Futures Academy of Southern Nevada

Develop a robust alternative career and technical high school for students who are disengaged with comprehensive high school and/or at some point in the CCSD disciplinary or juvenile justice process, and who would otherwise not qualify for a traditional CTA admission but are at risk of dropping out.

Current System Lacks

• flexibility
• student choice
• direct school to work pipelines
• Specialized programs lack seats or students do not qualify

Target Student Populations

• disengaged
• credit deficient
• complicated/socio-economic situations
• emotional/social issues
• at-risk

Solution

Mission

• To design/create a learning institution to serve students who have limited means to have a successful career by caring for their intellectual, physical, and emotional well-being as students.

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• To design/create a learning institution to serve students who have limited means to have a successful career by caring for their intellectual, physical, and emotional well-being as students.
• Focus on career pathways which lead into high-wage and high-demand careers.

Unique Selection Process

Structure

Flexible Student Schedules

Blended Learning
Project-Based Learning
Apprenticeships

Project-Based Learning

Apprenticeships/Work Experience

Job Placement

Social Services

Onsite Daycare/Preschool

Onsite Wellness Clinic

Achievement Coaches

Adult Learning Annex

Satellite Programs

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How Will We Measure Success?

• graduation rate
• ADA
• CTE program completion
• number of credits earned
• retention rate
• strong pool of applicants
• number of students enrolled in an apprenticeship program

Cost Estimate

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