Mavericks High Schools If you have problems viewing this area please check if you have a flash player installed on your computer. You can get the latest version of flash player here: https://www.adobe.com/shockwave/download/download.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash&promoid=BIOWIf the flash player is installed your browser might be not supporting the js scripts. Enable js in your browser settings. var so = new SWFObject("flash/header_subpage2.swf", "mymovie", "1000", "297", "6", "", "high"); so.addParam("menu", "false"); so.write("flashcontent"); Maverick Stories Webster defines a Maverick as, “an independent individual who does not go along with a group or party.” We believe this definition fits many young people today as it has over the ages. Our history is rich in people who affirmed that being a Maverick resulted in phenomenal success in their respective endeavors.

We embrace the Maverick spirit and are committed to an educational process that advances academic achievement on an individual level with contemporary technology delivered in an innovative environment with caring and dedicated educators.

By capturing a few of the many stories of great Mavericks throughout history, we hope to show that a Maverick spirit and real out-of-the-box thinking can result in extraordinary achievement that often benefits our greater society.

We see many at-risk and dropout students as the Mavericks of tomorrow. These surprising young people are too often misunderstood and otherwise relegated to failure. In Mavericks High Schools, students who did not fit in to a more traditional educational approach, may soon find a school that is better suited to their lifestyle and their needs.

Our Maverick Stories Joseph Kitterman, 17 Joseph had trouble staying focused in a traditional classroom. Joseph already is earning credits at a fast pace and enjoying the challenge and one-on-one attention he receives at Mavericks. He’s also logging required community service hours as a volunteer at the school. “I’ve already earned credits in just the first few weeks of school,” he said. “That motivates me to work even harder.” Joseph hopes to pursue a career in architecture or the culinary arts.

Nick Pepe, 15 Nick loves the freedom of going at his own pace. “I’m learning and I’m not bored,” said the oldest of four kids who plans to become a member of the Coast Guard some day.

Bianca Murray, 21 Bianca only needs a few more credits to graduate and move on to college and her dream to become a child psychologist. Graduation is right around the corner for Bianca who has had trouble with motivation at school in the past. She will earn her diploma in December. “The smaller classes and individual attention have given me the environment I need to succeed,” she said.

Michelle Pena, 15 When Michelle Pena, 15, finished ninth grade at the Osceola County School for the Arts, she knew her neighborhood high school wouldn’t be a good fit for her. With less than stellar grades, Michelle admits that she needs more one-on-one attention and a curriculum that fits her own individual skill level. In traditional school she found herself slacking off and falling behind when she didn’t understand the material.

At Mavericks High, she knows she’ll get the assistance and focus she needs. “The bright cheery colors alone will keep me from falling asleep and will motivate me,” she said about the school. “The shorter, five-hour day will be less stressful and the one-on-one tutoring will help me understand better."

She is especially excited about the computer-based training, as she says it will keep her centered, on task and on time. “Everything done on a computer guarantees that I’ll never slack off and will actually turn my work in on time,” she added.