Learning at YWLCS
The
Young Women's Leadership Charter School of Chicago provides a challenging
curriculum in a small school environment which nurtures girls' self-confidence
and optimism and inspires them to achieve in math, science, and technology.
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Students at YWLCS
YWLCS
is open, by lottery, to any girl in the city of Chicago. Now in our
eighth academic year, we are currently serving 340 students in grades
7-12. Students come from 30 different communities in Chicago and are
racially and economically diverse.
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Support YWLCS
YWLCS
has very ambitious goals.To achieve them, we must raise private
funds to supplement the per-pupil funding we receive from public
sources.The financial support of foundations, businesses and individual
donors is crucial.
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YWLCS Community Contract Right/Responsibility of the Month
I have a right to a clean environment - free of litter and graffiti - and access to equipment and materials that are usable and well-maintained.
I have the responsibility to keep the environment clean. This means that I will pick up after myself, and will not litter or damage property.
YWLCS • 2641
South Calumet Avenue • Chicago, IL 60616
Tel: 312.949.9400
What's New at YWLCS
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A Benefit Celebration Series:
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NEW EXCLUSIVE PERFORMANCE
FOR YWLCS!
Muntu Dance Theatre of Chicago
Thursday, May 8, 2008
5:30pm for dinner, 7:30 for performance
Vinci and the Steppenwolf Theatre
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Ticket sales begin by phone or mail on January 23, 2008.
Click here to buy tickets online now!
Oncofertility Saturday Academy at Northwestern University
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As part of a major oncofertility project at Northwestern University, a new educational program is immersing high school girls in the excitement of medical careers. The medical field of oncofertility explores ways to ensure the fertility of girls and women with cancer. Twenty seven YWLCS students are participating. |
The Full Potential Initiative:
A YWLCS-University of Virginia Partnership
Starting last year, YWLCS is partnering with researchers at the University of Virginia to learn more about the mindsets leading to academic success. In the Full Potential Initiative, once a month or so girls answer short online surveys about their academic goals, their likes and dislikes, and do brain-exercising games. Current YWLCS students, newly admitted YWLCS students, and applicants to YWLCS join the program. Barnes & Noble, Subway and Target gift cards are rewards for participating and over 200 students have done so! Click here to learn more.
Employment Opportunities for 2008-2009
We have just posted new employment opportunities for the 2008-2009 academic school year. Click here to to read more.