STEM Teacher Derek Featherstun is a Champion Both In and Out of the Classroom
Congratulations to our amazing STEM teacher Derek Featherstun on becoming 2021 No Gi Master Black Belt World Champion!
News & Announcements
Returning to In-Person Learning for 2021
We are excited to be back in the classroom for a return to in-person learning for the 2021-22 school year! To help you navigate all the new changes to health and safety at our school sites in response to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, we've put together a new web page to keep track of all the updates.
Lunch Program Notification 2021-22
Free meals will be available for all YouthBuild Charter School of California students for the 2021-22 school year. Be sure to fill out and return the Household Income Data Collection Form.
Welcome to Our New Website!
Thank you for visiting our new website! Please check back often as updates are made, and click on article headlines to view full stories where applicable.
Notification of YCSC Independent Study Options for 2021-22
For the 2021/22 school year, YCSC is required to communicate the educational options for families and their pupils in the 2021–22 school year related to Independent Study. With the recent passage of AB 130, all schools and school districts must now notify parents and guardians of their options to enroll their pupil in in-person instruction or Independent Study during the 2021–22 school year (EC Section 51747).
AB 104 Information
AB 104 was signed into law by the Governor on June 21, 2021, and requires the adoption of a policy regarding student retention for students who in the 2020-21 academic year received deficient grades (to include a mandatory consultation meeting with parents/guardians). For students enrolled in high school in 2020-21, it allows parents to request grade changes for the 2020-21 school year to Pass or No Pass on their transcript and requires website posting and notice about the right to request a grade change.
Congratulations to Our Class of 2020-21!
Despite the challenges brought on by the COVID-19 Pandemic and distance learning, over 270 young people graduated from YouthBuild Charter School of California during the 2020-21 school year. Congratulations, graduates!
Education Is Forever Scholarship Now Accepting Applications!
All 2021 YCSC graduates are now eligible to apply for the Education Is Forever Scholarship and Mentorship Program for the opportunity to receive a $1,000 scholarship and be paired with a mentor.
"Beauty from Ashes": A Virtual Community Action Project
On March 18, 2021, our Palmdale site at Antelope Valley YouthBuild hosted a virtual CAP (Community Action Project) called "Beauty from Ashes: A Virtual Empowerment Summit." If you missed the event, we recorded the Zoom and edited a video together, so you can check it out!
YCSC Statement Against Racism, Xenophobia, and Intolerance Against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
At YouthBuild Charter School of California, we formally oppose any and all forms of racism, xenophobia, and intolerance against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.