These students are looking for a superior educational opportunity. Areas of study include music performance, theory and history along with science, math and the humanities. Also, all students will study Latin in the ninth and tenth grades and then choose from a range of modern languages for their final two years. The Turning Points Academy is a classic example of Fresno State's collaborative efforts to enhance education in the San Joaquin Valley. A cross-section of sophomores from McLane High School attend high school classes at Fresno State in English, math, science and social science and receive college credit for their physical education and art classes.
Students attend classes on campus full time during the spring semester.
Program director Dr. Jody Daughtry says it's gratifying to see former Turning Points participants back on campus several years later as college students. These are students who haven't always considered college as a post-high school option. The program is designed to increase college preparation enrollment among high school students and to provide School of Education and Human Development students with an opportunity to observe exemplary teaching. Through these and many more creative, innovative programs throughout the colleges, schools and departments, Fresno State is enriching the learning experiences of students of all ages. Our efforts and those of our outstanding faculty are recognized locally and nationally.