Alex R Kennedy Elementary

“Every Child Matters” reflects our mission to provide an educational foundation and environment that foster positive self-esteem and support learning in order to help our students become productive, responsible, caring members of society. At Alex R. Kennedy, we pride ourselves on using the most up-to- date curriculum available to students and staff. Our rigorous literacy curriculum, coupled with inquiry- based math and science programs, will maximize learning for greater academic success. We strive daily to create a school environment that enhances self-esteem, increases student achievement, and promotes joy in learning.

School Highlights:

• Offers student choice through Friday electives in STEAM, art, physical education (PE), and library
• Participates in the 5x5 Fund for the Arts Grant in collaboration with StageOne Family Theatre, University of Louisville (UofL) Repertory Company, Kentucky Shakespeare, and the Louisville Orchestra
• Incorporates technology, interactive SMART Boards, computer lab, document cameras, laptop cart, and iPads into daily instruction
• Employs highly qualified educators, with many having already earned National Board and Administration Certification
• Delivers Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) instruction twice a week to every student in a collaborative setting between the lab and classroom educators