District Status: Schools closed remainder of school year; FWCS Offices closed 3/23-4/10 Fort Wayne Community Schools - College and Career Readiness
The K-12 College and Career Readiness program supports all FWCS students in establishing and pursuing college and career goals. Students are encouraged to aim high and reach their fullest potential in whatever path they choose.
College and Career Readiness Program adds SPICE to the lives of students and families:
- Support each student to achieve his/her college and career goals;
- Prepare students to embrace curricular and co-curricular opportunities and challenges;
- Inspire students to succeed inside and outside the classroom;
- Challenge students to reach their potential and live with purpose; and
- Equip students and the families with the proper resources in order for students to pursue college or a career upon graduating from high school.
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Where Are We Located?
FWCS Family and Community Engagement Center
230 E. Douglas Ave. Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Who Are We?
Shenita Bolton , K-12 College and Career Readiness Manager
Martin Murphy , K-12 College and Career Readiness Coordinator
Neal Davis , K-12 College and Career Readiness/GEAR UP Coordinator
Kyle Bond , K-12 College and Career Readiness Family and Support Liaison
Angela Benge , GEAR UP Student Advisor
Ashton Mossberger , GEAR UP Student Advisor
Leonel Pech , GEAR UP Student Advisor
Karen Kill , GEAR UP Budget Secretary
Allen Coultas, GEAR UP Student Advisor
Michael Robinson, GEAR UP Student Advisor
FAFSA Completion Days at FACE.
What Do We Offer?
- College and Career Resource Area
- Individualized College and Career Planning
- High School College and Career Prep Programs
- Middle School College and Career Exploration Programs
- K-5 College and Career Exploration Program
- Twenty-First Century Scholars
- Parent University
- FAFSA Completion Awareness Program
- College Visits
- College Fairs
- Summer Career Internships/Externships
- College and Career Readiness Community Outreach
Upcoming Opportunities
ELEMENTARY Grades 3-5
8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Spring 2020 Elementary School College and Career Exploration Program
- Saturday, March 7 - Having a Positive Attitude about School and Learning
- Saturday, March 14 - Respect
- Saturday, March 21 - Handling Peer Pressure
- Saturday, March 28 - Resolving Conflict
MIDDLE SCHOOL Grades 6-8
Spring 2020 Elementary School College and Career Exploration Program
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
- Saturday, March 7 - Expectations for School/Career: Post-Secondary Academic and Career Options
- Saturday, March 14 - Expectations for School/Career: College Application Process, Job Application Process and Student Resumes
- Saturday, March 21 - College Visit
- Saturday, March 28 - Finance and Action Plans