Kentucky Bluegrass Challenge Academy

This purpose of this alternative program is to train and mentor selected at-risk youth to become contributing members of society. The program Models 8 Core Components in a quasi-military environment during a 22-week residential and one-year follow up program does this. "Quasi-Military" is a term used to describe a program that resembles military training such as attention to detail, respect, self-discipline, and chain of command.  Acceptance is not based on income and there are no fees to participating youth. Upon completion of the program, an educational stipend may be available.  For additional information please visit www.ngycp.org/site/state/ky  

Frenchburg Job Corps

Job Corps is a free education and training program that helps young people learn a career, earn a high school diploma or GED, and find and keep a good job. For eligible youth at least 16 years of age, Job Corps provides the all-around skills needed to succeed in a career and in life.  For more information on this alternative program, please visit www.jobcorps.gov/Home.aspx . 

Martin Luther King Jr. Academy Night Programs

The ML King Academy night program is a computer based credit recovery program for students who have dropped out or are in danger of dropping out of school and only have a few credits to earn in order to graduate.  For more information about this alternative program, please visit www.mlk.fcps.net/night_program.htm .  

MLK E-school Program

Martin L. King Academy is offering this program to students who need to earn initial credits outside of their high school, to make up credits, or to finish their high school diploma outside of their high school. Students complete the course work via the internet, then report to MLK to take the final exam for the course. There is a fee for each 1/2 credit semester.  Let your counselor know if you have free or reduced lunch to determine exact fee for E-school courses. Interested students should see their counselor for eligibility criteria, available courses, and an application.

The Learning Center

TLC is a voluntary program and applications can be picked up from your home school.  These applications are accepted year round.  Each school can nominate up to five students who they believe can benefit from this program.  A committee then reviews the applications and determines placement based on need and suitability.  The goal of the program is to address those students who just do not fit in a traditional high school.  TLC is a project based learning environment where students will use real world applications.  Transportation is provided to and from school, and the school hours are 9am to 4:10pm. 

Lexington Day Treatment Center

The Lexington Day Treatment Center provides counseling services and an alternative academic program for youths, 13-17 years of age, who are experiencing difficulties at home, at school and/or those who are involved with the court system.  The program has four components: counseling, academics, family counseling, and parent education groups.  The program is in session year-round and follows the Fayette County School System calendar during the Fall and Spring semester.  To apply for this program please see your home school counselor.  For more information, contact (859) 246-4370.

GED

Students who have dropped out of high school can earn their GED or General Education Development, which is a high school equivalency program.  This can assist adults in increasing their wage potential, job opportunities, or allow pursuits of furthering their education.  For additional information, call the GED Connection at 1-800-538-4433.

MLK is offering a program to students who need to earn their GED.  Students will report to MLK for 15 hours of instruction geared to assist students in passing the GED test.  Interested students should see their counselor for additional information.

PLATO (credit recovery)

This is a program where students can take a course during the school day called Credit Recovery.  In this class students are given the opportunity to re-take courses that they have failed through an online class system.  This program is not for initial credit, only for make-up credit.  Please see your counselor if you would like to take advantage of this program.