Youth Connection Charter School Virtual High School Commemorates 2012 Graduating Class
115 students graduate from online high school recovery program
CHICAGO, June 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Youth Connection Charter School Virtual High School, an innovative blended school designed to get struggling students on the path to success, commemorated the 2012 graduating class during a ceremony on June 8. Celebrating its third graduating class, YCCS Virtual High School honored more than 115 high school scholars, many of which are prior high school drop outs or struggling students.
"On behalf of YCCS Virtual High School I am proud to congratulate the graduating class of 2012," said Early King, YCCS Virtual High School Head of School. "Although the majority of our scholars have experienced obstacles such as teenage pregnancy, domestic violence, homelessness, and disabilities that have led to previous academic truancies, their perseverance in the pursuit of personal growth and educational excellence has resulted in academic success. We are celebrating a record number of scholars graduating with Honors and with admission to colleges and universities around the country."
Some of the colleges chosen by this year's graduating class include:
Chicago State
University of Illinois at Chicago
Columbia
Malcolm X
De Paul
Northern Illinois University
St. Xavier
Illinois State
Kaplan
University of Hawaii
Catherine Meijas is a YCCS Virtual High School success story. A mom of two, Meijas had attended five different high schools before attending the YCCS Virtual High School. This scholar was on track to age out of the Chicago Public School system, making her unable to achieve a high school diploma. She is now set to graduate with a 3.8 GPA from YCCS Virtual High School. Meijas states, "I have never been able to achieve these types of grades until I came here."
YCCS Virtual High School uses an innovative blended school model combining high quality online learning with classroom instruction and support. The school uses the award-winning academic program provided by K12 Inc., America's largest provider of proprietary curriculum and online education programs for students in grades K-12.
Students in YCCS Virtual High School are able to take online courses, working with highly skilled teachers to compete the credits they need to receive a diploma. Students attend a learning center located in Malcolm X College of Chicago where students work on their online lessons with guidance and support from certified teachers and staff. Students can also access their courses/classes outside of the learning center with the support of online educators. The blended school model enables students to receive an individualized education with maximum flexibility to help put them on a path to success.
About YCCS Virtual High School:
YCCS Virtual High School is a tuition-free, public charter school operated in partnership between Youth Connection Charter School, Malcolm X College, and K12 Inc. (NYSE: LRN) – the nation's leading provider of proprietary curriculum and online education programs. YCCS Virtual High School is designed for students who have dropped out of traditional school, or have fallen behind in credits, but still have the desire to graduate with a high school diploma.
To learn more about YCCS Virtual High School, please visit www.k12.com/yccs
SOURCE Youth Connection Charter School Virtual High School
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