What is the Yorktown Alternative High School?
The Yorktown Alternative High School is part of the Yorktown Central School District. YAHS is a highly supervised program that offers students smaller class sizes, a nurturing school environment, with a strong emphasis on student success. The school enrolls students in grades nine through twelve.Back to Top
The Yorktown Alternative High School is part of the Yorktown Central School District. YAHS is a highly supervised program that offers students smaller class sizes, a nurturing school environment, with a strong emphasis on student success. The school enrolls students in grades nine through twelve.
Are there any students from other school districts at YAHS?
Currently all the students attending AHS are from the Yorktown Central School District.Back to Top
Currently all the students attending AHS are from the Yorktown Central School District.
What is the school day like at YAHS?
The Yorktown Alternative HS follows a nine period day: Six academic periods, one lunch period, one Physical Education period, and a ninth period that is used for students who need to make-up work, extra help, and detention.Back to Top
The Yorktown Alternative HS follows a nine period day: Six academic periods, one lunch period, one Physical Education period, and a ninth period that is used for students who need to make-up work, extra help, and detention.
What are the course requirements for students?
Students are required to follow New York State Guidelines for graduation. Students must complete 22 academic credits and pass all New York State REGENTS or RCT examinations to fulfill the graduation requirements.Back to Top
Students are required to follow New York State Guidelines for graduation. Students must complete 22 academic credits and pass all New York State REGENTS or RCT examinations to fulfill the graduation requirements.
To what extent are the YAHS students involved in extracurricular activities?
Students are encouraged to participate in sports teams, clubs, and other extracurricular activities at Yorktown HS.Back to Top
Students are encouraged to participate in sports teams, clubs, and other extracurricular activities at Yorktown HS.
Do students return to Yorktown HS?
All students enrolled at AHS are given the opportunity to return to Yorktown HS either on a full or part-time schedule.Back to Top
All students enrolled at AHS are given the opportunity to return to Yorktown HS either on a full or part-time schedule.
Do the students at YAHS have their own graduation ceremony?
The students at YAHS participate in graduation ceremony with the Yorktown HS senoir class.Back to Top
The students at YAHS participate in graduation ceremony with the Yorktown HS senoir class.
Is there specific criteria that is used for student enrollment?
� Students whose school performance is lower than expected � Students who show avoidance behaviors such as cutting class or truancy � Students who may benefit from a less stressful school experience � Students who need a small class/school environment in order to succeed � Students who are in need of a nurturing school communityBack to Top
� Students whose school performance is lower than expected � Students who show avoidance behaviors such as cutting class or truancy � Students who may benefit from a less stressful school experience � Students who need a small class/school environment in order to succeed � Students who are in need of a nurturing school community