Join us on August 28th from 5:30 to 7:30 for Open House. Teachers will be available as well as representatives from colleges, trade schools, PTSA, community organizations, and other clubs and activities. We will have staff to help you with Infinite Campus and Annual Verification. And new this year-we will be serving a free dinner on our patio (by the cafeteria).

Use the link below.

New Student/Parent meeting- Tuesday, August 15 from 5:30-6:30 in the Kennedy Auditorium. Come learn about Kennedy at this informal meeting. This event is for all incoming 9th grade families and any family that is NEW to Kennedy.

Freshmen Welcome- Thursday, August 17 from 8am to noon. This is an orientation for all incoming freshmen. Click on the link below for more details.

Verification of student information, consent forms, and release agreements need to be updated each year. This is done on the parent portal of Infinite Campus. Click on the menu and choose “More” the click on “Registration”. If you have not completed Annual Verification for your child, please take a moment to get it done for all of your CRCSD students.
There is an Infinite Campus App available for download on your Apple or Android device. Search Google Play or the App Store to find the app.
If you need assistance with your Infinite Campus account, please contact the Main Office at 319-558-2251.

By Iowa law the District is obligated to transport students who wish to ride and are eligible. For most high school students, this means living 3 or more miles from the high school in your residence area.

For the 2023-24 school year:
Students NEED to sign up for bussing if:
* The student needs busing for the upcoming year and was NOT bussed in 2022-23
* The student is an incoming freshman that DOES NOT attend a Kennedy feeder school
* The student is in 10th-12th grade, is NEW to Kennedy, and lives more than 3 miles from school.
* The student has a new address that is more than 3 miles from school. Note, the new address must be updated in Infinite Campus before you can request bussing.

Students do NOT need to sign up for busing if:
* The student is an incoming 9th grader from a Kennedy feeder school and lives in a free bussing area. They will automatically be given a bus route in the fall.
* The student is in 10th -12th grade, lives in a free bussing area, and rode the bus in the 2022-23 school year.

Please contact the school if you no longer need bussing and are opting out.

Students who do not qualify for school transportation can ride the City Bus for free by showing their school ID.

Bus route information will be available in Infinite Campus and the StopFinder App mid August. For more information and the benefits of StopFinder App click on the button at the bottom of this page.

If you have questions, contact Brighid Smith-see contact information below.

Lockers are available to all students.
It is the responsibility of students to sign up each year if they would like a school locker. For a general locker, click on the link below. The form can only be filled out using the student’s Google account.
If you would like a gym locker, please contact your PE teacher.
Students are responsible to make sure their lockers are locked. Kennedy High School and the Cedar Rapids District are not responsible for lost or stolen items.

Students are annually assessed a “book fee” to cover the cost of services, supplies, materials and other special programs outlined by the School Board. A fee waiver can be obtained for families that qualify for the District’s Free and Reduced Meal Program AND who complete the waiver portion of the Annual Verification in Infinite Campus. This must be filled out yearly.
A link to the Free/Reduced application can be found in our Quicklinks.

BOOK (CONSUMABLE) FEE
Full Rate – $96.00
Qualifying Reduced Rate – $59.00
To qualify for Reduced or Free Rate, parents must check ‘yes’ in the Educational Benefits portion on the ‘Release Agreements’ screen when doing Online Verification in Infinite Campus. If ‘yes’ is not checked, you will be responsible for the full rate of $96.00.

Book Fees can be paid with a credit/debit card through a parent’s Infinite Campus account. Payment may also be made by cash or check payable to Kennedy High School. All checks should have the Student(s) name or ID number on the memo line.

If you have questions, please contact the Kennedy Bookkeeper, Stephanie Cory, at 319-558-1840.

2023-2024 Meal Prices:
Breakfast $2.25, Reduced price $0.30
Lunch $3.30, Reduced price $0.40
Milk $.60

To put money on your student’s lunch account, or to apply for Free/Reduced lunch benefits, use the button below to access the Meal Magic Family Portal. You will need to set up an account.
Please contact the District Food and Nutrition Department at 319-558-2305 or foodservice@crschools.us if you need assistance.

When your student leaves high school, if you have money remaining in their account, you have several options. You can transfer the money to a sibling’s account, get a refund, or donate the money. Use the link below to take you to the Food and Nutrition page with more information and the forms.

Please contact the Main Office at 319-558-2251 or the District Food and Nutrition Department at 319-558-2305 or foodservice@crschools.us if you need assistance.

Families who qualify for free or reduced lunch/breakfast for their students must complete an application to receive these benefits.
Please note that if you qualify for free/reduced benefits, you may also receive free/reduced school fees. In addition to the application, you must click “yes” on the permissions page in the Annual Verification to receive this benefit.
Click on the link below for instructions and the free/reduced meals application.

LUNCH RELEASE:
FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORES
Freshmen and sophomores have Closed Lunch. Closed Lunch means that students may not leave the Kennedy campus during their lunch period. They must remain in the approved areas of the campus during that time. Approved areas include the cafeteria and the courtyard. Other areas, such as parking lots, hallways, or athletic fields, are unauthorized. Students may not be in those areas during the lunch period.
JUNIORS AND SENIORS
Students classified as juniors and seniors have Open Lunch privileges. Open Lunch means that students may leave the campus during their assigned lunch period. If students with Open Lunch choose to remain on campus, however, they must remain in the approved areas. No student, regardless of grade level or lunch designation, may loiter in unauthorized areas of the campus. Parents wishing to restrict lunch privileges are expected to notify the school. School officials reserve the right to restrict Open Lunch privileges if behavior or attendance circumstances warrant such action.

STUDY HALL RELEASE:
All students are able to be released from a scheduled study hall any period of the day. They must have a signed parent permission form on file with the Attendance Office. Permission forms are effective for one semester. A new form must be filled out each semester.

Students are expected to be off campus during the released time and return on time for their next class. Habitual lateness and/or refusal to leave campus during a Release may result in a revocation of release privilege and assignment to a study hall for that period.
Please note: in order to provide additional layers of support, students who are not passing classes will have their release revoked. They will also be provided a smaller, more supportive Study Hall period. Parents will be informed if their child is identified as being in need of this level of support.

A more detailed explanation of the lunch policy and study hall policy is printed in the student handbook.

Parking space at Kennedy is very limited. Free school parking permits are only available for juniors and seniors. Additional parking permits are available for all students at three neighboring churches.
Online registration for these permits will begin August and will continue throughout the year. Please see the Parking page for more information and to register.

School pictures are used for the yearbook and student ID. IDs are required for entrance to many school activities including dances. Students may also use their ID to ride the city bus for free.
If the student loses his/her ID, the IMC can make a replacement. There may be a nominal charge.

2023-2024 picture day will be August 24 and 25, 2023.
Please order your picture packet online or bring money the day of the event.
Go to www.pictureswithclass.com. In the drop down “What are you looking for ” Choose “Pay for Pictures/Order Online”. Use the password: 0092150IN.

Family Plan Discount- If you have more than 2 children in the Cedar Rapids Community School District, there is a family plan discount.
For more information, click on the link below for the picture day flyer.

If you need to contact them, their phone number is 1-800-220-7667.

Students at Kennedy High School are offered a variety of course choices. Each schedule is as individual as the student themselves. Students should bring basic school supplies (notebooks, writing utensils, planners) that best suit their learning and organizational needs.
Teachers will let students know if there are any specific supplies needed for their class.
In addition, students are provided with a ChromeBook that they will keep throughout their high school years at Kennedy. It is the student’s responsibility to take care of the Chromebook while it is in their possession. If you have technical issues, please see Mr. Long in the Middle IMC or call the District Technology Help Desk at 319-558-2900.
IF YOU SEE ANY WEBSITE WITH A SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST, THESE ARE NOT VALID.

We maintain a All-School Google Calendar for our families. Add it to your personal Google Calendar so that you will see it on your phone/computer. This calendar is updated as things change and we try to keep it as accurate as possible.
If you would like to access the District School calendar, click the button at the bottom of the page.

If you do not have a Google account, you may access the School calendar using the link below.

A and B days are noted on the Kennedy School Google Calendar.

If you need a change to your schedule, you must fill out a form with the Counseling Office. Use the link below to access the Counseling Page and the current form.

Kennedy welcomes all parents/guardians who want to be involved in their students’ Kennedy experience. One of the ways to be involved is through the PTSA-Parent Teacher Student Association. Click on the link below for more information.

Students may purchase a Student Activity Pass which will allow one free student admission to ALL Kennedy High School athletic events (including Kingston Stadium games) as well as select fine arts concerts and performances. The activity pass is not accepted at any postseason events.

The cost is $60. If a student qualifies for Free/Reduced lunch and completes the permission form on Infinite Campus, they may request a promo code for a $20 discounted price. Please contact Stephanie Cory, Kennedy Bookkeeper for more information.

Other season pass and discounted ticket options, along with single game online ticket options, are also available at this site.

Each year, the yearbook staff designs and produces a yearbook. This book encompasses the whole year (including summer sports) and so is distributed the fall of the following school year.
To purchase a yearbook, click on the link below. Once at the Josten’s site, in the search box, type in “Kennedy Cedar Rapids” to find our school. The price is $60 and orders are due before mid May each year. There is a small discount for orders made before mid October.

Before students can begin participating with a Kennedy High School athletic team, they must first obtain permission to practice. Permission to practice is approved once the following are completed:

*Student-athlete has a current physical on file. Completed within the last 12 calendar months. Physicals are valid for 12 months from the date of the last exam. There is a 30 day grace period to complete and submit the next physical.
*Student and parent/guardian read and sign off on the CRCSD Good Conduct and Eligibilty Policies.
*Student and parent/guardian sign off on the Heads Up: Concussion form required by the Iowa DOE, the IHSAA, and the IGHSAU.

Complete the permission to practice process by submitting an online activities registration annually for each of your Kennedy student-athletes.

It is recommended that you complete the process at least one week prior to the beginning of your first sport of the year. This will ensure your student is cleared before the start of practice.

The Kennedy Activities Online Registration Site will open mid July for the following school year.

Students who have completed Driver’s Education but do not yet have their Driver’s License, may apply for a School Driving Permit. This permit will only allow the student to drive between home and school. There is a form that needs to be filled out, signed by the parent and signed by a school official. Officer Tran signs the form and goes through the regulations with the student. During the school year, students may stop by Officer Tran’s office to take care of this. During the summer there is an early June and early August date for those participating in school sanctioned summer and fall activities. For more information and the form needed, check out the page on our website.