Character/College/Career

Kids of Character 
Here at KES, we focus on 8 character traits we believe benefit every student in becoming responsible and caring members of society. These traits are perseverance, respect, gratitude, empathy, kindness, honesty, responsibility, and patience. Our school counselor, Ms. Olmstead, has the pleasure of being invited into each classroom throughout the year to provide lessons on these traits. In addition to these traits, teachers can also choose to invite a visit for other topics including friendship, stress management, school success, goal setting, sportsmanship, and college/career readiness.

🤠 Buckaroo Career & College Corner
Welcome to the Kanab Elementary Career and College Corner! It’s never too early for our Buckaroos to start discovering their unique talents and imagining where their future paths might lead. Whether your student dreams of exploring the red rocks as a geologist, building future technology, or launching a business right here in Utah, these pages provide educational resources to help your family plan the trail ahead.
🎮 Zone 1: Future Trails (For Students)
Buckaroos, explore different jobs, play matching games, and discover what adults do all day!
    • Explore Careers via BLS K-12 Games
        • What it is: A secure federal web portal created by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics just for school kids. There are no accounts, tracking, or advertising. Kids can play memory games and crosswords to map their favorite school subjects to future career ideas.

    • Utah Workforce Services Youth Portal
        • What it is: An official portal run by the state of Utah. Older elementary students can take a child-safe career interest assessment, look through different local industries, and learn about the path it takes to get there.

🏔️ Zone 2: Learning & Programs in Utah (For Families)
Utah offers incredible paths after high school, including local technical certificates, trade apprenticeships, and traditional degrees.
    • SUU PREP (STEM Summer Academic Program)
        • What it is: Run right up the road by Southern Utah University, this is a rigorous, free multi-year summer program for local upcoming 7th graders (apply during 6th grade) focusing on logic, engineering, and hands-on science.
    • Utah Official College & University Directory
      • What it is: The official State of Utah educational hub that allows our Buckaroo families to easily browse all of Utah’s 8 public universities and its specialized technical networks to see what wonderful learning opportunities await after graduation.
🐷 Zone 3: Planning the Journey (For Parents)
An early start makes a big difference. This section is strictly for parents looking into future financial preparation.
    • Official my529 Utah Savings Portal
        • What it is: Utah’s official, top-rated, tax-advantaged educational savings plan.
        • Buckaroo Tip: my529 funds aren’t just for 4-year universities. Parents can use this state tool to save early for regional trade schools, technical certificates, or certified apprenticeship programs right here in Southern Utah.

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