Ms. Jones Thinks it is still the 1980's

Fridays are half days. We let out at 11:30 AM. All students need to be picked up by Noon.

Monday-Thursday we let out at 2:30. All students are expected to stay until 2:30 unless a parent calls in.

Students need to be picked up by 3:00 PM

School starts August 28th. This is a half day. There is not school September 1st and September 4th.

Starting this academic school year (2023-2024) students must arrive on the 8:30 bus. Students arriving on the 9:30 bus will not be allowed entry.

If a student is tardy their parent or guardian must call the office by 8:30 and walk them to the door for check in.

Students who do not have a parent called in walks them to the door will not be allowed in after 8:40 AM (end of check in).

If you have any questions about these new policies; please email Ms. Smith at

stacey.smith@youthadvancementacademy.org

Re-enrollment opens on July 17, 2023.

We are also starting enrollment for new students on July 17th.

Re-enrollment and enrollment closes on August 22 until August 29th.

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    David Barkley, HS teacher

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    Percy Dervan, MS Teacher

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    Maurice Reynolds, Transition Coordinator

    maurice.reynolds@youthadvancementacademy.org

    Sheena Jones, Paraprofessional

    sheena.jones@youthadvancementacademy.org

  • No School on Monday, 29th

    Last day of school- June 9th

    Graduation at 6750 Chime June 9th at 6:00PM

    As a reminder all Fridays are half days and we release at 11:30

  • Enrollment starts July 17th and ends on August 22 until August 29th.

    School starts August 28th. This is a half day.

    No School September 1 or September 4th.

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  • Stacey Smith, Director

    stacey.smith@youthadvancementacademy.org

    David Barkley, HS teacher

    david.barkley@youthadvancementacaemy.org

    Percy Dervan, MS Teacher

    percy.dervan@youthadvancementacademy.org

    Maurice Reynolds, Transition Coordinator

    maurice.reynolds@youthadvancementacademy.org

    Sheena Jones, Paraprofessional

    sheena.jones@youthadvancementacademy.org

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