The Young Women’s Leadership School,
Bronx Campus
http://schools.nyc.gov/SchoolPortals/08/X282/default.htm
On September 13, 2004 the YWL Foundation opened its second
all-girls school in New York City. The Young Women’s
Leadership School, Bronx Campus (TYWLS) is in Region
2 and is part of the New Century High Schools initiative.
TYWLS, Bronx Campus opened with a class of 75 girls in
the seventh grade and will ultimately serve 450 students in
grades 7-12. They currently have grades 7-9.
 The mission of TYWLS, Bronx Campus is to create a community
of lifelong learners. TYWLS, Bronx Campus is committed to
nurturing the intellectual curiosity and creativity of young
women, and to address their developmental needs. The school
community cultivates dynamic, participatory learning,
enabling students to experience great success at many levels,
especially in the fields of math, science, and technology.
These future scholars are exposed to a rigorous, college
preparatory curriculum that encourages girls to achieve
their personal best. TYWLS, Bronx Campus works collaboratively
with families to instill in students a sense of community
and ethical principles of behavior. The educational goals
of this school are to provide a comprehensive curriculum aligned
with New York State and City standards. A combination of innovative
teaching and high expectations helps students achieve
academic success. TYWLS, Bronx Campus students are expected
to attend college and become the leaders of tomorrow
As the school’s lead partner, the YWL Foundation
builds partnerships and supports programs that enhance the educational
experience of students at TYWLS, Bronx Campus. The YWL Foundation Field
Representative, Polly Lagana, is a Foundation staff member housed at the
school to facilitate these partnerships and programs. The principal
of TYWLS, Bronx Campus is Arnette Crocker. She was a member of the first
graduating class of New York City's Aspiring Principals Leadership Program and spent a
year shadowing the principal of TYWLS, East Harlem, Kathleen
Ponze.
Results and Statistics
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Grades: 7-10 |
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Enrollment: 312 |
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Demographics: 53% African American; 41% Latina; 6% Asian or other |
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The school will grow by a grade every year and serve girls in grades 7-12. |
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77% of students attending the school receive free or reduced lunch. |
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TYWLS, Bronx Campus successfully completed their 2nd year |
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Attendance: over 93% |
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100% of 7th graders passed the English as Language Arts exam (ELA) |
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At TYWLS, Bronx Campus the entire 7th grade participated in a new fitness, nutrition and wellness program called Energy Up; Green Girls a program of NY City Parks Foundation, with The Girl Scouts, The Alvin Ailey Dance Troupe, The Leadership Program, PowerPlay, National Junior Honor Society and Girls Learn International. |
To read what Inside Schools has to say about TYWLS, Bronx, click here.
Contact information
Arnette Crocker, Principal
Polly Lagana, YWL Feild Representative
TCU Campus
2060 Lafayette Avenue
Bronx, NY
10473
Email: TYWLSBX@aol.com
Phone: (718) 239-8101 |
