Welcome to the Home of the Fighting Irish!
Mission Statement

The Anaheim Union High School District, a partnership of students, parents, staff and community, will provide each student with a high quality educational program in a safe, motivating learning environment that promotes:
  • High academic achievement based on a strong foundation of knowledge and skills,
  • Development of habits and attitudes for a lifetime of learning,
  • Exploration and preparation in a broad range of career and interest areas, and
  • Commitment to responsible citizenship.

- Kennedy Vision Statement -
The students, staff, parents and community of John F. Kennedy High School are committed to providing a meaningful, educational experience for every student. Our diverse community promotes academic excellence and a sense of respect and belonging in a safe environment where students develop life skills. Character development; mastery of curriculum standards; and communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills are promoted as essential characteristics of a responsible citizen. Students graduate with educational, vocational and personal skills that empower them to succeed in future endeavors as productive and contributing members of a global society.

-Expected Schoolwide Learning Results (ESLR's)-
Graduates of John F. Kennedy High School will be Academic Achievers who apply the following skills to meet or exceed JFK standards in all subject areas 
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Written Expression
  • Mathematical Reasoning
Critical Thinkers who solve problems by:
  • Applying academic knowledge to real-world situations
  • Using logical and effective decision-making processes
Collaborative thinkers who function within and beyond the classroom to:
  • Communicate within various social structures and diverse settings
  • Contribute in various group roles
Effective communicators who receive, interpret and respond appropriately by:
  • Speaking articulately
  • Listening effectively
  • Understanding thoroughly
Technology Users who employ technology to: 
  • Enhance learning
  • Create, maintain, and present information
  • Solve real-world problems
Responsible Individuals who demonstrate positive and productive citizenship by:
  • Practicing respect of self, others, and the environment
  • Meeting personal, career and social commitments
  • Accepting responsibility for one's decisions and actions
Lifelong Learners who establish appropriate and realistic goals for:
  • Education
  • Vocation
  • Personal Development