Learning doesn't just happen in a classroom. Our science classes do field work in the nearby Cuyahoga Valley National Park where they study ecosystems and water quality. Towpath Trail is a unique high school serving students ages 16-21 who have been failed by traditional schools. We know that every student learns differently.
Our approach is to understand what each student needs to succeed and help them chart a path to graduation. Our flexible school hours, individualized learning plans, and lots of support from caring teachers allow each student to work at their own pace, earning credits towards graduation as quickly as they can or as slowly as they need to.
Our approach is to understand what each student needs to succeed and help them chart a path to graduation. Our flexible school hours, individualized learning plans, and lots of support from caring teachers allow each student to work at their own pace, earning credits towards graduation as quickly as they can or as slowly as they need to.
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We were featured in the Thomas B. Fordham Institute's national publication! According to a recent What Works Clearinghouse review, the most effective dropout-prevention strategy is to directly connect schoolwork to students' career aspirations. Towpath Trail High School in Akron is a real life embodiment of that strategy.
Christina Fraser has been an educator for over fourteen years and holds both a bachelor's and a master's degree in secondary education from The University of Akron. Mrs. Fraser began her career as an English/Language Arts and Journalism teacher in a traditional public school system. After seven years, she chose to broaden her experience base by accepting a position teaching English/Language Arts in a charter school setting.
As an independent nonprofit organization, Towpath Trail High School is governed by a dedicated group of community leaders who put our students' needs first, provide fiduciary oversight of public funds, and ensure compliance with all policies required by the Ohio Department of Education. Meetings are scheduled on the second Wednesday of each month and start promptly at 4:15 pm.
Minority Behavioral Health Group offers their DREAMS Program to our students, which empowers minority teens through reading, music, and other forms of artistic expression. As a proud member of the Akron community, we're honored to partner with the following community organizations. Offering services for people struggling with addiction, including detox, residential treatment, Medically Assisted Treatment (MAT), outpatient counseling, and more.
Towpath Trail's partnership with Habitat for Humanity allows our construction students to get great real world experience on a job site. It also allows us to give back to our community by helping provide a new home to a family in need. You don't need a 4-year degree to get a good paying job. In fact, you only need a certificate or associate's degree for 70% of the jobs in our country.
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