About TFA’s Early Release Program 

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High school students at TFA have the option to participate in any of five early release options on Wednesdays.  Students are able to participate in early release by completing a simple application form and receiving recommendations from four teachers.

The early release options are as follows: 

1. Independent or Honor Society Community Outreach

All TFA students are required to do 75 community service hours upon graduation.  These hours can be accrued on Wednesday during early release.

2. Pre-apprenticeship program

Student shadow a business person or craftsperson at a local business in order to gain real world experience in industry and commerce.

3. Senior Projects

TFA seniors are required to complete a senior project.  Eligible seniors can choose an activity related to completion of their senior project to work on during early release.

4. Elementary Mentorship

High school students have the opportunity to mentor elementary students.  Mentors are expected to build a relationship with their mentees by playing games, reading stories, advising and counseling, etc.

5. Work Study

Those students who are facing financial hardship may use early release to attend work at their place of employment.

Early release is a great opportunity for student to complement classroom learning with experiential learning that can only take place out in the community.  It is a unique and wonderful experience available at few public or private schools!!!