Academics

Welcome to Kennedy Catholic High School, where our mission is to cultivate a diverse community of learners who encounter Christ, pursue excellence, and lead with love. This mission drives everything we do, ensuring that our school embraces a wide array of learning styles and intellectual curiosities.
At Kennedy Catholic, we embrace the philosophy of "challenge by choice." We are dedicated to providing a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students not only for college but also for fulfilling futures. Our academic pathways include a diverse range of offerings such as Advanced Placement (AP), Honors, and Dual Credit classes. Additionally, our St. Teresa of Calcutta Program offers specialized learning support to ensure every student has the opportunity to thrive academically.
Our students benefit from an Apple-based 1:1 program, ensuring they have consistent access to technology resources that enhance their learning experiences. We also utilize PowerSchool and Schoology to keep families informed about academic progress and seamlessly deliver course content.
Beyond traditional academics, Kennedy Catholic is committed to the success of every student. Our dedicated college and career counseling services provide personalized support through every step of the post-secondary journey, including college applications, financial aid (FAFSA), and career exploration. We believe in considering the whole student when planning for their future after graduation.
While academics are crucial, Kennedy Catholic values the holistic development of our students. Through our diverse academic programs and extracurricular opportunities, we aim to nurture leadership, creativity, and a sense of service, empowering our graduates to positively impact their communities.
We invite you to experience Kennedy Catholic High School for yourself. Whether you schedule a visit or reach out with questions, we look forward to welcoming you and discussing how Kennedy Catholic can support your growth and educational journey.





Curriculum Resources
Course Catalog
Book List
- Arts, CTE
- International Education
- English
- Math
- PE HEALTH
- Science
- Social Studies
- St. Teresa Program
- Theology
- World Language
Arts, CTE
| Course | Textbook/Author/Publisher | ISBN | Requirements |
| AP Psychology | Myers' Psychology for the AP Course (4th Edition) | 978-1319281168 | Required book in Print, E-book (Kindle), Buy or Rent (Through May 31, 2026) |
| AP Art History | Revel Art History, 6e Combined for Advanced Placement.Marilyn Stokstad, Michael W. Cothren © 2023 Pearson |
ISBN-10 : 0134322762 ISBN-13 : 978-0134322766 |
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| AP Art History | AP Art History Textbook Purchase Instructions |
International Education
| Course | Textbook/Author/Publisher | ISBN |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Integrated English | Summit 2 3rd Edition; Joan Saslow | 978-0134176888 |
| Introduction to Theology | Understanding Catholic christianity, St. Mary's Press, 2023 | ISBN: 978-1-64121-180-2 ISBN-10: 1-64121-180-6 |
| Introduction to Theology | The Catholic Youth Bible, 4th Edition, St. Mary's Press (Hardcover) | ISBN: 978-1-59982-924-1 ISBN-10: 1-59982-924-X |
English
| Course | Course Number | Textbook/Author/Publisher | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| English 9 | EN105 | Persepolis 1/Satrapi/Pantheon | 978-0375422300 |
| English 9 | EN105 | Of Mice and Men/Steinbeck | 978-0140177398 |
| English 9 | EN105 | Romeo and Juliet/Shakespeare FOLGER Edition | 978-0743477116 |
| English 9 | EN105 | The Hound of the Baskervilles/Conan Doyle/Oxford World's Classics | 978-0198835226 |
| Honors English 9 | EN110 | Persepolis 1/Satrapi/Pantheon | 978-0375422300 |
| Honors English 9 | EN110 | Romeo and Juliet/Shakespeare FOLGER Edition | 978-0743477116 |
| Honors English 9 | EN110 | Of Mice and Men/Steinbeck | 978-0140177398 |
| Honors English 9 | EN110 | Things Fall Apart/Achebe/Anchor Books | 978-0385474542 |
| English 10 | EN205 | Twelfth Night/Shakespeare FOLGER Edition | 978-1982122492 |
| English 10 | EN205 | Macbeth/Shakespeare FOLGER Edition/Simon & Schuster | 978-1451694727 |
| English 10 | EN205 | The Lathe of Heaven/LeGuin/Scribner | 978-1668017401 |
| English 10 | EN205 | Brave New World/Huxley | 978-0060850524 |
| Honors English 10 | EN210 | Macbeth/Shakespeare FOLGER Edition/Simon & Schuster | 978-1451694727 |
| Honors English 10 | EN210 | The Three Theban Plays/Sophocles/Penguin Classics | 978-0140444254 |
| Honors English 10 | EN210 | Lord of the Flies/Golding/Perigree | 978-0399501487 |
| Honors English 10: AP Seminar | EN215 | They Say, I Say with Readings 6th Edition/Graff, Birkenstein, Durst/W.W. Norton & Co. | 978-1324070139 |
| Honors English 10: AP Seminar Summer Assignment | EN215 | AP Seminar Summer Assignment 25-26 | |
| English 11 | EN305 | Underground Railroad/Whitehead/Vintage | 978-0345804327 |
| English 11 | EN305 | Passing/Larson | 978-0593437841 |
| English 11 | EN305 | The Catcher in the Rye/Salinger | 978-0316769488 |
| English 11 | EN305 | The Crucible/Miller/Penguin Classics | 978-0143129479 |
| English 11 | EN305 | Fahrenheit 451/Bradbury | 978-1451673319 |
| Honors English 11: SU Dual Credit | EN310 | They Say, I Say with Readings 6th Edition/Graff, Birkenstein, Durst/W.W. Norton & Co. | 978-1324070030 |
| Honors English 11: SU Dual Credit | EN310 | Hiroshima/Hersey/Vintage | 978-0593082362 |
| Honors English 11: SU Dual Credit | EN310 | The Crucible/Miller/Penguin Classics | 978-0143129479 |
| English 12 | EN405 | Interior Chinatown/Yu | 978-0307948472 |
| English 12 | EN405 | A Tale for the Time Being/Ozeki | 978-0143124870 |
| English 12 | EN405 | Brown Girls/Andreades | 978-0593243428 |
| English 12 | EN405 | Born a Crime/Noah | 978-0399588198 |
| English 12 | EN405 | The Things They Carried/O'Brien | 978-0544309760 |
| Honors English 12: SU Dual Credit | EN430 | Namesake/Lahiri | 978-0358062684 |
| Honors English 12: SU Dual Credit | EN430 | Translations/Friel | 978-0571117420 |
| Honors English 12: SU Dual Credit | EN430 | Beloved/Morrison | 978-1400033416 |
| Honors English 12: SU Dual Credit | EN430 | Othello/Shakespeare | 978-0743477550 |
| Honors English 12: SU Dual Credit | EN430 | Frankenstein/Shelley | 978-0486282114 |
| Honors English 12: SU Dual Credit | EN430 | They Say, I Say with Readings 5th edition/Graff, Birkenstein, Durst/W.W. Norton & Co. | 978-0393538731 |
| AP Research Summer Assignment | EN500 | AP Research Summer Assignment 25-26 |
Math
| Course | Textbook/Author/Publisher | ISBN | Required Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algebra 1A | The text for this course will be distributed on the first day of class and is included in tuition. | TI 84 Plus preferred (TI 83 is ok) | |
| Algebra 1B | The text for this course will be distributed on the first day of class and is included in tuition. | TI 84 Plus preferred (TI 83 is ok) | |
| Algebra 1 | The text for this course will be distributed on the first day of class and is included in tuition. | TI 84 Plus preferred (TI 83 is ok) | |
| Honors Algebra 1 | The text for this course will be distributed on the first day of class and is included in tuition. | TI 84 Plus preferred (TI 83 is ok) | |
| Geometry Foundations | The text for this course will be distributed on the first day of class and is included in tuition. | TI 84 Plus preferred (TI 83 is ok) | |
| Geometry | The text for this course will be distributed on the first day of class and is included in tuition. | TI 84 Plus preferred (TI 83 is ok) | |
| Honors Geometry | The text for this course will be distributed on the first day of class and is included in tuition. | TI 84 Plus preferred (TI 83 is ok) | |
| Algebra 2 Foundations | The text for this course will be distributed on the first day of class and is included in tuition. | TI 84 Plus preferred (TI 83 is ok) | |
| Algebra 2 | The text for this course will be distributed on the first day of class and is included in tuition. | TI 84 Plus preferred (TI 83 is ok) | |
| Honors Algebra 2 | The text for this course will be distributed on the first day of class and is included in tuition. | TI 84 Plus preferred (TI 83 is ok) | |
| Pre-Calculus | This course uses open-source materials and no textbook purchases are required | TI 84 Plus preferred (TI 83 is ok) | |
| AP Pre-Calculus | This course uses open-source materials and no textbook purchases are required | TI 84 Plus preferred (TI 83 is ok) | |
| Calculus | This course uses open-source materials and no textbook purchases are required | TI 84 Plus preferred (TI 83 is ok) | |
| AP Calculus AB | This course uses open-source materials and no textbook purchases are required | TI 84 Plus preferred (TI 83 is ok) | |
| AP Calculus BC | This course uses open-source materials and no textbook purchases are required | TI 84 Plus preferred (TI 83 is ok) | |
| Statistics | Statistics and Probability with Applications, 3rd Edition/Starnes & Tabor | 9781464122163 | TI 84 Plus preferred (TI 83 is ok) |
| AP Statistics | The Practice of Statistics, 6th Edition/Starnes & Tabor | 9781319113339 | TI 84 Plus preferred (TI 83 is ok) |
PE HEALTH
Science
| Course | Textbook/Author/Publisher | ISBN | Other Required Items |
Summer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST Conceptual Physics | This course uses open-source materials and no textbook purchases are requiredCK-12 Online Textbook Physics | |||
| Conceptual Physics | This course uses open-source materials and no textbook purchases are requiredCK-12 Online textbook Physics | |||
| H. Conceptual Physics | This course uses open-source materials and no textbook purchases are requiredCK-12 Online textbook Physics | |||
| ST Biology | https://www.cengage.com/coursepages/JFK_Biology | ISBN: 9780357991350 | ||
| Biology | https://www.cengage.com/coursepages/JFK_Biology | ISBN: 9780357991350 | ||
| Honors Biology | https://www.cengage.com/coursepages/JFK_Biology | ISBN: 9780357991350 | ||
| Earth and Space Science | This course uses open-source materials and no textbook purchases are requiredCK-12 Online Textbook Earth and Speace Science | |||
| Chemistry | This course uses open-source materials and no textbook purchases are requiredCK-12 Online textbook Chemisty | |||
| Honors Chemistry | This course uses open-source materials and no textbook purchases are required, optional textbook Chemistry 7e by Zumdahl | ISBN-10: 0538736372 ISBN-13: 978-0538736374 | ||
| Physics | This course uses open-source materials and no textbook purchases are requiredCK-12 Physics and Albert IO Physics | |||
| AP Physics | Required: Princeton Review AP Physics 1 Premium Prep, 11th Edition: 5 Practice Tests + Complete Content Review + Strategies & Techniques (2025) (College Test Preparation) | ISBN-10 0593517695 | AP Physics Required Workbook | |
| AP Biology | Biology for the AP Course, 1st edition 2022, James Morris et. al. | ISBN 9781319113315 | To Order AP Bio Textbook | 2025 AP Bio Summer Instructions.docx 2025 AP Bio Summer Packet.pdf |
| Anatomy and Physiology | Anatomy and physiology Student Edition, Biozone 3rd Edition 2023 | ISBN 978-1-99-101408-5 | ||
| AP Environmental Science | Enviromental Science for the AP Course 4th Edition 2023 Andrew Friedland | ISBN 9781319469481 | 2025 APES Summer Work.docx | |
| AP Chemistry | Brown, LaMay Chemistry the Central Science , 14th Edition | ISBN 978-0134650951 |
Social Studies
| Course | Textbook/Author/Publisher | ISBN | Other Required Items |
|---|---|---|---|
| World History | School provides a free PDF of the required textbook | ||
| Honors World History | School provides a free PDF of the required textbook | ||
| AP World History | Summer Reading Assignment (see instructor in the Spring) Ways of the World for the AP® World History Modern Course Since 1200 C.E.: A Global History with Sources Fifth Edition, Robert Strayer, Eric Nelson |
978-1319409302 | AP World Summer Assignment |
| United States History | Don't Know Much About History: Everything You Need to Know About American History but Never Learned, Kenneth Davis, Anniversary OR 30th Anniversary Edition, Harper | 978-0061960543 (AE) 978-0063067196 (30thAE) B08K92SCMQ (30thAE) |
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| Honors US History | Advanced Placement United States History, Classic Edition, Newman, John J.; Schmalbach, John M. | 978-1663650078 | |
| AP United States History |
Summer Reading Assignment (see instructor in the Spring) 5 Steps to a 5: AP U.S. History 2025: Practice AP Tests + AP Content Review + Digital Exams 1st Edition, Emily Lewellen |
978-1266716362 | Summer Homework Assignment |
| American Government | Basic Principles of American Government, Revised Edition, 3rd Edition, OR 4th Edition, William Sanford, Perfection Learning Corp | 978-0789188984 (3rdE) 978-1680644616 (4thE) |
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| Current Issues | There are no required texts for this course | ||
| AP Economics Macro and Micro |
Krugman's Economics for the AP® Course Fourth Edition, David Anderson, Margaret Ray, Worth | 978-1319409326 | |
| Honors Social Studies 12: SU Dual Credit |
Summer Reading: American Creation, Joseph Ellis (see instructor in the Spring) |
978-0307263698 9780137585038 |
Summer Reading Assignment: American Creation, Joseph Ellis |
St. Teresa Program
| Course | Textbook/Author/Publisher | ISBN | Other Required Items |
|---|---|---|---|
| ST English 9 | “The Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet” by Jamie Ford | 978-0345505347 | |
| ST English 9 | “Wonder” by R.J. Palacio | 978-0375869020 | |
| ST English 9 | “The Odyssey” by Gareth Hinds | 978-0763642686 | |
| ST English 10 | “Lord of the Flies” by William Goulding | 978-0399501487 | |
| ST English 10 | “Into the Wild” by Jon Krakauer | 0-385-48680-4 | |
| ST English 10 | “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee | 978-0446310789 | |
| ST English 11 | “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald | 978-0743273565 | |
| ST English 11 | “The Crucible” by Arthur Miller | 978-0142437339 | |
| ST English 11 | “Night” by Elie Wiesel | 978-0374500016 | |
| ST English 12 | “Of Mice and Men” by John Steinbeck | 978-01400177398 | |
| ST English 12 | “The Hate U Give” by Angie Thomas | 978-1406372151 | |
| ST English 12 | “Hunger Games” by Suzanne Collins | 978-0439023528 | |
| ST Conceptual Phyics | No textbook required for this course. | ||
| ST Biology | National Geographic Biology | Unknown (see Science list) | |
| ST US History | No textbook required for this course. | ||
| ST Theology 9 | The Living Word: The Revelation of God's Love, by Robert Rabe, 2nd Edition, St. Mary's Press Print Version Only |
978-1-59982-429-1 | |
| ST Theology 9 | Jesus Christ: God's Love Made Visible, by Carrie Schroeder, 2nd Edition, St. Mary's Press Print Version Only |
978-1-59982-431-4 | |
| ST Theology 9 | The Catholic Youth Bible, 4th Edition, St. Mary's Press (Hardcover Only) |
978-1-59982-924-1 | This Bible can be used each year in Theology |
| ST Theology 10 | The Paschal Mystery: Christ's Mission of Salvation, by Brian Singer-Thomas, \2nd Edition, St. Mary's Press Print Version Only |
978-1-59982-433-8 | |
| ST Theology 10 | Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love, by Brian Singer-Towns, 2nd Edition, St. Mary's Press Print Version Only |
978-1-59982-097-2 | |
| ST Theology 10 | The Catholic Youth Bible, 4th Edition, St. Mary's Press (Hardcover Only) |
978-1-59982-924-1 | This Bible can be used each year in Theology |
| ST Theology 11 | The Sacraments: Encounters with Christ, 2nd Edition, St. Mary's Press | 978-1-59982-091-0 | |
| ST Theology 11 | The Church: Christ in the World Today, 2nd Edition, St. Mary's Press | 978-1-59982-435-2 |
Theology
| Course | Textbook/Author/Publisher | ISBN | Other Required Items |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALL STUDENTS | The Catholic Youth Bible, 4th Edition, St. Mary's Press | 978-1-59982-924-1 | This Bible can be used each year in Theology |
| Theology 9 | The Living Word: The Revelation of God's Love, 2nd Edition, St. Mary's Press | 978-1-59982-429-1 | |
| Theology 9 | Jesus Christ: God's Love Made Visible, 2nd Edition, St. Mary's Press | 978-1-59982-431-4 | |
| Theology 10 | The Paschal Mystery: Christ's Mission of Salvation, 2nd Edition, St. Mary's Press | 978-1-59982-433-8 | |
| Theology 10 | Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love, St. Mary's Press | 978-1-59982-097-2 | |
| Theology 11 | The Sacraments: Encounters with Christ, 2nd Edition, St. Mary's Press | 978-1-59982-091-0 | |
| Theology 11 | The Church: Christ in the World Today, 2nd Edition, St. Mary's Press | 978-1-59982-435-2 | |
| Theology 12: Frassati Seminar | The Church’s Best Kept Secret, Mark Shea, New City Press, 2020. | ISBN: 978—1-56548-118-3 | |
| Theology 12: World Religions | Exploring the Religions of Our World (Student Text)[Third Edition] Publisher: Ave Maria Press | ISBN-10 : 1646800966 ISBN-13 : 978-1646800964 |
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| Honors Theology 12: SU Dual Credit | Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church, USCCB (2008) | ISBN-10 : 1574556924 ISBN-13 : 978-1574556926 |
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| Honors Theology 12: SU Dual Credit | Tatoos on the Heart, Fr. Greg Boyle (2011) | ISBN-10 : 1439153159 ISBN-13 : 978-1439153154 |
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| Honors Theology 12: SU Dual Credit | The Sunflower, Simon Weisenthal (1998, 2nd edition) | ISBN-10 : 0805210601 ISBN-13 : 978-0805210606 |
World Language
| Course | Textbook/Author/Publisher | ISBN |
Other Required Items |
|---|---|---|---|
| French 1 | Entre cultures 1 (2nd edition) / Zwanziger, Schuster, Goings, Weiss / Wayside Publishing | 9781641595827 | https://www.waysidepublishing.com |
| French 1 | Entre cultures 1 workbook (2nd edition) HARD COPY / Zwanziger, Schuster, Goings, Weiss / Wayside Publishing | 9781641595827 | https://www.waysidepublishing.com |
| French 2 | T'es branché 1; Thiesen; EMC / Carnegie Learning | 978-1533816283 | https://www.abebooks.com |
| French 2 | T'es branché 1 workbook; Thiesen; EMC/Carnegie Learning | 978-1533832146 | see Mme Lewis |
| French 2 | Passport (1-year student license) – $34.95 online learning platform (ebooks) | see Mme Lewis | |
| Honors French 3 | Chez nous: Branché sur le monde francophone; Valdman, Pons, et al; Pearson (5th edition) | 978-0134782843 | https://lingrolearning.com/ |
| Honors French 4 | Chez nous: Branché sur le monde francophone; Valdman, Pons, et al; Pearson (5th edition) | 978-0134782843 | https://lingrolearning.com/ |
| Mandarin 1 | Textbook Integrated Chinese Simplified Characters 4th edition Volume 1; Cheng & Tsui | 978-1-62291-135-6 | |
| Mandarin 1 | Workbook Integrated Chinese Simplified Characters 4th edition Volume 1; Cheng & Tsui |
978-1-62291-136-3 | |
| Mandarin 2 | Textbook Integrated Chinese Simplified Characters 4th edition Volume 1; Cheng & Tsui | 978-1-62291-135-6 | |
| Mandarin 2 | Workbook Integrated Chinese Simplified Characters 4th edition Volume 1; Cheng & Tsui |
978-1-62291-136-3 | |
| Honors Mandarin 3 | Textbook Integrated Chinese Simplified Characters 4th edition Volume 1; Cheng & Tsui | 978-1-62291-135-6 | |
| Honors Mandarin 3 | Workbook Integrated Chinese Simplified Characters 4th edition Volume 1; Cheng & Tsui |
978-1-62291-136-3 | |
| Honors Mandarin 4 | Textbook Integrated Chinese Simplified Characters 4th edition Volume 1; Cheng & Tsui | 978-1-62291-135-6 | |
| Honors Mandarin 4 | Workbook Integrated Chinese Simplified Characters 4th edition Volume 1; Cheng & Tsui |
978-1-62291-136-3 | |
| Spanish 1 | Resources provided in class. | ||
| Spanish 2 | Resources provided in class. | ||
| Honors Spanish 3 | Resources provided in class. | ||
| Honors Spanish 4 | https://vistahigherlearning.com/store/ebs2.html *change to 2nd edition for 25-26 |
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| Italian 1 | New Italian Espresso: Beginner and pre-intermediate; Gruppo Italidea / Maria Balì, Luciana Ziglio, Giovanna Rizzo; Alma Edizioni; 2021 | ISBN 978-8861827240 | https://www.mepeducation.net |
| Italian 1 | New Italian Espresso: Beginner and pre-intermediated - updated edition - Workbook; Gruppo Italidea; Alma Edizioni 2021 | ISBN 978 - 8861827288 | https://www.mepeducation.net |
| Italian 2 | New Italian Espresso: Beginner and pre-intermediate; Gruppo Italidea / Maria Balì, Luciana Ziglio, Giovanna Rizzo; Alma Edizioni; 2021 | ISBN 978-8861827240 | https://www.mepeducation.net |
| Italian 2 | New Italian Espresso: Beginner and pre-intermediated - updated edition - Workbook; Gruppo Italidea; Alma Edizioni 2021 | ISBN 978 - 8861827288 | https://www.mepeducation.net |