TELFAIR ALTERNATIVE PREPARATION SCHOOL (TAPS)

Telfair Alternative Preparation School (TAPS) is a Title I public high school that is part of the Telfair County school district, located in McRae, GA with about 20 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education.

Telfair Alternative Preparation School (TAPS), located in McRae, Georgia, serves as a specialized educational environment within the Telfair County School District. As an alternative school, its primary mission is to provide an educational setting for students who require a different approach to learning than what is offered in a traditional classroom. The school focuses on supporting students who may be facing academic challenges, behavioral difficulties, or other circumstances that necessitate a more personalized, structured, and intervention-focused academic environment.

The facility on West Huckabee Street functions as a hub for credit recovery and behavioral support, aiming to keep students on track for graduation while addressing their unique socio-emotional needs. By maintaining smaller class sizes and utilizing a curriculum designed to foster academic progress, TAPS seeks to empower students to overcome obstacles and reintegrate into the general education system or successfully transition toward post-secondary goals. The program emphasizes accountability, discipline, and personalized guidance to ensure that students remain engaged in their education despite the disruptions they may have faced in traditional school settings.

For more information, contact Telfair Alternative Preparation School (TAPS) at (912) 523-5169 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.