Admission

Initial Acceptance

The Pathways Academy is designed to serve motivated and talented high school age students who have not been successful in a traditional high school environment and who are committed to turning their lives around. Admission to Phase I of the Pathways Academy program is based upon the following selection criteria:

Application (PDF)
A Grade Level Equivalent (GLE) score of score of at least 9 in reading, 7 in math, and 7 in language on the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE)
No Class III offenses in the school system
No felony convictions
A community sponsor

In addition, because Pathways provides a unique opportunity for students to obtain a high school diploma, post-secondary career training, work-readiness skills, work-based learning experiences and personal enrichment experiences, applicants must be willing and able to commit to the following:

A full day of instruction each school day
Participation in the Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) workplace readiness classes.
After school employment or personal and career development and cultural enrichment activities at least three days per week

Second Year Re-Admission

Because Pathways is a charter school, students must apply for admission each year. Admission to the Pathways Academy for a second year is contingent upon the following criteria:

Successful completion of Phase I.
Attendance: A maximum of five absences, as defined in the Pathways Attendance Policy (PDF) during the review period
Conduct: Adherence to the Pathways Student Code of Conduct (PDF). Students who receive a formal referral that results in an in- or out-of-school suspension must have a recommendation, from the referring instructor, for re-admission or progression to Phase II.
Grades: Grades of C or better on all coursework taken while enrolled in Pathways.
Letter(s) of recommendation from the FCCJ career faculty.

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