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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Admin Office: 10 West 35th Street, Suite 11F4-2 , 60616 United States | |
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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 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 |
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