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Academic Excellence With An Artistic Edge
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Mission Statement

Young Audiences Charter Schools' mission is to educate the whole child through arts integration and equip our creative learners to flourish as leaders in life and learning.
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At A Glance

  • Over 10,000 minutes a year read by the average creative learner
  • 1:6 student-faculty ratio
  • 20% of families will participate in our arts and academic after school program
  • 20 professional artist performances for learners a year
  • 4 different electives a year that every creative learner will have
  • 20% of creative learners speak more than one language
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Young Audiences Charter Schools nurture creative learners who thrive socially, academically, artistically, and athletically in a culture of community and respect.
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News & Announcements

YACS @ Crocker Closure Updates 9/11/24 & 9/12/24

Due to the inclement weather and based on recommendations from NOLA Public Schools, Young Audiences Charter Schools at Lawrence D. Crocker will have early dismissal Tuesday, September 10th at 1:00 PM and NO SCHOOL on Wednesday, September 11th and Thursday, September 12th.
Our campus will dismiss learners at 1:00 PM. There will be no afterschool program.

We will continue to monitor the weather conditions and provide information when it is available via JCampus, our social media channels, our website, and local news outlets.

Your safety and the safety of your family are our top priorities. We are dedicated to keeping our community informed throughout this weather event. Please stay updated by monitoring weather reports and following guidance from local authorities

SEVERE WEATHER ALERT: YACS @ CROCKER SCHOOL CLOSURES 9/11/24 & 9/12/24

Due to the inclement weather and based on recommendations from NOLA Public Schools, Young Audiences Charter Schools at Lawrence D. Crocker will have early dismissal Tuesday, September 10th starting at 1:00 PM and NO SCHOOL Wednesday, September 11th and Thursday, September 12th.

Our campus will dismiss learners at 1:00 PM. There will be no afterschool program.

We will continue to monitor the weather conditions and provide information when it is available via JCampus, our social media channels, our website, and local news outlets.

Your safety and the safety of your family are our top priorities. We are dedicated to keeping our community informed throughout this weather event. Please stay updated by monitoring weather reports and following guidance from local authorities
Black History Month Events

Black History Month Events and Community Engagement Night Reminder!

Please take heed to the reminders below regarding Black History Month events and Community Engagement Night at Crocker. See flyers for more details:

Spring 2024 Community Engagement Night:
Thursday March 7 at 5 PM. 2301 Marengo Street

SPIRIT WEEK:
Monday March 11 - Black Out Day
Tuesday March 12 - Tribute Tuesday
Wednesday March 13 - HBCU Day
Thursday March 14 - African Pride Day
In accordance with the guidance provided by the Jefferson Parish School System, Young Audiences Charter Schools in Jefferson Parish, including Burmaster Middle/High School, Kate Middleton, and Little YACS, will open tomorrow Wednesday, January 17, 2024 on a regular schedule. Our Crocker campus in Orleans Parish will remain closed tomorrow Wednesday, January 17, 2024.

Winter Weather Update!

In accordance with the guidance provided by the Jefferson Parish School System, Young Audiences Charter Schools in Jefferson Parish, including Burmaster Middle/High School, Kate Middleton, and Little YACS, will open tomorrow Wednesday, January 17, 2024 on a regular schedule. Our Crocker campus in Orleans Parish will remain closed tomorrow Wednesday, January 17, 2024.
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