Youth Life Skills

Youth Life Skills (YLS) was designed to assist in the prevention or discouragement of students leaving high school before they graduate. Youth Life Skills is an alternative to mainstream or traditional classroom structure. Youth Life Skills offers a non-traditional approach to education, focusing on the student as an individual and catching those who have fallen through the cracks. At Youth Life Skills we believe leaving school without a diploma negatively impacts the lives of individuals both their professional and personal. Youth Life Skills primary goal is to prepare students for lifetime achievement by creating an innovative and academically excellent school. Many students and parents choose Youth Life Skills because of the small class sizes, an individualized learning process that equates to positive productive and an environment conducive to each student’s learning style. Youth Life Skills acknowledges the fact that students who attend Youth Life Skills enjoy an individualized high school experience in an environment that offers:

Close Student-Teacher Relationship

Student Decision-Making

Diverse curriculum built around each student’s goals, needs and learning style(s)

Peer Guidance & Parental Involvement

More flexibility in academic scheduling

An environment where students feel engaged, empowered and challenged

An environment of mutual respect for every person

A certified High School Diploma from their home school

Instructional standards designed by the Indiana Department of Education and implemented by certified teachers

Admissions Process

Determine whether Youth Life Skills would be a good fit for your son or daughter.
Determine whether your son or daughter is a good fit for Youth Life Skills. (We only accept students who are strongly interested in obtaining their high school diploma or credits leading to their high school diploma).
Contact your son or daughter’s high school guidance counselor for required documents (referral form, transcript and any specialized testing - GQE).
Schedule a diagnostic test to determine your son or daughter’s academic skill level. (A testing score of 7.0 or higher is preferred). Contact Youth Life Skills to obtain results of testing at (260) 467-6370.
Schedule an orientation and start date. (First 30 days are a probationary period to determine the student/program cohesion).

General Information

Students Admitted

YLS Testimonials

Lania

I started at Youth Life Skills my junior year of high school. Before I attended there, I was never showing up to school and just wanted to be done. I never cared for any kids or teachers at my other schools but once I went to YLS, I enjoyed being there. The teachers treated everyone like adults and their goal was getting us to graduate with good grades. I loved Youth Life Skills. I was able to get all my work done at my own pace and the teachers were always there when I needed help. They were able to focus more on students because of the smaller number of kids in each class. While attending YLS, I also got better grades and I had great attendance because I was so motivated to finish my work so I could graduate. I actually enjoyed going to school. I ended up finishing school early December my senior year two weeks before winter break, and I was able to start my full-time job as a CNA at Parkview a week after finishing school. I felt so much more accomplished because before I knew about YLS I didn’t think I would finish school. I am extremely happy I had the chance to go to an alternative school that could provide more direct help and support.

Lania

Ladell

Youth Life Skills helped me by giving me another chance at success. They gave me enough time to do so. The teachers are great people and love to help the students even when you don’t ask. All you have to do is put forth the effort. Plus, the work space is pretty much always quiet which makes for a good learning environment. This helped me focus on my studies and with the time they gave me to complete it, I was able to get all my work finished without worrying or stressing. YLS gives students a chance to learn and grow on their own time. YLS is a great school for teenagers.

Ladell

Noah

Last year at YLS, I was able to graduate thanks to all the amazing teachers there. It’s a wonderful program where you get to work at your own pace so you don’t get overwhelmed. If you ever need help with anything, there’s always a staff member that will help you. Thank you for helping get through my senior year. Everyone’s kind words and positive attitude always brought a smile to my face, even if I woke up not feeling very motivated. You guys are all amazing teachers and we, as students, are very lucky to have you. Thank you so very much again!

Noah

Anne W.