Transition Readiness
Transition Readiness
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In accordance with the Kenton County School District Community Based Accountability System, Simon Kenton tracks data in regard to Transition Readiness in the areas of College and Career Readiness. If you click on the document to the left, you can see what indicators qualify a student as College and/or Career Ready. It is the goal of Simon Kenton High School that all students graduate College and Career Ready.
One indicator of Career Readiness is participation in community service based projects. Students must have a minimum of 25 hours of community service by the end of their Senior year in order to meet this indicator for career readiness. The linked Google Form is where we request students submit community service hours to track for Transition Readiness.
One indicator of Career Readiness is participation in a qualifying Work Based Learning Experience. Students must have a minimum of 50 hours of Work Based Learning in order to meet this indicator for career readiness. Student must also upload an updated resume. The linked Google Form is where we request students submit work based learning hours to track for Transition Readiness.
Extra Curricular involvement is another indicator of Career Readiness. If a student is participating in an extra- or co-curricular activity, they have met this indicatory. Complete the linked Google Form to track your participation for Transition Readiness.
Career / Work-Based Learning Visit Sign-Ups
Career / Work-Based Learning Visit Sign-Ups
Throughout the year various businesses and organizations will be at Simon Kenton to share information about opportunities they have available as well as offer sessions covering essential skills like interviewing, resume building, financial literacy, etc. See each description for more information.
Army National Guard
Click here for more info.
Recruiter: SGT Travis Pogg
Email: travis.s.pogg.mil@army.mil
Students interested in a potential internship and scholarship program through the Independence Fire/EMS Dept. can sign up to attend an info session here. Time and date to come.
College Admissions Visit Sign-Ups
College Admissions Visit Sign-Ups
Throughout the year admissions and outreach counselors from colleges and other organizations will be at Simon Kenton to share information about their respective universities or organization such as: how to get in, ways to pay for college, available programs of study, and much more. See each description for more information.
University of Cincinnati
Admissions Contact: Mariah Paynter - payntemh@ucmail.uc.edu
Email: admissions@uc.edu
Paul Mitchell School
Admissions Contact: Olivia Hollon
Email: oliviat@lexington.paulmitchell.edu
Bellarmine University
Admissions Contact: Hailee Golden
Email: admissions@bellarmine.edu
Eastern Kentucky University
Admissions Contact: Taylor Alstatt
Email: taylor.alstatt@eku.edu
Gateway Community & Technical
Admissions Contact: Kaitlyn Townsend
Email: kaitlyn.townsend@kctcs.edu
Morehead State University
Admissions Contact: Eli Stamper
Email: estamper@moreheadstate.edu
University of Louisville
Admissions Contact: Mandala Gupta VerWeibe
Email: mandala.guptaverwiebe@louisville.edu
Cincinnati State
Admissions Contact: Jeff Beamon
Email: jeffrey.beamon@cincinnatistate.edu
Asbury University
Admissions Contact: Rachal McKenzie
Email: rachal.mckenzie@asbury.edu
ACT Information
ACT Information
Visit the ACT website to access the following:
Test dates
Online registration for the ACT Assessment
Online request for Additional Score Reports (ASR)
A complete ACT Assessment test with detailed explanation of answers
Practice Test Questions
Test-taking strategies
A federal financial aid calculator
Need practice ACT test questions? Visit http://acttestquestions.com
SAT Information
SAT Information
Visit the Collegeboard.com to access the following:
Test dates
Online registration for the SAT
Request additional score reports
Practice/Analysis of Mini SAT
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