High School Diploma

Many young individuals from low-income families in underserved communities have faced challenges in the traditional school system, often leading to their disengagement. YCSC offers these youth a chance to earn their high school diploma through an alternative educational approach.

ENROLL

What they will do . . .

Project Based Learning

Project based learning allows young people to take ownership of their education by using what they learn in the classroom and applying it to real world problems.

Individualized Education

YCSC teachers provide young people with the appropriate modifications and accommodations in order to ensure that learning is accessible to all students.

Critical Thinking Skills

YCSC teachers work towards elevating the level of thinking used by the young people by providing them with the tools and skills necessary to ask questions, developing their own answers, and participate in meaningful discussions.

Senior Portfolio

LA CAUSA, all students must complete a Senior Portfolio curriculum designed to help them create a portfolio for higher education and job opportunities. This program includes resume and cover letter writing, along with support for internships and job placements.

College Field Trips

LA CAUSA organizes trips to post-secondary institutions such as UC Irvine, Cal State Los Angeles, Occidental College, and Los Angeles Trade Tech. Participants receive exposure to careers in science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) and construction-related fields, like architecture. They also experience an intense 1-week introduction to college at UCLA along with other college activities throughout the year.

ELAC DUAL ENROLLMENT

Students at LA CAUSA have the opportunity to take college courses provided by East Los Angeles Community College free of charge, both at LA CAUSA and at ELAC's campus.