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Academic Excellence With An Artistic Edge

Mission Statement

Young Audiences Charter Schools' mission is to educate the whole child through arts integration and equip our creative learners to flourish as leaders in life and learning.

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At A Glance

Over 10,000 minutes a year read by the average creative learner
1:13 student-faculty ratio
Over 15 academic and arts programs
Over 300 creative learners participate in our afterschool program
20 professional artist performances for learners a year
4 different electives a year that every creative learner will have

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Young Audiences Charter Schools nurture creative learners who thrive socially, academically, artistically, and athletically in a culture of community and respect.

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Please ensure you complete your learner's 25-26 Re-Registration Form by the deadline: April 4, 2025, at 4 PM. Failure to do so will result in placement on a waitlist. Please note that as part of our new process for reenrolling families, you'll now need to upload two proofs of residency during the registration process.

YACS School Closures 9/11/24 & 9/12/24

Due to the inclement weather, Young Audiences Charter Schools will be closing all campuses, Wednesday, September 11th and Thursday, September 12th.

There will be no afterschool program on Tuesday, September 10th.

We will continue to monitor the weather conditions and provide information when it is available via JCampus, our social media channels, our website, and local news outlets.

Your safety and the safety of your family are our top priorities. We are dedicated to keeping our community informed throughout this weather event. Please stay updated by monitoring weather reports and following guidance from local authorities

Help YACS Jazz Combo get to NY for the YA National Gala

At Young Audiences Charter Schools (YACS), our arts-integration curriculum reflects recent research from the arts education field that provides significant evidence of the value of the arts in the learning process. In our school, teachers and administrators work to create and support a culture of high expectations that allows every student to reach their greatest potential, providing a creative, nurturing, and challenging academic environment to encourage students' individual learning and empower them to take their place in today's innovative and entrepreneurial economy.

Our Mission is to educate the whole child through arts integration and equip our creative learners to flourish as leaders in life and learning.

Students in the High School YACS Jazz Combo study both the technical aspects of reading and playing music, as well as its historical and cultural relevance. Band members learn the personal and social skills of teamwork, leadership, discipline, hard work, and dedication.

The Jazz Combo has been invited to perform at the Young Audiences Arts For Learning 2024 National Benefit Gala on October 22. The event will take place at the Bowery Hotel in New York City where they will be honoring Trevor Noah with an Artistic Inspiration and Empowerment Award. We invite you to help offset costs for travel and lodging. We are so excited for our students to take part in the wonderful opportunity.

Thank you in advance for your support!

YACS K-8 in Jefferson Parish has experienced a significant improvement in its School Performance Score

Winter Weather Update!

In accordance with the guidance provided by the Jefferson Parish School System, Young Audiences Charter Schools in Jefferson Parish, including Burmaster Middle/High School, Kate Middleton, and Little YACS, will open tomorrow Wednesday, January 17, 2024 on a regular schedule. Our Crocker campus in Orleans Parish will remain closed tomorrow Wednesday, January 17, 2024.

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