• 2023/2024 Program Requirements 

    Students will adhere to all policies of the district. Additionally, students will comply with the program-specific policies of Fresh Start Academy. Students understand that a failure to comply with these policies may result in dismissal from the program. 

    Requirements 

    • Students must complete 15 hours of class time weekly. Students must complete 15 hours of work, volunteer service, or vocational training weekly.
    • Students must maintain a 90% attendance rate or higher.
      • After 10 missed days students will be withdrawn from the program. Students may re-enroll the following semester. 
    • Students understand that payment for the HiSET Exam is $98.75, and transportation to the test site will be their responsibility. 
    • Students understand that a diploma will only be issued upon successful completion of all aspects of the program: 
      • Pass all 5 subjects of the HiSET
        • Reading
        • Writing
        • Math 
        • Science
        • Social Studies
      • Take the following exams:
        • ACT 
        • ACCUPLACER 
      • Pass Health
      • Pass Personal Finance
      • Pass CPR Training
      • Pass the Missouri and US Constitution tests
      • Take (or have taken) the following End of Course Exams 
        • Algebra
        • Biology
        • Government
        • English