Conecuh County Schools
2019-2020
Fast-Track Graduate Program (FTG) Application
Dr. Zickeyous Byrd, Superintendent
Overview- The Fast-Track Graduate (FTG) Program was initiated by
Superintendent, Dr. Zickeyous Byrd, to offer innovative options for early
high school graduation for our self-motivated students who strive to enter
college, the military, or the workforce early. The FTG Program is an
additional option for students with severe health and personal crises as
well.
Several criteria are identified for students to qualify for the FTG
Program:
● 3 or less unexcused absences for the current academic year
● 3 or less Class I or Class II Discipline Referrals
● 0 Class III or Class IV Discipline Referrals
● 2.75 Cumulative GPA
● 17 or higher on ACT
● Silver Level on Workkeys
● Evidence of college acceptance, college enrollment, employment,
military orders/enlistment, or documented health or personal crises
(case by case basis)
Submission of the Application: Upon the completion of the application
packet which includes the following: Prerequisites Form (Step 1),
Teacher Recommendation Form (Step 2), and FTG Essay (Step 3), the
student will take their completed application to the Guidance Counselor to
finalize the packet with all supporting documentation and submit it to the
principal for final review/approval. The principal will sign approving or NOT
approving the student for the FTG Program. ***Evidence is subject to
approval of the principal. Superintendent reserves the right to grant
acceptance to the FTG program on a case by case basis.
