Washington Irving YABC

About WI YABC and Admission Info

Washington Irving Young Adult Borough Center is an evening academic programs designed specifically to meet the needs of high school students who might be considering dropping out because they are behind or because they have adult responsibilities that make attending school in the daytime difficult.

Students graduate with a diploma from their home school after they have earned all of their credits and passed all of the required exams while attending the YABC program. Students who are registered in a YABC program remain assigned, for all accountability measures, to their sending school. Attendance is strictly monitored and documented by the YABC program.

YABC also has the added support of Learning to Work, which offers additional academic and student support, post-secondary and career exploration, work preparation, and skills development. These elements of Learning to Work are designed to enhance and complement the academic component of YABC. YABC also include the LTW internships component, in which students can gain valuable work experience and earn money at the same time.

How to Apply to Washington Irving YABC

Print and Complete these forms (PDF):
YABC Guidance Referral Form Y-1 and YABC Course Requirement Form Y-2

Below is a sample of the completed forms
(Click on the images to see the enlarged view)
     
If there are any questions, please feel free to contact our staff on our Contact Us Page.

	About WI YABC and Admission Info Washington Irving Young Adult Borough Center is an evening academic programs designed specifically to meet the needs of high school students who might be considering dropping out because they are behind or because they have adult responsibilities that make attending school in the daytime difficult. Students graduate with a diploma from their home school after they have earned all of their credits and passed all of the required exams while attending the YABC program. Students who are registered in a YABC program remain assigned, for all accountability measures, to their sending school. Attendance is strictly monitored and documented by the YABC program. YABC also has the added support of Learning to Work, which offers additional academic and student support, post-secondary and career exploration, work preparation, and skills development. These elements of Learning to Work are designed to enhance and complement the academic component of YABC. YABC also include the LTW internships component, in which students can gain valuable work experience and earn money at the same time. How to Apply to Washington Irving YABC Print and Complete these forms (PDF): YABC Guidance Referral Form Y-1 and YABC Course Requirement Form Y-2 Below is a sample of the completed forms (Click on the images to see the enlarged view) If there are any questions, please feel free to contact our staff on our Contact Us Page.


	School Guidelines for Success Be on time with your supplies ensures you get the full education you deserve. Dressing appropriately means not wearing hats or carrying electronic devices which disrupt the learning process. Calling the school or your guidance counselors helps your teachers plan when you are absent. Coming to school regularly increases chances of achieving your academics goals. Tips for Achieving Your Goals At Washington Irving YABC Come to school and arrive to class on time. Do stay focused on achieving your goals. Do ask for help when you need it. Do accept setbacks with grace; learn from them and then bounce back. Do be prepared to work.