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What is the Young Falcon Flyer Program?

  • The Young Falcon Flyers Program bridges the transition from middle to high school in alignment with the 6-12 model. It offers middle school students the opportunity to participate in high school courses on a high school campus while still in the 8th grade.

  • What agreements are in place for program participation?

    I understand that I am responsible for keeping up with all assigned coursework required as part of this agreement.

    I understand I will take the high school midterm and final exam for each high school course I am enrolled in for the 20-21 school year.

    I understand that I must follow all the regulations and guidelines established for high school courses.

    I understand that grades for students taking high school courses in middle school will be included in all high school G.P.A.s, including the weighted high school grade point average used to determine class rank.

    I understand that if I am experiencing difficulty in a high school course, I must initiate a conference with the Flanagan Guidance Department - (754) 323-0700.

    I understand that I may drop the course within the first 21 days of enrollment. If I do not, I am committing to finishing the course and accepting the grade I earn.

    I understand that I must have a score of at least a level 3 on the FSA Assessments for both Reading and Math to participate.

    I understand that I must maintain A’s and B’s in all classes at Walter C Young and Flanagan.

    I understand that I am expected to maintain a 3.0 GPA while in this program.

    I understand that I must have passed all 6th and 7th-grade classes in order to participate.

  • What is the daily schedule for program participation?

    7:00 - 7:20 am Arrive @ FHS

    7:00 - 7:35 am Breakfast available in the cafeteria

    7:35 am Warning bell

    7:40 am Period 1/5 begins

    8:50 am Dismissed to bus

    9:00 am Arrive @ WCY

    9:15 am Period 1 begins

  • What is the course schedule?

    A /Green Days/ Period 1-4

    • Geography
    • Debate
    • Color Guard
    • JROTC

    B /Black Days/ Period 5-8

    • Literature
    • Band
    • French

  • How do I report an absence?

    Report absences to both Walter C. Young and Flanagan High 

    • To report an excused absence, you can do one of the following:
    • Call the school's attendance hotline:  (754) 323-0652
    • Submit an online form using the school's website under Contact: "Report an Absence“

    When reporting an absence, please include ALL of the following information:

    • Name of parent reporting absence
    • Phone number of parent reporting absence
    • Child’s first and last name
    • Child’s school ID number or date of birth
    • Child's grade level (specify YFF student)
    • Date of absence
    • Reason for absence