Applications for Gov. Rick Perry pilot school for freshman and sophomores are due Monday, April 11.

“Public schools have been tied to seat time for 100 years. Graduations now depends on whether a student has acquired enough credits and passed the TAKS test. This program will focus on subject mastery – a system based around move-on -when-ready”, said Principal, Marci Tucker.

Further more, freshman and sophomores can graduation when they’re ready like two years early.

“My mom told me about the new high school last week. I will not hesitate to apply. It is perfect for me. I love school, but I could live without the social aspect of school. I never caught that school spirit bug. It would be great to start community college at 16.”, said Freshman, Holly Daro.

Do to the fact that the school is focusing on the core subjects to prepare student for the exit tests.

“This new school sounds boring to me. I play football, basketball and run track. I have no interest in that school. Plus, I don’t want to attend a community college. I plan to play football in college”, said Freshman, Phil Howard

Do to the fact that the new school will not offer athletics or other extracurricular activities.

“Leaguetown is so lucky to get this pilot program. This is the type of high school I wish I had attended. I was a bookworm. I never bought into all the extras at school. I wanted to take my classes and move on. I have not decided if I will be apply to work at the new school, but it is very tempting. A smaller school environment would be nice. I have 150 students this year, and it is a bit overwhelming trying to connect to each student”, said English Teacher, Terry Updike.