Fran Etter

Etter and Belleville West High's "JumpStart" program is an answer to the school's recent history of struggling first-year students. The program's goal is to assist freshmen who are in danger of failing and ensure on-time graduation by implementing a developmental curriculum that focuses on academic skill building, personal and social enrichment, and vocational exploration. Students work closely with teachers who mentor them throughout the year, learning to attain goals and receiving needed support and encouragement.