Ironwood Ridge High School

The Teen Academy Program allows high school students an opportunity to get a comprehensive look into today's FBI.  Generally, each course iteration is a minimum of eight hours but can be a week-long program with blocks of instruction and demonstrations at a local field office.  Students are provided with several presentations on topics including terrorism, cyber-crime, public corruption, polygraph exams, evidence response, SWAT, and the day-to-day operation of a typical FBI office.  Students also learn from special agents, intelligence analysts, language specialists, and professional staff about investigative tactics that include gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and assisting with cases.

• The Tucson session has been rescheduled to June 17, 2025.  Student check-in is 8:00–8:30 am.  Session ends at 4:30 pm
• The application deadline for Tucson has been extended to May 27th, 2025, giving students additional time to submit their applications.

Homeless or unaccompanied youth are eligible for aid.  Contact the district's McKinney-Vento Liason for the form you will need to document your status.  The National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth publishes FAFSA Tips for Unaccompanied Youth that will answer many questions. 

Students in Foster Care can establish an account for Foster Care to Success and get more information about scholarships available to them.

Dreamer and DACA students may be eligible for some private scholarships and some schools have established guidelines regarding how these students are considered in regard to being classified as in-state students for tuition purposes.  Please check the university's or college's websites for specific information on each school.  A resource for you to check out is Scholarships a-z.  They work with Dreamer and DACA students and have a wealth of information for you.