Youth Chance High School
Youth Chance, or YCHS, is a small alternative high school for "at-risk" youth in San Francisco, California.[1]
Overview and history
It 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 that have dropped out from other schools and that have subsequently been referred by social service agencies, family members or the students themselves. .[2] The school works with a diverse student population, by teaching them the necessary academic skills to pass the GED and/or CHSPE(California High School Equivalency Exam). The majority of the student body (97%) are students of color and all of our students qualify for free or reduced lunch.[1] Most students pass the GED, with some finding success on the CHSPE. Many go directly into the workforce, enroll in a training programs for various trades, or possibly attend San Francisco City College.
Youth Chance High School operates through the Embarcadero YMCA and is located at that branch in San Francisco's Financial District. The current Youth Chance Staff includes Principal Chris Chatmon, School Counselor Gina Young and Elective Teacher/ YMCA Administrative Services Director Geri Feldman.
References
- ^ a b Private Schools Review, Youth Chance High School, access date August 28, 2008
- ^ a b Embarcadero YMCA Teen Programs, Youth Chance High School access date August 28, 2008
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