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{{Short description|Alternative high school in San Francisco, California}} |
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[[File:YouthChanceAlternativeHighSchool.png|thumb|Entrance to Youth Chance High School]] |
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'''Youth Chance''', or '''YCHS''', is a small alternative high school for "at-risk" youth in [[San Francisco]], [[California]].<ref name="ychs">[http://www.privateschoolreview.com/school_ov/school_id/4730 Private Schools Review], Youth Chance High School, access date August 28, 2008</ref> |
'''Youth Chance''', or '''YCHS''', is a small alternative high school for "at-risk" youth in [[San Francisco]], [[California]].<ref name="ychs">[http://www.privateschoolreview.com/school_ov/school_id/4730 Private Schools Review], Youth Chance High School, access date August 28, 2008</ref> |
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==History== |
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==Overview and history== |
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Youth Chance High School was founded in 1977 and is run and operated by the YMCA.<ref name="ymca">[http://www.ymcasf.org/embarcadero/what_we_offer/for_teens/youth_chance_high_school Embarcadero YMCA Teen Programs], Youth Chance High School access date August 28, 2008</ref> The school accepts students ages 15 to 19 years old with a focus on students who have dropped out of other schools and whom have subsequently been referred by social service agencies, family members or the students themselves.<ref name="ymca"/> |
Youth Chance High School was founded in 1977 and is run and operated by the YMCA.<ref name="ymca">[http://www.ymcasf.org/embarcadero/what_we_offer/for_teens/youth_chance_high_school Embarcadero YMCA Teen Programs] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100613121136/http://www.ymcasf.org/embarcadero/what_we_offer/for_teens/youth_chance_high_school |date=June 13, 2010 }}, Youth Chance High School access date August 28, 2008</ref> The school accepts students ages 15 to 19 years old with a focus on students who have dropped out of other schools and whom have subsequently been referred by social service agencies, family members or the students themselves.<ref name="ymca"/> |
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The school works with a diverse student population, preparing them with the necessary academic skills to pass the [[GED]] and/or [[CHSPE]] (California High School Equivalency Exam). 97% of the student body are students of color, and all of the students qualify for free or reduced lunch.<ref name="ychs"/> |
The school works with a diverse student population, preparing them with the necessary academic skills to pass the [[GED]] and/or [[CHSPE]] (California High School Equivalency Exam). 97% of the student body are students of color, and all of the students qualify for free or reduced lunch.<ref name="ychs"/> |
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Youth Chance High School operates through the Embarcadero [[YMCA]] and is located at that branch in San Francisco's [[Financial District, San Francisco|Financial District]] at 169 Steuart Street. The current Youth Chance Staff includes Principal Chris Chatmon, School Counselor Gina Young, and Elective Teacher and YMCA Administrative Services Director Geri Feldman. |
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Latest revision as of 01:04, 15 May 2023
37°47′32.88″N 122°23′31.36″W / 37.7924667°N 122.3920444°W Youth Chance, or YCHS, is a small alternative high school for "at-risk" youth in San Francisco, California.[1]
History
[edit]Youth Chance High School was founded in 1977 and is run and operated by the YMCA.[2] The school accepts students ages 15 to 19 years old with a focus on students who have dropped out of other schools and whom have subsequently been referred by social service agencies, family members or the students themselves.[2] The school works with a diverse student population, preparing them with the necessary academic skills to pass the GED and/or CHSPE (California High School Equivalency Exam). 97% of the student body are students of color, and all of the students qualify for free or reduced lunch.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Private Schools Review, Youth Chance High School, access date August 28, 2008
- ^ a b Embarcadero YMCA Teen Programs Archived June 13, 2010, at the Wayback Machine, Youth Chance High School access date August 28, 2008
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