Youth Connection Charter School
Director
Luis Alejandro Molina Alanis - Board President
Dr. Laura Ruth Johnson - Vice President
Angela Gibson - Secretary
James Lyles - Treasurer
Dr. Fabricio Balcazar - Senior Advisor
Dr. Richard Stephenson and Dr. Robert A. Saddler -Founding Members
Christine Bowden - Director
Arthur Ward - Director
Daniel Jemison - Director
Dr. Jermaine Morales - Director
Richard Blackmon Jr. - Director
Grades 9-12 Enrollment 3,500 Nickname YCCS Website Official website
Luis Alejandro Molina Alanis - Board President
Dr. Laura Ruth Johnson - Vice President
Angela Gibson - Secretary
James Lyles - Treasurer
Dr. Fabricio Balcazar - Senior Advisor
Dr. Richard Stephenson and Dr. Robert A. Saddler -Founding Members
Christine Bowden - Director
Arthur Ward - Director
Daniel Jemison - Director
Dr. Jermaine Morales - Director
Richard Blackmon Jr. - Director
Youth Connection Charter School (YCCS) is a charter school in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 1997 it is the only charter school in Illinois that targets dropouts and other at-risk students. YCCS serves over 3,500 students through 17 campuses throughout Chicago.
Campuses
- Ada S. McKinley Lakeside
- ASA – Community Services West
- Antonia Pantoja – Aspira
- CCA – Community Services West
- Chatham Academy
- Charles Houston
- Community Youth Development Institute
- Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos High School
- Association House High School
- Innovations High School
- Latino Youth High School – Pilsen Wellness Center
- Olive – Harvey Middle College
- Sullivan House
- Truman Middle College
- Westside Holistic Leadership Academy
- West Town Academy
- Youth Connection Leadership Academy