance. THANKS !

2009 MAY PROCESSION

2009-05-17T11:04:00.000-07:00

The Senior Court for our May Procession. Nice job!

PARENTS - TAKE A LOOK AT THIS SHORT MOVIE

2009-05-16T12:37:00.001-07:00

http://www.raisingsmallsouls.com/animal-school-movie/
I found this short movie very thought provoking. We must value the gifts and talents of each and every child. All our students must feel that their contributions to the class, activity are appreciated. Enjoy!

Congratulations!

2009-05-15T08:43:00.000-07:00

The Youth Work Foundation of the Union League held the 63rd annual Youth Work Day and Derek Stauffer, Class of 2010, was honored for his Good Citizenship. Great Job, Derek!

KKCHS Class of 2009

2009-05-02T11:10:00.001-07:00

God Bless!

FOURTH QUARTER PROGRESS REPORTS

2009-04-30T09:43:00.000-07:00

Fourth Quarter Progress Reports will be given out in Homeroom on Monday, May 4, 2009. Please make sure your son/daughter gives you the report.
Parent Conferences will be May 6, 2009 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. If your son/daughter receives a Failure Warning for the Year please make sure you come to the Conference.
Thank You!

STUDENTS RECOGNIZED FOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT

2009-04-20T09:27:00.000-07:00

On Friday, April 17, 2009 an assembly was held to recognize our students ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS.
Four students received our highest level card -- Platinum Card.
Twenty-five students received -- Gold Card
Forty-one students received -- Blue Cards
Seventy-two students received -- Red Cards
Twenty-six students received -- White Cards

Congratulations to all!!

CALENDAR CHANGE

2009-04-02T15:14:00.000-07:00

Dear Parents,

We have scheduled a John Paul 2 Planning Committee Meeting for Wednesday, April 8, 2009.

That will necessate a change in the school calendar for our students.

They will no school on Wednesday, April 8, 2009 instead of an early dismissal.

Wishing you and your loved ones and Blessed Easter and a Healthy Spring!

Sister Janet

Congratulations

2009-03-31T07:28:00.000-07:00

I just received word that Colleen Barr won FIRST PLACE in the three Dimensional Art Exhibition.
Great Job, Colleen.

Tips to Make High School Years Better

2009-03-05T13:40:00.000-08:00

NO MORE FAILURE
We all make mistakes. The important thing is to look at each situation as positively as possible. How? Try erasing the word failure from your family vocabulary. Replace it with setback or detour. Everyone will begin to see themselves as problem solvers.

DID YOU KNOW?
Internet plagiarism is on the rise. More than half of all high school students surveyed admitted to copying information or whole research papers from the internet. Make sure your son/daughter's do their own work and cite any sources they use for research.

WORTH QUOTING
"Arriving at one goal is the starting point to another" John Dewey

CONGRATULATION

2009-03-04T08:03:00.000-08:00

I am very pleased to announce that Laura Romano was awarded a Gold Medal for Biomedical Technology at the Central Montco Technical High School.
She will now go on to participate in the state competition in Hershey on April 1 through April 3, 2009.
We, the KKCHS School Community wish her luck.

Progress Reports

2009-02-26T12:32:00.000-08:00

Progress Reports will be given out in homeroom Friday, February 27, 2009.

Parent Conferences are Thursday, March 5, 2009 from 5:30 to 7:30.

Thank You,
Sister janet

A Letter form Sister Janet

2009-02-23T13:18:00.000-08:00

Dear Parents,

So much has happened since our last newsletter. Never in my wildest dreams did I ever imagine that I would be the principal of KKCHS. I have had the privilege of serving this community for the past 19 years and have truly loved every single day. This school community is unlike any other that I have experienced. Therefore I am truly honored and humbled to be asked to serve in this role. It is my promise to you, the parents that I will strive to make these last three semesters a wonderful memory for you and your sons and daughter. I do ask for your prayers and support in the endeavor.

I hope to keep the lines of communication open by using the following methods. Updating the KKCHS Website under Recent News and posting information on my blog, www.academicaffairsoffice.blogspot.com . But you are always welcome to call me at school or to e-mail me at kkapaa@adphila.org.

Please Note: This is Course Selection time. Information can be found in an earlier posting.

When selecting semester courses – you must select a course for both the First and Second Semester.

Attached to the Course Selection Sheet will be the Terra Nova results from October 2008.

I want to praise all the students who had a very successful First Semester. I want to encourage those who were not happy with the First Semester to make a 100 percent effort to improve this Semester.

I am very proud to announce that 52.6% of the student body received either First or Second Honors for the First Semester. Keep up the excellent work.

As always you and your loved ones are in my prayers.
Sister Janet

Report Cards

2009-01-28T07:43:00.000-08:00

Report cards will be given out in Home Room on Monday, February 2, 2009.
Sr. Janet

Calendar Changes

2009-01-20T10:06:00.000-08:00

Dear Parents,
As we begin the preparation for John Paul 11 High School, it will be necessary to set-up days for committee meetings. therefore, the following changes to the original school calendar have been made:
January 29, 2009--Full day of classes
February 6, 2009 -- Full day of Ccasses
February 13, 2009 -- No classes

Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause in your personal calendar.

Prayers,
Sr. Janet

Course Selection Process

2008-11-14T09:16:00.000-08:00

The Course Selection will begin Tuesday, February 17, 2009 and ends Friday, March 27, 2009.

The Process is:

Registration Fee of $100.00 must be paid.
Student picks up his/her course selection paper from Room 101 ( must have their receipt)
Student selects courses.

Please Note: At the top of the Course Selection Sheet will be the Track that the student has been recommended for as a result of his/her academic performance during the First Semester. So please make sure that your son/daughter is working to their ability level. Also the Semester Exams are very important since they are 20% of the Semester Grade.

Completed Sheets are due in Room 101 by March 27, 2009.
Students who pay their registration fee after March 27, 2009 will pay $125.00.

Course Selection Sheets handed in after March 27, 2009 will be dated as to the day received. This will ensure that students who returned their materials on time will have FIRST CHOICE.

Parents, Your Comments are Appreciated

2008-11-13T05:24:00.000-08:00

Dear Parents,

I hope this blog serves the purpose of keeping you up to date on the workings of the Academic Affairs Office.
I encourage you to leave your comments. I am very interested in knowing your reaction to GradeConnect. I personally feel that it has made a difference with the students production. Just the increase in the number of students receiving Honors.
Know that you and your loved ones are always in prayer.

Enjoy,
Sister Janet

First Marking Period Honors

2008-11-11T04:40:00.000-08:00

Congratulations to all our students who have made the Honor Roll for the First Marking Period.

First Honors:

Class of 2009 - 25.2%,
Class of 2010 - 25.7%
Class of 2011 - 39.7%,
Class of 2012 - 33.8%

Second Honors:

Class of 2009 - 25.2%,
Class of 2010 - 34.7%
Class of 2011 - 20.7%,
Class of 2012 - 20.8%

That means 56.2% of the entire student body received either First or Second Honors. Great Job!

Free Software Program Called Alice

2008-10-22T10:08:00.000-07:00

http://www.alice.org/what_is_alice/AliceDemonstrationVideo.wmv

http://www.alice.org/what_is_alice/alice_promo.wmv

It is a great program for students to learn how to put together a set of directions inorder to produce a 3D product.
To download go to http://www.alice.org/. It is a completely free download from Carnegie University.
I hope you enjoy using it.

Important Dates First Semester

2008-10-17T05:16:00.000-07:00

November 3, 2008 - Memorial Prayer Service
November 5, 2008 - First Quarter Ends
November 12/13, 2008 - Report Cards given to Students
November 20, 2008 - 8th Grade Visitation Day
November 21, 2008 - Faculty In-Service Day
November 25, 2008 - Combined Liturgy with St. Pius X
November 26, 2008 - Thanksgiving Vacation Begins
December 6, 2008 - SAT at KKCHS
December 8, 2008 - Holyday
December 11/12 - Progress Reports sent home
December 13, 2008 - ACT at KKCHS
January 5, 2009 - Classes Resume
January 16, 2009 - In-Class Exams
January 20,21, and 23 - Semester Exams Dismissal at 10 AM
January 24, 2009 - SAT at KKCHS
January 26, 2009 - Second Semester Begins
January 29/30 - Reports given to students

KKCHS Offers Unique Program

2008-10-16T11:22:00.000-07:00

The Kennedy-Kenrick Scholars Program was introduced the school year 2005-2006. This unique program will challenge students to achieve success at the highest level of their potential. The program includes:

Mathematics, Science and World Language courses will be accelerated to enable students to complete diocesan/state requirements in fewer semesters.
AP courses will begin in sophomore year.
All qualified students in the accelerated program will have the opportunity to enroll in college courses offered by area Catholic colleges during senior year, earning up to 12 college credits.
Partnerships have been formed with the local Catholic colleges to implement this program which will impact the Class of 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013, ...

See Seniors Attend College...

AP Awards KKCHS Students

2008-10-15T12:17:00.000-07:00

Five students qualified for the AP Scholar Award by completing three or more AP Exams with grades of 3 or higher. The AP Scholars are:

Peter Creciun "08"
George Gaugenti "08"
Seth Hoffman "09"
Anthony Iaccarino "08"
Amanda Schaefer "08"
Corine Schneider "08"

One student qualified for the AP Scholar with Honor Award by earning an average grade of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and grades of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams. The AP Scholar with Honors is:

Taeyung Han "09".

Congratulations to all !

Seniors attend College

2008-10-15T12:06:00.000-07:00

This year we have 15 members of the Class of 2009 attending local colleges. They are as follows:

Gwynedd-Mercy College -6 KK Scholars
Immaculata University -4 KK Scholars
Villanova University -3 Diocesan Scholars also KK Scholars
Chestnut Hill College -1 Diocesan Scholar
Cabrini College -1 Diocesan Scholar also KK Scholars

Also we presently have 26 students taking Sociology, on our Campus, from Chestnut Hill College.
What a educational experience for these lucky students.

Grade Connect Comes to KKCHS

2008-10-15T11:41:00.000-07:00

The 2008-2009 School Year introduced the entire school community to Grade Connect which is an on line grading program.

The faculty will have one year before it is mandatory to use the entire program. This year all faculty must post comments and the marking period grade on Grade Connect.

Both parents and students were given usernames and passwords in order to set up their accounts.

If you have any problems with your account please contact Sister Janet at 610-275-3997.

Because parents will now have access to their son/daughter grades we will no longer send the Progress Reports/Report Cards in the mail but will give to the students to bring home.