Welcome to Achieving College & Career Education
Teaching methods incorporated in this program are designed to reach and support students in a small, innovative learning environment. ACCE utilizes community partnerships, personalized instruction, online learning, and a hands-on approach to finding academic solutions.
Enrollment in this program is by referral only and is not an option that students can choose during the course selection process





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IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES!
Calendar
YCS Foundation Scholarship Application
The 2022 Ypsilanti Community Schools Foundation Scholarship application is LIVE! The application has been sent to all YCS Counselors and College Advisors, including ECA and WIHI. If you have any questions, please reach out to our Scholarship Chair, DJ Cherif at djeneba.cherif@gmail.com.
Link to Scholarships.
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27 May
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District PD Day - Half DayDate: May 27Calendar: YCS District Calendar
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30 May
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NO SCHOOL - Memorial DayDate: May 30Calendar: YCS District Calendar
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La Fontaine Teacher of the Year Award Winner!
YCS would like to give a huge congratulations to Lauren Fardig-Diop for being awarded the La Fontaine Teacher of the Year Award!! Ms. Fardig-Diop is an exceptional teacher who cares, loves, and supports her students and co-workers in the district. We are so grateful to have her here at YCS!
If you are interested in attending the award breakfast, A Celebration of Teachers and the Teaching Profession in Washtenaw County, on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at 8 am, please continue to this link to purchase tickets: Link to purchase tickets
CONGRATS MS. FARDIG-DIOP! WE ARE STRONGER TOGETHER!
Senior Dates!
Come to ACCE on Fridays from 8:15-11:15am to test-out of Apex courses!
Our own Carla Whitsett won the 2021 Educational Support Staff Professional of the Year for the State of Michigan. See more about her award here! Congratulations Ms. Whitsett, for your hard work and consistent support of our community!
Congratulations to ACCE and their staff for being awarded the Washtenaw County Mental Health Public Safety Preservation Millage, and Washtenaw Intermediate School District mini-grant in the amount of $5,000! This grant will allow the school to purchase yoga equipment for weekly yoga classes, an outside seating area for a relaxing environment, healthy snacks, incentives for student leaders plus field trips. All of these items will help students manage stress with fun and relaxing activities.
SHOW UP.
BE KIND.
FOLLOW DIRECTIONS.
ASK QUESTIONS.
MANY HANDS MAKE LIGHT WORK.
I See You
We like to recognize students for making great academic and social choices!
- Mayana is being recognized by Mr. Fisher for getting an A+ on her Health Final.
- Quamaine is the PE class jousting champion
- Mr Fisher wants to recognize his whole class for defeating Ms. LJ's class in tug of war
- Nate is being recognized by Ms. Lauren for an excellent ELA final.
Ypsilanti A.C.C.E. Program
Grades
9th - 12th Grades
School Hours
Full Day
8:00 am - 2:55 pm
Early Dismissal
8:00 a.m .- 11:15 a.m.
Counseling Department
2021 Bell Schedule (In Person)
- Community Hour - 8:15-9:15am
- 1st Hour - 9:20-10:50 am
- Lunch - 10:55-11:40am
- 2nd Hour - 11:45-1:15pm
- 3rd Hour - 1:20-2:55pm
Ypsilanti Community Schools now has virtual tours of all district school buildings! These tours will allow families to see what each building looks like and is a unique way of learning more about each school's educational programs!
Enjoy the virtual tour experience!
Ypsilanti ACCE Program Virtual Tour

ACCE’S Mental Health Day on March 22. Students participated in yoga, creating slime, smelling different calming oils, making tik toks, writing, and reading. Thank you to the Ozone House for bringing fun, relaxing activities for our students!