Diocese of Covington - Education at PO Box 15550, Covington, KY 41015-0550 US - Resource Directory

• Part-time certified special education teacher is on staff to consult with classroom teachers and work with students, mainly in pull-out sessions.
• A counselor is on staff to act as a liaison and coordinate services through Boone/Kenton/Walton County Schools.
• Teachers make appropriate accommodations within the classroom, as needed.

St. Henry District High School
3755 Scheben Drive
Erlanger, KY 41018
859-525-0255

Principal: David Otte
Grades: 9-12

Handicap accessible:

• Yes

• Counselor/Consultant of Special Needs is on staff.
• Study Skills Program – to serve students with mild special needs. Students, who are identified as learning disabled, ADD, or at –risk, may qualify for an elective credit course called Study Skills. Program consists of two teachers working on an individual basis with students. One day a week they work on study skills. The rest of the week students and teachers work on assignments from their other classes.
• Teachers make appropriate accommodations within the classroom, as needed.

Bracken County Schools

St. Augustine, Augusta
203 E. 4th Street
Augusta, KY 41002
606-756-3229

Principal: Sr. M. Ruth Agnes Delaney, SND
Grades: P-8

Handicap accessible:

• Yes

Inclusive Practices:

• Students with special academic needs are mainstreamed and provided additional tutoring, remedial classes, individualized goals and expectations.
• Part-time resource teacher/reading specialist is on staff to work with small groups.
• Students with special physical needs are mainstreamed with accommodations made by teachers in the classroom environment.

Campbell County Schools

Holy Trinity Elementary
235 Division Street
Bellevue, KY 41073
859-291-6937

Principal: Sr. M. Luke Murphy, CDP
Grades: K-5

Handicap accessible:

• Not presently

Inclusive Practices:

• Implements the Diocese of Covington’s Inclusion Policies on-site.
• Special Education Teachers on staff, one of whom is a retired occupational therapist.
• Local School districts provide on-site remedial reading and speech/language therapy.
• Six teachers trained to identify Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome.
• Reading tutor.

Holy Trinity Junior High
840 Washington Avenue
Newport, KY 41071
859-431-8745

Principal: Sr. Ruth Lubbers, SND
Grades: Preschool and 6-8

Handicap accessible:

• Not presently

Inclusive Practices:

• Special education teacher works with classroom teachers as they make appropriate accommodations, as needed.
• Tutor available.

St. Catherine of Siena
23 Rossford Avenue
Ft. Thomas, KY 41075
859-572-2680

Principal: Doug Lonneman
Grades: K-8

Handicap accessible:

• Not presently

Inclusive Practices:

• Part-time resource teacher is on staff to work with students within the classroom through collaboration with the teacher.
• Teachers make appropriate accommodations within the classroom, as needed.

St. Joseph, Camp Springs
6829 4 mile Road
CampSprings, KY 41059
859-635-5652

Principal: Virginia Kane
Grades: 1-8

Handicap accessible:

• Not presently

Inclusive Practices:

• Teachers make appropriate accommodations within the classroom, as needed.

St. Joseph, Cold Spring
4011 Alexandria Pike
Cold Spring, KY 41076
859-441-2025

Principal: Sr. Reinette Kroeger, SND
Grades: K-8

Handicap accessible:

• Yes

Inclusive Practices:

• Classroom aides are available to all teachers to help make accommodations within the classroom for those students with special learning needs.
• Peer-tutoring program is in place with the help of a coordinating teacher and Student Council. Older students tutor younger students before and after school through voluntary sign-up initiated by parents and/or teacher referral.
• Teachers make appropriate accommodations within the classroom, as needed.

St. Mary
9 S. Jefferson Street
Alexandria, KY 41001
859-635-9539

Principal: Ms. Michele Ulrich
Grades: K-8

Handicap accessible:

• Yes (elevator)

Inclusive Practices:

• Full-time resource teacher is on staff to:
  *assist teachers in forming a modified curriculum plan for identified students
  *meet with teachers, administrator, and parents to help facilitate modified plans.
  *work with identified students in various settings.
• Part-time reading resource teacher is on staff to work with students in grades 1-3 through collaboration with the teachers.
• Teachers make appropriate accommodations within the classroom, as needed.

Sts. Peter and Paul
2160 California Crossroads
California, KY 41007
859-635-4382

Principal: Harry Luebbers
Grades: 1-8

Handicap accessible:

• Yes

Inclusive Practices:

• Part-time resource teacher is on staff to work with identified students, mainly in pull-out sessions.
• Teachers make appropriate accommodations within the classroom, as needed.

St. Philip
1400 Mary Ingles Highway
Melbourne, KY 41059
859-441-3423

Principal: Sr. Dolores Gohs, CDP
Grades: K-8

Handicap accessible:

• Yes – but limited

• In-school tutoring through volunteers is available to help students who have been identified by teachers. This is done within the classroom and in pull-out sessions.
• Teachers make appropriate accommodations within the classroom, as needed.

St. Therese
2516 Alexandria Pike
Southgate, KY 41071
859-441-0449

Principal: Dorothy O’Leary
Grades: K-8

Handicap accessible:

• Yes – but limited, cafeteria and 4 classrooms are accessible by ramp. Undercroft and 4 classrooms on ground level accessible restrooms.

• Part-time resource teachers are on staff to work with identified students, mainly in pull-out sessions.
• Teachers make appropriate accommodations within the classroom, as needed.

St. Thomas
428 S. Ft. Thomas Avenue
Ft. Thomas, KY 41075
859-572-4641

Principal: Sharon Bresler
Grades: P-8

Handicap accessible:

• Yes – but limited, one elevator.

• Full-time resource teacher is on staff to work with students, both within the classroom through collaboration with the teacher and in pull-out sessions, as well.
• Teachers make appropriate accommodations within the classroom, as needed.

Bishop Brossart High School
Jefferson and Grove Sts.
Alexandria, KY 41001
859-635-2108

Principal: Tom Seither
Grades: 9-12

Handicap accessible:

• Yes (elevator, ramps in parking areas, rounded curb)

• Teachers make appropriate accommodations within the classroom, as needed. Guidance department works closely with teachers to make the accommodations.

Newport Central Catholic High School
13 Carothers Road
Newport, KY 41071
859-292-0001

Principal: Bob Noll
Grades 9-12

Handicap accessible:

• Not presently

• Teachers make appropriate accommodations within the classroom, as needed through the use of an Individualized Accommodation Plan.
• Special placement in the Academic Enhancement Program (small group assistance in other classes, led by two special education teachers) is offered to students with diagnosed learning disability or students who consistently struggle academically.
• Appropriate accommodations are made for students with diagnosed learning disabilities.
• Remedial courses are offered for students with special academic needs.
• Individual monitoring of academic progress is available to students through the Guidance Department.
• Peer-tutoring is available to students during the school year.
• The before and after school tutoring with the Academic Enhancement coordinator is open to students that are in need of academic intervention.
• A Catholic Social Services Counselor is available to students as needed.
• Freshman Orientation is offered over the summer for incoming freshman emphasizing socialization and helping students get acclimated to their new educational environment.

Harrison County Schools

St. Edward
107 N. Walnut
Cynthiana, KY 41031
859-234-2731

Principal: Mary Grable
Grades: K-8

Handicap accessible:

• Yes

• Full-time reading assistant is on staff to help students with remedial reading needs, mainly in pull-out sessions.
• Teachers make appropriate accommodations within the classroom, as needed.

Kenton County Schools

Blessed Sacrament
2407 Dixie Highway
Ft. Mitchell, KY 41017
859-331-3062

Principal: Maureen Hannon
Grades: K-8

Handicap accessible:

• Yes, an elevator and one accessible restroom.

• Full-time reading specialist is on staff to work with students with remedial reading needs, mainly in pull-out sessions.
• Part-time teacher aides are available to assist teachers in helping individual students.
• Teachers make appropriate accommodations within the classroom, as needed.
• A math specialist works with students who need remedial assistance as well as with students for enrichment. This is done as a pull out program and in the classroom.
• Three part-time resource teachers (certified) work with students in the classroom and in pull out programs according to student needs.

Guardian Angel
Orphanage Road
PO Box 17007
Ft. Mitchell, KY 41017
859-331-2040 (ext 211)

Principal: Sr. M. Ann Christine Kathman, SND
Grades: Non-graded special education classes for students placed in the Diocesan Catholic Children’s Home.

Handicap accessible:

• Not presently

• School has 4, self-contained EBD (Emotional Behavior Disorder) classes.
• Principal is willing to act as a resource for schools with regards to special needs children:
  *Consult with principals/teachers who may need help with accommodations.
  *Present at a faculty in-service about discipline/emotional issues and/or developing behavior management plans.

Holy Cross Elementary
3615 Church Street
Covington, KY 41015
859-581-6599

Principal: Karen Bieger
Grades: K-8

Handicap accessible:

• Not presently

• In-school tutoring through volunteers is available to help students who have been identified by teachers, mainly in pull-out sessions.
• Teachers make appropriate accommodations within the classroom, as needed through the use of an Individualized Academic Plan (IAP).
• Part-time Teacher Assistants for primary through junior high are on staff to work with students, through collaboration with the teacher and in pull-out sessions.
• Title I teacher is on site daily to provide assistance using programs such as "Direct Instruction" for students needing reading remediation.
• Currently have on staff a certified screener for Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome, who is able to screen students in all grade levels, obtain color overlays, and provide professional development for faculty.
• Special education services are coordinated through Kenton County and the Covington Independent school system.

Holy Family
338 E. 16th Street
Covington, KY 41014
859-581-0290

Principal: Pat Leonard
Grades: K-8

Handicap accessible:

• Not presently

• Teachers make appropriate accommodations within the classroom, as needed.

Prince of Peace
625 Pike Street
Covington, KY 41011
859-431-5153

Principal: Sr. Mary Suzanne Rose, SND
Grades: K-8 and Montessori

Handicap accessible:

• Yes, but limited – ramp available into auditorium.

• Individual assistance and tutoring, through volunteers, is available within the regular academic program. Volunteers work with students within the classroom through collaboration with the teacher and in pull-out sessions, as well. Also a Title I teacher for reading.
• Montessori program is available, which is more individualized and holistic. Evaluation and special screening is required for admittance.
• Teachers make appropriate accommodations within the classroom, as needed.

St. Agnes
1322 Sleepy Hollow Road
Ft. Wright, KY 41011
859-261-0543

Principal: Linda Groh
Grades: K-8

Handicap accessible:

• Yes (elevator, drinking fountains, restroom)

• Part-time resource teacher is on staff to work with students, both within the classroom through collaboration with the teacher and in pull-out sessions, as well.
• Teachers make appropriate accommodations within the classroom, as needed.

St. Anthony
485 Grand Avenue
Covington, KY 41015
859-431-5987

Principal: Michael Jacks
Grades: K-8

Handicap accessible:

• Not presently

• Teachers make appropriate accommodations within the classroom, as needed.

St. Augustine, Covington
1840 Jefferson Avenue
Covington, KY 41014
859-261-5564

Principal: Sr. M. Lynette Shelton, SND
Grades: K-8

Handicap accessible:

• Not presently

• Reading resource teacher is on staff to work with remedial-needs students in grades K-6.
• Teachers provide homework help after school for grades 3-8.
• In-school tutoring through volunteers is available to help students who have been identified by teachers.
• Teachers make appropriate accommodations within the classroom, as needed.

St. Cecilia
5313 Madison Pike
Independence, KY 41051
859-363-4314

Principal: Rev. Paul Berscheid (Interim)
Grades: P-8

Handicap Accessible:

• Yes – but limited

• Part-time resource teacher is on staff to work with identified students, both within the classroom and in pull-out sessions, as well.
• Teachers make appropriate accommodations within the classroom, as needed.

St. Henry Elementary
3825 Dixie Highway
Erlanger, KY 41018
859-342-2551

Principal: Philip Gessner
Grades: K-8

Handicap accessible:

• Yes (elevator)

• Academic Counselor, certified in special education, is on staff to:
  *analyze learning difficulties and provide alternative learning plans for students.
  *assist teachers in providing accommodations for students identified with special learning needs.
  *chair all ARC/parent meetings.
• Two full-time resource teachers are on staff to work with students within the classroom through collaboration with the teacher.

St. Joseph, Crescent Springs
2474 Lorraine Avenue
Crescent Springs, KY 41017
859-578-2742

Principal: Becky Brown
Grades: K-8

Handicap accessible:

• Yes

• Full-time reading specialist is on staff to work with students in grades K-3, both within the classroom through collaboration with the teacher, and in pull-out sessions, as well.
• Academic support teacher is on staff to work with students in grades 4-8 both within the classroom and in pull-out sessions.
• Teachers make appropriate accommodations within the classroom, as needed.

St. Pius X
348 Dudley Road
Edgewood, KY 41017
859-341-4900 (ext3)

Principal: Elizabeth Trenkamp
Grades: K-8

Handicap accessible:

• Yes – but limited

• Part-time resource teacher and counselor is on staff to work with students, mainly in pull-out sessions.
• Parent volunteers assist in working with students who have been identified by teachers.
• Teachers make appropriate accommodations within the classroom, as needed.

Villa Madonna Academy
2500 Amsterdam Road
Villa Hills, KY 41017
859-331-6333

Handicap Accessible:

• Yes – elevator and accessible restrooms

Inclusive Practices:

• Part-time tutor is on staff to help identified students, mainly in pull-out sessions.
• Teachers make appropriate accommodations within the classroom, as needed.
• Part-time reading specialist works with students in groups or one on one to become more successful learners. Also assists teachers working with the students.

Inclusive Practices:

• Teachers make appropriate accommodations within the classroom, as needed.

Covington Catholic High School
1600 Dixie Highway
Covington, KY 41011
859-431-5351

Principal: Michael Clines
Grades: 9-12

Handicap accessible:

• Yes – ramp, elevator, restrooms, drinking fountains, entrance doors

• Appropriate accommodations are made for students with diagnosed learning disabilities.
• Remedial courses are offered for students with special academic needs.
• Individual monitoring of academic progress is available to students through the Guidance Department.
• Peer—tutoring is available to students during the school year.
• The Homework Center is open to students that are in need of academic intervention.
• A Catholic Social Services Counselor is available to students as needed.
• The Summer Transition and Enrichment Program (STEP) is offered to incoming ninth graders to help acclimate them to the school learning environment.
• "New to the Blue", a summer program that emphasizes socialization, is offered to out-of-district ninth graders and transfer students.

Covington Latin High School
21 E. 11th Street
Covington, KY 41011
859-291-7044

Headmaster: Andrew Barzczak
Grades: 9-12

Handicap accessible:

Not presently

• Due to the school’s advanced, fast-paced curriculum, special learning needs tend to be at a minimum. However, the school does offer a school-wide tutorial program one period a week to help those students who may need additional assistance.
• Teachers make appropriate accommodations within the classroom, as needed.

Holy Cross High School
3617 Church Street
Covington, KY 41015
859-581-6599

Principal: Clay Eifert
Grades: 9-12

Handicap accessible:

• Not presently

• Academic Enhancement Director is on staff.
• Academic Enhancement Program – provides services for students with special needs. Teachers work with the A.E. director to provide for individual needs of students within the classroom.
• Teachers make appropriate accommodations within the classroom, as needed.

Notre Dame Academy
1699 Hilton Drive
Covington, KY 41011
859-261-4300

Principal: Sr. Elaine Marie Winter, SND
Grades: 9-12

Handicap accessible:

• Yes (elevator)

• Notre Dame Academy is a college prep school which offers academic support through the Student Services department. Included is academic counseling on every level. In addition, a Mentor Center has been established for peer mentors. Resource teacher works with academic counselors and teachers to provide adaptations and modifications for students with diverse ability levels so that students can build the skills, strategies and confidence they need to successful learners.

Mason County Schools

St. Patrick
318 Limestone Street
Maysville, KY 41056
606-564-5949

Principal: Jay Jacobs
Grades: 1-12

Handicap accessible:

• Yes (elevator)

• Full-time, one-on-one aide has been available to assist individual students with exceptional special needs.
• Volunteer tutoring is available for students with special learning needs.
• Volunteers are available to work with elementary students who have remedial reading needs.
• Teachers make appropriate accommodations within the classroom, as needed.

The Inclusive Education Committee is composed of volunteers serving the Diocese of Covington. Members are available to help in advocating for assistance in working with a child or mediating with parents. If you need assistance or would like to schedule a presentation at your school you may contact the Diocese of Covington, Department of Catholic Education at 859-283-6230 or directly contact Mrs. Mary Ann Grimm, (Chairperson) at 859-291-0395.