Our students come with a fantastic array of life experiences, gifts, challenges, and abilities. What they all share is a willingness to take initiative in their education, to engage with their schoolwork and peers, and to discover their true passions.
Fundamentally, we look for students who are up for the challenge of Youth Initiative; who want to be fully involved in their education. This desire is paramount. Beyond this, successful YIHS students also demonstrate engagement, curiosity, commitment, striving, creativity, and fortitude.
How Do I Apply?
You can find forms and directions here – or contact us with any questions.
Stop By and See Us Sometime!
We strongly encourage all students interested in attending Youth Initiative to visit our school. To make arrangements for a visit, call (608) 637-6445 or email us at yihs@yihs.net.
From the YIHS Vision & Purpose Statement:
“YIHS admits students of any race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, national origin (ancestry), sexual orientation, or parental status to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of any race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, national origin (ancestry), sexual orientation, or parental status in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic or other school-administered programs.”
Like everything at Youth Initiative, our Admissions process is personalized, unique and student-centered. It’s a process of getting to know each other — here’s the basics:
1. Get in Touch
Our contact information is below. We’d love to hear from you!
2. Visit
We strongly encourage all students interested in attending Youth Initiative to visit for a day–better yet, two days. We want you to see what we’re all about, and experience a wide range of classes. Plus, meeting in person helps us get to know you, and understand what you’re looking for and whether you would find Youth Initiative to be a good fit. When time allows, we arrange a Q&A with the student, parents, and selected faculty members. To make arrangements for a visit, see our contact information below.
3. Apply
Request an application form and send it back to us. We will review your application and call you to talk about a possible interview.
4. Student Interview
Individual applicants will come back and speak with faculty members and students about their application and expectations. Applicants should bring a piece of work with which they are especially pleased, and be prepared to talk about it. If you are submitting a piece of writing, please send it in with your application so that we can read it prior to your interview.If you live far away, we can arrange your interview by phone, Skype, Google Hangout, or other options.
5. Parent Pledge and Interview
Once a student is admitted, parents meet with a member of the Finance committee to discuss the school’s budget and their financial expectations.
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