KCSD Elementary Lead the Way master nat open.mp4Career Exploration and Discovery
Beginning in our early grades, students begin to be exposed to various high-demand career fields though the Project Lead the Way Curriculum (PLTW). Students in grades K-5 participate in the PLTW Launch program. Through this program they are immersed in hands-on activities that expose students to computer science, engineering, biomedical sciences, and more.
Career Investigation
Once students are in Middle School, students begin taking in-depth courses utilizing Project Lead the Way curriculum. Within the Middle School Curriculum students are introduced to real world problems within a variety of areas. Additionally, students develop skills that they will be able to apply to their high school career pathways.
Courses Offered at Each School
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Automation and Robotics
Computer Science (App Creators and Innovation & Makers)
Design and Modeling
Green Architecture
Magic of Electrons
Medical Detectives
Design and Modeling
Flight and Space
Medical Detectives
Automation and Robotics
Computer Science (App Creators and Innovators & Makers)
Design and Modeling
Flight and Space
Green Architecture
Automation and Robotics
Design and Modeling
Flight and Space
Green Architecture
Magic of Electrons
Career Readiness Learning
Utilizing the information gained from career exploration within Elementary and Middle School and in reviewing their Individual Learning Plans, high school students are able to select courses that allow them to engage in Career Ready Learning. Student course work within individual career pathways allows students to gain the skills and industry certifications that allow them to be career ready and highly marketable within high demand career sectors.
KCSD Career Pathways
Career and Industry Certifications
What are Career and Industry Certifications?
Students at all KCSD High Schools are able to gain industry certifications at the conclusion of various courses of study. Industry Certifications are a valuable tool for students to enter the workforce with work ready knowledge, skills, and dispositions. By obtaining an industry certification, students have a great start on their career goals and increase their marketability to potential employers.
Available Career and Industry Certifications
Dixie Heights HS
Animal Science Systems, iCEV Elanco Fundamentals of Animal Science, iCEV Elanco Veterinary Medical Applications, Horticulture and Plant Science Systems, iCEV Bayer Crop and Plant Science,
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications, Administrative Support Services, Assessment of Skills and Knowledge of Business, Fundamental Business Concepts with Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification, Marketing, Assessment of Skills and Knowledge of Business: Fundamental Marketing Concepts OR Fundamental Business Concepts with 3 Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certifications, Management and Entrepreneurship and Assessment of Skills and Knowledge of Business: Fundamental Business Concepts or Concepts of Entrepreneurship/Management.
UAS Certificate and Eligibility to test for FAA Remote Pilot Certificate for Drone, Avionics Certificate and Eligibility to test for NCATT Aircraft Electrician Certificate (AET), AMT General Certificate of Completion for FAAGeneral Airmen Knowledge Test (written test only), STNA Certification
NOCTI Criminal Justice
Ignite Institute
Certiport Digital Literacy IC3
Microsoft Technology Associate
A+ Prep
Net+
Security+ Prep
Kentucky Paraeducator Assessment
Educator’s Rising Micro credentials
PRAXIS Core
Autodesk Inventor Certified User
Autodesk AutoCAD Certified User
Fundamentals of Mechtronics Certification
NOCTI Biotechnology
Medicaid Nurse Aide
Emergency Medical Technician
Phlebotomist Certificate
Adobe Certified Associate: Photoshop, Flash Illustrator
Autodesk 3DS Max
Autodesk Maya
Scott High School
Horticulture and Plant Science Systems and iCEV Bayer Crop and Plant Science, Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications,
UAS Certificate and Eligibility to test for FAA Remote Pilot Certificate for Drone, Avionics Certificate and Eligibility to test for NCATT Aircraft Electrician Certificate (AET), AMT General Certificate of Completion for FAA General Airmen Knowledge Test (written test only), STNA Certification
Simon Kenton HS
Animal Science Systems, iCEV Elanco Fundamentals of Animal Science, iCEV Elanco Veterinary Medical Applications, Horticulture and Plant Science Systems and iCEV Bayer Crop and Plant Science,
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications, Accounting (KDE EOP Test), Assessment of Skills and Knowledge of Business: Concepts of Finance with 3 Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification,
Administrative Support Services, Assessment of Skills and Knowledge of Business, Fundamental Business Concepts with Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification,
Marketing (KDE EOP Test), Assessment of Skills and Knowledge of Business: Fundamental Marketing Concepts, UAS Certificate and Eligibility to test for FAA Remote Pilot Certificate for Drone, Avionics Certificate and Eligibility to test for NCATT Aircraft Electrician Certificate (AET), AMT General Certificate of Completion for FAA General Airmen Knowledge Test (written test only), STNA Certification
KCSD Work-Based Learning Experiences
Upon completion of career pathway course work or through identification within their individual learning plan, students are encouraged to participate in work-based learning experiences that will enable students to gain valuable career experience. In the 2021-2022 school year the Kenton County School District offered experiences in Information Technology, Nursing, and Building Maintenance.
Intern Technology master 2.mp4Intern Nursing Master v1.mp4Work Ready Skills
Each student in elementary, middle, and high school receives essential workplace ethics instruction that includes a wide variety of skills that includes, but is not limited to:
Adaptability, including an openness to learning and problems solving, an ability to embrace new ways of doing things, and a capability for critical thinking:
Diligence, including seeing a task through to completion;
Initiative, including taking appropriate action when needed without waiting for direct instruction.
Knowledge, including exhibiting an understanding of work-related information, the ability to apply that understanding to a job, and effectively explain the concepts to colleagues in reading, writing, mathematics, science, and technology as require by the job;
Reliability, including showing up on time, wearing appropriate attire, self-control, motivation, and ethical behavior;
Remaining drug free; and
Working well with other, including effective communication skills, respect for different points of view and diversity of coworkers, the ability to cooperate and collaborate, enthusiasm, and the ability to provide appropriate leadership to or support for colleagues.
At the beginning of their senior year, seniors are informed of the opportunity to earn the Essential Workplace Certificate which signifies their demonstration of their work readiness upon completion of their high school career. Seniors can submit this form to their school's College and Career Coordinator.