Bridges serves high school students enrolled at or eligible to enroll in Norman and Moore Public Schools who meet the following criteria:

  • You are at risk of or are already living independently due to a family crisis

  • You pass independent living evaluations

  • You maintain passing grades and attendance and agree to abide by housing regulations

  • You have a job or another means of financial support

If that sounds like you, fill out the application below and a member of our team will be in touch.

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After the application is submitted a Bridges staff member will contact you within 3 school days to set up an interview or to let you know you didn’t qualify. 

If you prefer, you may download and print an application instead by clicking the button below:

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Bridges Program Expectations:

  • You are required to get yourself up and and go to school every day. Good attendance, according to NPS guidelines (10 absences per semester) is a requirement to stay in Bridges. If credit is lost due to absences or tardies or if you are dropped from school, you will be asked to leave the program.

  • You are expected to make passing grades. This means doing homework, projects, papers, and asking for a tutor, if needed.

  • You are required to attend the Life Skills meetings every Tuesday from 4:30-6pm during the school year. There are no Life Skills meetings in the summer or during school breaks.

  • You are required to participate in the Career Coaching/ Mentoring aspect of the program by attending events, activities, and appointments.

  • You are expected to respect Bridges’ property, including the Student Center, by cleaning up after yourself and following the Student Center rules.

  • You are expected to return calls or messages from the Bridges staff and Mentor/Career Coach within 24 hours of receiving a phone call or message. You are also expected to show up for all appointments or meetings.

  • You are expected to know and follow all policies, procedures, rules, and expectations provided in the handbook.