Who We Are What We Do Students earn a high school diploma upon successful completion of all required coursework and senior portfolio as mandated by ISBE and Youth Connection Charter School Board. Students earn a high school diploma upon successful completion of all required coursework and senior portfolio as mandated by ISBE and Youth Connection Charter School Board. · Offer an alternative education that improves students’ participation and desire to attain their diploma · Emphasize careers and collegiate prospects in the areas of medicine and agricultural sciences · Help students build functional skills for job readiness · Empower students to financial and social independence · Openly partner with parents and guardians to ensure every student has the support system needed to be persistent in pursuing their academics. Since 1991, Williams Youth Services, Inc. (W.Y.S.), a 501c3, has aligned the actions of the organization with the mission to offer students a well rounded holistic education in a safe environment notwithstanding social, economic or academic experiences. Founded under the motto: “Every Child Deserves a Fair Chance” WE REMOVE & AVOID BARRIERS TO ENROLLMENT AT OUR CAMPUS ONCE THE APPLICANT HAS BEEN SELECTED IN THE LOTTERY. · Applicants should be unregistered from their prior school · Meet with Admissions staff to discuss holistic needs, academic and personal goals · Attain required uniform clothing and authorized registration items · Parents or Guardians along with students must sign a contractual agreement to be partners with teachers and staff to ensure the success of the student applicant In 2012, WYS opened the doors to Chatham Academy High School, (CAHS), a Youth Connection Charter School. CAHS is missioned to serve the academic and social needs of lost and at risk youth between the ages of 16-21. We strive to assist students in realizing the cause and effect of decisions and behaviors, recognize their true value, anticipate opportunities, and ultimately make choices that will provide long-termed compensation and increased life chances. Hands On Experiences e Staff at CAHS is tasked to: All graduates must complete 18 credit hours in the following disciplines: Senior Portfolio All graduates must have completed a portfolio that includes the following items for graduation: 40 Service Learning Hours, Autobiography, Genogram, Completion of FAFSA, and 6 or more College Acceptance Letters Graduation Requirements History Admissions Requirements Find us on... 4 – English 3 – Math 2 – Science (1 biology) 2 – History 0.5 Civic 0.5 Consumer Ed 1 – World Language, Fine Arts or Career Education 6 – Electives Other Requirements: Health Ed (1 semester) 40 Service Learning Hours Constitution Test PARCC Test 10th Grade Reading Level Residency – 1 semester (90 days) residency · Collaborative Learning Environment · Dual Enrollment at 4-Year University · Coding · Fashion Design · Life Skills
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Who We Are
What We Do
Students earn a high school diploma upon successful completion of all required coursework and senior portfolio as mandated by ISBE and Youth Connection Charter School Board.
Students earn a high school diploma upon successful completion of all required coursework and senior portfolio as mandated by ISBE and Youth Connection Charter School Board.
· O�er an alternative education that improves students’ participation and desire to attain their diploma
· Emphasize careers and collegiate prospects in the areas of medicine and agricultural sciences
· Help students build functional skills for job readiness
· Empower students to �nancial and social independence
· Openly partner with parents and guardians to ensure every student has the support system needed to be persistent in pursuing their academics.
Since 1991, Williams Youth Services, Inc. (W.Y.S.), a 501c3, has aligned the actions of the organization with the mission to offer students a well rounded holistic education in a safe environment notwithstanding social, economic or academic experiences. Founded under the motto: “Every Child Deserves a Fair Chance”
WE REMOVE & AVOID BARRIERS TO ENROLLMENT AT OUR CAMPUS ONCE THE APPLICANT HAS BEEN SELECTED IN THE LOTTERY.
· Applicants should be unregistered from their prior school
· Meet with Admissions sta� to discuss holistic needs, academic and personal goals
· Attain required uniform clothing and authorized registration items
· Parents or Guardians along with students must sign a contractual agreement to be partners with teachers and sta� to ensure the success of the student applicant
In 2012, WYS opened the doors to Chatham Academy High School, (CAHS), a Youth Connection Charter School. CAHS is missioned to serve the academic and social needs of lost and at risk youth between the ages of 16-21. We strive to assist students in realizing the cause and e�ect of decisions and behaviors, recognize their true value, anticipate opportunities, and ultimately make choices that will provide long-termed compensation and increased life chances.
Hands On Experiences
�e Sta� at CAHS is tasked to:
All graduates must complete 18 credit hours in the following disciplines:
Senior Portfolio All graduates must have completed a portfolio that includes the following items for graduation: 40 Service Learning Hours, Autobiography, Genogram, Completion of FAFSA, and 6 or more College Acceptance Letters
Graduation Requirements
HistoryAdmissions Requirements
Find us on...
4 – English 3 – Math2 – Science (1 biology) 2 – History 0.5 Civic 0.5 Consumer Ed1 – World Language, Fine Arts or Career Education6 – Electives
Other Requirements:Health Ed (1 semester)40 Service Learning HoursConstitution TestPARCC Test10th Grade Reading LevelResidency – 1 semester (90 days) residency
· Collaborative Learning Environment
· Dual Enrollment at 4-Year University
· Coding
· Fashion Design
· Life Skills
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