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The Education Department strives to create an effective and meaningful learning environment aimed at improving students’ basic skills and increasing their self-esteem and critical thinking capacity. The overarching theme is "teaching and exposing students to what is important to know and learn."
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Core Subjects
YouthBuild Philadelphia's core curriculum includes a set of intensive courses in Mathematics, RELA (Reading/Language), Science and Integrated Humanities. The curriculum is broken down as follows:
Mathematics
Basic Math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra and Geometry
RELA
Reading, English/Language Arts and Writing
Science (Exploration)
Physics, Chemistry and Biology
Integrated Humanities
Geography, Government, American History and Social Movements
Enrichment Courses
In addition to the core subjects, students pursue a number of enrichment courses including:
Computer Education
Academic Support
Career Development
Service Learning
Life Skills Class
Assessment
Student assessments are based on a combination of classwork, homework, participation and a "Competency-Based Portfolio" that demonstrates the student's mastery in a set of skills learned during the trimester. The portfolio presentations and assessments are intended to help students make connections between theory and practice, and review the progression of their work throughout the program.
"Teaming"
To help students be successful and graduate on time, the education staff and case managers meet with students who are falling behind in attendance or schoolwork. Together the YouthBuild staff work to ensure that failure is not an option.
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