Academics
The school has continually raised expectations for all students. An academic focal point is the International Baccalaureate (IB) program that currently involves over 40% of our students. IB is a worldwide program, which provides a rigorous, standards-based curriculum. YHS is one of only 47 IB schools in California. Most universities give students who pass the externally moderated exams college credit, and full IB diploma graduates are often granted sophomore status upon university admission. Last year’s 47-point improvement on the Academic Performance Index (API) can be attributed in part to the challenging IB/AP curriculum, preparation of students for the Golden State Exam (GSE), and an emphasis on remediating the skills of low-performing students. YHS is increasing its AP (Advanced Placement) offerings through a $75,000 Advanced Placement Grant. In addition to a rigorous academic program, YHS also provides a comprehensive vocational program, which showcases cutting edge technology training in computer networking and multi-media production. Through a Digital High School Grant and an EAST (Environmental and Spatial Technology) Grant, the school provides access to current technology for all students. Over $500,000 in hardware and software (including engineering, CAD, animation, and global positioning software) will be available to students over the next 3 years. The ROP program encompasses Automotive Technology, Arc/Oxy Welding, Architectural Drafting, Woodworking, Criminal Justice, EMT, Careers in Education, Cross Age Physical Education Tutoring, Fire Science, and Agriculture. YHS’s award winning Fine Arts Program includes a broad range of offerings.
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Famous quotes containing the word academics:
“Our first line of defense in raising children with values is modeling good behavior ourselves. This is critical. How will our kids learn tolerance for others if our hearts are filled with hate? Learn compassion if we are indifferent? Perceive academics as important if soccer practice is a higher priority than homework?”
—Fred G. Gosman (20th century)
“Almost all scholarly research carries practical and political implications. Better that we should spell these out ourselves than leave that task to people with a vested interest in stressing only some of the implications and falsifying others. The idea that academics should remain “above the fray” only gives ideologues license to misuse our work.”
—Stephanie Coontz (b. 1944)