YCCS Chtr - Chatham | Chicago, IL (For STEM)

About YCCS Chtr - Chatham

YCCS Charter - Chatham is a public charter high school in Chicago, Illinois that serves students in grades 9-12. As one of the top schools in the Youth Connection Charter School network, it has an enrollment of approximately 140 students with a supportive student to teacher ratio of approximately 15 to 1. The school is a top school with its specialized alternative approach to credit recovery and individualized learning plans to ensure students successfully move towards graduation and post-secondary opportunities. The student body is culturally diverse and 100% of students are minority students. YCCS Charter - Chatham has 5% proficiency in Math and 10% proficiency in Reading. The school has a consistent history of giving students the opportunity to take important assessments like the SAT. The school is estimated to have about $16,500 per pupil in funding to provide critical resources for its economically disadvantaged students. At the end of the day, the school is recognized as one of the best schools in building academic resilience and a professional and steady environment for students to achieve their educational and career goals, and it is one of the best high schools in Illinois.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 5%

Reading 10%

State average proficiency is 5% in Math and 10% in Reading.

3

Full-time Teachers

34 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

101

Total Students

$66456

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 0%

Asian 0%

Hispanic 1.98%

Black 96.04%

Two+ Races 1.98%

Native Am. 0%

White

0%

Asian

0%

Hispanic

1.98%

Black

96.04%

Two+ Races

1.98%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 101

38.61%

39 Female

61.39%

62 Male

Student Population

101 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 34 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

162 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

YCCS Chtr - Chatham Contact Information

Address

9035 S Langley Ave, Chicago, IL, 60619

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Phone

(773) 651-1500

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Website

http://yccs.us/

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 3:18 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

YCCS Charter - Chatham continues to offer personalized, credit-recovery pathways for grades 9-12 that help scholars meet graduation requirements and prepare for college or careers. Students at the Chatham campus have the opportunity for flexible scheduling, SAT prep and dual credit opportunities with City Colleges of Chicago so students can earn college credits while finishing high school. Principal Eboni Bingham partners with staff to connect students to workforce training, apprenticeships and postsecondary counseling aligned with each learner’s goals. The school collaborates with community organizations to provide mentoring, career exploration and support services that ready graduates for the next steps in higher education and skilled employment.

FAQ

Q1. What kind of school experience do students get at YCCS Chtr - Chatham?

Ans. YCCS Chtr - Chatham has a full curriculum that includes academics, extracurricular activities, and chances for personal growth.

Q2. Can students take AP classes at YCCS Chtr - Chatham?

Ans. Yes, students can get ready for college-level work by taking Advanced Placement classes and tests.

Q3. How does YCCS Chtr - Chatham help students get ready for their careers?

Ans. YCCS Chtr - Chatham helps students explore and plan their careers by giving them advice, internships, and programs that connect them with career exploration and planning.

Q4. Do students get help getting ready for college?

Ans. Students can take the SAT and ACT and get help planning for college.

Q5. Are there any programs that are creative?

Ans. Yes, students can be creative through practical activities music, drama, and visual arts.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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