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!
Winter 2023 Dates
Welcome to 2023, and an ever-growing ACCE! Welcome to our new students and families; we're so glad you're in our community. Some important winter dates:
Jan 9th, 2023 - Quarter 3 Begins, first day of classes
January 17th - NWEA Winter Testing begins
January 20th - Apex Test-Outs each Friday from 8:30am-11:30am -- please call 734-221-1691 or email Ms. Lauren - lfardigdiop7@ycschools.us to schedule your appointment
February 1st - Black History Month begins (although we celebrate Black History 365 days a year!)
Calendar
YCS closed Wednesday, January 25, 2023
I See You!
We like to recognize students for making great academic and social choices!
Fall 2022 Graduates -- Great work on completing your high school requirements. We can't wait to see what's next for you as you seek greatness!
Daunte Boyd
Kailah Johnson
Gerald Burke
Kamya Vesey
John-Paul Remus
Eric Birton
Jamonte Applewood
Jashila Daniels
3rd Quarter 2022-23 "I See You" Highlights
To all students who helped carry hams to parents' cars, or helped deliver Magic of Christmas presents to parents, we see you!
Wellness Wednesday: Jeremiah = School One on One Basketball Tournament Champion!
Health: Preston = Earning an A in Health class last quarter!
PE: Semiah, Meechie, Christian = Earning an A in PE last quarter!
Apex: Meechie, Amir, Julian, Nate, Malachi, Ta’Najia, Juleah = All completing at least 1 class last quarter!
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25 Jan
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No School - Due to inclement weather conditionsDate: Jan 25Calendar: YCS District Calendar
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ACCE of Spades
Monthly Newsletters
Congratulations to our ACCE 200 Club Members for scoring at least 200 on your Winter NWEA Math Assessment!
Looking back at our successful fall events...
Our first talent show and holiday concert was a huge success, with over 70 people in the audience cheering on our poets, pianists, singers and ACCE Choir members. Thanks to all of our families for your support, and to Mr. Ragland of Elevate Youth Corp for documenting our event!
Thank You for Attending our Thanksgiving Appreciation Luncheon
We held our first Thanksgiving Luncheon since 2019 on November 22nd and it was the place to be! We would like to thank all community members who came and supported our school, cooked, baked or volunteered their time at our event. Special shout outs to Taste of Soul, The Corner Health Center, YCS Resiliency Center, Mayor Lois Richardson, Commissioner Ricky Jefferson, Belinda Dulin and Germaine Smith of the Dispute Resolution Center and so many more folks! We are so grateful for this community!
Meet Our Principal - Mr. Davis!
Please join us in welcoming Mr. Charles A Davis, Jr. to ACCE. Here's more about him, in his own words:
"Hello, I want to introduce myself. I am Charles A. Davis Jr., and I am the new principal of ACCE High School. I have more than 25 years of experience in education. I have been a principal of several elementary schools, middle schools and high schools. I am extremely passionate about education and building genuine relationships. I am student focused and data driven in my decision making. I look forward to meeting you all and working with you to support and guide our students to graduation."
Welcome to the ACCE family, Mr. Davis!
See Our Amazing Staff At Work!
Charlotte Tillerson
Mrs. Tillerson won the Educator Advocate award from the Student Advocacy Center in May of 2022, for her consistent hard work in building relationships with students, families and advocating for their educational needs. Congratulations on your recognition, Mrs. Tillerson!
Lauren Fardig-Diop
Ms. Lauren won the LaFontaine Teacher of the Year Award in May of 2022 and a 2022 SEMIS Award for Powerful Place-based Education! Congrats, Ms. Lauren!
Congratulations to ACCE students and 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 in February of 2022! This grant allowed us to build a weight room at ACCE, hold our very first Pride Prom in May and host two community Mental Health Day events, where we talked about strategies to take care of our mental health, symptoms of mental health issues and promoted help-seeking, reducing stigma in our community.
SHOW UP.
BE KIND.
FOLLOW DIRECTIONS.
ASK QUESTIONS.
MANY HANDS MAKE LIGHT WORK.
Grades
9th - 12th Grades
School Hours
Full Day
8:00 am - 2:55 pm
Early Dismissal
8:00 a.m .- 11:15 a.m.
2022-23 Bell Schedule
- 1st Hour - 8:00-9:25am (including breakfast)
- 2nd Hour - 9:30-10:40am
- Advisory - 10:45-11:45am
- Lunch - 11:45-12:25pm
- 3rd Hour - 12:30-1:40pm
- 4th Hour - 1:45-2:55pm
ACCE Staff Directory
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!