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]
| Youth Connection Charter School | |
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| Address | |
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Admin Office: 10 West 35th Street, Suite 11F4-2 , 60616 United States | |
| Information | |
| Type | Charter |
| Motto | Not Just a Second Chance, But a Better Chance |
| Established | 1997 |
| School district | Chicago Public Schools |
| Key people | Sheila 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 |
| Enrollment | 3,500 |
| Nickname | YCCS |
| Website | Official website |
Campuses
edit- Ada S. McKinley Lakeside
- ASA – Community Services West
- Antonia Pantoja – Aspira
- CCA – Community Services West
- Chatham Academy
- Charles Houston
- Community Youth Development Institute
- Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos High School
- Association House High School
- Innovations High School
- Latino Youth High School – Pilsen Wellness Center
- Olive – Harvey Middle College
- Sullivan House
- Truman Middle College
- Westside Holistic Leadership Academy
- West Town Academy
- Youth Connection Leadership Academy