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FastTrack Academy “A Bridge to the Future”. “Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending.” -Carl Bard. Quotes from Administrators. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
FastTrack Academy“A Bridge to the Future”
“Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from
now and make a brand new ending.”-Carl Bard
Quotes from Administrators“The story of the prodigal son says that one day he came to himself. When our kids finally come to themselves we must be like the father in the parable. We open our arms, welcome them back and provide a second chance. This is not only important for the student but for society. Educate or incarcerate, take your choice.”
~J. Forgety, FastTrack Founder and Director of Adult Education, Transportation & Safety
“Fast track offers students a second chance, when some are ready to give up on school. I have seen students really pull it together just to get a chance in the program.”
~A. Russell, Principal
“FastTrack allows students who do not function well in the regular school setting to experience success – something they may not have felt in a long time. FastTrack transforms students who have been “stuck” into students who take leadership roles in their new setting.”
~A. Carico, Asst. Principal
“When you have a court order to support school attendance but you do not have an academic plan that is attainable by the student’s 18th birthday, it becomes very frustrating for the court and schools. FastTrack has provided successful options for students when academic accomplishment seemed hopeless.”
~L. Fair, Deputy Director/School & Student Affairs
Program StatisticsProgram Capacity# Students ServedGraduating Seniors
Juniors
Success Rate(non drop-outs ÷ # students
served)
Credits Earned(New)
(Recovered)(Failed)
2009-2010 2010-2011
24 2430 36 18 308 0
83.33% 94.44%
158.5 210.0123.0 164.535.5 45.53.0 0.5
Age of 3rd Yr Graduates ’10-’11: 18-10, 18-9, 18-6, 18-4, 18-2, 17-10, 17-9
Funding WIA/ETHRA
JTG/JAG ACBE
Staffing Counselor/Lead Teacher – 1
FT CTE Teacher – 1 FT
Core Teacher – 1 FT position (1/3 English, 1/3, math, 1/3 science)
Coordinator
Students 16 y. o. or older Completed freshmen year 1 or more grade levels behind
their graduating class Strong desire to graduate
® Strong/improved work ethic® Good/improved attendance® Good/improved discipline
1 or more additional risk factor(s)® Academic failure® Family hardship® Economic disadvantage® Family history of drop-out® Health issues® Court or DCS involvement® Other social risk factors
The Classroom
THE FASTTRACK MASCOT! Max
Quotes From
StudentsB. S.
J. P.
“FastTrack has been a life-changing
experience. They say that if you want to change, then it’s on you. Well, it’s good to know there are places out there like FastTrack to
help you to become your own success.”
“The best thing about
FastTrack Academy is that I have a second chance at my life.”
Quotes From
StudentsC. T.
S. H.
“What FastTrack means to me:
Friends sticking
Together through thick and thin
All the time.”
“FastTrack was a second chance for me. The
staff members have helped guide me in the right direction. FastTrack has become a part of my life. Honestly, if I would not
have gotten into FastTrack for my second chance, I would probably , more than likely,
be spending my life behind bars.”
CurriculumCore Academics
Moodle (Graciously shared by Bristol City
Schools!) Teacher Created JCPS eSchool
◊ http://jcpseschool.org
CTE ACCTC WBL JTG
Credit Recovery
Skills Tutor Moodle
Teacher Created
Daily Life
Hard at Work
Daily Life
Hard at Play
Quotes From
StudentsM
. P.M
. R.
“The feeling of looking back and not seeing a good future is bad, but
moving forward in FastTrack is the best!”
“This program has guided me to a new start in my
life. These have been the most enjoyable moments of my high school years. For me to be able to have
my little girl look up to me and to see that her mother made it through school is wonderful. Also,
I know that she can make it by following my guidance. This is a one in a million chance for me
to get a seat where I am sitting today.”
Senior Breakfast
Graduation
Quotes From
StudentsN. L.
From Parents
“I enjoyed watching (my son) take pride in himself with
each step of accomplishment.”
“The students of this program really shined at the graduation ceremony, almost as if they appreciated it more than the average student. I thank all who were
involved in creating this program.”
“I was so behind in credits. I felt like giving up.
I really lost hope. This was until I was introduced to the FastTrack Academy.
Yes, I’ve messed up in the past, but FTA allowed me to make plans for the future. I now have goals to reach. I plan to make something of
myself. I will graduate, and I will have a future because ‘The Tassel is Worth the Hassle’!”
Contact Information FastTrack Academy
› 140 Maverick Circle› Clinton, TN 37716
Founder:› Joe Forgety › [email protected]
Supervisor:› Tim Parrott › [email protected]
Coordinator:› Tricia Jones › [email protected] › 865-457-4205
Counselor/Lead Teacher:› Sheila Skeans › [email protected]› 865-386-3134