Academics

Third Grade Reading Legislation

The Third Grade Reading legislation requires each district to implement an on-going norm-referenced assessment (like the NWEA MAP Test) to identify each child’s reading progress.

Beginning with the 2019-20 school year, all third graders in Michigan are required to meet the state’s reading proficiency criteria on the M-STEP and/or qualify for a good cause exemption as defined in PA 306, in order to be promoted to fourth grade.

For continued support in reading, please contact your child’s teacher. For more on the state’s Read By Grade Three Law, go to the Michigan Department of Education’s webpage on early literacy (www.michigan.gov/earlyliteracy), where you can find helpful information and resources.

Academic News

Perry Project - Students are now 54 years old

Perry Early Learning Center

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Kindergarten 2023 - 2024 Interest Survey Form

We are pleased to welcome you to Ypsilanti Community Schools. Help us plan for kindergarten by completing this interest form! Sign up by clicking the link below.

Kindergarten Interest Form
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Early Childhood Programs

Information on Early Childhood Programs at Ypsilanti Community Schools.
Visit the Early Childhood Programs page

Student Support Services

Ypsilanti Community School provides services to students with disabilities in a continuum of educational environments, from regular class placements with special education services and programs to full-day programs in county-based programs.
Visit the Student Support Services page

M-STEP Parent Information

Link to parent guide

YCHS Freshman Academy

The Mission

The Freshman Academy will lay the foundation for students to successfully build their skill, will and character.

The Vision

To create a positive learning community through: • Building strong relationships • Life skills curriculum • Creating academic accountability.

Why choose YCHS Freshman Academy

Freshman Academy Bridge Program (includes team building activities, school tour, meet + greet)
Collegiate and cultural field trips
Hands-on learning experiences
Cross-curricular learning
Small learning communities
Separate from the general high school population
Working relationships with local colleges and universities
Placed-Based Learning • Reading and Math Interventions
Technology-driven

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Common Core

How are 'Common Core' standards playing out in Michigan classrooms today?

Back in 2010, the State Board of Education approved the Common Core State Standards for Michigan — a set of math and English goals for K-12 students.
Explantion of standards

Reading Reasons: Motivational Mini-Lessons for Middle and High School
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