Youth Connection Charter School

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Youth Connection Charter School
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Youth Connection Charter School
Admin Office: 10 West 35th Street, Suite 11F4-2

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60616

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TypeCharter
MottoNot Just a Second Chance, But a Better Chance
Established1997
School district Chicago Public Schools
Key peopleSheila Venson - Executive Director
Larry Vaughn - Assistant Director
Luis Alejandro Molina Alanis - Board President
Dr. Laura Ruth Johnson - Vice President
Angela Gibson - Secretary
James Lyles - Treasurer
Dr. Fabricio Balcazar - Senior Advisor
Dr. Richard Stephenson and Dr. Robert A. Saddler -Founding Members
Christine Bowden - Director
Arthur Ward - Director
Daniel Jemison - Director
Dr. Jermaine Morales - Director
Richard Blackmon Jr. - Director
Grades 9-12
Enrollment3,500
Nickname YCCS
Website Official website

Youth Connection Charter School (YCCS) is a charter school in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 1997 it is the only charter school in Illinois that targets dropouts and other at-risk students. YCCS serves over 3,500 students through 17 campuses throughout Chicago. [1]

Campuses

  1. Ada S. McKinley Lakeside
  2. ASA – Community Services West
  3. Antonia Pantoja – Aspira
  4. CCA – Community Services West
  5. Chatham Academy
  6. Charles Houston
  7. Community Youth Development Institute
  8. Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos High School
  9. Association House High School
  10. Innovations High School
  11. Latino Youth High SchoolPilsen Wellness Center
  12. Olive – Harvey Middle College
  13. Sullivan House
  14. Truman Middle College
  15. Westside Holistic Leadership Academy
  16. West Town Academy
  17. Youth Connection Leadership Academy

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References

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

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