JFK’s 8th Grade Report Card Is Not What You’d Think

The good news is you can practically fail Latin and still become president.

Here's John F. Kennedy's 8th grade report card. Apparently, the future president was not the most stellar middle school student, most notably in Latin.

Here's John F. Kennedy's 8th grade report card. Apparently, the future president was not the most stellar middle school student, most notably in Latin.

Eek a 55 in latin...and a 77 in history?! And with an overall average of 77...that would put our 35th president at about a C+ average.

jfklibrary.org

A closer look at teacher's comments....harsh.

A closer look at teacher's comments....harsh.

jfklibrary.org

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