Kennedy Elementary School

Address:	221 Meadowlark Drive, Madison, WI 53714
Telephone:	(608) 204-3420
Fax:	(608) 204-0431
Principal:	Nancy Caldwell
Kennedy Elementary School Web Site
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Parent/Teacher Group President:

Kris Simon, 608-221-0843, kas@c21affiliated.com

Parent Contact:

Kris Simon, 608-221-0843, kas@c21affiliated.com

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John F. Kennedy Elementary School is a neighborhood school with family commitment. Kennedy School offers a challenging curriculum, a safe nurturing learning environment, and an atmosphere that fosters individual responsibility and productive citizenship.

Site Characteristics

Location

Kennedy is located near two city parks -- Heritage and Kennedy -- on the far east side of Madison.

Class Size

Grades K-5 are housed at Kennedy. Average total student enrollment is 465 students; average class size is 23 students.

Transportation

As a neighborhood school, most students are within walking distance to Kennedy. New housing developments east of the Interstate are provided busing.

Hot Lunch Program and After School Care

Hot lunch is served daily. An after school day care program at the school is available through the East Branch YMCA. Also, there are several other day cares in the area that drop off and pick up children at Kennedy.

Academic Programming

Achievement Scores

Third Grade Reading Test: Kennedy's third graders recently scored in the top quartile of all Madison elementary schools tested.

Fifth Grade District Writing Assessment: Kennedy students recently finished in the top quartile of all Madison elementary schools tested.

Technology

Computers are a strong part of the school's curriculum program. Our Computer Lab is used to support and extend learning across the curriculum. We have computers in all classrooms, the LMC, as well as the Lab.

Talented and Gifted (TAG) Program

The goal of Talented and Gifted (TAG) programming is to make certain K-12 students consistently have learning opportunities that are challenging, systematic and continuous based on learning profile, readiness and student interest.

Student learning experiences include a broad range of opportunities that pushes a student to their next level of challenge and allows them to develop their talents. TAG programming may occur in the classroom, or in other settings. TAG programming is determined by ongoing evaluation and assessment of individual student needs. Each school has TAG resource support for ongoing consultation.

Special Classes

Teacher specialists in art, music, and physical education provide regular instruction. REACH (Reinforcing and Enriching Achievement for All CHildren) extends and supports classroom curriculum through computers.

Other Programs

At Kennedy Elementary support services are provided by the psychologist, nurse, social worker, and language clinicians.

School Climate

Safety Is Always A Priority

Ninety Six percent of students responding to a recent survey reported Kennedy being a very safe school.

Problem Solving and Conflict Resolution

Conflict resolution skills are taught to all students. Training occurs in all grades. Teachers and support staff develop and promote lifelong skills for success in handling conflicts.

Partnerships

You Are Always Welcome At Kennedy School!

The Kennedy staff is student centered; they provide a safe and supportive learning environment which promotes self-esteem and wonderful learning opportunities. The staff is committed to providing an excellent academic program within a culturally relevant curriculum. Students are active participants in the a learning process. PTA meetings are held at 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month. This group works to provide a link between home, school, and the District. It supports academic programming by planning special events and fundraisers, advocating for our children, and soliciting volunteers.

School Tours are offered by calling 204-3420.

We encourage you to talk with parents of our students to learn more about our school. Please see the Principal/Parent Contact information on this web site for current names and phone numbers.

For answers to any questions, or to request materials such as curriculum standards, handbooks, lunch menus, newsletters, etc., please call our principal at 204-3428 or fax your request to 204-0431.

Quotes

"Wonderful teachers who understand you and are not hard on you. They trust you."
-- Kennedy Student

"Patrols take very good care of kids. They help them cross the street and make sure no one gets hurt."
-- Kennedy Student

"This is a friendly atmosphere and I've made lots of friends."
-- Kennedy Student

Remember, you're "At Home At Kennedy Elementary School!"