"African American girls seem to be doing much better than the boys in every way - in college, in society. Does this have to do with the way we are raising our boys, and what could we do differently?"
 

 

Reader's Digest, May 2003, p. 81

"I think we need to stop making boys! [Laughs] In lower economic neighborhoods, regardless of color - white, Polish, French, whatever - the uneducated, lower economic male seems to accept the macho of being incarcerated. As if it's a manly thing to say you don't care if you go to jail. I think that until we can get a message to these males that this is not acceptable, things won't change. We have to get rid of this feeling of worthlessness, this belief that my life is not worth anything, therefore I will kill you, and it's okay if you kill me."

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* Fine Arts Art and/or Music. Two years of Drafting currently can be used for the Fine Arts requirement if the student completes two or more years of a shop program or four years of Drafting. A second year of Art/Photo/Band/Chorus may also substitute for a year of each if pre approval from the subject area teacher is obtained.

** Physical Education 1/4 credit per semester prior to September, 1997. 1/2 credit per semester September 1997 to date.) For students with medical problems, there is a special MDX component in each P.E. class. A doctor's note must be on file with the school nurse for each school year the MDX component is requested.
 

Additional non-credit requirements:
 

1. Successful compliance with Public Law 195, taken in U.S. History during first semester.
2. Driver's Education classroom program, taken during the second year of Physical Education. Only students passing four major credits in their Freshman year will be allowed to receive Driver's Education credit in their Sophomore year.
3. Consumer Education course of study offered in certain academic classes as a study unit.
4. Completion of Service Learning Requirement for New Freshmen September 1997 to date. 

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"Due to the combined efforts and team work of the administrators, teachers, and students, under the dynamic leadership of our principal, dr. J. Gelsomino, Kelly is highly praised for our accomplishments and awards. We are proud of our students' accomplishments."

A. Pretkelis
 

• Performing Arts
• Science
• Social Studies

Fifty-five students received certificates for having a total of 25 points or more for the first semester in the Accelerated Reader Program.
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!!
 

Afforded the educational opportunities, guidance and support of the Kelly high School Community
all students should:

• Develop proficiency in the basic skills of reading, communications, decision making, and problem solving.

• Demonstrate a positive attitude toward learning and the school environment.

• Develop self esteem, confidence, and respect for themselves and the rights of others.

• Develop their natural abilities and creative talents.

• Apply techniques which will allow them to adapt to an ever changing world.

• Develop appreciation of their native cultures as well as the culture of others.

• Demonstrate ability to function ethically and effectively in the world of work.

• Develop positive habits and attitudes demonstrated through personal citizenship and social responsibilities.

• Demonstrate a positive relationship between personal responsibility and personal freedom.

• Kelly Students have signed up for "Reading for a Lifetime," a Secretary of State program.

• Mayor Daily's Book Club program will be starting soon.