I am a mother of a17yr old girl,who is currently enrolled. We are so pleased with her developments. She has show leadership qualities,and wonderful charater qualities as well as a new appreciation for her family and future possibilities,she might never have recognised,or developed if she had not been
... Read more enrolled,i thank flyca so much,for there comitment,to this program!!!! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/09/09
Iam a grandmother of a cadet who is going to grad. in dec. my son a single dad and myself cannot say enough about this program without it many teens along with my grandson would be lost in the system. He hated high school and was skipping and not doing homework, hanging out with kids who did not care
... Read more about him just like him for his car. When we heard about this school, we were so scared, but we followed through and now am so grateful for what they have done for him and the other teens. They saved my granson from a life of not knowing where he was going to a young man who in such a short not only know where, but how to get there and know people do care about him. we rate this far more then a 4 words cannot say enough. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/25/08
My grandson/adopted son graduated from flyca june 15th, 2008.I can't praise the staff at the academy enough for all they did for him, hes an amazing young man. He has afull time job, and will also be going to school to get his ged, then his diploma. His goal is to go to school for computers.He has made
... Read more a 180 degree turn since flyca, and all for the best. I would highly recommend flyca for any family that has an at risk child. Regards to flyca and many thanks. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/21/08
This school has made a positive change in our daughter. She was able to achieve her goal of graduating and has learned to make better choices. This school uses positive reinforcement as well as teaching responsibility and accountability. Grateful parents
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Posted by a parent on 06/19/08
My 17yr old son attended the Florida Youth Challenge Academy in 2007. He graduated with honors and is now attending a jr College and working a full time job. He was awarded a full scholarship. I can't say enough about this school. Without the Challenge my son would not be where he is today. The staff
... Read more truly cares about each child and helps them to strive and stay focused. My son graduated last year and the Academy still calls us once a month to see how he is doing. Do this for your child. You won't regret it and neither will they. Sincerely, Jeri Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/16/08
This school is an absolute godsend to families that feel their children are slipping through the cracks. Youth that are either not the school type, have issues with authority, struggling with academics will excel in this program.
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Posted by a parent on 06/16/08
I've had four children in schools in both California and Florida. No school I've ever seen compares with this one. This school has a gift for giving the kids what no other school I've ever seen gives these days. Pride, self-confidence and a future are the things they give the kids. When a high schooler
... Read more is 'at risk' for dropping out of school or has already done so, or when a teenager has issues, this is the place they need to go to get back on the right road, to get the help and compassion they need, to give them a life! Is it tough? Yes!! Does it work? Yes .. far more and far better beyond my wildest dreams! Is is a 'boot camp'? Absolutely not -- it works on a positive reinforcement protocol. Would I recommend it?? Yes .. without hesitation. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/16/08
This Academy gives Cadets the confidence needed to become a productive adult.
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Posted by a parent on 06/16/08
The most awesome school and program to help any struggling teen!!! AAAAA++++++
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School Profile for Florida Youth Challenge Academy
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Student enrollment:
151
Students per teacher:
76
Full-time teachers:
2
Number of classrooms:
7
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
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Gifted and Talented
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general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
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Special Education Classes
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Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
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Starke schools — Florida Youth Challenge Academy is located at 5629 State Road 16 W Bldg 3800, Starke FL 32091. 5629 State Road 16 W Bldg 3800 is in the 32091 ZIP code in Starke, FL Florida Youth Challenge Academy is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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