The hearing will likely be held Tuesday, but students’ lawyer Suzette Bagneris argues time is of the essence as students may be losing scholarships and financial aid opportunities.
Kennedy HS lawsuit delayed in ‘shell game’, lawyer says
‘I feel like I was robbed’: Kennedy HS graduate questions his class ranking as school recalculates GPAs
The 18-year-old said he was ranked second in his class just weeks before graduation, when he was suddenly knocked down to fourth. He thinks he may have missed out on college scholarships as a result.
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New Beginnings will surrender Kennedy HS, Capdau charters at the end of school year
Orleans Parish Schools Superintendent Henderson Lewis, Jr. said the schools will remain open.
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Kennedy HS has not provided school district required information on grade-fixing, transcript errors, according to warning letter
The district is considering revoking Kennedy’s charter contract.
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State report: Kennedy HS misused credit recovery program, special education services were inadequate
State finds that students were allowed to use remediation software — intended for makeup work after failing a course — to take classes for the first time, appearing to corroborate allegations in a recently filed lawsuit.
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Kennedy High parent sues school over graduation problems
Lawyer says she’s pursuing class action on behalf of all 92 students who belatedly found out they were ineligible to graduate.
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Orleans schools superintendent calls for criminal investigation into Kennedy High School, announces citywide audit of high school student records
“Due to the careless and reckless actions of the adults you trusted at JFK, you should be celebrating your senior graduation this month, but instead, you have been forced to question the certainty of your future,” Lewis said at Thursday’s OPSB meeting.
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Review finds that nearly half of Kennedy High School’s 2019 seniors were not eligible for graduation
Orleans schools superintendent considering revocation for Kennedy High School’s charter after grade changes
The charter group recently confirmed diplomas for 67 seniors and is reviewing the status of about 80 more.
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New Beginnings board unable to give Kennedy High School parents update on graduation review
As students prepare for college, the class of 2019 remains in limbo. Board president can’t commit to a timeline for completion, but he says parents should know more soon.