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South LA Students and Staff Celebrate Día de los Muertos

Our South LA students and staff built a community altar and took a field trip to Grand Park and Olvera Street in Downtown LA on November 2 to celebrate Día de los Muertos. The trip was part of their Community Action Project (CAP), exploring the theme of healing from trauma. Click the headline to learn more about their trip and view photos.
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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).
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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.

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.
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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!
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"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!
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Continuing with Distance Learning During Trimester 3

After a complete review of the ongoing global concerns of both the spread of COVID-19 and of the extensive survey input from all stakeholders, the YouthBuild Charter School of California Board of Directors has decided to continue with Distance Learning during Trimester 3 of the 20/21 school year. Please continue to check back for additional updates.
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Our Statement on the Insurrection at the US Capitol

Please read our statement on the insurrection that took place at the US Capitol on January 6th, 2021. As a school, we know that our ultimate goal is to prepare our students to take their rightful place as leaders in their communities and in the world. This requires all of us as educators to convert moments like what happened on 1/6/21 into teachable moments from which to prepare valuable leadership lessons for our students.

Resonance, Our English Department Newsletter - Volume 3, Issue #1

The latest issue of "Resonance," our English Department newsletter, is finally here! This issue features teacher highlights from their experiences attending NCTE 2020, a virtual conference held in November. It also introduces our newest English teacher, Robert Montes. And, lastly, a short video to bring in a little holiday cheer.
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Give the Gift of Scholarships and Mentorship This Holiday Season!

Help the Education is Forever Scholarship Fund raise $5,000 by the end of the year! Funds raised will go directly to providing scholarships and mentorship support for selected YouthBuild Charter School of California graduates who plan to attend college in 2021. Find out how you can make a difference.
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