About Kennedy Catholic Preparatory School
Kennedy Catholic Preparatory School has maintained a visible presence in Catholic education for over 50 years. Our school sits on a sprawling 64-acre campus in the bucolic town of Somers, NY, and stands as both a geographic and socioeconomic microcosm of the 48 New York State school districts(plus Connecticut)represented in our student population of around 520 students(9-12th grade).
Founded in 1966 as the successor to St. Mary’s High School in Katonah, Kennedy Catholic has continued to serve the educational needs of young men and women seeking a Christian, faith-driven academic setting in northern Westchester.
As a four-year college preparatory school enriched and enlivened by its Catholic identity,Kennedy helps form and deliver well educated, compassionate, and courageous students to the world. Diocesan priests, deacons, sisters and lay men and women constitute the well-rounded faculty and staff of the Kennedy Catholic community.
Academic Program
Accredited by the Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools, Kennedy Catholic Prep maintains college preparatory standards across its rigorous College Board Pre-AP/AP Curriculum. Ninth grade admission is granted-based upon performance on the Test for Admission into Catholic High Schools (TACHS). Transfer students are evaluated on the basis of academic performance and personal interviews.
Curriculum
All students are required to complete four years of theology,English, social studies, science, mathematics, physical education and three years of languages other than English (LOTE). In addition,students are required to complete one year of art or music studies, one year of PSAT studies, one semester of health education, and a semester of advanced writing.
Note: During the 2022-2023 school year, Kennedy Catholic discontinued the NYS Regents Curriculum and adopted the College Board’s Pre-AP Curriculum.
Graduation Requirements
| Subject Area | Credits |
|---|---|
|
Theology |
4 |
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English |
4 |
|
Social Studies |
4 |
|
Mathematics |
4 |
|
Science |
4 |
|
LOTE (Language) |
3 |
|
Fine Arts |
1 |
|
Health |
.5 |
|
PSAT |
1 |
|
Physical Education |
4 |
Father Mark Vaillancourt
President
914-232-5061 ext. 103
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Gregory Viceroy
Principal
914-232-5061 ext. 131
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Dominick Tassone
Director of Athletics
914-232-5061 ext. 117
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Courtney Jackson
Director of College Placement
914-232-5061 ext. 139
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College Representative Visits:
College admissions counselors are always welcome to meet with both counselors and students at John F. Kennedy Catholic Preparatory School. Admission counselors can go to counselorcommunity.com to sign up for a school visit.
By the Numbers – Class of 2025:
Total Students: 135
National Merit Commended Scholars: 2
National Merit Recognition Program Students: 6
Mean SAT Scores:
Math:565 • EBRW:574 • Combined: 1139
Where They Are Going - Class of 2025
NCAA Commitments: 7
Students Attending 4-year college: 96%
Students Attending 2-year college: 3%
Students Enlisting in the Military: 1%
Enrollment 2025-2026 Year
9th Grade: 120 Students
10th Grade: 115 Students
11th Grade: 120 Students
12th Grade: 126 Students
Honors & Advanced Placement Courses
Admittance to accelerated academic classes is selective and based on academic success, placement exams, and teacher
recommendations. Kennedy Catholic offers 10 honors classes and 15 Advanced Placement classes, which include the following:
AP Biology • AP Calculus • AP Chemistry • AP Computer Science • AP English Language • AP
English Literature • AP Environmental Science • AP Latin • AP Macroeconomics • AP Physics • AP Psychology AP Spanish
AP Statistics • AP U.S. Government • AP U.S. History • AP World History
Dual Enrollment Courses
Kennedy juniors and seniors with minimum averages of 85% and SAT scores above 1000 may enroll. Students may take up to 12 credits per semester through partnerships with the following schools:
- St. John’s University
- SUNY Albany
- Pace University Lubin School of Business
Athletics at Kennedy Prep:
- 30 teams with 20 varsity sports
- Member of CHSAA and NYCHSFL Varsity football
- Spanning 2008-2025, KCPS
student-athletes and coaches have
earned 45 championships
The Arts at Kennedy Prep:
- Member of the NYS School of Music Association (NYSSMA)
- String Ensemble affiliation with Westchester/Putnam Youth Orchestra
- Art Studio affiliated with Katonah Museum of Arts, The Garrison Art Center SITE and the Greenwich Youth Film Festival
Course Offering
Department | 9th | 10th | 11th | 12th |
Theology | Theology I | Theology II | Theology III | Theology IV |
Math | Geometry Pre AP Algebra I | H Algebra II Pre AP Algebra II H Geometry Pre AP Geometry | H/DE Pre-Calculus Pre-Calculus H Algebra II Algebra II | AP/DE Calculus AB AP Statistics H/DE Pre-Calculus Pre-Calculus |
Science | AP Biology H Biology Pre AP Biology | H Chemistry Pre AP Chemistry | AP Physics Physics Earth Science Environmental Studies | AP Biology AP Environmental Science AP Chemistry Applied Physics Environmental Science |
English | Pre AP English 9 H English 9 | Pre AP English 10 H English 10 | English 11 AP English Language DE College Writing College Prep & Career Planning Seminar | English 12 AP/DE English Literature Advanced Writing |
Social Studies | H Global Studies I Global Studies I | H Global Studies II Pre AP Global Studies II | AP U.S. History U.S. History & Government | AP U.S. Government AP Macroeconomics AP Psychology Government & Economics |
LOTE | Spanish II Spanish I Italian I Latin I | H Spanish III Spanish III Spanish II Italian III Italian II Latin II | AP/DE Spanish H Spanish III Spanish III Italian III DE Latin III | AP/DE Spanish AP/DE Latin IV |
Other | Art Appreciation Music Theory Theatre/Acting Studio Art I Chorus Band String Ensemble Physical Education | PSAT Prep Studio Art II Chorus Band String Ensemble Physical Education | DE Business 101 DE Business Law DE Business Management Advanced Visual Arts I Chorus Band String Ensemble Physical Education Health | AP Computer Science DE Business 101 DE Business Law DE Business Management Advanced Visual Arts Chorus Band String Ensemble 3D Computer Modeling Physical Education Faith and Reason |
AP – Advanced Placement | DE – Dual Enrollment | H – Honors
Assessments and Grading
Report cards are issued four quarters per year and the passing grade is 65%. Final grades represent a culmination of four marking periods (20% each) and two semester exams (10% each). A student’s overall GPA is derived from all courses except physical education.
Courses are weighted as follows:
(1.00) All Elective Courses (Art and Music)
(1.02) All Courses not otherwise indicated
(1.04) All Honors Courses
(1.06) All Advanced Placement Courses
| GPA Conversion Chart |
|---|
|
A = 90% – 100% |
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B = 80% – 89% |
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C = 70% – 79% |
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D = 65% – 69% |
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F = 64% and below |
| 4.0 Scale | Percentile Grade |
|---|---|
|
3.9 – 4.0 |
97 – 100 |
|
3.75 – 3.89 |
93 – 96 |
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3.5 – 3.74 |
90 – 92 |
|
3.25 – 3.49 |
87 – 89 |
|
3.0 – 3.24 |
83 – 86 |
|
2.75 – 2.99 |
80 – 82 |
|
2.5 – 2.74 |
77 – 79 |
|
2.25 – 2.49 |
79 – 76 |
|
2.0 – 2.24 |
70 – 72 |
*Kennedy Catholic Preparatory School does not rank students for college admissions purposes*
Classes of 2025: College Acceptances
A
Alfred State College
American University
Auburn University
B
Ball State University
Belmont University
Bentley University
Binghamton University
Bucknell University
C
Clarkson University
Clemson University
Coastal Carolina University
College of Charleston
College of the Holy Cross
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College
D
Dickinson College
Drexel University
Dutchess Community College
E
East Carolina University
Elon University
F
Fairfield University
Florida Institute of Technology
Fordham University
Franklin and Marshall College
G
Georgetown University
H
High Point University
Hofstra University
Holy Cross College
I
Indiana University-Bloomington
Iona University
Ithaca College
K
Keene State College
L
Liberty University
Louisiana State University
Loyola University Maryland
Lynn University
M
Manhattan College
Manhattanville University
Marist College
Marywood University
Mercy University
Monmouth University
N
Northeastern University
Norwich University
P
Pace University
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Pennsylvania State University
Plymouth State University
Pratt Institute
Providence College
Q
Quinnipiac University
R
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Rochester Institute of Technology
Roger Williams University
S
Sacred Heart University
Salve Regina University
Seton Hall University
Siena College
Springfield College
St. John’s University
St. Thomas Aquinas College
SUNY Albany
SUNY Cobleskill
SUNY College at Oswego
SUNY College at Potsdam
SUNY Cortland
SUNY Delhi
SUNY ESF
SUNY Maritime College
SUNY New Paltz
SUNY Oneonta
SUNY Purchase College
SUNY Stony Brook
SUNY Westchester Community College
Susquehanna University
Syracuse University
T
The George Washington University
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
U
United States Naval Academy
Union College
University of Akron
University of Alabama
University at Buffalo
University of Colorado Boulder
University of Connecticut
University of Florida
University of Georgia
University of New Haven
University of Maryland
University of Massachusetts-Amherst
University of Miami
University of Michigan
University of Mississippi
University of Mount Saint Vincent
University of New Haven
University of Notre Dame
University of Oregon
University of Pittsburgh
University of Scranton
University of South Carolina University of Tampa
University of Rhode Island University of Rochester
University of Virginia
V
Villanova University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Virginia Tech
W
Western Connecticut State University
Worcester Polytechnic Institute