Junior Cycle
At Kennedy College, students study the following subjects as part of the Junior Cycle curriculum.
Core Subjects
- English
- Irish
- Mathematics
Additional Subjects
- Science
- History
- Civics, Social and Political Education (CSPE)
- Social, Personal and Health Education (SPHE)
- Computer Studies
- Wellbeing
- PE- Physical Education
- Business
- Geography
Option Subjects
- French
- Art
- Home Economics
- Construction
- Graphics
- Engineering
First-year students in Kennedy College have an opportunity to try all subjects during a subject taster rotation in September and October of first year.
Following the completion of the subject taster rotation, the Guidance Counsellor will work with students and parents/guardians in assisting them in choosing two option subjects to study along with their other subjects for the Junior Cycle.
Students continue to study the same subjects in 2nd and 3rd year.