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John F. Kennedy Jr High

4495 S 4800 W, WEST VALLEY CITY, UT, 84120

About John F. Kennedy Jr High

John F. Kennedy Jr. High is at 4540 West, 3100 South, West Valley City, Utah, in the Granger area. The school is for students in grades 7 through 8. There are about 1,020 students enrolled. The student–teacher ratio is 20:1. The students are 15% good at math and 21% good at reading. There are 50% men and 50% women in the group. The school keeps things focused and in order, and routines help students stay organized and interested all day long. Clear expectations for behavior and attendance are set during instruction, which focuses on core academic skills. Teachers help students by keeping the classroom in order and making sure that lessons are structured. During junior high, the campus encourages students to be responsible and work diligently in school. Most homes in the area cost between $350,000 and $510,000. Parents often say that the school is reliable and that the expectations are the same in all classes. Families say that staff members communicate clearly and on time. Many people like how the school focuses on structure and holding students accountable. The school is working hard to become one of the best middle schools in Utah, even though its overall proficiency is below the state average.

John F. Kennedy Jr High Contact Information

Address

4495 S 4800 W, WEST VALLEY CITY, UT, 84120

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Phone

(385) 646-5214

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 15%
Reading 21%
State average proficiency is 15% in Math and 21% in Reading.
32
Full-time Teachers
26 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
833
Total Students
$79448
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 172 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at John F. Kennedy Jr High

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More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 38.42%
Asian 1.68%
Hispanic 44.66%
Black 4.8%
Two+ Races 3.6%
Native Am. 1.32%
White
38.42%
Asian
1.68%
Hispanic
44.66%
Black
4.8%
Two+ Races
3.6%
Native Am.
1.32%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 833
49.82%
415 Female
50.18%
418 Male

Student Population

833 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 26 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

833 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The school’s music program recently received national attention when their director won the 2023 Utah Honors in Education Music and Arts Teacher of the Year award and secured a $32,000 grant for new instruments. John F.

FAQ

Q1. How does John F. Kennedy Jr. High School plan the day?

Ans. The school has a schedule based on bells that helps students stay focused on their studies and keeps the classroom routines the same.

Q2. What are the expectations for student responsibility?

Ans. Students are expected to turn in their work on time, follow school rules, and keep up with their work.

Q3. What does the school do to help students who are having trouble with schoolwork?

Ans. Teachers change how they teach and give advice in regular classrooms.

Q4. How do you let people know what the grading standards are?

Ans. At the start of each course, the grading policies are explained, and they are repeated throughout the term.

Q5. How do parents get important information about school?

Ans. Digital platforms and planned updates are used to send messages.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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