School Highlights

• Culturally relevant, personalized learning focused on equity.

• Offer English as a Second Language (ESL) services to support and fully engage all learners

• State-of-the-art tech in all classrooms, plus a STEM lab with a 2:1 Chromebook ratio.

• Employs master teachers who participate in weekly Professional Learning Communities (PLC) to determine how to meet the needs of each student; many teachers have earned National Board Certification

• Offers Visual Arts and Music program with instruction in music, movement, drama, and visual arts.

• Offers a STEM Lab that provides instruction in critical thinking, problem solving, robotics, and programming

• Wide range of activities and clubs for exploration.

• Designated as a Trauma Sensitive School and a member of the No Place to Hate Movement.

• Our Family Ambassador, full-time nurse, and Family Resource Center (FRC) coordinator partner with families to meet the needs of the whole child.

• Recognized as a National ESEA Distinguished School

• Recognized as a Family Friendly Certified School

• Recognized as a No Place for Hate School

• Kenwood has been a champion implementer in the Compassionate Schools Project for 7 years.

Mission

To nurture and educate the whole child, and prepare each student to be a resilient learner while building a sense of belonging and well being. Students will leave Kenwood Elementary as globally and culturally competent citizens.

Vision

Kenwood Elementary is a compassionate, safe, inclusive environment that strives to educate the whole child while promoting good character, responsibility, and academic success in every student. Kenwood students will maintain integrity, communicate effectively, and be critical thinkers/problem solvers. Kenwood Elementary will be among the most desired schools in Kentucky by students, parents, and employees.

Kenwood is a friendly, close-knit environment that strives to give each child the individual attention that he or she needs. With an emphasis on critical thinking and writing, we see to it that our students, in all subjects, can transfer their ideas into the written word. We require them to have a deep understanding of the content.

We realize that teaching is more than simply relaying information. It requires a positive working environment and a passionate, dedicated staff that understands the most effective teaching tool is empowerment. At Kenwood, we pride ourselves on our reputation with the parents and the district. With a team of intervention specialists, many students get the opportunity to work individually with an instructor or in a small group. We also offer state-of-the-art computer software that enables students to get extra practice in reading and math. We believe in giving every student the chance to succeed, no matter what challenges are set before him or her.