Mission

The Stables is a caring and accepting school where we all work, together, to service the academic, social, and emotional needs of each member of our diverse learning community. We utilize our work with horses and our nontraditional setting to allow students unique opportunities for collaboration and ownership in their education. Our school helps students develop a sense of pride and belonging. When students graduate from The Stables they will leave with the skills and confidence needed to be successful.

Focus

The Stables provides a great opportunity for students in grades 8-12 to enjoy the sights and sounds of the Kentucky Horse Park while also growing socially and academically. The Stables provides a unique experience for students who: - Have an interest in the Equine Industry and wish to pursue that field - Require a different setting due to maintaining their own emotional and/or mental health Our facility partners with Central Kentucky Riding for Hope, an organization that focuses on the emotional and therapeutic well-being of individuals, to deliver a one-of-a-kind experience. You will receive the opportunity to work one-on-one with these majestic animals right on our property

Effective Practices

Smaller class sizes
Focus on social and emotional health
Equine Program that helps students become Post Secondary Ready
Mentoring classes every school day
Partnership with Central Kentucky Riding for Hope and other community members
Family events hosted at The Stables
Employment Opportunities
Club opportunities for Equine, Culinary, Games, and Art

Admissions Criteria:

Our committee looks to build a student body that reflects the city of Lexington and serves all schools in the district.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion play a vital role.
Complete Application
Receive requisite paperwork from Home School (Grades, attendance, IEP/504, Behavior)
Sign expectation contract
Review by Admissions Committee

Student Scenarios:

Pete is an EL student who has an interest in working with horses. He does not always work well in the classroom and enjoys having the freedom to move around and be outside. He works best in classes where he can have support.
Anne is a middle school student who is worried about the larger environment of her future high school. She identifies as a member of the LGBTQ+ community and this has led to bullying at her middle school. Her grades are beginning to suffer due to this.
Elizabeth is a student who is not identified as special education, but receives therapy for her anxiety outside of school. A fight happened in her high school classroom and she is worried about returning to school. She can do well in school but lacks confidence in her abilities.
Joey is a high school student with an IEP who has taken cooperative teaching classes but is starting to not want to attend school. When at school, he will sometimes skip classes. He can complete his school work, but sometimes needs assistance.
Connie feels lost in a sea of students at her A1 high school. She is looking for an educational setting where she feels like she can belong.

Admissions Contacts:

Kevin Faris kevin.faris2@fayette.kyschools.us
Haley Hall haley.hall@fayette.kyschools.us
859-333-5827

Post Secondary Ready:
Our partnership with Central Kentucky Riding for Hope allows students to accumulate the 300+ hours of Work Based Learning needed to qualify for Post Secondary Readiness.

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