Young Women's Leadership

Pre-K: Kindergarten: Hours: After School Hours: Earliest Drop Off:

School-wide Programs and Models

Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID), Business & Finance, College and Career Academy, College Prep Math and Science, Fine and Performing Arts, Information Technology, Performing Arts

Supports and Resources

The Young Women's Leadership Charter School's (YWLCS) mission is to inspire urban girls to engage in rigorous college preparatory learning in a small, single-sex school, focused on math, science and technology, that nurtures their self-confidence and challenges them to achieve. As Chicago’s only all- girls public school, YWLCS offers girls an opportunity previously available only to those who could afford private school - a college preparatory education in a small, nurturing, single-sex environment.

College and Career:  ACT/SAT Prep Courses, Career Development, Career/Job Training, College Tours   Creative:  Art Studio, Choir/Chorus, Dance, Drama, Drawing, Fashion, Graphic Design, Modern/Hip-Hop Dance, Murals, Painting, Photography, Plays/Acting, Pottery, Sketching, Student Art Club, Student Music Club, Talent Show   Health and Wellness:  Crisis Intervention Services, Health Curriculum Utilized, Nutrition Workshop, Physical Education, School-based Health Centers, Targeted Interventions, Workshops/Classes   Life and Leadership:  Activism/Social Impact Clubs, Boys/Girls Scouts, Boys/Girls Student Clubs, Ethnic Club, Leaders Program, Mentoring for Boys/Girls, Mikva Challenge, Model U.N., Peace Circles, Peer Jury, Restorative Justice, Service Learning/Community Volunteer Program, Student Ambassadors, Student Council/Government   Parent and Community:  Book Club, Family Breakfasts, Family Counseling/Support Group, Family Nights, Financial Literacy Workshops, Fitness For Parents, Grandparents Group, Parent Advisory/Group, Parenting Classes, Self-Esteem Workshops, Supporting your Student Workshops/Programs, Yoga   Scholastic:  Advanced Placement, Algebra, Book/Reading Club, Homework Help, Learning Lab, Poetry Workshops, Science Lab, Supplemental Educational Services (SES) Tutoring, Tutoring, Virtual Learning/Online Courses, Writers Workshop, Yearbook Club   Sports and Fitness:  Cheerleading, Dance, Exercise, Flag Football, Girls in the Game, Go Girl Go, Pom-Pon, Yoga/Pilates

At-a-glance

Vision: All young women have the skills, tools, and opportunities to develop as ethical leaders shaping their lives and the world.

Statistics Demographics As of 2012-2013, there were 337 students enrolled at YNG WOMEN-CHTR CAMPUS. 81% were low income Students. 10.4% were Special Education Students. 0.3% were Limited English Learners. As of 2012-2013, the largest demographic at YNG WOMEN-CHTR CAMPUS was Black. As of that time, this demographic made up 79.5% of the student population. The second greatest demographic was Hispanic at 7.7%.

Students w/disabilities: 10.4 % English language learners: 0.3 % ADA accessible: Generally accessible Dress Code: Yes

Enrollment and admissions Guidelines Accepts students citywide through random lottery. Students must attend an open house at YWLCS as an admissions requirement. Admissions contact Application type Application deadline Erika Whitehead Contact school Contact school Testing required None required. New to the CPS enrollment process? Learn more about the 3 steps in Enroll in a school.   Additional information resources CPS strives to provide information about our schools to parents and the community. The reports listed below are intended to provide additional information about each school. Report name Date Download Parent-Guardian Survey 2012 School Space Utilization Report 2011 - 2012 Year 2 SIPAAA 2010 - 2012 6 month asbestos surveillance Fall 2012 Asbestos Inspection report 2010 Asbestos Inspection report 2007 Education Facilities Master Plan 2013

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