Academics

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

The core program at YLC is a holistic yet rigorous academic program for children in pre-K through 12th grade. A YLC education incorporates fun, interactive, hands-on activities and educational field trips that bring lessons “to life,” inspire students to want to learn, and enable them to appreciate the relevance of their studies to their current and future lives. With small teacher-student ratios (pre-K: 1 –10, elementary: 1 – 15, high school: 1 – 12), YLC is able to address individual academic needs and focus on genuine learning rather than simply passing students to the next grade. Underachievers receive special support, including one-on-one tutoring; specific academic deficiencies are identified early and addressed promptly.

Curricula are adapted from well-respected sources and customized to meet the needs of the YLC student population. Student self-esteem is developed through an innovative performing arts program that includes an annual performance before an audience of over 1000 spectators. Students’ nutritional needs are met through a full breakfast and lunch.
YLC emphasizes the following subject areas and basic skills, depending on grade level:

  • Reading
  • Spelling
  • Writing, including creative writing & journaling
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Bible
  • Social Studies, including geography and history
  • Fine Arts, including art, music, dance & theater
  • Physical Education
  • Computer Science
  • Foreign Language
  • Public Speaking

In addition to regular classroom instruction, YLC provides:

  • Special classes and supportive services, including individual and small group tutoring, for developmentally challenged and disabled students

  • Experienced, caring, motivated, multi-cultural teaching professionals

  • College-level vocational classes for high school students

  • Out-of-school programs : before- / after- school and summer camp

  • The Outdoor Living Lab , YLC’s very own organic urban garden

  • Educational field trips

  • Opportunities to “give back.” All YLC students at all grade levels participate in organized community service projects every school year. These projects foster community spirit, teamwork and appreciation for the importance of “giving back.” In addition, individual community service projects are required of all high school students.

  • Extensive opportunities for parental involvement