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 › 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