The school was decent when Principal Connelly was there. However, the new principle, Principle Didier, has turned even the simplest of drop off/pick up procedures into chaos. She does not seem to understand children and avoids all issues.
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Posted by a parent on 10/29/09
It is my sons first year at the Kennedy. He is in preschool. He will eventually be attending the lyons school. Since the override was passed in the town there has been a great turn around. The Principal is motivated energetic and in your face. I love it! She does her best to get to know parents and the
... Read more children. He child is a Harvard student so she understands the commitment to being involved. I am on the PTO and we are on a mission to make it a better place. My son's preschool teacher is awesome and she writes to me everyday and keeps the lines of communication open. They are really trying. By the way there is more parent involvment thusfar. One thing to keep in mind the test scores may be lower at the school because it has the special needs program.We'll be a 10 some day! Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/15/09
My son attended Trinity Academy in Brockton last year. This is his first year at JFK and I have found it to be a better experience than the private school! Any issues that have come up (and with kids, there are always issues:), were handled swiftly and to our satisfaction. I am impressed with the
... Read more principal and my son's teacher too. My soon is doing very well at JFK. Please note the dates on the prior reviews as some of them date back to 2006 and beyond. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/04/09
I'm sorry that the reviews are so negative. My son and daughter go there, its not great, but I think the school in general does what it can. There is an organization that ENCOURAGES PARENT INVOLVEMENT, its called the PTO. If things appear to be so negative, why not help make a difference? The school
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Posted by a parent on 01/29/09
This is my first experience at the JFK in Randolph and unfortunatly I have found that there is a lack of communication, enthusiasim and school/ home connection set forth from both the teachers as well as the administration! They do not encourage family events or particapation. I would much rather pay
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Posted by a parent on 02/22/06
The class size last year was great. This year, it is o.k. A lot of the teachers are really wonderful. The Randolph School Committee- school administration-- had made it extremely difficult for parents as a result of cutting bus service and providing it on some occasions at high costs. They have a
... Read more lot of extras for the kids run by the PTO and one woman in particular. Low in safety and discipline as a result of bus policies and difficult students. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/18/05
I have one child who went the full six years at JFK and one presently enrolled there. I have found the principal and staff to be highly quailfied and responsive to my children, my wife and I. They have provided an very good, safe environment for my children to learn and grow in. As far as the quality
... Read more of education, my oldest is a member of the National Junior Honor Society and received a Presidents Academic Acheivement Award this past year. While there has been occation where I did not agree 100% with a dicipline decision made by the staff they were always responsive to me the door has never been closed. To sum it up: A enriching, high quality, education in an enjoyable safe environment is available at the JFK. However, they can not be expected to nor can they provide the most important part that being parental involvement. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/29/04
I found the school to be responsive and proactive in any matter that I would bring to their attention. My child's teacher challenged him to do his best and individualized his learning experience to meet his needs. I would recommend the JFK to any parent. The key to your child's success in and out of
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Posted by a parent on 07/26/04
The administration, in most situations the principal, sometimes makes poor decisions regarding her pupils. Overall i wouldn't recommend sending one of your children here if you have a choice.
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Posted by a parent on 12/03/03
A lot of discipline problems at this school and the staff isn't at all proactive.
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School Profile for John F Kennedy Elementary School
Test scores
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MCAS* Test Scores
Grade Level:
Test Year: 2008
John F Kennedy Elementary School
Randolph Public School District
Massachusetts
* In 2007-2008 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.
Student enrollment:
601
Students per teacher:
16
Full-time teachers:
38
Number of classrooms:
30
Arts
Art
Music
Band, Music
Special Education
Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech/Language Pathologists, Title I
Vocational Education
Phys Ed
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
"Extended day" programs where the school day is extended before and after school to accommodate working parents. These programs should not be confused with common after school clubs or athletic activities.
Gifted and Talented
A school system may identify 10% to 15% or more of its student population as gifted and talented. A brief description of each area of giftedness or talent as defined by the Office of Gifted and Talented:
general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
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Randolph schools — John F Kennedy Elementary School is located at 20 Hurley Dr, Randolph MA 02368. 20 Hurley Dr is in the 02368 ZIP code in Randolph, MA The school district for John F Kennedy Elementary School is the Randolph Public School District. John F Kennedy Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 6.
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