Students at JFK Magnet Elementary begin using the scientific method early, so that by fifth grade, it’s second nature. In addition a full science lab, a vegetable garden, built with volunteer help, serves as a hands-on testing ground.
Read the transcript of Kids as Scientists. Read JFK’s 2010 National Blue Ribbon Schools application. Return to the general introduction to JFK Magnet Elementary School.
Contact Information
| Principal Lou Cuglietto |
| John F. Kennedy Magnet School |
| 40 Olivia Street |
| Port Chester, NY 10573-2808 |
| Telephone: (914) 934-7990 |
| Web site/URL: http://jfk.portchesterschools.org/home.aspx |
| E-mail: lcuglietto@portchesterschools.org |
Student Demographics
2010-2011 School Year: 725 Students, K – 5
| Black or African American | 9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 86% |
| White | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Two or More Races | 1% |
| Student mobility rate during the past year | 10% |
| Students with Limited English Proficiency | 57% |
| Students eligible for subsidized meals | 78% |
| Students Receiving Special Education Services | 8% |
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