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5 Tips for Acing July Intersession

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Whether you’re looking to make up credits, speed up your learning, or explore new subjects, July Intersession is a great way to supercharge your learning this summer. Studying over the summer might sound tough, but with the right game plan, you’ll rock your July Intersession. Here are five must-know tips to crush it academically: 1. […]

Strategies for Parents to Inspire Second Semester Confidence

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As parents, the role in shaping our teenagers’ academic journey is crucial, especially as they embark on a new semester. Now is a great time to reinvigorate motivation, inspire confidence, and set the stage for success. In this article, we’ll delve into actionable strategies to empower your child and support their academic success. Opening Lines […]

OFY Alumni Spotlight: Zac

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OFY alumnus Zac is living proof that hard work, dedication, and positivity can lead to great opportunities. Zac’s passion is storytelling through illustration and animation. His unique designs and illustrations have demanded the attention of famous brands and have opened many doors. In 2014, Zac posted his own fan art of the characters of the Disney […]

OFY Alumni Spotlight: Korinna

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Since graduating from OFY in 2010, Korinna had been working as a hair and makeup stylist, hoping to break into the entertainment industry. But after her experience with the leopard, she soon enrolled in Santa Monica College to begin her path to a new career. As a first-generation college student, she struggled to support herself financially, splitting her time between working a full time job and studying into the early morning. But her hard work paid off and she will transfer to Humboldt State to study Wildlife Management and Conservation in the fall.

A Safe Space for All LGBTQ+ Students

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For every student and parent, school should feel like a safe place to learn, grow, and succeed. Unfortunately, LGBTQ+ students are more likely to experience bullying and harassment and face higher rates of mental health challenges like anxiety and depression due, in part, to discrimination, lack of support, and bullying. According to a 2021 National […]

Engineering Design Challenge Finals

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On April 5, 2019, Options For Youth (OFY) and Opportunities For Learning (OFL) held their annual Engineering Design Challenge at the DoubleTree Hotel in Monrovia.  Students who competed at the event won school-site and regional competitions and advanced to the finals with their teammates. 110 contestants had two hours to work on a space-themed mission […]

Options For Youth San Bernardino Public Charter School Approved for Renewal by the San Bernardino City Unified School Board

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San Bernardino, California (January 24, 2019) – On January 22, 2019, the San Bernardino City Unified School District Board of Education voted to approve the Options For Youth (OFY) San Bernardino Public Charter School’s Renewal Petition for five years. We look forward to continuing our collaborative efforts with the District as part of our commitment […]

Career Technical Program Soars To New Heights In The Victor Valley Community

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Victorville, Calif. (July, 2 2018) –  Options For Youth is taking local Victor Valley students to new and exciting heights through it’s Career Technical Education Program.  Since its launch in 2016, OFY’s Career Technical Education Program has worked to prepare students for careers in fields like Solar and Construction, by pairing students with hands on […]

OFY’s Second Annual College and Career Fair

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Last Friday, April 14th, the San Gabriel Valley region of Options for Youth Public Charter Schools (OFY) held their second annual College and Career Fair at the Irwindale school site. Students had the opportunity to gather information, meet with representatives one-on-one, ask questions about transitioning from high school to college, and explore careers they might […]