Transition Program
February 1, 2021 2022-06-17 16:58Transition Program
Transition Program
Community partnering for a brighter future.
Focus Academy Transition
The mission of the Focus Academy Transition Program is to prepare each student for the most independent and satisfying adult life possible
This program builds on the philosophical approach of our High School program in that transition, life and employability skills training are combined with a continued and expanded focus on independent functioning skills, social competency, and social connection. Opportunities to continue to work on these all important life
General Program Requirements:
- Program application must be completed
- Completed all high school requirements and deferred receipt of high school diploma
- Be between the ages 18-22
- Have an area of eligibility of Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disability, or Other Health Impaired
- Have reliable transportation to and from Focus Academy
What Makes Focus Academy Transition Program Different:
- Program runs separate from the Focus Academy High School, while housed on the same campus
- A focus on teaching employability skills and soft skills necessary for a student to remain in future paid work opportunities
- Dedicated life skills and employability training classrooms
- Shared lunch and social time infused throughout the day
- Student transportation provided to/from some work sites
Our program is tailored to meet the independent functioning and social competency levels of each student. Therefore, opportunities vary based on individual student support needs.
On Site Classroom Instructional Focus:
- Personal and Community Safety
- Laundry and house cleaning
- Personal hygiene
- Personal fitness/healthy eating
- Restroom etiquette
- Life skills/functional reading and math
- Appropriate telephone use
- Cooking
- Budgeting, debit/checking and savings accounts
- Basic computer/technology use, including internet safety, managing an email account
On and Off Site Community Based Training (Employability Training):
On and off site work experiences infused throughout the week
Focus on career/work site exploration in determining personal likes and dislikes
Community Partners Include:
Temple Terrace Library
Temple Terrace Family Recreation Center
Five Star Pizza
Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
Vincent de Paul Community Garden
Focus Cafe
Focus Fast Grocery Shopping Service
On Campus Work Opportunities include:
Office Assistant
Teachers Assistant
Lunch Assistant
Campus Beautification
Event Set Up and Clean Up
Community Based Instruction (Field Trips):
Focus Academy Transition Program infuses community field trips throughout the school year in order to provide students with the opportunity to practice important life skills within the community as well as to become more aware of their surroundings and services that are available to them within the community.
Typical field trips have included:
Local banks
- Local parks
- Local apartment complexes
- Eating in restaurants
- Using public transportation
- Local library
- Shopping at the mall, grocery stores, and/or Walmart
- Recreational and leisure trips
- Various volunteer opportunities within the community
Focus Academy partners with numerous national and local organizations to fulfill our mission and vision goals.
Public Library
Recreation Complex
Amoroso and Co
Family Testimonials
What Do Parents Say? According to our annual parent survey, the overwhelming majority of Focus Academy families recommend Focus Academy and its programming.
