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ACADEMIC & SPECIALTY PROGRAMS

John F. Kennedy High School offers a rich and supportive academic environment designed to help every student succeed. Our core academic program emphasizes strong foundations in English, French, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies, while encouraging critical thinking, creativity, and responsible citizenship. With dedicated teachers, structured learning support, and modern classroom resources, students at JFK benefit from a balanced and rigorous education that prepares them for future studies and lifelong learning. Our goal is to ensure every student feels challenged, motivated, and equipped to reach their full potential.

At JFK, students have access to a dynamic range of specialty programs that enrich the high school experience and nurture inpidual interests. From innovative STEAM opportunities to athletics, leadership development, arts-based learning, and hands‑on technical pathways, our programs allow students to explore their passions while building real‑world skills. Designed to support perse learning styles and future career goals, JFK’s specialty offerings provide unique opportunities for engagement, creativity, and personal growth—ensuring every student finds a place to shine.

Enriched Mathematics

Athletics Programs

Multimedia Program

Advanced French

Programs for students with specialized interests.

Aim High
WOTP
Pathways

...and more

Secondary Education Program

All high school students in Québec pursue studies in the approved Ministère de l’Éducation (en français) – Ministère de l’Éducation (English) Quebec Education Program in General Studies.

The Quebec Education Program (Q.E.P.) is designed as a system with three integrating elements: broad areas of learning, cross-curricular competencies and subject areas. Its structure is intended to facilitate the establishment of connections among the different educational components.

Broad Areas of Learning

The Q.E.P. presents a number of broadened areas of learning, which deal with major contemporary issues young people will have to confront, both individually and collectively, in different areas of their lives. These issues also represent challenges to their talent and creativity. Five areas were chosen on the basis of their importance for society and their relevance for the students’ education:

  • Health and Well Being
  • Personal and Career Planning
  • Environmental Awareness and Consumer Rights and Responsibilities
  • Media Literacy
  • Citizenship & Community Life

Cross-Curricular Competencies

Cross-curricular competencies represent goals common to the whole curriculum, constitute the different types of tools that schools believe students need in order to adapt to a variety of situations and continue to learn throughout their lives. The Q.E.P. contains nine cross-curricular competencies grouped in four categories:

  • Intellectual: Uses information, Solves problems; Exercises critical judgment; Uses creativity
  • Methodological: Adopts effective work methods; Uses information and communications technologies
  • Personal and social: Achieves his/her potential; Cooperates with others
  • Communication-related: Communicates appropriately

Subject Areas

Traditional high school courses (English, French, Math etc.) are grouped into subject areas that are related or have a common focus. The General Studies curriculum is split into six subject areas:

  • Languages
  • Mathematics, Science and Technology
  • Social Sciences
  • Arts Education
  • Personal Development
  • Career Development