School for Accelerated Learning and Technologies (SALTech) has always been dedicated to ensuring the success of young adults within the community. When granted the opportunity to partner with students, the board and faculty members of SALTech do everything possible to ensure the success of their students.

The most valuable members of the SALTech family are the students. Therefore, it is always a top priority to ensure that students graduate with their high school diploma. Once students receive their high school diplomas, the possibilities are endless.

Due to SALTech’s continued diligence in ensuring the success of students, graduation rates have increased at SALTech. Graduation rates from 2013-2015 have increased by nearly 8% and are expected to continuously rise in the very near future. §

Construction has finally began at the new SALTech Annex, which is located at 4751 Walgreen Road. Completion is expected to take place mid to late August 2016 §

SALTech Annex Renovation Underway

SALTech Exceeds Graduation Rates Again

Employment News SALTech has been around since 2004, and many changes have taken place within that amount of time. Some things that have not changed include SALTech’s commitment to helping the youth in our community succeed and gain the ability to live a better life than they may imagine.

Other things that have remained steady at SALTech includes several board and faculty members that have remained consistent throughout the years. These members include: Mrs. Evelyn Tukes (5 years), Mrs. Angela Tompkins (3 years), Mr. Robert Hayeck (11 years), Mrs. Janice Bates (10 years), Mr. Michael LaRoche (10 years), and Mrs. Amber Lee (5 years). These board and faculty members have dedicated many years of love, hard work, and exceptional talent into making

SALTech great. They all plan to continue in this effort while sharing their successes with new team members.

At present, SALTech has hired 12 new faculty members to fulfill instructional, supportive, and administrative roles. However, this is only the beginning, as SALTech has several more roles to fill due to the current expansion.

The present board and faculty are excited and anticipating their opportunity to welcome their new peers.

As a way of expressing their happiness and gratitude, SALTech will be inviting all new colleagues to the SALTech End of Year Celebration in June. During the celebration, everyone will have the chance to meet one another for the first time and

become more acquainted—not only with the staff and board, but also with their families and close friends.

Everyone will also have the opportunity to discover this year’s “Employee of the Year” and top three “Master Teachers.” All faculty members are expected to begin the new school year with orientation and trainings at the beginning of July 2016.

With all this magnificence taking place, this is certainly an exciting time to be a part of the SALTech Community!

To find out more information about current SALTech Employment Opportunities, visit www.saltechjax.org and click on the “Careers” link, then click on “Career Opportu-nities.” § Th

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Volume 1, Issue 1

May 2016

Graduation Rates 1

Annex Renovation 1

Employment 1

Enrollment 1

Skills and Trades 2

Inside this

issue:

SALTech is now accepting Enrollment Applications. As many as 400 applications will be accepted for students in grades 9-12, ages 16-25 years old.

SALTech devotes its resources to assisting students in obtaining a high school diploma, skill certification, military recruitment, and career placement. By expanding the SALTech campus to the new location, SALTech can greatly increase its educational outreach.

To find out more information about the Enrollment Process, visit www.saltechjax.org and click on the “Enrollment” tab at the top of the screen. §

Enrollment Process Set to Begin

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Purpose

SALTech Charter High School's purpose is to break the cycle of poverty and

underachievement for youth who have dropped out of the traditional education

system.

Mission

SALTech Charter High School will provide our “at-promise” students with a

complete real life learning experience while encouraging them to strive for

academic excellence through a rigorous, competency-based, and challenging

curriculum.

Vision

SALTech Charter High School is committed to delivering a rigorous

individualized curriculum for our “at-promise” students that allows them to

accomplish their academic goals and become life long learners in an

ever-changing society.

Core Values

Optimism - We believe in your success!

Excellence - We hold ourselves accountable everyday for reaching our goals

Courage - We are solidly student-centered in our decision making, prioritizing

the needs of students academic success is our number one goal

Teamwork - We believe that an excellent team makes the dream work and will

positively impact student achievement

Phone: 904.328.5001

Fax: 904.768.8618

4811 Payne Stewart Drive

Jacksonville, FL 32209

SCHOOL FOR ACCELERAT ED

LEARNING AND

TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Fire Explorer

Apprentice/Emergency

Medical Technician

Program

JFRD’s Explorer Apprentice Program will prepare students for the next steps required to become a state-certified Emergency Medical Technician or Firefighter. These fields are very rewarding for professionals and the communities in which they will serve.

Prospective Skill & Trade Offerings

We Believe In Your Success!

www.saltechjax.org

Cosmetology Program

SALTech will have a cosmetology program for students who are interested in unleashing the imagination to the wonderful opportunities that this career path can bring.

Students will have the opportunity to express their creativity and expertise in the Cosmetology program.

Expert faculty and staff will prepare you for a stimulating and rewarding career, whether you have a degree or a certificate in mind.

Military, College Placement,

other Potential Programs

Military recruiters from each branch will be located on-site and will be able to assist students who are interested in entering the military.

College Placement assistance will also be available for students who intend to attend college after obtaining their high school diplomas.

Additionally, SALTech is seeking to provide students with more career training and specialized skill certifications. For questions or offers, please feel free to contact SALTech at 904.328.5001. The School for Accelerated Learning and Technologies,

Inc. (SALTech) is Regionally Accredited by AdvancED—the parent organization of The North Central Association CASI and Southern Association of Colleges and School

CASI and the Northwest Accrediting Commission.