Youth Connection Charter School

Youth Connection Charter School

Where a Second Chance is Never Too Late
Address
Admin Office: 10 West 35th Street, Suite 11F4-2
Chicago, Illinois, 60616
United States
Information
Type Charter
School district Chicago Public Schools
Key people Sheila Venson - Exec Director
Linda Hannah - President
A. Molina - Vice President
Sally Polasek - Secretary
Daniel Jemison - Treasurer
Larry Vaughn - Chief of Staff
C Bowden - Director
Arthur Ward - Director
F. Balcazar - Director
Grades 9-12
Enrollment 3,500
Website Official website

Youth Connection Charter School (YCCS) is the largest charter school in the United States. Founded in 1997 it is the only charter school in Illinois that targets dropouts and other at-risk students. In 2010 YCCS served over 3,500 students through 23 campuses throughout Chicago.[1]

Mission Statement

According to the organization's mission statement "Youth Connection Charter School advocates, develops and provides world-class education to students at-risk and high school dropouts in collaboration with the alternative high school community. YCCS meets the individual needs of students through programs committed to academic excellence, human development, cultural enrichment, and social equity. YCCS prepares students for quality life experiences, technological literacy, graduation, vocational and post-secondary education, and competitive employment."[2]

Campuses

References

  1. ↑ "Memorandum of Understanding Between Youth Connection Charter School And (University and/or Other Partners) For Improvement of Instruction/Instructional Leadership" (PDF).
  2. ↑ "YCCS Mission Vision and Values".

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