Family Involvement

The Young Women's Leadership Charter School of Chicago believes that good communication with students' families is very important and has developed a number of ways to facilitate sharing information about students' progress and accomplishments.

Family Advisory Council (FAC)

The mission of the Family Advisory Council (FAC) is to help make students and their families the center of the school.  The FAC serves to increase communication between families and staff and to help raise student achievement. Click here to learn more the FAC.

Family Advisory Council meetings are held once a month. Click here for the 2007-2008 schedule.

Extended Family Support Group

This support group is open to all YWLCS family members who serve as primary caregivers in place of the student's biological parents.  The meetings provide a space for participants to share their experiences, gain support, and strengthen their connection to the YWLCS community.

Extended Family Support Group meetings are held once a month. Click here for the 2007-2008 schedule.

Parent/Family Institute

The Institute was initiated by the FAC to provide parent-to-parent support and education programming. Programming is developed by setting priorities for each of our four YWLCS pillars: Academic Achievement, Career & College Preparation, Personal and Social Development and Leadership Development.

Student/Family Evaluation Conferences

Scheduled conferences with parents occur at the end of each trimester. Click here for schedule of evaluation conferences for the 2007-2008 school year.

Schoolfusion (formerly Edline)

When a student enrolls at YWLCS she and her family gain access to Schoolfusion, an online program where students and their parents can log-in and get up-to-date information about classes, homework, grades, and upcoming events.  Get instructions for signing on.

Volunteer

Family members are encouraged to volunteer at the school. Learn more about volunteering at YWLCS.