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Student Perspective

Brittany, Class of 2012

Brittany Jarrett Hear from other YWLCS students...

On Becoming a Leader

This school is very special to me, because it is not like the rest. This place is the school I always dreamed of. I never thought that individuals would help others, if they did not have to. But when I came here, [I found that] my teachers stay without any hesitation. This school has taught me to understand [what I learn] better and when I understand something, I can explain it to someone else and give them a better understanding. To me, that’s leadership. This school has really taught me to be a leader.

 

Upcoming Opportunities

get involved ~ have fun ~ do something new

There are always things going on around Chicago that you can be a part of. Here's what's going on now (see forms & files for full details):

Obama's Great Outdoors Initiative

Tuesday, August 31 :: 5 - 7pm 

Youth Listening Session - learn about healthy living outdoors for ALL Americans.

Sparkle

Saturday, September 11 :: 10am - 5:30pm

Talk openly about the pressures you face dealing with friends, parents, teachers, family, boys, & other girls.

UChicago Enrichment Programs

Splash - Saturday, October 2nd

Cascade - 5 Tuesdays starting October 19th

FREE classes on everything from Law to Art to Mythology  to Dance to Alternative Medicine - check out forms & files for details and a full list of classes!

** Registration opens September 3rd **

YWLCS Five Qualities

Our first class of 6th and 9th graders determined the following to be the most important characteristics for success:

  • Respectful - Show respect for classmates and teachers at all times
  • Responsible -Be mindful of decisions both in and out of the classroom
  • Creative - Make work reflect who students are and who they will be
  • Hardworking - Share ideas, listen, think, and ask questions
  • Scholarly - Be responsible for thinking and learning
Our Student Body...

As a community, we aim to graduate young women who exhibit these five qualities.

Student Academic Achievements

Our Successes

Find out the facts!

At Young Women's Leadership Charter School, we strive for nothing but the best and our statistics prove it! Last school year, 96% of the Class of 2009 graduated high school and 89% of those graduates went on to pursue post-secondary options.

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