Youth Academy Charter School

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Basic Information

Address: 711 Tomlinson Street Kingstree, SC 29556
County: Williamsburg
District: Williamsburg County School District
Phone Number: 843-355-5424
Fax Number: 843-355-5425
Principal: Stephanie Tisdale

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Additional Information

School Type: Charter School
Accreditation: District Wide Accredication by SACS
District ID: 4503780
School ID: 4501612
State District ID: 4503780
State School ID: 4501
Grade Level: K-5, 6-8, 9-12
Founded: October 1999
School Setting:

Youth Academy Charter School is Charter is Charted for K-12 grades. Currently we are only serving 2nd through 12th grades.

School Schedule (Hours in Day): 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
School Days in Calendar Year: 180 Days
School Holidays: Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, MLK, President's Day,
School Colors: Royal Blue, Gold & White
School Mascot: Warrior
School Size: 39
Classroom Size: 10
Classroom Teachers: 5
Student/Teacher Ratio: 1:10
Support Services:

Williamsburg County School District, DJJ, Kingstree Police Department, Family Services, Alcohol & Drug Abuse, One Stop

After School Programs: Yes
Summer School: Yes
PTA Organization: Yes
Computer Capabilities:

WIFI

Lunch Availability: Free & Reduced Lunch Available
Parking Spaces/Availability:

20-25 parking spaces available

Uniform Guidelines:

Uniforms: Elementary 2nd - 5th grade: Gold collar shirts, Kaki pants/skirts, white or black tennis shoes
Junior High 6th - 8th grade: Gold collar shirts, Kaki pants/skirts, white or black tennis shoes
High School 9th -12th grade: White collar shirts, kaki pants/skirts, withe or black tennis shoes

Mission Statement:

The mission of They Youth Academy Charter School, a non-profit public Charter School of Williamsburg County School District, is:

To provide a quality educational experience in a structured, supportive environment through the implementation and evaluation of specific students and program performance measures in the areas of academic preparedness, life skill competencies, vocational readiness, and behavior management skills for students with special needs, students seeking a alternate learning style and smaller setting. Students are accepted from the surrounding communities and within the Williamsburg County School District.

The school environment and philosophy will place a unique holistic emphasis on working with the entire family to improve the overall living environment of each student.

In accordance with Federal Law & U.S. Department of Agriculture Policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.

Philosophy/Belief Statement:

We believe that:

Knowledge is power.
Learning occurs in a caring environment.
All people are worthy of respect.
The family is the most important influence in the life of an individual

School History:

Youth Academy Charter School approved by Williamsburg County School District in the Fall of 1999. Offering 15 slots grades 9th through 12th grades.

Summer of 2007 Youth Academy Charter School increased slots and grade levels from K5-12th grades. Currently serving Grades 2nd through 12th.

-->Youth Academy Charter School approved by Williamsburg County School District in the Fall of 1999. Offering 15 slots grades 9th through 12th grades.

Summer of 2007 Youth Academy Charter School increased slots and grade levels from K5-12th grades. Currently serving Grades 2nd through 12th.

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