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FastTrack Academy “A Bridge to the Future”

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.

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FastTrack Academy “A Bridge to the Future”

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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. Program Statistics Program Capacity # Students Served Graduating Seniors Juniors Success Rate (non drop-outs ÷ # students served) Credits Earned (New) (Recovered) (Failed) 2009-2010 2010-2011 24 24 30 36 18 30 8 0 83.33% 94.44% 158.5 210.0 123.0 164.5 35.5 45.5 3.0 0.5 Age of 3rd Yr Graduates ’10-’11: 18-10, 18-9, 18-6, 18-4, 18-2, 17-10, 17-9

  4. 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

  5. The Classroom

  6. The FastTrack Mascot! Max

  7. Quotes From Students B. S. “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.” J. P.

  8. Quotes From Students C. T. “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.” S. H.

  9. Curriculum Core 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

  10. Daily Life Hard at Work

  11. Daily Life Hard at Play

  12. Quotes From Students M. P. “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.” M. R.

  13. Senior Breakfast

  14. Graduation

  15. Quotes From Students N. L. “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’!” From Parents

  16. Contact Information • FastTrack Academy • 140 Maverick Circle • Clinton, TN 37716 • Founder: • JoeForgety • jforgety@acs.ac • Supervisor: • Tim Parrott • tparrott@acs.ac • Coordinator: • Tricia Jones • tjones@acs.ac • 865-457-4205 • Counselor/Lead Teacher: • Sheila Skeans • sskeans@acs.ac • 865-386-3134

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