Meeting to be held on IDYCA
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September 25, 2013 |
Representatives from the Idaho Youth ChalleNGe
Academy will host an information session at 5
p.m. Friday, October 4, at the Bonners Ferry
Armory, located at 6566 Main Street.
The information sessions are designed to inform
prospective students, parents, and educators
about the opportunities available at The Idaho
Youth ChalleNGe Academy.
The mission of the Idaho Youth ChalleNGe Academy
is to provide a highly disciplined, safe, and
professional learning environment that empowers
at-risk youth to improve their educational level
and employment potential and become responsible
and productive citizens of the State of Idaho.
The Idaho Youth ChalleNGe Academy is part of the
National Guard Youth Challenge Program.
Established under the authority of both federal
(1993) and Idaho State law (2011). The IDYCA is
a state-run residential and post-residential
program (5 1/2 months) and post-residential (12
months) program for 16-18 year olds who have
dropped out of high school or are at risk due to
credit deficiency or other risk factors.
There are currently 35 Youth Challenge programs
operating in 28 states and Puerto Rico. The
IDYCA is located in Pierce, Idaho, and welcoming
its first resident class on January 18, 2014.
The program is free for students residing in the
State of Idaho.
Students who graduate from the 22 week
residential program typically earn 14 credits
toward their high school diploma. The rigorous
program focuses on academic excellence,
leadership and followership, life coping skills,
job skills, service to community, responsible
citizenship, physical fitness, and health and
hygiene. |
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